# Friends of the Denver School of the Arts

Arts education nonprofit in Denver, Colorado 80220. EIN 74-2550358. Data as of November 9, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To support dsa's vision, while enhancing programming, inclusiveness and diversity within the school and community.

Source: Form 990, year ending Jun 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/742550358/202630219349301018/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25I)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1989
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | $1,077,186 | $902,803 | $654,923 | $622,311 | 2 | 30 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/742550358/202630219349301018/full) |
| Jun 2023 | $914,836 | $943,274 | $575,447 | $549,454 | 2 | 20 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/742550358/202410279349300801/full) |
| Jun 2021 | $744,461 | $691,700 | $599,493 | $588,474 | 2 | 17 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/742550358/202240329349300239/full) |

Expense split, year ending Jun 2025: programs $768,189 (85%), management $93,569 (10%), fundraising $41,045 (5%).

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2025: gifts and grants $707,805, program fees $279,998, investment income $31,224.

Growth label: **Steady** (about +10% a year, Jun 2021 to Jun 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 2 of 25 arts education nonprofits in Denver.
- Revenue $1,077,186 is higher than roughly 80 to 90% of 45 arts education nonprofits in Colorado; median $187,310.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Denver County, Colorado: about 128,479 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 354 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.8 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Denver: 3 camps, 296 licensed child care centers, 121 school-age programs, 4 youth programs: https://backpr.com/find/colorado/denver
- Colorado rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/colorado

## Questions

**What is Friends of the Denver School of the Arts's EIN?**

Friends of the Denver School of the Arts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2550358. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Friends of the Denver School of the Arts a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Friends of the Denver School of the Arts in Denver, Colorado as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1989. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Friends of the Denver School of the Arts tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Friends of the Denver School of the Arts as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Friends of the Denver School of the Arts do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2025: "To support dsa's vision, while enhancing programming, inclusiveness and diversity within the school and community." The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Friends of the Denver School of the Arts take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2025, Friends of the Denver School of the Arts reported total revenue of $1,077,186 and total expenses of $902,803 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 9, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.