Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors
Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau's, now doing business as Visit Colorado Springs (VCOS), primary exempt purpose is promotion of the Pikes Peak Region. VCOS is designed to stimulate the visitor industry in the Pikes Peak Region by conducting a variety of programs, both continual and intermittent, to enhance the quantity, quality and volume of visitors to our area. In addition, VCOS works with regional entities to improve the environment, facilities and infrastructure to enhance visitor experiences.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.7M
+30.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$67K
-54.4% YoY
Grant Count
6
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-54.4% YoY
About Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors
Based on IRS filings
Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors is a nonprofit organization, based in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $67K. Net investment income was $183K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,700,682 | $6,654,342 | $5,948,679 |
| Revenue | $6,163,745 | $5,739,938 | $5,910,301 |
| Expenses | $5,959,697 | $5,046,847 | $5,582,454 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $182,787 | $99,581 | $34,394 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region ($15,000), Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Foundation ($12,000), Colorado Springs Sports Corp ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs Sports Corp Colorado Springs, CO | Local events | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Colorado Springs Future via Pikes Peak Enterprise Zone Colorado Springs, CO | Titans Campaign | $10,000 |
| Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Colorado Springs, CO | Support for local meeting/event | $10,000 |
| Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | Support for local meeting/event | $12,000 |
| Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region Colorado Springs, CO | Support for local meeting/event | $15,000 |
| Meeting Professionals Intl Dallas, TX | Support for local meeting/event | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Marble | Chair (thru 05/24/24) | 1 | — |
| Gus Krimm | Chair | 1 | — |
| Dave Harris | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Becky Leinweber | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Curtis Bova | Director | 1 | — |
| Susan Davies | Past Chair | 1 | — |
| Scott Flexman | Director | 1 | — |
| Jen Furda | Director | 1 | — |
| Megan Leatham | Director | 1 | — |
| Dan LeClerc | Director | 1 | — |
| Wendy McHenry | Director | 1 | — |
| Ed Okvath | Director | 1 | — |
| Jenny Sherman | Director | 1 | — |
| Marisa Wigglesworth | Director | 1 | — |
| Douglas Price | President/CEO | 40 | $263,542 |
| April Perez | Director of Finance | 40 | $68,094 |
| Amy Long | Chief Innovation Officer | 40 | $118,300 |
| Kathy Reak | Vice President of Sales | 40 | $127,145 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors?
As of 2024, Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors holds $8.7M in total assets with $6.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $67K in 2024.
Where does Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors operate?
Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors has awarded grants in Alabama, Colorado, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors award?
In 2024, Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors awarded 6 grants totaling $67K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors's EIN?
Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0809343. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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