2026-03-14T13:28:04-04:00 2025-11-11 203746583 TAYLOR ROTH AND COMPANY 1580 LINCOLN ST STE 520 DENVER CO 802031517 990 2025-01-01 562307921 DURANGO AREA TOURISM OFFICE INC DURA 9709032138 802 MAIN AVE DURANGO CO 81301 KEN STONE CHAIR 9709032138 2026-03-13 true SHANNON L GILLILAND P02243875 3038308109 2026-03-14 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X VISIT DURANGO KEN STONE 802 MAIN AVENUE DURANGO CO 81301 809495 false X WWW.DURANGO.ORG X 2002 CO MARKETING AND PROMOTING THE DURANGO COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREA TO INCREASE TOURISM. X 11 11 17 12 40321 9512 0 3127290 736161 975 21306 27838 52028 3165615 809495 342875 66610 0 1003916 170099 0 0 1561083 652918 2907874 889627 257741 -80132 2144594 0 361259 0 1783335 0 X TO LEVERAGE LIMITED RESOURCES INTO EQUITABLE, CREATIVE, STRATEGIC, AND COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL MARKETING PROGRAMS SUFFICIENT TO GENERATE GROWING CONSUMER INTEREST IN THE DURANGO/LA PLATA COUNTY AREA AND ACCOMPLISH TOURISM MARKETING GOALS. GENERATE DEMAND IN VISITATION AND OVERNIGHT STAYS IN LA PLATA COUNTY THROUGH STRATEGIC SALES AND MARKETING PROGRAMS PROMOTING OUR AREA FOR THE BENEFIT OF VISITORS AND LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS. false false DURANGO AREA TOURISM OFFICE, INC. (DBA VISIT DURANGO) OPERATED AS A DESTINATION MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE DURANGO AND LA PLATA COUNTY AREA AS A TOURIST DESTINATION, ENGAGING IN SALES AND MARKETING ACTIVITIES, AND PROVIDING VISITOR SERVICES TO GROUPS AND TOURISTS. VISIT DURANGOS ROLE WAS TO BUILD BRAND AWARENESS, ATTRACT VISITORS TO THE AREA, INFORM THEM ABOUT VISITOR OPPORTUNITIES, STIMULATE THE LOCAL ECONOMY, AND ULTIMATELY IMPROVE RESIDENTS QUALITY OF LIFE. IN APRIL 2025, THE ORGANIZATION TRANSITIONED ITS OPERATIONS TO THE CITY OF DURANGO FOLLOWING A BOARD-APPROVED MERGER, AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SUBSEQUENTLY VOTED TO DISSOLVE THE CORPORATION. PROGRAM SERVICES CONTINUED THROUGH THE CITY OF DURANGO FOLLOWING THE TRANSITION. false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false true 12 0 true 17 true true true false false false false false false false X 11 11 false true false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false true true false X KEN STONE 9709032138 802 MAIN AVENUE DURANGO CO 81301 X BARBARA BOWMAN INTERIM EXEC 40.00 X 0 0 0 KEN STONE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 TORI OSSOLA VICE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 CHARLES GOODMAN TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 CRISTINA DALLE GRAVE TREASURER TO 1.00 X X 0 0 0 LISA SCHWANTES SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 EMMY GREY EYES DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 TED HOLTEEN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANTONIO LUCINA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAVE RATHBUN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANDREW SCARBOROUGH DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CARRIE WHITLEY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 false false false LODGERS' TAX 813910 684190 684190 WELCOME CENTER ADVERTISING 541800 27957 27957 ONLINE ADVERTISING 541800 12364 12364 COOPERATIVE MARKETING PROGRAM 541800 11650 11650 736161 21306 21306 49323 49323 49323 49323 CASH BACK REWARDS 999999 2705 2705 2705 809495 695840 40321 73334 66610 140095 1035 10446 18523 78266 18249 141977 40219 179185 62296 15551 51510 1315 SUSTAINABILITY PROJECTS 64350 889627 0 0 0 1255013 605411 8832 6404 268934 2144594 0 83075 278184 361259 0 X 1783335 1783335 0 2144594 0 X -80132 1703202 X false false false 280000 280000 280000 280000 280000 280000 200000 80000 280000 80000 120000 200000 1.00000 false false SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4 AS NOTED ON FORM 990, SCHEDULE N, ALL ASSETS WERE TRANSFERRED TO THE CITY OF DURANGO ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 11, 2025. true SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS ASSOCIATION PO BOX 2261 DURANGO CO 81302 237437775 3 25000 TOURISM SUPPORT OUTDOOR BLOGGER SUMMIT 200-2 S BROADWAY SILOAM SPRINGS AR 72761 831414370 S CORP 35000 TOURISM SUPPORT 3 2 SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 VISIT DURANGO UNDERSTANDS THE IMPORTANT ROLE THAT SPECIAL EVENTS PLAY IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS AND IN ATTRACTING VISITORS TO THE AREA. IN EARLY 2022, THE CITY OF DURANGO CITY COUNCIL EARMARKED A PORTION OF THE NEW LODGERS TAX FUNDS FOR THE SUPPORT OF LOCAL EVENT MARKETING. VISIT DURANGOS BOARD OF DIRECTORS FORMED THE EVENTS COMMITTEE TO