Denver Civic Ventures Inc
Denver Civic Ventures Inc is a public charity based in Denver, Colorado, formed in 1981. It describes itself as a charitable public-purpose organization that mobilizes resources for civic design and development initiatives and downtown Denver’s public realm.
Denver Civic Ventures Inc at a glance
In short: Denver Civic Ventures Inc gave $461K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $460,898
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- Average grant
- $14,868
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $4,291,328
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Denver Civic Ventures Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1515 Arapahoe St Tower 3 Ste 100, Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (303) 534-6161
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Denver Civic Ventures Inc
Who Denver Civic Ventures Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Denver Pavilions ($54K). Together the top 10 received $204K.
Grant Size Distribution
216 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 212 grants of 216 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Denver Civic Ventures Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $116K (2022) to $1.7M (2024, 18 months). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $461K.
*2024: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Pavilions Denver, CO | Small Business Grant | $54,177 |
| Charmaine Billinsley DBA the Museum Denver, CO | Small Business Grant | $17,000 |
| Dream Kang LLC DBA Poke World Westminster, CO | Small Business Grant | $17,000 |
| Earl's Restaurant Inc Denver, CO | Small Business Grant | $17,000 |
| Grill Em' Holdings LLC Denver, CO | Small Business Grant | $17,000 |
| HAI Sung Chung DBA Chung Bros Inc Denver, CO | Small Business Grant | $17,000 |
| Kyoto Ramen Inc Centennial, CO | Small Business Grant | $17,000 |
| Peakvolt Rentals LLC Denver, CO | Small Business Grant | $17,000 |
| Aloha Hat Company Denver, CO | Small Business Grant | $15,545 |
| Appaloosa Grill LLC Denver, CO | Small Business Grant | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,291,328 | $6,204,751 | $6,073,528 | $460,898 | 31 | $146,947 |
| 2024* | $4,240,236 | $6,824,684 | $7,057,137 | $1,654,000 | 91 | $161,747 |
| 2023 | $5,875,333 | $2,762,273 | $3,520,129 | $409,319 | 29 | $137,348 |
| 2022 | $6,165,733 | $2,531,341 | $2,015,723 | $115,770 | 5 | $302,529 |
| 2021 | $6,499,520 | $1,820,629 | $1,702,998 | $531,771 | 60 | $248,035 |
| 2020 | $5,896,651 | $2,270,565 | $1,475,442 | — | — | $70,203 |
*2024: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Denver Civic Ventures’ stated mission is to mobilize resources to implement civic design and development initiatives and activate the downtown Denver public realm. Its filing describes work to grow downtown’s tree canopy, develop the 5280 Trail, produce community events and experiences, support civic leadership development, and showcase Denver’s entrepreneurship community through Denver Startup Week. It also describes efforts to strengthen downtown economic development and transportation connections.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Denver Civic Ventures reported 31 grants totaling $460,898. Grants ranged from $7,500 to $54,177, with a median of $15,000. The itemized grants were designated for small business grants.
The largest listed grant was $54,177 to Denver Pavilions. Other listed grants included $17,000 each to Charmaine Billinsley DBA The Museum, Dream Kang LLC DBA Poke World, Earl’s Restaurant Inc, Grill Em’ Holdings LLC, Hai Sung Chung DBA Chung Bros Inc, Kyoto Ramen Inc, and Peakvolt Rentals LLC. Aloha Hat Company received $15,545; Appaloosa Grill LLC, Blake Street Wayfarer LLC DBA Littl, and Cassandra Allen DBA Vintage Hanbags each received $15,000.
The filing says eligibility is determined before an award and that payments are made directly to the organization. Certain requirements, depending on the grant type, must be met before an organization is awarded.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kourtny Garrett as President &; Matthew Karnes as CFO; Sharon Alton as SVP Strategi; Andrew Iltis as SVP Plng&Com; Sarah Wiebenson as VP Econ Dev; Adina Johnson as VP Strat Pgm; Vincent Martinez as VP Dwntwn En; Amy Hansen as Chair; Albus Brooks as Vice Chair; and Elizabeth Salomon as Treasurer. The filing also states that Kourtny Garrett, identified there as DDP President & CEO, serves as an officer and board member of Downtown Denver Partnership, Inc., a related entity.
