Nonprofit · EIN 84-1340416
DENVER METRO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $195,893 | $146,304 | $49,589 | $563,008 | $0 | $563,008 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $178,312 | $135,559 | $42,753 | $497,531 | $0 | $497,531 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $164,142 | $122,667 | $41,475 | $462,503 | $5,000 | $457,503 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $403,651
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $35,337
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$243,095
- Other revenue
- -$243,095
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $141,689
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $141,689
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,615
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $497,531
- Total assets, end of year
- $563,008
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $563,008
- Publicly traded securities
- $474,360
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $563,008
- Gross receipts
- $438,988
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 1996
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD SCHARF | PRESIDENT & Officer | 1 | $0 | $829,894 | $70,338 |
| NICOLE MARSH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY DIPASQUALE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKSON LAMB | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM HEALY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ILENE KAMSLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RADHIKA MAHANTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD ROBINETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDRE VAN HALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY VENTURI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ED ROBINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD SCHARF | PRESIDENT & Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $796,955 | $67,398 |
| NICOLE MARSH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY DIPASQUALE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKSON LAMB | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM HEALY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ILENE KAMSLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RADHIKA MAHANTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDRE VAN HALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD ROBINETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY VENTURI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ED ROBINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD SCHARF | PRESIDENT & Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $735,935 | $62,607 |
| NICOLE MARSH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY DIPASQUALE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKSON LAMB | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM HEALY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ILENE KAMSLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RADHIKA MAHANTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDRE VAN HALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD ROBINETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY VENTURI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ED ROBINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 675 15TH ST STE 1200, DENVER, CO 80202-4271
- In care of
- % EUGENE DILBECK PRES
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- RICHARD SCHARF, 675 15TH ST SUITE 1200, DENVER, CO 80202
- Signed the 990
- RICHARD SCHARF, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (303) 892-1112
- Website
- WWW.DENVER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- KUNDINGER CORDER & MONTOYA PC
Mission
TO ADVANCE THE TRAVEL AND TOURISM INDUSTRY IN METRO DENVER AREA THROUGH ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS THAT ENHANCE EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED OR INTERESTED IN THE TRAVEL AND TOURISM INDUSTRY.
Program accomplishments
- THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING DENVER AREA COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PURSUING UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES IN TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY.Expenses $141,689 · grants $141,689
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-1340416
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $563,008
- Income (IRS master file)
- $438,988
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $195,893 | $146,304 | $563,008 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $178,312 | $135,559 | $497,531 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $164,142 | $122,667 | $462,503 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $154,380 | $102,054 | $404,626 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 84-1340416).
Questions about DENVER METRO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of DENVER METRO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DENVER METRO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU FOUNDATION is 84-1340416.
- Is DENVER METRO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to DENVER METRO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DENVER METRO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU FOUNDATION 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 DENVER METRO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DENVER METRO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DENVER METRO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names RICHARD SCHARF.
- Who are the officers and directors of DENVER METRO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does DENVER METRO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $195,893, expenses of $146,304 and total assets of $563,008 at year end.
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