2018-06-14T11:00:35-07:00 2017-12-31 743017243 CFM PC 3278 S Wadsworth Blvd 1-145 LAKEWOOD CO 802275028 990 2017-01-01 742368958 Colorado Business Committee for the Arts COLO 7204286720 789 Sherman St Denver CO 80203 Doug Scheetz Treasurer 2018-06-08 true James Yureskes P00122561 3039871091 X 2017 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z 423884 false false X WWW.CBCA.ORG X 1985 CO Mission:Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA)s mission is to advance Colorados creative economy by connecting business and arts. We accomplish this mission through advocacy, research, leadership training, volunteerism and arts engagement efforts. CBCA has been forging inspiring arts and business partnerships for over 30 years. 22 22 3 145 30 261906 252971 83260 83215 32 30 17661 -5327 362859 330889 0 0 198007 204282 0 42312 118763 97792 316770 302074 46089 28815 237606 220250 135893 89730 101713 130520 Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves as a catalyst for Colorados business community to leverage the arts for economic vitality. CBCA is a member organization of leading companies that have a philanthropic commitment to the arts and recognize the link between cultural vitality and creative and innovative success. Hundreds of metro area businesses, representing thousands of employees, are members of CBCA. Established over 30 years ago by local business leaders, CBCA is now an affiliate of Americans for the Arts and formerly of the National Business Committee for the Arts, founded in 1967 by David Rockefeller. false false 121648 Community DevelopmentColorado Attorneys for the Arts (CAFTA) is a legal referral service that connects limited income artists, cultural nonprofits and creative businesses statewide with pro bono legal assistance. CAFTA celebrated its second year in 2017, witnessing tremendous growth and success. In 2017, CAFTA received a total of 45 initial applications for referral, which is a 20% increase over 2016. CAFTA facilitated 29 referrals in 2017, which is a 45% increase in matches over 2016. The most common legal matters through CAFTA are related to intellectual property, contract drafting and new entity formation. In 2017, one quarter of CAFTAs applications came from outside the Denver metro area, such as Colorado Springs, Georgetown, Fort Collins and Durango. In addition to the referral service, CAFTA held nine educational presentations in 2017, reaching more than 170 people. CAFTA offered its first Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits in 2017, which was held in Buena Vista.Night At distributes free tickets to cultural events through CBCA Member companies and their employees. Night At events offer access to unique cultural opportunities, while helping to build new audiences for local arts organizations. CBCA saw the largest participation in Night At events in 2017. In 2017, members enjoyed free tickets to the following events: dress rehearsal of Colorado Ballet, tours at Denver Art Museum, dress rehearsal at Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, concert at Lone Tree Arts Center, musical theater dress rehearsal at PACE Center, performance of Up with People, concert at Levitt Pavilion Denver, concert with Inside the Orchestra, and admission to Denver Botanic Gardens Blossoms of Light. There was an additional event for CBCA Patron Members, which was a performance of Central City Operas Carmen. Combined, CBCA provided over 2,100 free tickets to our members, their employees and guests in 2017. On My Own Time (OMOT) are facilitated employee art exhibitions. CBCA assists companies in mounting their own employee art show. CBCA also provides professional judges, top prizes and technical support throughout the whole program. In 2017, three companies participated in OMOT employee art shows: Kaiser Permanente Colorado, Pinnacol Assurance and Prologis. Combined, there were 140 participants (employees and family members) who displayed 215 unique artworks. Kaiser also included a poetry competition with 10 entries. 53149 Community AwarenessBusiness for the Arts Awards salute exemplary partnerships between businesses and the arts. In 2017, CBCA celebrated nine different businesses for their engagement with the arts: Odell Brewing Company, Songbird Cellars, TRG Arts, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, New Belgium Brewing, Sage Hospitality, Denver Toyota Dealers Association, Elevations Credit Union and Noble Energy. CBCA also honored five individuals for their dedication to the arts: Merry Logan, Tim Schultz, Doug Tueller, Kayvan S. T. Khalatbari and Jackson Stevens. Over 700 arts, civic, and business leaders attended the sold-out Business for the Arts Awards Luncheon in 2017. Guests were greeted with welcome entertainment: Vikings from Denver Museum of Nature & Sciences (DMNS) exhibit, Vikings: Beyond the Legend; Polar Bears from the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD); and student musicians from El Mariachi Juvenil de Bryant Webster. Live performances from Denver Center for the Performing Arts and the Broadway touring production of An American in Paris, Buntport Theater Company, Denver Young Artists Orchestra and Mudra Dance Studio provided lively and unique entertainment during the event.Economic Activity Study of Metro Denver Culture is a biennial study that demonstrates the financial and social impact of the arts on our region. CBCA published the latest study in October 2016 using data collected in 2015 from nearly 300 arts, cultural and scientific organizations funded by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) in the seven counties of the metro area: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson. This Economic Activity Study examines key metrics such as audience spending, operating expenditures, cultural tourism, jobs, philanthropy, attendance and volunteerism. The 2016 Economic Activity Study was a vital advocacy tool in support of reauthorization of the SCFD. The Denver metro citizens voted to approve the reauthorization of SCFD in November, 2016.In 2017, CBCA continued to make public presentations to various organizations to share the 2016 Economic Activity Study, such as: Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, Asian Chamber of Commerce, Art Students League of Denver, Central City Opera, Golden Cultural Alliance, and Leadership Jefferson County. Furthermore, applying what CBCA has learned over the years with our economic activity study, CBCA supported the Denver Theater District with data compilation and analysis regarding their financial and social impact.Leadership Arts is a unique nine month training program that prepares people to serve on nonprofit boards and increase their civic engagement in the arts. Leadership Arts educates, inspires and equips professionals from all sectors to be effective community leaders. The program meets monthly from