Denver Civic Ventures Inc is led by Kourtny Garrett, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 23 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kourtny Garrett
President
President Fr → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Hansen
Chair
Secretary → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Kucera
Policy Chair
Board Member → Policy Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Sternberg
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pat McHenry
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rhys Duggan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Alton
Senior Vice President Strategi
Vice President & Downtown Experience → Senior Vice President Dwtwn Executive, 2024
Senior Vice President Dwtwn Executive → Senior Vice President Strategi, 2025
On filings since 2020
37 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Traci Lounsbury
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Buerge
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raju Patel
Board Member
Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Cara
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Salomon
Treasurer
Ddp Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Albus Brooks
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Iltis
Senior Vice President Plng & Com
Vice President Committee & P → Senior Vice President Plng & Com, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorit Fischer
Past Chair
Chair → Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hollie Velasquez-Horvath
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Kelley
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Davis
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Karnes
CFO
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Lohmeyer
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Wiebenson
Vice President Econ Development
On filings since 2024
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adina Johnson
Vice President Strat Program
New on the 2025 filing
26 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vincent Martinez
Vice President Dwntwn En
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (74)
- Former: Kate Barton (2020–2024) — Chief Ext. A
- Former: Rick Tucker (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Beth Moyski (2023–2024) — Senior Vice President Dwtwn En
- Former: Paul Washington (2024) — Secretary
- Former: Blair Nelson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Brianna Borin (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Charlene Laus (2020–2023) — Executive Vice President & Finance
- Former: Erik Mitisek (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Gloria Schoch (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Greg Leonard (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jon Gambrill (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Sidell (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sarah Semple Brown (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Martinez (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Austin Kane (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Fred Glick (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Gretchen Hollrah (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Matthew Burkett (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Bill Vitek (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Brittany Bowlen (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kwame Spearman (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Pertierra (2022–2023) — Senior Vice President & Econ De
- Former: Terrell Brown (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Aylene McCallum (2023) — Vice President & Member E
- Former: Bruce Glazer (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Crosby (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Debra Johnson (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Joshua Schneider (2023) — Senior Director & Mktg
- Former: Maja Rosenquist (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Maren Stewart (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Matt Cornwell (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Nicole Ament (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Rich Harris (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Roger Pecsok (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ryan Schmidt (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tim Aragon (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tom Kiler (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Vickie Chiang (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Walker Monfort (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Arjita Ghosh (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Bijal Shah (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Brent Farber (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Frampton (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Christopher Crosby (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Donna Blair (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ellen Winkler (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Greg Feasel (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ismael Guerrero (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Jim Kirchheimer (2020–2022) — Senior Vice President & Member
- Former: Tamara Door (2020–2022) — President to
- Former: Cleve Wortham (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Dana Mack (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: John Couzens (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Timothy Aragon (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Patricia McHenry (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Beth Gruitch (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Cindy Parsons (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jonathan Buerge (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Randy Thelen (2020–2021) — Senior Vice President & Economic Development
- Former: Richard Tucker (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rob McColgan (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rus Heise (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Sarah Rockwell (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Lindsay Whetton (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Adam Sands (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Ben Wright (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Brent Bowman (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Everette Freeman (2020) — Board Member
- Former: James Johnson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: John Desmond (2020) — Exec.vp & Dwntwn Envir. to Jun-
- Former: Katie Kramer (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Laura Aldrete (2020) — Board Member to Oct-
- Former: Mark Stiebeling (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Trinidad Rodriguez (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Denver Civic Ventures Inc
How much does Denver Civic Ventures Inc give each year?
Denver Civic Ventures Inc gave $461K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.7M across 91 grants. The 2024 filing year covers 18 months because its fiscal year-end changed.
What is Denver Civic Ventures Inc's typical grant size?
Denver Civic Ventures Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $14,868, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Denver Civic Ventures Inc give grants?
Denver Civic Ventures Inc gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (26 grants).
Does Denver Civic Ventures Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Denver Civic Ventures Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Small Business Grant" (31 grants).
Who are Denver Civic Ventures Inc's largest grantees?
Denver Civic Ventures Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Denver Pavilions ($54,177), Charmaine Billinsley DBA the Museum ($17,000) and Dream Kang LLC DBA Poke World ($17,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Denver Civic Ventures Inc?
Denver Civic Ventures Inc reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.2M.
What does Denver Civic Ventures Inc fund?
Denver Civic Ventures’ stated mission is to mobilize resources to implement civic design and development initiatives and activate the downtown Denver public realm. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Denver Civic Ventures Inc?
Denver Civic Ventures Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Denver Civic Ventures Inc's EIN?
Denver Civic Ventures Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2187538. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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