Nonprofit · EIN 75-3175987
DOWNTOWN EVENTS GROUP INC
Tax-exempt · DES MOINES, IA 50309
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,556,976 | $1,481,466 | $75,510 | $167,370 | $50,382 | $116,988 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,515,360 | $1,352,404 | $162,956 | $192,667 | $151,189 | $41,478 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,472,914 | $1,356,134 | $116,780 | $237,513 | $358,991 | -$121,478 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,556,976
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $280,590
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $338,412
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,492
- Accounting fees
- $3,750
- Travel
- $3,148
- Depreciation
- $4,312
- Program services (functional)
- $1,481,466
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $192,667
- Total assets, end of year
- $167,370
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $50,382
- Net assets, end of year
- $116,988
- Gross receipts
- $1,556,976
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- IA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIFFANY TAUSCHECK | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $432,309 | $17,625 |
| ASHTIN HOTEK | CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA PREVETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HILARY ORTMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA MEINERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLI GARCIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW CALLANAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM GRABINSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 37 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIFFANY TAUSCHECK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $374,435 | $14,950 |
| AMANDA BRIGGS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $192,647 | $0 |
| ALEX BRIGGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX CRUZ KOENIG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA WEATHERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY MOFFITT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHTIN HOTEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY GIBSON | ASSISTANT TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIDGET CRAVENS-NEELY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMERON NICHOLSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS DELLA VEDOVA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN MACRAE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN DRENDEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BROWN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEB MADISON-LEVI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY ABBAS | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF HATFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNY MCCOY | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE BENESH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN NORRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JON ROZENFELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH MANDELBAUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE STEWART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN LOSSNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE HIGHTSHOE-LAMBERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHRYN KUNERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE GAMBLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MAJDA HADZIV | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MELANIE CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHELLE KECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN GRANT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN SQUIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON KRAUSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCE WARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 36 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIFFANY TAUSCHECK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $289,068 | $36,125 |
| MICHAEL ABBOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX BRIGGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA WEATHERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA MORSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY MOFFITT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ARDIS KELLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY GIBSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDON BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS CURRAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS DELLA VEDOVA | BOARD DESIGNEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN MACRAE | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN DRENDEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BROWN | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FARNAZ MATERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAKE CHRISTENSEN | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNY MCCOY | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE BENESH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN NORRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN RUAN IV | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH MANDELBAUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE STEWART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE HIGHTSHOE-LAMBERT | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KENT MAUCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE GAMBLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LILY ALLEN-DUENAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA CHICCHELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE ABBOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT GAVORA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN GRANT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN SQUIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON KRAUSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY ROSENDAHL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM MATHEWS | ASSISTANT TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 700 LOCUST ST STE 100, DES MOINES, IA 50309-3717
- In care of
- % KIRK IRWIN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- AMANDA BRIGGS, 700 LOCUST STREET SUITE 100, DES MOINES, IA 50309
- Signed the 990
- AMANDA BRIGGS, CFAO
- Phone
- (515) 286-4950
- Return prepared by
- ANDERSEN TAX LLC
Mission
PRODUCING ANNUAL LARGE-SCALE FESTIVALS AND EVENTS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE, ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN GREATER DES MOINES.
Program accomplishments
- THE FESTIVAL BEGAN IN 2005 AND IS A THREE-DAY EVENT WHICH CELEBRATES IOWA'S DIVERSITY AND CULTURE. IT ENCOMPASSES CULINARY VENDORS THAT HIGHLIGHT CUISINE FROM AROUND THE GLOBE, PROFESSIONAL COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS, INTERACTIVE CULTURAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, DANCERS AND MUSICIANS. AUTHENTIC CULTURAL EXPERIENCES ARE ENJOYED BY ALL. ATTENDANCE HAS REACHED OVER 100,000 PEOPLE OVER THE THREE-DAY EVENT. THE EXPENSES INCURRED REFLECT ALL COSTS INCURRED IN CARRYING OUT THE VARIOUS ASPECTS OF THE EVENTExpenses $432,183 · revenue $410,003
- DOWNTOWN DES MOINES FARMERS MARKET THE MARKET, WHICH DATES BACK TO 1976, IS HELD EACH SATURDAY FROM MAY TO OCTOBER. THE MARKET BOASTS OVER 320 VENDORS AND AVERAGES MORE THAN 35,000 IN ATTENDANCE EACH WEEK. IN ADDITION, AN INDOOR WINTER MARKET IS HELD OVER ONE WEEKEND IN NOVEMBER. THE NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED MARKET INCLUDES A VARIETY OF VENDORS AND PRODUCT OFFERINGS AND IS PRODUCED, OPERATED, AND MANAGED BY THE ORGANIZATION.Expenses $331,393 · revenue $709,014
- ACTIVATIONS ARE SURPRISE AND DELIGHT MOMENTS THAT DOWNTOWN RESIDENTS, VISITORS AND EMPLOYEES CAN STUMBLE UPON AND ENJOY. PREVIOUS ACTIVATIONS HAVE INCLUDED; HIDE & SEEK ORNAMENTS YOU KEEP, THE GREAT DSM HOT AIR BALLOON HUNT, OUT TO LUNCH AND MORE. THESE EVENTS OFFER DES MOINES (DSM) NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE AND SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES IN DOWNTOWN DSM.Expenses $17,595 · revenue $17,750
- Expenses $700,295
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
- 75-3175987
- 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
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $167,370
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,556,976
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,556,976 | $1,481,466 | $167,370 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,515,360 | $1,352,404 | $192,667 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,472,914 | $1,356,134 | $237,513 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $418,181 | $608,760 | $46,540 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 75-3175987).
Questions about DOWNTOWN EVENTS GROUP INC
- What is the EIN of DOWNTOWN EVENTS GROUP INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DOWNTOWN EVENTS GROUP INC is 75-3175987.
- Is DOWNTOWN EVENTS GROUP INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to DOWNTOWN EVENTS GROUP INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DOWNTOWN EVENTS GROUP INC 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 EVENTS GROUP INC 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 DOWNTOWN EVENTS GROUP INC 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 DOWNTOWN EVENTS GROUP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names AMANDA BRIGGS.
- Who are the officers and directors of DOWNTOWN EVENTS GROUP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does DOWNTOWN EVENTS GROUP INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,556,976, expenses of $1,481,466 and total assets of $167,370 at year end.
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