EIN 84-1602733

DSST Public Schools (DSST)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1,162
City
Year formed
2001
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
DSST Public Schools is widely considered to be one of the leading open enrollment STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) schools in the United States, and has become a destination for educators nationwide. DSST schools are home to the highest performing and highest growth secondary schools in Denver Public Schools, and to date, 100% of their graduates have earned acceptance into 4-year colleges and universities. DSST Public Schools is a values-driven organization and a deliberately integrated community, serving students from all walks of life.
Also known as...
Denver School of Science and Technology
Total revenues
$105,801,266
2022
Total expenses
$95,197,175
2022
Total assets
$55,698,704
2022
Num. employees
1,162
2022

Program areas at DSST

Providing funding and management services for the establishment and growth of public schools. Dsst currently serves a student population of 6,800 students in 15 schools. At full enrollment in 2029, dsst will serve 8,850 students in 18 schools across Denver public schools and aurora public schools. To date dsst has prepared 100% of our graduates to attend a four year college. Dsst schools are recognized among the top performing schools in Colorado.

Grants made by DSST

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
DSST Building CorporationGeneral Support$286,197

Who funds DSST Public Schools (DSST)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
DSST Public Schools FoundationGeneral Support$5,563,557
The Malone Family FoundationGeneral Grant$2,011,058
Gates Family Foundation (GFF)Renovation$75,000
...and 17 more grants received

Personnel at DSST

NameTitleCompensation
Bill KurtzChief Executive Officer$260,331
Catherine OttoChief Operating Officer$140,002
Nicholas PlantanChief Financial Officer$111,878
Danielle FelderChief External Affairs Officer$0
Heather LammChief Advocacy and Comm Officer / Chief Advocacy and Communications Officer / Director of Communications$127,979
...and 18 more key personnel

Financials for DSST

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$23,025,483
Program services$82,444,429
Investment income and dividends$360,712
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-35,725
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$6,367
Total revenues$105,801,266

Form 990s for DSST

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-04-26990View PDF
2020-062021-04-13990View PDF
2019-062020-09-18990View PDF
2018-062019-11-08990View PDF
2017-062018-05-14990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 19, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
May 12, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
May 9, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $9,434,214 from DSST Public Schools Foundation
January 23, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
November 7, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsCharter schoolsK-12 schoolsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
3401 Quebec St Ste 2000
Denver, CO 80207
Metro area
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
County
Denver County, CO
Website URL
dsstpublicschools.org/ 
Phone
(303) 524-6324
Facebook page
DSSTPublicSchools 
Twitter profile
@dsstpubschools 
IRS details
EIN
84-1602733
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2001
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B29: Charter Schools
NAICS code, primary
611110: Elementary and Secondary Schools
Parent/child status
Central organization
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