2026-07-08T11:49:48-07:00 2025-12-31 863880828 L V BROWNE CPA 1900 JAYELL DR RICHARDSON TX 75081 990 2025-01-01 810851813 GILA Community Foundation GILA 5759566095 PO Box 1767 Silver City NM 88062 Jamie Sechrist Executive Director 2026-07-08 true Lakeesha Browne P00181934 9727299906 X 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Jamie Sechrist PO Box 1767 Silver City NM 88062 1100494 false X www.gilacf.org X 2015 NM The Gila Community Foundation builds a stronger, more resilient community by fostering sustainable philanthropic growth. 14 13 4 13 0 344094 885918 0 36725 150879 31272 63697 412091 1100494 81366 399462 0 224959 145036 0 58108 214932 436114 521257 980612 -109166 119882 962494 1142744 3550 55794 958944 1086950 X The Gila Community Foundation builds a stronger, more resilient community by fostering sustainable philanthropic growth. false false 816188 The Gila Community Foundation Operations Program provides the organizational leadership, financial stewardship, technology, and administrative infrastructure that make our mission possible. Support for operations ensures we can responsibly manage charitable funds, award grants, strengthen nonprofits, and respond to the evolving needs of Southwest New Mexico. 31684 Emergency Relief & Community Assistance Funds (Trout Fire Relief & Food Insecurity Response)The Gila Community Foundation administered emergency relief funds to support individuals and families affected by wildfire impacts and food insecurity in Southwestern New Mexico. Funds were raised from community donors and distributed to qualified nonprofit partners and service providers to assist residents with essential needs including food, housing support, emergency supplies, and recovery assistance. Relief efforts included support related to the Trout Fire emergency response and community food insecurity assistance during periods of economic hardship. A total of 324 individuals received direct or indirect assistance through funded programs and services. Total program expenses were $31,683.99 11092 Pathways to Progress Nonprofit Capacity Building Program. The Gila Community Foundation provided nonprofit capacity-building services through its Pathways to Progress program, which offers training, technical assistance, and educational workshops to nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and community groups throughout Southwestern New Mexico. Services included workshops on governance, compliance, strategic planning, grant readiness, and financial oversight, as well as individual technical assistance sessions. The program is designed to strengthen organizational effectiveness, improve compliance with federal and state regulations, and increase the ability of rural organizations to secure and manage funding. During the year, 68 individuals representing multiple nonprofit and community entities participated in trainings and support activities. Total program expenses were $11,092.36 5415 Community Outreach, Education, and Philanthropic Development. The Gila Community Foundation conducted outreach and educational activities to promote philanthropy, nonprofit development, and community collaboration throughout Southwestern New Mexico. Activities included public presentations, participation in community meetings, donor education events, and partnership development with local governments, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. Outreach efforts included presentations to civic groups, participation in regional economic and community development meetings, and collaboration with local chambers of commerce and community initiatives. These activities support the Foundations mission by increasing awareness of charitable giving opportunities, strengthening nonprofit partnerships, and expanding resources available to the community. Approximately 150 individuals were reached through outreach and educational activities during the year. Total program expenses were $5,415.20. 5415 864379 true true false false false true false false false true true false false false true false false false false false 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 true 27 0 true 4 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 14 13 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false NM X Silver Bookkeeping 5753139669 4132 N Gold St Silver City NM 88061 Jamie Sechrist Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X X 80500 0 0 Margaret E Hutchinson Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Dana Rosser Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lloyd Parker Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Hugh Epping Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Vladimir Gnilozubov Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nick Seibel Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Pamela Williams Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 April Crosby Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Klotz Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Katelyn Church Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Ike Foster Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Stephen Lindsey Chairman 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Priscilla Lucero Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 80500 0 false false false 0 14866 24199 846853 885918 0 150879 150879 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Admin