2025-09-12T14:35:01-05:00 2024-12-31 840884124 BiggsKofford PC 1975 Research Pkwy Suite 255 Colorado Springs CO 80920 990 2024-01-01 841418850 Colorado Springs Community Ventures Inc COLO 7198860088 111 S Tejon St 703 Colorado Springs CO 80903 Chelsea Gondeck Interim Chief Executive Officer 7198860088 2025-09-12 1 0 Tyler Atkins CPA P01818337 7195799090 2025-09-15 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Chelsea Gondeck 111 S Tejon St 703 Colorado Springs CO 80903 391700 0 X downtowncs.com/ventures X 1997 CO Colorado Springs Community Ventures is dedicated to enlivening Downtown Colorado Springs through the arts, historic preservation, special events, and other public benefit programs. 10 10 0 57 0 0 408248 326270 54485 29594 8900 24969 13141 10867 484774 391700 0 88670 0 0 0 0 0 0 1641 387266 228413 387266 317083 97508 74617 1124752 1314932 11250 113942 1113502 1200990 X Colorado Springs Community Ventures is dedicated to enlivening Downtown Colorado Springs through the arts, historic preservation, special events, and other public benefit programs. 0 0 289224 88670 29594 Skate in the Park'- The 2024-2025 season of Skate in the Park, offered in partnership with the City of Colorado Springs Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services continued a beloved tradition including public skate and private rentals in which well over 25,000 admissions to the rink November through January. This year averaged more public admissions per day than any prior year. A few notable media pieces include: KOAA: Skate in the Park returns to Downtown COS- Meet Santa, see U.S. figure skaters and CC Tigers hockey; KRDO: 'Skate in the Park' in downtown Colorado Springs anticipates busy rest of the season; and Gazette: Skate in the Park, other holiday festivities in downtown Colorado Springs kick off this weekend.Art on the Streets ("AOTS") - The 26th annual Art on the Streets exhibit featured seven sculptures and six murals, with eleven of the artists hailing from Colorado. A new Art on the Street fellowship launched - Pikes Peak Region Poet Laureate Ashley Cornelius and visual artist Jasmine Holmes created a collaborative mural project showcasing the depth of beauty and diversity of the Colorado Springs community.Just over 4,900 square feet of Downtown walls received painted mural treatment.The Cultural Corridor - The Cultural Corridor, which shines a spotlight on the diverse contributors to Colorado Springs' history, expanded one more block along Pikes Peak Avenue (from Weber to Corona). A total of 462 banners were hung throughout the year.Revel - The Urban Arts Party expanded capacity in its second year. The multi-course dinner in AdAmAn Alley brought 144 people to celebrate the Downtown Creative District. Chefs from Downtown restaurants showed off their finest on the artful menu. 289224 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X The Organization 7198860088 111 S Tejon St 703 Colorado Springs CO 80903 Harrison Hunter Board Chair 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 James Proby Vice Chair 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Andrea Slattery Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Josh Bailey Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Colin Christie Board member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Renee Behr Board member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Abigail Kreuser Board member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Betsy Brown Board member (Thru December 2024) 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Natasha Hutson Board member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nathan Halvorson Board member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jasmine Dillavou Board member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Susan Edmondson Chief Executive Officer 1.00 55.00 X 0 190000 21010 0 190000 21010 0 0 1 0 0 29000 297270 326270 Fees for service 561000 29594 29594 29594 24969 24969 Other income 900099 10867 10867 10867 391700 40461 0 24969 X 88670 88670 1800 1800 46767 40017 6750 41879 41879 2267 2267 24975 24975 24072 24072 945 945 7024 7024 Stipends and prizes 43400 43400 0 0 Miscellaneous 35284 26211 7432 1641 317083 289224 26218 1641 194528 193513 183552 504122 44666 10404 2239 2637 436641 344389 263126 259867 1124752 1314932 11250 15612 98330 11250 113942 X 983798 1011842 129704 189148 1113502 1200990 1124752 1314932 74617 12871 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 192306 212802 347061 408248 326270 1486687 192306 212802 347061 408248 326270 1486687 82380 1404307 7129 6973 7355 8900 24969 55326 4871 10867 15738 1557751 173125 0.90150 0.87250 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X 0 334811 9937 344748 310484 24327 334811 379640 -68856 310784 352634 26706 379340 325208 27426 352634 1.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0 0 0 Sculpture Inventory 259867 C 259867 X 404571 12871 12871 391700 0 391700 317083 0 317083 0 317083 Part III, Line 4: Colorado Springs Community Venture's collection consists of multiple sculptures and murals by various artists. The collection is displayed in Downtown Colorado Springs and directly ties with their mission to enliven Downtown Colorado Springs by incentivizing exploration on foot, encouraging pro-social use of public space, and signaling a cared-for and creative local business district. Part X, Line 2: The Organization is exempt from income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code ("Code"). The Organization evaluates the effect of uncertain tax positions, if any, and provides for those positions in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 450, Contingencies. No tax accrual for uncertain tax positions has been recorded as management believes there are no uncertain tax positions for the Organization. 1 Artspace Project Inc 250 3rd Ave N Ste 400 Minneapolis MN 55401 411350071 15000 0 General support Ladyfingers Letterpress Inc 113 E Bijou St Colorado Springs CO 80903 611750770 27691 0 General support ICONS LLC 113 S 11th Street Colorado Springs CO 80904 851527144 13000 0 General support CALM Foundation 1915 Wood Ave Colorado Springs CO 80907 453337097 501(c)(3) 15088 0 General support Countertop Creations LLC 17769 Shetland Street Brighton CO 80603 814064191 16123 0 General support 1 4 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Susan Edmondson Chief Executive Officer 0 190000 0 0 0 0 0 5700 0 15310 0 211010 0 0 Part I, Line 3 The compensation of the officers, if any, shall be as fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors, and no officer shall be prevented from receiving a salary or other compensation as an officer by reason of the fact that such officer is also a Director of the corporation. At all times, such compensation shall not exceed what is ordinarily considered to be reasonable compensation for services rendered. In no event shall an item of compensation be paid if such compensation constitutes an "excess benefit" within the meaning of section 4958 of the code, as may be amended from time to time. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a The Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs has powers of appointment and removal of the board of directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8b The Organization committees do not have authority to act on behalf of the governing body. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Form 990 is made available to members of the governing body prior to filing. Review of the Form 990 is primarily the responsibility of the business manager and the CEO. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The organization requests board members to disclose conflicts of interest as they arise. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The joint board Executive Committee reviews compensation annually. Salary studies are utilized as necessary. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The documents are available upon request at the Organization's office. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Other professional fees: Program service expenses 40,017. Management and general expenses 6,750. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 46,767. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: The Board of Directors is responsible for oversight of the audit and selection of an independent accountant. The Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs 111 S Tejon St Suite 703 Colorado Springs CO 80903 841398391 Promotion of civic, economic, and cultural affairs in Downtown COS CO 501(c)(4) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0