CREATE A PROCESS FOR SYSTEMATICALLY AND STRATEGICALLY DISTRIBUTING THIS FUNDING. APPLICATIONS SELECTED MUST MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS AND ARE SCORED BASED ON THE RUBRIC. ONCE SELECTED, THE FUNDS ARE TO BE USED FOR EVENT MARKETING. THERE IS A FOLLOW-UP MEETING AND CONSULTATION TO REVIEW. CASH IN BANK 2025-11-11 576391 BOOK VALUE 840433196 CITY OF DURANGO 949 E 2ND AVENUE DURANGO CO 81301 GOV CASH IN BANK 2025-06-30 68807 BOOK VALUE 840433196 CITY OF DURANGO 949 E 2ND AVENUE DURANGO CO 81301 GOV CASH IN BANK 2025-07-30 1051600 BOOK VALUE 840433196 CITY OF DURANGO 949 E 2ND AVENUE DURANGO CO 81301 GOV CONTRACTS RECEIVABLE 2025-09-15 230051 FAIR VALUE 840433196 CITY OF DURANGO 949 E 2ND AVENUE DURANGO CO 81301 GOV LEASE DEPOSITS 2025-11-11 5500 FAIR VALUE 840433196 CITY OF DURANGO 949 E 2ND AVENUE DURANGO CO 81301 GOV OFFICE EQUIPMENT 2025-11-11 6405 BOOK VALUE 840433196 CITY OF DURANGO 949 E 2ND AVENUE DURANGO CO 81301 GOV false true false false true true true false SCHEDULE N, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2E BARB BOWMAN WAS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE CITY OF DURANGO AS THE DATO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DURING 2025. SCHEDULE N DURANGO AREA TOURISM ORGANIZATION (DATO) WAS DISSOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS OF 11/11/25. PER DIRECTION FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ALL ASSETS OF DATO WERE TRANSFERRED TO THE CITY OF DURANGO. FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO LEVERAGE LIMITED RESOURCES INTO EQUITABLE, CREATIVE, STRATEGIC, AND COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL MARKETING PROGRAMS SUFFICIENT TO GENERATE GROWING CONSUMER INTEREST IN THE DURANGO/LA PLATA COUNTY AREA AND ACCOMPLISH TOURISM MARKETING GOALS. GENERATE DEMAND IN VISITATION AND OVERNIGHT STAYS IN LA PLATA COUNTY THROUGH STRATEGIC SALES AND MARKETING PROGRAMS PROMOTING OUR AREA FOR THE BENEFIT OF VISITORS AND LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS. FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SERVE ON A VOLUNTEER BASIS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A DURANGO AREA TOURISM OFFICE, INC. (DBA VISIT DURANGO) OPERATED AS A DESTINATION MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE DURANGO AND LA PLATA COUNTY AREA AS A TOURIST DESTINATION, ENGAGING IN SALES AND MARKETING ACTIVITIES, AND PROVIDING VISITOR SERVICES TO GROUPS AND TOURISTS. VISIT DURANGOS ROLE WAS TO BUILD BRAND AWARENESS, ATTRACT VISITORS TO THE AREA, INFORM THEM ABOUT VISITOR OPPORTUNITIES, STIMULATE THE LOCAL ECONOMY, AND ULTIMATELY IMPROVE RESIDENTS QUALITY OF LIFE. IN APRIL 2025, THE ORGANIZATION TRANSITIONED ITS OPERATIONS TO THE CITY OF DURANGO FOLLOWING A BOARD-APPROVED MERGER, AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SUBSEQUENTLY VOTED TO DISSOLVE THE CORPORATION. PROGRAM SERVICES CONTINUED THROUGH THE CITY OF DURANGO FOLLOWING THE TRANSITION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 3 DUE TO DATO BEING ABSORBED BY THE CITY OF DURANGO, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF DATO DURING 2025 WAS CONTRACTED TO MANAGE DATO BY THE CITY OF DURANGO. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWS THE FORM 990 WITH ASSISTANCE FROM ACCOUNTING STAFF AND BOARD OFFICERS, AND THEN AFTER THIS REVIEW IS COMPLETE, ALL OTHER BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE A COPY FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT IS REVIEWED AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH BOARD MEETING. BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO DISCLOSE ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AT THAT TIME. BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO EXPLAIN ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST PRIOR TO BOARD DISCUSSION OF A TOPIC, AND BOARD MEMBERS ARE RECUSED FROM VOTING WHEN APPLICABLE AND AS REQUIRED BY THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A COMPENSATION AND ALL OTHER BUDGET ITEMS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY OFFICIALS FROM THE CITY OF DURANGO AND LA PLATA COUNTY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B COMPENSATION AND ALL OTHER BUDGET ITEMS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY OFFICIALS FROM THE CITY OF DURANGO AND LA PLATA COUNTY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 WE CONSIDER REQUESTS ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. FORM 990, PART XI DURANGO AREA TOURISM OFFICE TRANSFERRED ALL ASSETS TO THE CITY OF DURANGO AS DETAILED AT SCHEDULE N. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS 1,703,202