COLORADO PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS CENTER INC

EIN: 846036988 501(c)(3)

DENVER, CO

Total Revenue
$625,410
Total Expenses
$589,123
Total Assets
$1,190,262
Net Assets
$538,563
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1964
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
SAMANTHA JOHNSTON
Phone
3038371341
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

COLORADO PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS CENTER INC, founded in 1964, is a small nonprofit that reported $625K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 33% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $589K left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

CPAC IS DEDICATED TO FOSTERING THE UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF EXCELLENT PHOTOGRAPHY IN ALL FORMS AND CONCEPTS THROUGH EDUCATION, EXHIBITIONS, AND OUTREACH.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $236,844 Revenue: $82,927

EDUCATION-CPACS PROGRAM OF CLASSES, WORKSHOPS AND LECTURES, INCLUDING PHOTOVOX, IS GEARED TOWARD CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT FOR ARTISTS SEEKING TO FURTHER THEIR SKILLS AND CAREERS AND DEVELOPING PROGRAMS...

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EDUCATION-CPACS PROGRAM OF CLASSES, WORKSHOPS AND LECTURES, INCLUDING PHOTOVOX, IS GEARED TOWARD CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT FOR ARTISTS SEEKING TO FURTHER THEIR SKILLS AND CAREERS AND DEVELOPING PROGRAMS THAT ENGAGE AUDIENCES IN DIALOGUE AND EXPLORATION OF CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY. IN ADDITION, CPAC PROVIDES RESOURCES TO EMERGING ARTISTS, DARKROOM AND DIGITAL LABS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, AND PORTFOLIO REVIEWS. IN THE SUMMER, TEEN PROGRAMMING IS OFFERED. THE VETERANS WORKSHOP SERIES STARTED IN 2017 IS A RIGOROUS, FREE EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT GIVES LOCAL MILITARY VETERANS AN ACCESSIBLE PATHWAY TO THE PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORLD. OVER SIX MONTHS, STUDENTS LEARN TO DEVELOP A FORMAL PORTFOLIO THROUGH IN-DEPTH WORKSHOPS AND MENTORING SESSIONS. THE PROGRAM CULMINATES IN A PUBLIC EXHIBITION AT CPAC AND A PUBLISHED CATALOG. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM OFFERS VETERANS A SAFE, ACCESSIBLE, POSITIVE WAY TO CHANNEL EMOTIONS, EXPRESS CREATIVITY, GAIN CONFIDENCE, INTEGRATE WITH SOCIETY, AND BUILD COMMUNITY.

Program 2
Expenses: $107,476 Revenue: $71,073

MOP-MONTH OF PHOTOGRAPHY DENVER (MOP), FOUNDED IN 2004, IS A BIENNIAL FESTIVAL THAT CELEBRATES THE PHOTOGRAPHIC MEDIUM THROUGH EXHIBITS, EVENTS AND PROGRAMS AT MORE THAN 80 VENUES THROUGHOUT THE...

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MOP-MONTH OF PHOTOGRAPHY DENVER (MOP), FOUNDED IN 2004, IS A BIENNIAL FESTIVAL THAT CELEBRATES THE PHOTOGRAPHIC MEDIUM THROUGH EXHIBITS, EVENTS AND PROGRAMS AT MORE THAN 80 VENUES THROUGHOUT THE DENVER METRO REGION. THE NEXT MOP FESTIVAL WILL TAKE PLACE IN MARCH 2027 AND WILL PRESENT DYNAMIC PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO INSPIRE AND INVIGORATE THE PHOTOGRAPHY COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS OFFER A COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS TO THE PUBLIC. MOP 2025 WILL INCLUDE TWO DAYS OF PORTFOLIO REVIEWS, A PUBLIC PORTFOLIO WALK, EXHIBITIONS, ARTIST TALKS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, TOURS, RECEPTIONS, AND OTHER EVENTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $152,450 Revenue: $17,216

EXHIBITIONS-CPAC PRESENTS AN EXTENSIVE PROGRAM OF EXHIBITIONS WITH A STRONG EMPHASIS ON CONTEMPORARY IDEAS AND APPROACHES TO THE MEDIUM. EXHIBITIONS CONTINUE TO PRESENT NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ARTISTS...

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EXHIBITIONS-CPAC PRESENTS AN EXTENSIVE PROGRAM OF EXHIBITIONS WITH A STRONG EMPHASIS ON CONTEMPORARY IDEAS AND APPROACHES TO THE MEDIUM. EXHIBITIONS CONTINUE TO PRESENT NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ARTISTS FROM BOTH COLORADO AND OUT-OF-STATE, AND REGIONAL ARTISTS WHO ARE DEVELOPING CAREERS AND REFINING CONCEPTS. EACH CALENDAR YEAR AVERAGES SEVEN EXHIBITION SLOTS FOR A TOTAL OF 7-10 SEPARATE SHOWS. EXHIBITIONS RANGE FROM SOLO TO GROUP SHOWS AND REPRESENT BETWEEN 1 AND 30+ ARTISTS IN EACH. A MORE COHESIVE FOCUS TO ITS PROGRAMMING.

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $447,192
Program Service Revenue $171,216
Investment Income $5,341
Other Revenue $1,661
TOTAL REVENUE $625,410

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $221,184
Fundraising Expenses $22,815
Program Expenses $496,770
Other Expenses $367,939
TOTAL EXPENSES $589,123

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $625,410 $471,345 +0.3%
Expenses $589,123 $511,358 +0.2%
Net Income $36,287 $-40,013 -1.9%
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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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
5
Volunteers
45

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
7
$82,774
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SAMANTHA JOHNSTON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CURATOR 40.00
Officer
$82,774 $0 $82,774
MATTHEW HILL BOARD CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GRACE WEIHS VICE CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT LANCASTER SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIAN KORBER TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TAI BICKHAM BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TYLER OWEN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ED REED BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA SAWYER SMITH BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAM LUECKE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MANNY LADIS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRIS MCCLEARY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STACY J PLATT BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH WARREN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRAVIS HILL BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENISE HORTON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
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
2025 $625,410 $589,123 $1,190,262 $36,287
2024 $471,345 $511,358 $679,713 $-40,013
2023 $482,378 $444,129 $713,685 $38,249
2022 $556,727 $339,905 $651,343 $216,822
2021 $445,084 $329,535 $434,108 $115,549
2020 $282,662 $286,672 $350,763 $-4,010
2019 $307,408 $283,302 $321,337 $24,106
2018 $316,072 $253,649 $343,454 $62,423
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