Nonprofit · EIN 51-0225099
TROUT UNLIMITED
Also known as 128 DENVER TROUT UNLIMITED CHAPTER
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990-EZ | $70,284 | $73,019 | -$2,735 | $144,647 | – | $144,647 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $66,685
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $3,599
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,200
- Occupancy
- $3,472
- Other expenses
- $68,347
- Program services (functional)
- $66,464
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $147,383
- Total assets, end of year
- $144,647
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $144,647
- Cash, savings and investments
- $144,647
- Gross receipts
- $70,284
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam VonCannon | President | 2 | $0 |
| Rick Mikesell | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Joe Zell | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Annie Paskovich | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Sam Agnew | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Nicholas Hall | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Patrick Mapes | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Fred Miller | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Aaron Myler | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Bill Bianco | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Jack Borthwick | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Daryl Eakins | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Eric Harris | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| James Ryan | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Ben Kinne | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Struhs | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Tim Sprinkle | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Nate McCord | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Ryan Anderson | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Ryan Harry | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Martin Harris | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Colton Fraizer | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Tim Pynes | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Elijah Senior | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Stefan Karg | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Blake Ollweiler | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1536 WYNKOOP ST STE 320, DENVER, CO 80202-1199
- In care of
- % DENVER TROUT UNLIMITED
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 1536 WYNKOOP ST SUITE 320, DENVER CO 80202
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- JOSEPH ZELL, 1536 WYNKOOP ST SUITE 320, DENVER CO 80202
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Sam VonCannon, President
- Website
- WWW.TU.ORG
Mission
The Denver chapters vision is for the Denver South Platte from Chatfield Dam to 120th Avenue to become a healthy urban river with a multi-species gamefish fishery.
Program accomplishments
- Denver Trout Unlimited conducts conservation monitoring and public-education initiatives focused on the Denver reach of the South Platte River and its tributaries. Activities include assessing urban water-quality and habitat conditions monitoring and removing trash and debris before it enters the river organizing volunteer cleanups and stewardship events coordinating with local governments and nonprofit partners and educating the public about coldwater fisheries watershed health and pollution prevention. These efforts are intended to protect aquatic habitat improve the ecological condition of the South Platte River system and engage the community in long-term conservation.Expenses $38,555
- Denver Trout Unlimited hosted its 19th annual CarpSlam a fly fishing tournament where teams of anglers test their skill against the notoriously challenging common carp. This unique event helps restore the health and habitat of the Denver South Platte River by funding our ongoing restoration projects and our continued fight for pollution protection on our home waterway.Expenses $27,909
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 51-0225099
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Exempt since
- 1972
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 2266: TROUT UNLIMITED INC
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $144,647
- Income (IRS master file)
- $70,284
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | March 2026 | $70,284 | $73,019 | $144,647 | XML |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: JOSEPH ZELL | March 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: JOSEPH ZELL | March 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: JOSEPH ZELL | March 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: JEFFERY BLACK | March 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: JEFFERY BLACK | March 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 51-0225099).
Questions about TROUT UNLIMITED
- What is the EIN of TROUT UNLIMITED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TROUT UNLIMITED is 51-0225099.
- Is TROUT UNLIMITED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1972.
- Which annual return does TROUT UNLIMITED file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of TROUT UNLIMITED due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending March 31, 2027) is due August 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did TROUT UNLIMITED last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended March 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of TROUT UNLIMITED?
- The 990-N for 2024 names JOSEPH ZELL.
- Who are the officers and directors of TROUT UNLIMITED?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026 lists 26 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does TROUT UNLIMITED have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $70,284, expenses of $73,019 and total assets of $144,647 at year end.
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