September through May for half a day. Sessions are hosted at various cultural venues, including Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, Su Teatro, Swallow Hill Music and Museum of Outdoor Art. Expert speakers present on topics such as strategic planning, advocacy, governance, fundraising, legal issues and current issues in the arts. The annual Board Fair was hosted at the McNichols Civic Center Building and attended by 50 cultural nonprofits from across the metro area.Leadership Arts 2016-2017 was our largest cohort ever with 57 participants, representing a variety of business sectors and career levels. This cohort graduated in May 2017 and were celebrated as our 20th anniversary class, joining 750 total Leadership Arts alumni who have gone on to serve in hundreds of volunteer leadership positions along the Front Range. In September 2017, CBCA welcomed another sizable class, starting with 56 participants.CBCA partnered with Jackson, a national life insurance company, to facilitate their internal Board Corps program at their Denver office. This program was based on Leadership Arts curriculum and format, and facilitated by CBCA staff. Leadership Arts Alumni Network (LAAN) connects graduates of CBCAs Leadership Arts program to each other and various aspects of the arts community. In 2017, LAAN continued to offer a subscription series with four quarterly happy hour events. These events were: rehearsal and reception at Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities; behind the scenes tour and reception at Denver Museum of Nature & Science; tours of street art in the RiNo Arts District; and creative activities at the Denver Public Library. LAAN also presented the Cultural Leadership Award at the 2017 Leadership Arts Graduation, which recognizes outstanding alumni who have made a significant contribution to arts and culture in Colorado. 174797 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 6 0 true 3 true false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 22 22 false false false false true false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false X Colorado Bus Comm for the Arts 7204286720 789 Sherman St Ste 280 Denver CO 80203 Larry Kaptain Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Morris Price Board Member 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Radhika Mahanty Board Member 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Barbara Lewis Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Maureen McDonald Board Member 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mark Davidson Chairman 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Malik Robinson Board Member 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bob Keatinge Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kathy Kranz Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Liz Tillotson Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dan Wittenberg Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chris Ross Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Wayne Barrett Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Brent Pickett Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dan Prather Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Meg Satrom Board member 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Allison Hamilton Scheck Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Doug Scheetz Treasurer 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Cheryl Lerner Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dustin Whistler Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nancy Walsh Board Member 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Suzanne Yoe Board Member 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Christin Crampton Day Executive Direc 55.00 0.00 X 70566 0 8131 70566 8131 0 false false false 0 130740 50000 72231 252971 Awards Luncheon 8650 8650 Colorado Attys for Arts 2655 2655 Economic Activity Study Leadership Arts 71010 71010 On My Owntime 900 900 83215 30 30 0 0 0 0 86575 50000 92995 -6420 0 0 Other Misc Services 1093 1093 1093 330889 84308 30 0 0 0 0 65246 29981 21306 13959 0 103059 61197 28661 13201 0 22981 12587 6703 3691 12996 7040 3859 2097 0 0 15525 8980 4422 2123 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11484 6576 3334 1574 5719 4265 1045 409 0 0 0 0 5238 3112 1378 748 1738 1218 344 176 Program Admission Costs 15303 15303 Event Food and Catering 8878 6302 2574 2 Technical support 6778 2107 3987 684 Credit card fees 4809 2615 1396 798 22320 13514 5956 2850 302074 174797 84965 42312 167076 84127 100003 0 34335 6050 0 0 0 0 10882 10126 13353 12955 636 398 0 0 0 23750 18750 927 796 237606 220250 3812 6030 132081 83700 135893 89730 X 98214 111527 3499 18993 101713 130520 237606 220250 28815 -8 X false true X true false X 155336 189810 248498 261906 252970 1108520 38465 61146 56190 83260 83215 322276 67241 80975 77205 98145 86575 410141 0 0 261042 331931 381893 443311 422760 1840937 50100 91125 76696 75817 62000 355738 0 50100 91125 76696 75817 62000 355738 1485199 12 12 9 32 22 87 0 12 12 9 32 22 87 0 -3096 1093 -2003 261054 331943 378806 443343 423875 1839021 0.80760 0.79430 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 13353 12955 398 398 412151 68362 12900 81262 330889 330889 302074 302074 302074 Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 Event Admissions $12900 false Awards Luncheon 136575 50000 86575 9221 34903 48871 136575 50000 86575 9221 34903 48871 92995 -6420 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process Prior to filing the return, the governing board met with the preparer of the 990, who also audited the financial statements to discuss and be thoroughly made aware of the purpose of the return. All financial figures were reviewed with the board and all answers to questions and statements were reviewed and confirmed. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts This is an on going process, if any conflict arises with a board member they are required to disclose it to the other board members immediately. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The governing board meets annually to evaluate the Executive Director operating performance and compensation. Factors taken into consideration are experience level, compensation of directors in organizations of similar size and complexity, and the financial ability of the Organization to meet such a salary requirement. The board also evaluates the performance of the Organization as a whole as a result of the Director's leadership in terms of meeting its objectives for the prior year. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available General financial information and the names of board members are available on line through the Colorado Charitable Solicitations Act.Financial statements, the form 990, governing documents and policies are available upon request.