Nonprofit · EIN 84-1222797
DOWNTOWN DENVER PARTNERSHIP INC
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $7,581,970 | $7,315,486 | $266,484 | $11,225,255 | $2,557,948 | $8,667,307 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,938,572 | $3,325,652 | $612,920 | $10,283,000 | $1,979,989 | $8,303,011 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,326,652 | $4,505,722 | -$1,179,070 | -$9,321,506 | $1,830,531 | -$11,152,037 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,395,017 | $3,969,158 | -$574,141 | -$8,506,939 | $1,580,290 | -$10,087,229 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $901,489
- of which government grants
- $339,830
- Program service revenue
- $6,519,710
- Investment income
- $160,771
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,393
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,613,274
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,346,764
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,025,278
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $11,336
- Occupancy
- $285,650
- Depreciation
- $339,862
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,283,000
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,225,255
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,557,948
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,667,307
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,059,506
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,844,418
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,489,528
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $177,779
- Gross receipts
- $7,581,970
- Employees
- 58
- Volunteers
- 43
- Year formed
- 1992
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOURTNY GARRETT | PRESIDENT & Trustee or director, Officer | 39 | $593,898 | $35,593 |
| KATE BARTON | CHIEF EXT AF Highest-paid employee | 40 | $270,708 | $35,843 |
| MATTHEW KARNES | CFO Key employee | 39 | $242,630 | $31,236 |
| BETH MOYSKI | SVP DWNTWN E Highest-paid employee | 40 | $202,374 | $26,857 |
| SHARON ALTON | SVP STRATEGI Highest-paid employee | 3 | $202,351 | $20,488 |
| SARAH WIEBENSON | VP ECON DEV. Highest-paid employee | 25 | $169,718 | $20,184 |
| ADINA JOHNSON | VP, STRAT PG Highest-paid employee | 14 | $149,435 | $18,948 |
| AMY HANSEN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALBUS BROOKS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH SALOMON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACI LOUNSBURY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM KUCERA | POLICY CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DORIT FISCHER | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID STERNBERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT MCHENRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY CARA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HOLLIE VELASQUEZ-HORVATH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEVIN KELLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LORI DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NATHAN LOHMEYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RHYS DUGGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JON BUERGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RAJU PATEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOURTNY GARRETT | PRESIDENT & Trustee or director, Officer | 39 | $556,759 | $33,969 |
| KATE BARTON | CHIEF EXT. A Highest-paid employee | 34 | $270,135 | $29,218 |
| MATTHEW KARNES | CFO Key employee | 39 | $217,073 | $8,416 |
| BETH MOYSKI | SVP DWTWN EN Highest-paid employee | 36 | $193,453 | $25,270 |
| SHARON ALTON | SVP DWTWN EX Highest-paid employee | 9 | $197,831 | $18,235 |
| ANDREW ILTIS | VP, PLANNING Highest-paid employee | 7 | $156,679 | $21,875 |
| SARAH WIEBENSON | VP, ECONOMIC Highest-paid employee | 23 | $131,172 | $16,513 |
| DORIT FISCHER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH SALOMON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL WASHINGTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALBUS BROOKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID STERNBERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT MCHENRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM KUCERA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY HANSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACI LOUNSBURY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK TUCKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY CARA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLIE VELASQUEZ-HORVATH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN KELLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHAN LOHMEYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RHYS DUGGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JON BUERGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAJU PATEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOURTNY GARRETT | PRESIDENT & Trustee or director, Officer | 37 | $475,809 | $9,868 |
| KATE BARTON | CHIEF EXT. A Highest-paid employee | 28 | $212,487 | $18,737 |
| BETH MOYSKI | SVP DWTWN EN Highest-paid employee | 4 | $178,949 | $15,618 |
| SHARON ALTON | SVP DWTWN EX Highest-paid employee | 5 | $175,989 | $9,684 |
| JOSHUA SCHNEIDER | VP MKTING & Highest-paid employee | 15 | $145,669 | $11,591 |
| RAJU PATEL | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH SALOMON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL WASHINGTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALBUS BROOKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY CARA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DORIT FISCHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY HANSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN KELLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM KUCERA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHAN LOHMEYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACI LOUNSBURY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT MCHENRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAJA ROSENQUIST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID STERNBERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK TUCKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLIE VELASQUEZ-HORVATH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOURTNY GARRETT | PRESIDENT & Trustee or director, Officer | 37 | $490,567 | $1,183 |
| KATE BARTON | CHIEF EXTERN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $258,549 | $24,051 |
| ROBERT PERTIERRA | SVP, ECON DE Highest-paid employee | 5 | $210,379 | $3,966 |
| SHARON ALTON | SVP, DWNTWN Highest-paid employee | 4 | $188,922 | $15,823 |
| BETH MOYSKI | SVP, DWTWN E Highest-paid employee | 17 | $183,440 | $20,515 |
| CHARLENE LAUS | EVP, FINANCE Key employee | 37 | $168,463 | $24,998 |
| JIM KIRCHHEIMER | SVP,MEMB EXP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $134,552 | $21,138 |
| DORIT FISCHER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH SALOMON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL WASHINGTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALBUS BROOKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY HANSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN KELLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM KUCERA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACI LOUNSBURY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT MCHENRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAJU PATEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM PITSTICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH ROCKWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAJA ROSENQUIST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID STERNBERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK TUCKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLIE VELASQUEZ HORVATH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1515 ARAPAHOE ST TOWER 3 STE100, DENVER, CO 80202-3150
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- KOURTNY GARRETT, 1515 ARAPAHOE ST TOWER 3 STE 10, DENVER, CO 80202
- Signed the 990
- ELIZABETH SALOMON, TREASURER
- Phone
- (303) 534-6161
- Website
- WWW.DOWNTOWNDENVER.COM
- Return prepared by
- KUNDINGER CORDER & MONTOYA PC
Mission
DDP FOCUSES ON CREATIVELY PLANNING, MANAGING, AND DEVELOPING DOWNTOWN DENVER AS THE UNIQUE, DIVERSE, VIBRANT, AND ECONOMICALLY HEALTHY URBAN CORE OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION.
