Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation
To advance the travel and tourism industry in metro denver area through activities and projects that enhance education, professional development and training for individuals involved or interested in the travel and tourism industry.
Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation at a glance
In short: Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation gave $138K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $138,489
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,698
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,489
- Total assets
- $563,008
- +13.2% 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 September 2026.
Who Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Denver ($44K). Together the top 4 received $111K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($27,489), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation gives
- Giving grew 49% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2020) to $138K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $138K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Denver Denver, CO | Scholarships | $43,600 |
| Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO | Scholarships | $29,600 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $27,489 |
| Emily Griffith Foundation Denver, CO | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO | Scholarships | $12,800 |
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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 | $563,008 | $195,893 | $146,304 | $138,489 | 5 | $35,337 |
| 2024 | $497,531 | $178,312 | $135,559 | $128,249 | 5 | $30,612 |
| 2023 | $462,503 | $164,142 | $122,667 | $118,758 | 5 | $15,972 |
| 2022 | $404,626 | $154,380 | $102,054 | $92,692 | 4 | $24,365 |
| 2021 | $429,939 | $122,671 | $103,614 | $76,174 | 4 | $34,290 |
| 2020 | $452,558 | $64,169 | $74,512 | $59,073 | 3 | $18,427 |
About Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $563K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $138K. Net investment income was $35K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation is led by Richard Scharf, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Scharf
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Marsh
Chair
Director → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andre Van Hall
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Robinson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ilene Kamsler
Director
Vice Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Radhika Mahanty
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Healy
Director
Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Venturi
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Robinette
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackson Lamb
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Dipasquale
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jenny Starkey (2020) — Director
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 Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation
How much does Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation give each year?
Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation gave $138K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $128K across 5 grants.
What is Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation's typical grant size?
Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $27,489, and its average grant was $27,698, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation give grants?
Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation 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 (2 grants).
Does Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (5 grants).
Who are Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation's largest grantees?
Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Denver ($43,600), Colorado State University ($29,600) and Emily Griffith Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($27,489), which are not listed by name. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation?
Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation reported $563K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $196K.
What is Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation?
Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Denver, CO. It holds $563K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation's EIN?
Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1340416. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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