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Nonprofit · EIN 27-1280955

ROCKY MOUNTAIN VICTIM LAW CENTER

Tax-exempt · LAKEWOOD, CO 80215

Financials

$1.4M$1.3M2023$1.3M$1.2M2024$1.3M$1.1M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ROCKY MOUNTAIN VICTIM LAW CENTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,339,322$1,130,509$208,813$798,159$0$798,159
December 31, 2024990$1,329,487$1,239,085$90,402$590,366$1,020$589,346
December 31, 2023990$1,356,936$1,310,739$46,197$501,486$2,542$498,944
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,267,189
of which government grants
$1,133,745
Program service revenue
$5,865
Investment income
$9,122
Net income from fundraising events
$57,146
Other revenue
$57,146

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$164,188
Other salaries and wages
$692,719
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,011,617
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$2,250
Travel
$12,592
Depreciation
$630
Program services (functional)
$1,055,579
Management and general (functional)
$67,861
Fundraising (functional)
$7,069

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$590,366
Total assets, end of year
$798,159
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$798,159
Net assets without donor restrictions
$748,159
Net assets with donor restrictions
$50,000
Gross receipts
$1,375,575
Employees
9
Volunteers
22
Year formed
2010
State of legal domicile
CO

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
EMILY TOFTE NESTAVALEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$148,480$15,708
KAZI HOUSTONLEGAL DIRECT
Highest-paid employee
40$120,270$16,719
ZACH ELSNER ESQCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
11.5$0$0
LAURA WOLF ESQIMMEDIATE PA
Trustee or director, Officer
11.5$0$0
SUSAN MINAMIZONO ESQVICE CHAIRPE
Trustee or director, Officer
11.5$0$0
LARRY HUDSON ESQSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
11.5$0$0
STACY MYERSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
11.5$0$0
MELANIE PALMER ESQPAST TREASUR
Trustee or director, Officer
11.5$0$0
NADIA FLORESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
11.5$0$0
ELIZABETH ALBOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
11.5$0$0
HAZEL HECKERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
11.5$0$0
ILYA LYUBIMSKIYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
11.5$0$0
DAN LIPMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
11.5$0$0
JESSICA FRAZIERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
11.5$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
EMILY TOFTE NESTAVALEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$142,604$13,709
KAZI HOUSTONLEGAL DIRECT
Highest-paid employee
40$106,838$13,987
ZACH ELSNER ESQCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
11.5$0$0
LAURA WOLF ESQIMMEDIATE PA
Trustee or director, Officer
11.5$0$0
MELANIE PALMER ESQTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
11.5$0$0
SUSAN MINAMIZONO ESQSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
11.5$0$0
LARRY HUDSON ESQBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
11.5$0$0
HAZEL HECKERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
11.5$0$0
NADIA FLORESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
11.5$0$0
STACY MYERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
11.5$0$0
ELIZABETH ALBOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
11.5$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
EMILY TOFTE NESTAVALEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$123,600$11,919
LAURA WOLF ESQBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
11.5$0$0
MELANIE PALMER ESQTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
11.5$0$0
ZACH ELSNERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
11.5$0$0
LARRY HUDSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
11.5$0$0
NADIA FLORESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
11.5$0$0
STACY MYERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
11.5$0$0
HAZEL HECKERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
11.5$0$0
ELIZABETH ALBOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
11.5$0$0
SUSAN MINAMIZONO ESQBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
11.5$0$0
DAVE LOUCKSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
11.5$0$0
SAMANTHA DEPRIMABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
11.5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
11100 W 8TH AVE STE 200, LAKEWOOD, CO 80215-5553
In care of
% PORCHLIGHT
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
EMILY TOFTE NESTAVAL, 11100 W 8TH AVE SUITE 200, LAKEWOOD, CO 80215
Signed the 990
EMILY TOFTE NESTAVAL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(303) 295-2001
Return prepared by
TAYLOR ROTH AND COMPANY

Mission

LEGAL ADVOCACY AND REPRESENTATION TO VICTIMS OF VIOLENT CRIMES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN VICTIM LAW CENTER IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION PROVIDING FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF CRIME AND TO VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF COLORADO. RMVLC EXISTS TO ELEVATE VICTIMS' VOICES, CHAMPION VICTIMS' RIGHTS, AND TRANSFORM THE SYSTEMS IMPACTING THEM. RMVLC'S SERVICES INCLUDE DIRECT LEGAL REPRESENTATION, BRIEF LEGAL ADVICE, LEGAL INFORMATION, REFERRALS, ADVOCACY, AND TRAINING. -------------------- MORE DETAIL ON SCHEDULE O --------------------
    Expenses $1,055,579 · revenue $5,865

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-1280955
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2010
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$798,159
Income (IRS master file)
$1,375,575

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$1,339,322$1,130,509$798,159XML
990December 2024$1,329,487$1,239,085$590,366XML
990December 2023$1,356,936$1,310,739$501,486XML
990December 2022$1,284,660$1,182,024$553,173IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-1280955).

Questions about ROCKY MOUNTAIN VICTIM LAW CENTER

What is the EIN of ROCKY MOUNTAIN VICTIM LAW CENTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ROCKY MOUNTAIN VICTIM LAW CENTER is 27-1280955.
Is ROCKY MOUNTAIN VICTIM LAW CENTER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
Are donations to ROCKY MOUNTAIN VICTIM LAW CENTER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ROCKY MOUNTAIN VICTIM LAW CENTER file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ROCKY MOUNTAIN VICTIM LAW CENTER due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ROCKY MOUNTAIN VICTIM LAW CENTER last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ROCKY MOUNTAIN VICTIM LAW CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names EMILY TOFTE NESTAVAL.
Who are the officers and directors of ROCKY MOUNTAIN VICTIM LAW CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $148,480 (EMILY TOFTE NESTAVAL, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does ROCKY MOUNTAIN VICTIM LAW CENTER have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,339,322, expenses of $1,130,509 and total assets of $798,159 at year end.

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