Colorado Restaurant Association Inc is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 1944. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Colorado Restaurant Association Inc employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Colorado Restaurant Association Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Colorado Restaurant Association Inc generated $3.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.1% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DEDICATED TO THE ENHANCEMENT AND SUCCESS OF COLORADO'S FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONVENTION: THE ASSOCIATION HOLDS A CONVENTION WHICH ALLOWS MEMBERS TO LEARN THE LATEST PRODUCTS AND SERVICES THAT SERVE THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY. IN ADDITION, EDUCATION SESSIONS ARE HELD ON SUBJECTS PERTINENT TO RESTAURANT OWNERS AND MANAGERS.
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES: IN ADDITION TO EDUCATION AND KEEPING MEMBERS ABREAST OF CURRENT GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AFFECTING THEIR BUSINESSES, THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES A VARIETY OF OTHERS SERVICES TO MEMBERS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE PROVIDING DISCOUNT PROGRAMS THROUGH ENDORSED VENDORS, HOSTING EVENTS AND MEETINGS TO PROVIDE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, AS WELL AS ASSISTING MEMBER GROUPS LOCALLY IN PRODUCING NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES.
SPECIAL EVENTS: THE ASSOCIATION HOLDS TWO EVENTS, INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT AWARDS AND THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS, BOTH WHICH HONOR OUTSTANDING INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS AND OUTSTANDING STAFF WITH APPROXIMATELY 175 AND 125 ATTENDEES, RESPECTIVELY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Beth Gruitch Immediate Past Chair(thru 10/23) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Daniel Ramirez Immediate Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Aileen Reilly Vice-Chair At Large(thru 10/23)/gov. Affairs Cha | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dana Query Vice-Chair Convention & Events (thru 10/23) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Marc Steron Vice-Chair Gov. Affairs (thru 10/23)/chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Laura Mcginley Controller (thru 10/23)/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,767,083 |
Investment income | $62,795 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $370,180 |
Net Rental Income | $1,076 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$4,429 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $61,497 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,384,704 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $717,401 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,180,115 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $105,008 |
Payroll taxes | $148,455 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,427 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $25,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $122,848 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $15,920 |
Fees for services: Other | $66,464 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $22,378 |
Information technology | $39,121 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $23,051 |
Travel | $63,643 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $139,526 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $25,707 |
Insurance | $8,228 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,456,281 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $295,610 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $179,610 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $131,651 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $53,137 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $365,239 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,730,012 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $381,016 |
Total assets | $3,136,275 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $521,899 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $224,563 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $50,000 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $796,462 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,339,813 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,136,275 |