Downtown Aurora Visual Arts
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Downtown Aurora Visual Arts is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Aurora, Colorado, registered in 1993, with $695,220 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1405 Florence St, Aurora, CO, 80010 EIN 84-1234219 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2024)
$695K
▲ 28.6% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$791K
Net assets
$1.8M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Downtown Aurora Visual Arts— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating27 mo reserves · -14% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Downtown Aurora Visual Arts: 27 mo reserves · -14% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Downtown Aurora Visual Arts— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Downtown Aurora Visual Arts: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1405 Florence St, Aurora, CO, 80010
- City
- Aurora
- State
- Colorado
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Visual Arts
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $611K (FY2013) to $695K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $51KNet assets $1.8M
Operating margin
-13.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.8M
Total liabilities
$51K
Net assets
$1.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $695,220▲28.6% | $790,949▲13.6% | $1,758,192▼4.7% | $1,808,844▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $540,411▲10.9% | $696,078▼0.8% | $1,844,921▼7.8% | $1,864,344▼8.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $487,163▼37.1% | $701,925▲16.2% | $2,000,588▼9.7% | $2,029,673▼8.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $774,018▲24.6% | $604,279▲13.5% | $2,215,350▲5.3% | $2,225,877▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $621,005▲18.1% | $532,464▲0.7% | $2,103,211▲7.5% | $2,112,817▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $525,916▼3.1% | $528,902▼6.5% | $1,957,070▼0.2% | $1,965,659▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $542,903▲13.8% | $565,950▲5.6% | $1,960,056▼1.2% | $1,968,518▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $477,228▼0.5% | $536,157▲4.3% | $1,983,103▼2.9% | $1,998,218▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $479,861▼49.0% | $513,957▲13.3% | $2,042,034▼1.6% | $2,052,307▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $940,513▼13.3% | $453,431▼6.4% | $2,076,130▲30.7% | $2,087,405▲30.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,084,934▲77.5% | $484,210▲10.0% | $1,589,048▲62.1% | $1,603,367▲62.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $611,400 | $440,081▲5.7% | $980,323▲21.2% | $989,553▲20.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $416,429 | $809,004 | $820,623 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $1.9M total
51 grants to Downtown Aurora Visual Arts totaling $1.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Foundation | Arts education | 2024 | $23,000 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2024 | $18,102 |
| Rose Community Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $73,000 |
| Mile High United Way Inc | Sig, other | 2023 | $45,000 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2023 | $30,361 |
| Denver Foundation | Arts education | 2023 | $25,550 |
| Rose Community Foundation | General operating support | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $40,000 |
| Mile High United Way Inc | Other | 2022 | $35,000 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | General purpose | 2022 | $28,910 |
| Denver Foundation | Arts education | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Mile High United Way Inc | Other grant, designation | 2021 | $105,141 |
| Denver Foundation | This donation is made on behalf of nancy gary. | 2021 | $45,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $22,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Downtown Aurora Visual Arts a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Downtown Aurora Visual Arts is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 84-1234219, based in Aurora, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Downtown Aurora Visual Arts's EIN?
- Downtown Aurora Visual Arts's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-1234219.
- How much revenue does Downtown Aurora Visual Arts report?
- Downtown Aurora Visual Arts reported $695,220 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Downtown Aurora Visual Arts have?
- CharityIndex grades Downtown Aurora Visual Arts C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (EIN 84-1234219) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.