DSST Building Corporation
DSST Building Corporation is formed for the purpose of supporting denver school of science and technology, a Colorado nonprofit corporation exempt from tax under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. Its sole purpose is to issue debt and build, acquire, hold, and lease real property on behalf of the school. The activity will be conducted by DSST Building Corporation in denver, Colorado. The activity will be funded by donations and grants, and leasing fees collected from the school, for the school's sole benefit. 100% of the building corporation's time and expenses are allocated to this activity.
DSST Building Corporation at a glance
In short: DSST Building Corporation gave $927K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $927K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $927,084
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $927,084
- Median grant
- $927,084
- Total assets
- $33,630,622
- -5.0% 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 DSST Building Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Denver School of Science and Technology ($927K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $927K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denver School of Science and Technology Denver, CO | General Support | $927,084 |
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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 | $33,630,622 | $1,517,035 | $2,406,743 | $927,084 | 1 | $465,126 |
| 2024 | $35,416,071 | $486,278 | $861,958 | — | — | $-570,350 |
| 2023 | $36,704,132 | $6,292,945 | $1,499,969 | — | — | $67,960 |
| 2022 | $34,827,724 | $710,219 | $814,912 | — | — | $26,263 |
| 2021 | $32,952,585 | $12,850,289 | $692,950 | — | — | $289 |
About DSST Building Corporation
Based on IRS filings
DSST Building Corporation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $33.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $927K. Net investment income was $465K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
DSST Building Corporation is led by Jim Taylor, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jim Taylor
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Eberspacher
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Plantan
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dominick Moreno
Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Glenn Russo (2021–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Peter Fritzinger (2021–2023) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 DSST Building Corporation
How much does DSST Building Corporation give each year?
DSST Building Corporation gave $927K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is DSST Building Corporation?
DSST Building Corporation reported $33.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is DSST Building Corporation?
DSST Building Corporation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Denver, CO. It holds $33.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does DSST Building Corporation operate?
DSST Building Corporation has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is DSST Building Corporation's EIN?
DSST Building Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1305649. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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