Fee Revenue 18878 18878 Annual Foundation Fee Revenue 13558 13558 Donation Fee Revenue 20104 20104 11157 11157 63697 1100494 214576 X 399462 399462 0 0 0 80500 64400 8050 8050 0 31305 25044 3131 3130 0 848 678 85 85 32383 25906 3239 3238 0 228 182 23 23 0 0 0 0 111701 89361 11171 11169 26089 20871 2609 2609 7810 6248 781 781 0 0 0 4379 3503 438 438 0 0 0 0 7887 6310 789 788 4504 3603 451 450 Casual Labor 43943 35154 4395 4394 Donation pass through 37519 30015 3752 3752 Matching funds Exp 29000 23200 2900 2900 Printing and Publications 21551 17241 2155 2155 141503 113201 14156 14146 980612 864379 58125 58108 73897 93436 52469 231635 0 2666 0 0 0 0 0 0 21038 21038 833462 796635 0 0 0 0 962494 1142744 3550 55793 1 3550 55794 X 273755 720523 685189 366427 958944 1086950 962494 1142744 X 119882 8124 X false false false X 344246 370935 439711 522391 623680 2300963 0 0 0 0 344246 370935 439711 522391 623680 2300963 0 0 2300963 2599 5040 4445 36725 48809 0 2599 5040 4445 36725 48809 0 0 346845 375975 444156 559116 623680 2349772 0.97920 0.97590 0.02080 0.02410 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 17 371035 342640 281823 true true 365016 137987 69203 10000 8281 553925 310155 4134 49542 4029 359802 165963 52 41440 3407 204048 219908 2175 -43575 9380 2849 166263 174929 17539 31313 3873 219908 1.00000 false false false 21038 21038 21038 Rounding 1 1 Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. One hundred percent (100%) of these assets are held as permanent endowments, with no board-designated (quasi) endowments or term endowments. These funds are invested to provide perpetual support for the Foundation and its charitable partners. Annual distributions, consistent with the Foundation's spending policy, support donor-designated purposes including community leadership, libraries, youth programs, arts and culture, human services, recreation, and other charitable initiatives throughout Southwest New Mexico. false Cancer Support of Deming and PO Box 1746 Deming NM 88031 870742466 10000 0 Southline Grant Award: Critical Casa de Peregrinos Inc 999 West Amador Building 1 Las Cruces NM 88011 933197535 10000 0 Southline Grant Award; Food Panty Chiricahua Apache National Fo PO Box 837 Santa Clara NM 88026 862226721 10000 0 Grant for Chiricahua Apache Na Deming Animal Guardians PO Box 1275 Deming NM 88031 010776195 7500 0 Southline Community Grant Cycle; No Deming Luna County Commission 800 S Granite Street Deming NM 88030 850248639 10000 0 Southline Community Grant Cycle; No Deming Silver Linings 212 S Copper St Deming NM 88030 815286247 9000 0 LCROA Grant: Biodegradeble El Calvario Community & Immig 240 N Mesquite St Las Cruces NM 88001 850351974 10000 0 Southline Grant Commercial Kitchen El Refugio Inc 800 S Robert Street Silver City NM 88061 850311066 10000 0 Southline Grant: Operations Hidalgo County Literacy Progr 317 E 4th Street Ste B Lordsburg NM 88045 202788997 7500 0 Southline Grant Literacy Mesilla Valley Search and Res 4685 Riverwood Rd Las Cruces NM 88007 850410134 9000 0 Southline Grant Homelessness Post Mimbres Region Arts Council 201 North Hudson Street Silver City NM 88061 850292556 30000 0 Slade Stage project at Whiskey Morning Star Pantry 2941 Morning Star Drive Las Cruces NM 88011 850366320 7500 0 Southline Grant: Food insecurity Silver City Gospel Mission PO Box 5198 Silver City NM 88062 850354912 10000 0 Southline Grant Food Insecurity Silver Regional Sexual Assa 301 W College Ste 18 Silver City NM 88061 460820046 10000 0 Southline Grant SA Support Services St Andrews Hospitality Hous 518 N Alameda Las Cruces NM 88005 473439479 10000 0 Southline Grant Award: Furnishings STEM Roadshow WNMU Foundat 100 College Avenue Silver City NM 88007 850305630 10000 0 Southline Grant; STEM Camp on WNMU The Commons Center for Food 501 E 13th Street Silver City NM 88061 201100420 10000 0 Southline Grant: Food insecurity Town of SC Unhoused Initiati 1106 N Pope St Silver City NM 88061 810851813 7500 0 Southline Grant Funding for warming Village of Santa Clara PO Box 316 Santa Clara NM 88026 856003550 10000 0 Southline Grant: Senior center Virus Theater PO Box 1765 Silver City NM 88061 850419339 30000 0 30 something award for new seating 20 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE BOARD OFFICERS REVISE THE 990, MAKE ANY NECESSARY CHANGES, THEN DISTRIBUTE TO THE REMAINING BOARD MEMBERS FOR COMMENT AND APPROVAL. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c EACH BOARD MEMBER MUST COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. MEMRERS SIGN AND AFFIRM THAT THEY WILL UPDATE DURING THE YEAR AS NECESSARY. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a Executive Director compensation is established through an independent review process. The Board's Executive Committee benchmarked compensation against similarly situated community foundations and nonprofit organizations throughout New Mexico, Southern Arizona, and the El Paso region. Based on this market comparison and the Foundation's size, responsibilities, and organizational complexity, the Board determined an appropriate and reasonable level of compensation for the Executive Director. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b The Foundation's bylaws prohibit compensation for members of the Board of Directors, including its key officers. Accordingly, no board member or officer receives compensation for their service. