Denver Security Traders Association
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What it says it does
TO FOSTER A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF ALL PHASES OF THE SECURITIES MARKETS WHEN DEALING WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC, GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES AND OTHER INDUSTRIES; TO MAINTAIN COMMUNICATION WITH SELF-REGULATORY ORGANIZATIONS AND LOCAL AND NATIONAL GOVERNMENTS AND THEIR AGENCIES WITH RESPECT TO THE MARKETS IN WHICH SECURITIES ARE TRADED; TO PROMOTE AND IMPROVE THE ETHICS AND BUSINESS STANDARDS AMONG THOSE ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF BUYING, SELLING OR TRADING IN SECURITIES; TO CONTINUE TO DO GOOD WORKS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY; TO FOSTER COMMUNICATION AND COOPERATION AMONG MEMBERS TO SERVE THE BEST INTEREST OF INVESTORS; AND TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE MEMBERS.
- Income
- $57,801
- Spending
- $85,552
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $85,552 spent. IN ORDER TO PROMOTE A SPIRIT OF COOPERATION AMONG ITS MEMBERS, TO ASSIST IN MAINTAINING THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT, AND TO PROMOTE GENERAL WELFARE, THE ASSOCIATION HELD THE FOLLOWING: (1) ANNUAL CONVENTION WHICH INCLUDED SPEAKERS AND DISCUSSIONS ON CURRENT ISSUES SURROUNDING THE INDUSTRY, AND (2) ANNUAL MEETING.FOREIGN GRANTS: NONE
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1987.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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