2026-07-24T12:33:38-05:00 2025-12-31 393628550 BiggsKofford Advisors LLC 1975 Research Pkwy Suite 255 Colorado Springs CO 80920 990 2025-01-01 841418850 Colorado Springs Community Ventures Inc COLO 7198860088 111 S Tejon St 703 Colorado Springs CO 80903 Chelsea Gondeck Chief Executive Officer 7198860088 2026-07-24 1 Tyler Atkins CPA P01818337 7195799090 2026-07-27 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Chelsea Gondeck 111 S Tejon St 703 Colorado Springs CO 80903 1116691 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 56 0 0 326270 1082778 29594 4121 24969 29701 10867 91 391700 1116691 88670 70542 0 0 0 102097 0 0 3076 228413 501930 317083 674569 74617 442122 1314932 1744240 113942 67621 1200990 1676619 X Colorado Springs Community Ventures is dedicated to enlivening Downtown Colorado Springs through the arts, historic preservation, special events, and other public benefit programs. 1 0 366377 4121 "Clean and Safe" - The purpose of Clean & Safe is to implement a 19-month pilot program designed to enhance the Downtown Colorado Springs experience for businesses, residents, and visitors by creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. Through a coordinated, data-driven, and human-centered approach, the program will address growing concerns around public safety, homelessness, and cleanliness in the Greater Downtown area. By fostering a more vibrant and inviting urban core and assuring positive experiences, this initiative will encourage repeat visits, private investment, and boost economic activity supporting local businesses, and generating a lasting positive economic impact for the City of Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak region as a whole. 172954 70542 "Creative District" - The Cultural Corridor, which shines a spotlight on the diverse contributors to Colorado Springs' history, hung a total of 378 banners throughout the year. Six Downtown small businesses received state funds and technical support to aid in overcoming destabilization pressures and bolster their business operations. Downtown Ventures served as fiscal sponsor for the program; the award totaling $182,000 is part of the Community Business Preservation Program of the Office of Economic Development & International Trade. 77284 'Art on the Streets' (AOTS) - The 27th annual Art on the Streets exhibit featured seven sculptures and four murals and one mural/sculpture installation, with six of the artists hailing from Colorado. Just over 4,092 square feet of Downtown walls were transformed by murals in 2025, including a 100-ft-long mural on Tejon Street. 7782 'Skate in the Park' - The 2025-2026 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. Public skate rentals numbered over 17,500 admissions to the rink, plus private rentals and spectators November through January. A few notable media pieces include: KRDO, Skate in the Park returns to Colorado Springs, ringing in the holiday season for a 13th year and KOAA, Skate in the Park returns to Colorado Springs. 7782 624397 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 0 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 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CO X The Organization 7198860088 111 S Tejon St 703 Colorado Springs CO 80903 Harrison Hunter Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Andrea Slattery Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Josh Bailey Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Colin Christie Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jasmine Dillavou Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Nathan Halvorson Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Natasha Hutson Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Abigail Kreuser Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Heather Briggs Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Toby Lorenc Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Chelsea Gondeck Current CEO (as of June 2025) 1.00 55.00 X 0 131841 13475 Hannah Parsons Interim CEO (thru May 2025) 1.00 39.00 X 0 63462 450 0 195303 13925 0 0 0 0 0 478440 604338 1082778 Fees for service 561000 4121 4121 4121 29701 29701 Other income 900099 91 91 91 1116691 4212 0 29701 X 70542 70542 102097 102097 18200 18200 2325 2325 273216 273216 21587 21587 20767 19491 1276 51050 51050 10816 10816 7161 7161 Contracted services 47500 11875 35625 0 Stipends and prizes 43100 43100 0 0 Miscellaneous 6208 2423 709 3076 674569 624397 47096 3076 193513 574268 504122 522372 10404 8816 2637 2563 344389 376354 259867 259867 1314932 1744240 15612 57452 98330 10169 113942 67621 X 1011842 1036639 189148 639980 1200990 1676619 1314932 1744240 442122 33507 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 212802 347061 408248 326270 1082778 2377159 212802 347061 408248 326270 1082778 2377159 27697 2349462 6973 7355 8900 24969 29701 77898 2455057 164408 0.95700 0.90150 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X 0 344748 28461 373209 334811 9937 344748 310484 24327 334811 379640 -68856 310784 352634 26706 379340 1.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0 0 0 Sculpture Inventory 259867 C 259867 X 1150198 33507 33507 1116691 0 1116691 674569 0 674569 0 674569 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 Apex Coating 6423 Knapp Dr Colorado Springs CO 80924 822972591 19000 0 Office of Economic development & Internatonal Trade (OEDIT) Saks Building LLC 29 E Bijou St 1 Colorado Springs CO 80903 841216051 10000 0 Office of Economic development & Internatonal Trade (OEDIT) Shuga's 702 S Cascade Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903 202072729 28233 0 Office of Economic development & Internatonal Trade (OEDIT) RDJ Cascade Properties 524 S Tejon Street Colorado Springs CT 80903 710929709 11000 0 Office of Economic development & Internatonal Trade (OEDIT) 4 Form 990, Part III, line 2 During 2025, the Organization launched a new pilot program, called the Clean and Safe program, which is described in Part III, line 4a. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 Amended bylaws to update Board governance provisions, including the appointment of certain Board members for oversight and strategic alignment, establish annual officer terms with term limits, and revise committee provisions to provide greater flexibility in committee structure, service requirements, and membership. 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 Security: Program service expenses 223,216. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 223,216. Outreach: Program service expenses 50,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 50,000. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: The Board of Directors is responsible for oversight of the audit and selection of an independent accountant. Process remains unchanged from the prior year. 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