Program accomplishments
- THE PARTNERSHIP SUPPORTS THE OPERATIONS OF DENVER CIVIC VENTURES, WHICH IS INCLUDED IN THE COMBINING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.Expenses $5,401,637 · revenue $3,901,294
- MEMBERSHIP SERVICES: THE PARTNERSHIP IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT CULTIVATES PRIVATE-SECTOR LEADERSHIP AND ENGAGES BUSINESSES IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCEMENT OF DOWNTOWN DENVER.Expenses $733,300 · revenue $1,879,438
- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING AND MOBILITY: DOWNTOWN DENVER PARTNERSHIP, INC. WORKS TO RETAIN COMPANIES IN THE CENTER CITY VIA RETENTION OUTREACH AND RESEARCH SUPPORT. THE ORGANIZATION PLAYS AN ACTIVE ROLE IN RECRUITING COMPANIES TO DOWNTOWN THROUGH MARKETING, PRESENTATIONS AND RESEARCH. THE ORGANIZATION REPRESENTS DOWNTOWN AT RETAIL TRADE SHOWS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY TO RECRUIT NEW RETAILERS TO DENVER.Expenses $326,291 · revenue $171
- DOWNTOWN ENVIRONMENT AND THE PUBLIC REALM: DDP DEVELOPED AN INTERACTIVE DIGITAL KISOK SYSTEM FOR THE CENTER CITY. THIS SYSTEM ALLOWS VISITORS TO RECEIVE AND SHARE INFORMATION, GET DIRECTIONS, LEARN ABOUT DOWNTOWN AMENITIES AND ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MANAGEMENT SUPPORT FOR THE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND THE GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. MEMBER AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: THE DOWNTOWN DENVER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM DEVELOPS DOWNTOWN DENVER'S FUTURE LEADERS, EDUCATES PARTICIPANTS ABOUT THE ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE OF DOWNTOWN DENVER, INFORMS PARTICIPANTS ABOUT THE UNIQUE LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES THAT EXIST IN A DOWNTOWN ENVIRONMENT, AND ENGAGES PARTICIPANTS IN CREATING THE DOWNTOWN DENVER OF THE FUTURE.Expenses $854,258 · revenue $738,807
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 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-1222797
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,225,255
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,581,970
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $7,581,970 | $7,315,486 | $11,225,255 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,938,572 | $3,325,652 | $10,283,000 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,326,652 | $4,505,722 | -$9,321,506 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,395,017 | $3,969,158 | -$8,506,939 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,620,980 | $3,263,184 | -$8,243,226 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 84-1222797).
Questions about DOWNTOWN DENVER PARTNERSHIP INC
- What is the EIN of DOWNTOWN DENVER PARTNERSHIP INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DOWNTOWN DENVER PARTNERSHIP INC is 84-1222797.
- Is DOWNTOWN DENVER PARTNERSHIP INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1993.
- Are donations to DOWNTOWN DENVER PARTNERSHIP INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does DOWNTOWN DENVER PARTNERSHIP 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 DENVER PARTNERSHIP 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 DENVER PARTNERSHIP 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 DENVER PARTNERSHIP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KOURTNY GARRETT.
- Who are the officers and directors of DOWNTOWN DENVER PARTNERSHIP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 23 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $593,898 (KOURTNY GARRETT, PRESIDENT &).
- How much revenue does DOWNTOWN DENVER PARTNERSHIP INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,581,970, expenses of $7,315,486 and total assets of $11,225,255 at year end.
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