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 BY REQUEST Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Admin Fee Expense: Column (A) - Total = $2684; Column (B) - Program Services = $2147; Column (C) - Management & General = $269; Column (D) - Fundraising = $268 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Automobile Expenses: Column (A) - Total = $51; Column (B) - Program Services = $41; Column (C) - Management & General = $5; Column (D) - Fundraising = $5 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Board Recruitment Exp: Column (A) - Total = $119; Column (B) - Program Services = $95; Column (C) - Management & General = $12; Column (D) - Fundraising = $12 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Donated Other Service: Column (A) - Total = $4275; Column (B) - Program Services = $3420; Column (C) - Management & General = $428; Column (D) - Fundraising = $427 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Donation Expense: Column (A) - Total = $2250; Column (B) - Program Services = $1800; Column (C) - Management & General = $225; Column (D) - Fundraising = $225 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Donation Fee Expense: Column (A) - Total = $18305; Column (B) - Program Services = $14644; Column (C) - Management & General = $1831; Column (D) - Fundraising = $1830 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Dues & Subscription: Column (A) - Total = $19930; Column (B) - Program Services = $15944; Column (C) - Management & General = $1993; Column (D) - Fundraising = $1993 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Event Sponsorship: Column (A) - Total = $2335; Column (B) - Program Services = $1868; Column (C) - Management & General = $234; Column (D) - Fundraising = $233 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Foundation Fees: Column (A) - Total = $13558; Column (B) - Program Services = $10846; Column (C) - Management & General = $1356; Column (D) - Fundraising = $1356 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Gifts: Column (A) - Total = $1289; Column (B) - Program Services = $1031; Column (C) - Management & General = $129; Column (D) - Fundraising = $129 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Grant Expense - Internal: Column (A) - Total = $10961; Column (B) - Program Services = $8769; Column (C) - Management & General = $1096; Column (D) - Fundraising = $1096 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Gross Receipts Tax: Column (A) - Total = $2584; Column (B) - Program Services = $2067; Column (C) - Management & General = $259; Column (D) - Fundraising = $258 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Hotel, Air and Car Rental Exp: Column (A) - Total = $8253; Column (B) - Program Services = $6602; Column (C) - Management & General = $826; Column (D) - Fundraising = $825 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Meals & Entertainment Expense: Column (A) - Total = $852; Column (B) - Program Services = $682; Column (C) - Management & General = $85; Column (D) - Fundraising = $85 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Meetings Expense: Column (A) - Total = $6209; Column (B) - Program Services = $4967; Column (C) - Management & General = $621; Column (D) - Fundraising = $621 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Merchandise Sales Expense: Column (A) - Total = $852; Column (B) - Program Services = $682; Column (C) - Management & General = $85; Column (D) - Fundraising = $85 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Other Personnel Expense: Column (A) - Total = $3; Column (B) - Program Services = $2; Column (C) - Management & General = $1; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Outreach & Marketing Events: Column (A) - Total = $11554; Column (B) - Program Services = $9243; Column (C) - Management & General = $1156; Column (D) - Fundraising = $1155 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $2196; Column (B) - Program Services = $1757; Column (C) - Management & General = $220; Column (D) - Fundraising = $219 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Prize/Award Expense: Column (A) - Total = $950; Column (B) - Program Services = $760; Column (C) - Management & General = $95; Column (D) - Fundraising = $95 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Professional Development: Column (A) - Total = $1050; Column (B) - Program Services = $840; Column (C) - Management & General = $105; Column (D) - Fundraising = $105 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Rent Expense: Column (A) - Total = $11631; Column (B) - Program Services = $9305; Column (C) - Management & General = $1163; Column (D) - Fundraising = $1163 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Supplies: Column (A) - Total = $14493; Column (B) - Program Services = $11594; Column (C) - Management & General = $1450; Column (D) - Fundraising = $1449 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Telephone & Telecommunications: Column (A) - Total = $1771; Column (B) - Program Services = $1417; Column (C) - Management & General = $177; Column (D) - Fundraising = $177 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Utilities Expense: Column (A) - Total = $3348; Column (B) - Program Services = $2678; Column (C) - Management & General = $335; Column (D) - Fundraising = $335 Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 = $8124