DENVER FILM SOCIETY

EIN: 840771070 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

DENVER, CO

Total Revenue
$16,963,139
Total Expenses
$9,189,362
Total Assets
$18,458,579
Net Assets
$17,850,901
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1978
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
KEVIN SMITH
Phone
3035953456
Tax Period
2025-02-01 to 2026-01-31

DENVER FILM SOCIETY, founded in 1978, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $17.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $7.8M, a strong 46% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE DENVER FILM SOCIETY IS TO DEVELOP OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIVERSE AUDIENCES TO DISCOVER FILM THROUGH CREATIVE, THOUGHT-PROVOKING EXPERIENCES. WE STRIVE TO CULTIVATE AND CELEBRATE FILM AS AN ART FORM; TO ENRICH AND EXPAND THE FILM-GOING EXPERIENCE FOR REGIONAL AUDIENCES; TO PROVIDE A SHOWCASE FOR INTERNATIONAL CINEMA THAT WOULD NOT OTHERWISE BE SEEN IN DENVER; TO PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR COLORADO AND U.S. INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS; TO PROMOTE DIALOGUE ABOUT FILM ARTISTS AND THE PUBLIC; AND TO PROVIDE UNIQUE PROGRAMMING FOR SPECIAL AUDIENCES. DENVER FILM OFFERS YEAR- ROUND CINEMATIC PROGRAMMING, SPECIAL EVENTS, MINI FESTIVALS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO ITS MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC, SERVING MORE THAN 200,000 FILM LOVERS ANNUALLY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,868,540 Revenue: $541,309

OTHER FILM PROGRAMS: OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE A DIVERSE SLATE OF CINEMATIC CELEBRATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CALENDAR YEAR. DENVER FILM OFFERINGS THROUGH THE YEAR INCLUDE THE WOMEN+FILM FESTIVAL, A SIX-DAY...

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OTHER FILM PROGRAMS: OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE A DIVERSE SLATE OF CINEMATIC CELEBRATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CALENDAR YEAR. DENVER FILM OFFERINGS THROUGH THE YEAR INCLUDE THE WOMEN+FILM FESTIVAL, A SIX-DAY SHOWCASE OF DOCUMENTARIES, NARRATIVES, AND SHORT FILMS CELEBRATING THE BEST IN WOMEN-CENTRIC PROGRAMMING, THE CINEMAQ FESTIVAL, THE LEADING COLORADO BRAND IN LBGTQ+ FILM, AND COLORADO DRAGON FILM FESTIVAL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DRAGON 5280, A FILM FESTIVAL CELEBRATING ASIAN AND ASIAN AMERICAN CINEMA. IN 2020, DENVER FILM ADDED VIRTUAL CINEMA PROGRAMMING, WHICH AUDIENCES CAN ACCESS FROM THEIR HOMES, TO ADDRESS THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY. VIRTUAL CINEMA CONTENT INCLUDES FILMS, FILMMAKER Q AND A'S, AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS.

Program 2
Expenses: $832,033 Revenue: $837,505

FILM ON THE ROCKS: IN THE SUMMER, DENVER FILM SOCIETY PRESENTS FILM ON THE ROCKS, A SERIES OF CLASSIC FILMS THAT SCREEN AT RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATER. SCREENINGS PAIR POPULAR FILMS WITH LOCAL PERFORMERS...

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FILM ON THE ROCKS: IN THE SUMMER, DENVER FILM SOCIETY PRESENTS FILM ON THE ROCKS, A SERIES OF CLASSIC FILMS THAT SCREEN AT RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATER. SCREENINGS PAIR POPULAR FILMS WITH LOCAL PERFORMERS AND BANDS.

Program 3
Expenses: $2,170,187 Revenue: $731,219

THE DENVER FILM SOCIETY IS A YEAR-ROUND, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION SERVING MORE THAN 200,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS ANNUALLY. THE DENVER FILM SOCIETY HOSTS REGULAR PROGRAM SERIES, FESTIVALS, AND OTHER...

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THE DENVER FILM SOCIETY IS A YEAR-ROUND, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION SERVING MORE THAN 200,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS ANNUALLY. THE DENVER FILM SOCIETY HOSTS REGULAR PROGRAM SERIES, FESTIVALS, AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS, BRINGING FILM-GOERS AND FILMMAKERS TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE FILM. IN 2019, DENVER FILM SOCIETY BEGAN TO DO BUSINESS AS DENVER FILM TO EMPHASIZE INCLUSIVITY.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $13,785,240
Program Service Revenue $2,509,377
Investment Income $341,990
Other Revenue $326,532
TOTAL REVENUE $16,963,139

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,492,641
Salaries & Benefits $2,350,700
Fundraising Expenses $291,641
Program Expenses $8,262,906
Other Expenses $3,346,021
TOTAL EXPENSES $9,189,362

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $16,963,139 $13,178,274 +0.3%
Expenses $9,189,362 $7,753,339 +0.2%
Net Income $7,773,777 $5,424,935 +0.4%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
82
Volunteers
393

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$276,393
Total Directors
19
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KEVIN SMITH CEO 40.00
Officer
$163,403 $4,303 $167,706
AMY ALLISON CAO 40.00
Officer
$101,029 $7,658 $108,687
AMANDA BLAUROCK CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM DOWNEY VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELENA LIPPENCOTT SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA JOHNSON TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF CALHOON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIZ CORDERO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE FERRUFINO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICAH GURARD-LEVIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDY HOLMES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHAD JIMENEZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SYLVIA LAMBE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEIRDRE MCGUIRE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE MAHOLIC DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA MOORE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHEILA O'BRIEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAREN STEWART DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
YOUNGDON YON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARISA CUCUZZELLA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE RANCE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2026 $16,963,139 $9,189,362 $18,458,579 $7,773,777
2025 $13,178,274 $7,753,339 $10,414,308 $5,424,935
2024 $8,991,619 $7,388,383 $5,232,169 $1,603,236
2023 $5,239,327 $7,044,242 $4,278,710 $-1,804,915
2022 $7,875,094 $5,786,326 $6,290,758 $2,088,768
2021 $4,143,953 $3,544,035 $4,221,963 $599,918
2020 $6,417,607 $6,803,178 $3,442,516 $-385,571
2019 $6,050,944 $5,903,655 $3,832,813 $147,289
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