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Nonprofit · EIN 84-1234219

DOWNTOWN AURORA VISUAL ARTS

Tax-exempt · AURORA, CO 80010

Financials

$540K$696K2023$695K$791K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DOWNTOWN AURORA VISUAL ARTS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$695,220$790,949-$95,729$1,808,844$50,652$1,758,192
December 31, 2023990$540,411$696,078-$155,667$1,864,344$19,423$1,844,921
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$673,791
of which government grants
$214,063
Program service revenue
$18,534
Investment income
$2,895
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$415,398
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$441,380
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$59,690
Occupancy
$34,418
Depreciation
$47,477
Program services (functional)
$655,791
Management and general (functional)
$128,120
Fundraising (functional)
$7,038

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,864,344
Total assets, end of year
$1,808,844
Total liabilities, end of year
$50,652
Net assets, end of year
$1,758,192
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,440,163
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,531,413
Net assets with donor restrictions
$226,779
Gross receipts
$695,220
Employees
12
Year formed
1993
State of legal domicile
CO

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 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PRISCILLA MONTOYAEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$32,729
JOE BUSHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RAMESH COOKECHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MINAL PATELSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
PEGGY SANBORNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RUSSELL WILLIAMSVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KRISTA ROBINSONEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$83,200
JOE BUSHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID CHATFIELDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RAMESH COOKEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ELLEN DAILEYCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ALISHA GEIWTZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KRYSTA GERSTNERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
NANCY HERRERA-ESQUIVELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KATE O'DONNELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MINAL PATELSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ALEXIS PORTERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
PEGGY SANBORNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDREE TALMADGETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BRIE WALKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BRETT WILLIAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RUSSELL WILLIAMSVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1405 FLORENCE ST, AURORA, CO 80010-3363
In care of
% KRISTA L ROBINSON
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
PRISCILLA MONTOYA
Signed the 990
PRISCILLA MONTOYA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(303) 367-5886
Return prepared by
COMISKEY & COMPANY PC

Mission

TO ENGAGE DIVERSE YOUTH IN MEANINGFUL ARTS EDUCATION THAT SPARKS CREATIVITY, INCREASES OPPORTUNITY & STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • FAMILY ARTS SERVES CHILDREN (AGES 3-6) AND PARENTS/GUARDIANS DURING FREE PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO INCREASE SCHOOL READINESS, CREATIVITY, AND MOTOR SKILLS. THE FAMILY ARTS PROGRAM REINFORCES THE MESSAGE THAT FAMILIES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF COMMUNITY CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT, ASSURING THAT KIDS OF ALL AGES HAVE ACCESS TO QUALITY ARTS ACTIVITIES.
    Expenses $655,791
  • THE OPEN STUDIO PROGRAM IS THE MAIN POINT OF ENTRY FOR YOUNG ARTISTS AT DAVA. OPEN STUDIO IS A DROP-IN PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS AFTER SCHOOL, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. PARTICIPANTS (AGES 6-14) CHOOSE FROM A VARIETY OF ARTS PROJECTS, INCLUDING CERAMICS, DRAWING, PAINTING, SCULPTURES, COLLAGE, AND MIXED MEDIA PROJECTS.
  • JOB TRAINING IN THE ARTS & TECHNOLOGY (JT) PROGRAMS INCLUDE STUDIO AND COMPUTER ART LAB ARTS SESSIONS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH. JT ADDRESSES KEY DEVELOPMENTAL YEARS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 11-14 THROUGH ADVANCED ARTS LEARNING AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT.
  • CREATIVE ACTION BY TEENS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BOOSTS ADVANCED SKILL- BUILDING FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS THROUGH DESIGN PROJECTS WITH REAL WORLD "CLIENTS- AND PARTNERS. TEENS GET TO WORK WITH SPECIALIZED GUEST ARTISTS AND NEW TECHNOLOGY. DAVAS TRAVELING ART SCHOOL (TAS) SEEKS TO EXTEND ARTS LEARNING TO A WIDE POPULATION OF RESIDENTS, ESPECIALLY THOSE WITH LITTLE OR NO ACCESS TO THE ARTS. DAVAS TRAVELING PROGRAM BRINGS QUALITY ART EXPERIENCES TO LOCAL SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, COMPLETE WITH ART SUPPLIES AND PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED ART TEACHERS. PASCH IS A FEE-BASED PROGRAM WITH THE UNIQUE CAPABILITY TO TAILOR PROJECTS TO MEET THE INTERESTS, NEEDS, AND AGES OF ANY GROUP.

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
84-1234219
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1993
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,808,844
Income (IRS master file)
$695,220

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$695,220$790,949$1,808,844IRS
990December 2023$540,411$696,078$1,864,344XML
990December 2022$487,163$701,925$2,029,673IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

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 84-1234219).

Questions about DOWNTOWN AURORA VISUAL ARTS

What is the EIN of DOWNTOWN AURORA VISUAL ARTS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DOWNTOWN AURORA VISUAL ARTS is 84-1234219.
Is DOWNTOWN AURORA VISUAL ARTS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
Are donations to DOWNTOWN AURORA VISUAL ARTS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DOWNTOWN AURORA VISUAL ARTS 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 DOWNTOWN AURORA VISUAL ARTS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DOWNTOWN AURORA VISUAL ARTS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of DOWNTOWN AURORA VISUAL ARTS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names PRISCILLA MONTOYA.
Who are the officers and directors of DOWNTOWN AURORA VISUAL ARTS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $32,729 (PRISCILLA MONTOYA, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does DOWNTOWN AURORA VISUAL ARTS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $695,220, expenses of $790,949 and total assets of $1,808,844 at year end.

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