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Nonprofit · EIN 27-5027211

FRIENDS OF THE ORGAN MOUNTAINS- DESERT PEAKS

Tax-exempt · LAS CRUCES, NM 88001

Financials

$444K$334K2023$467K$411K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF THE ORGAN MOUNTAINS- DESERT PEAKS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$466,830$410,720$56,110$489,105$9,624$479,481
December 31, 2023990$444,448$334,009$110,439$433,595$9,748$423,847
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$485,135
of which government grants
$43,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$120
Net rental income
$200
Net gain from sales of assets
-$47
Net income from fundraising events
-$18,625
Other revenue
-$18,425

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$225,311
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$270,730
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,767
Occupancy
$9,879
Travel
$9,142
Program services (functional)
$350,127
Management and general (functional)
$60,593

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$433,595
Total assets, end of year
$489,105
Total liabilities, end of year
$9,624
Net assets, end of year
$479,481
Net assets without donor restrictions
$449,481
Net assets with donor restrictions
$30,000
Gross receipts
$492,002
Employees
4
Volunteers
30
Year formed
2011
State of legal domicile
NM

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ASHELIGH CURRYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KATALINA HADFIELDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ROCHELLE MILLER-HERNANDEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOSE SOLISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RYAN STEINMETZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RISSA GARCIA-PRUDENCIODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
STEPHANIE VARGASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHAEL RADTKEPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
LUCKY GONZALEZVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
DANNY PALMATREASURER
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HAYLEY MACDONALDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ESTELA HERNANDEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ROCHELLE MILLER-HERNANDEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOSE SOLISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RYAN STEINMETZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RISSA GARCIA-PRUDENCIODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHAEL RADTKEPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
RANDY GRAYVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
DANNY PALMATREASURER
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
300 N MAIN ST, LAS CRUCES, NM 88001-1273
In care of
% LISA J O WILLMAN CPA
Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
1744 S TRIVIZ, LAS CRUCES NM 88001
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
PATRICK NOLAN, 211 N WATER STREET, LAS CRUCES, NM 88001
Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
GILL SORG, 715 W TAYLOR RD, LAS CRUCES NM 88007
Signed the 990
MICHAEL RADTKE, PRESIDENT
Phone
(575) 323-1423
Return prepared by
FIERRO & FIERRO PA

Mission

FRIENDS OF ORGAN MOUNTAINS-DESERT PEAKS SEEKS TO ENRICH THE COMMUNITY AND DIVERSE CULTURES THROUGH ADVOCACY, CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF THE ORGAN MOUNTAINS-DESERT PEAKS NATIONAL MONUMENT AS A PREMIER EXAMPLE OF AMERICA'S NATIONAL CONSERVATION LANDS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THROUGH 2024 YOUTH PROGRAMMING CONTINUED TO BE FOCUS FOR FRIENDS OF ORGAN MOUNTAINS-DESERT PEAKS. SEVENTEEN (1,700) YOUNG PARTICIPANTS TOOK PART IN OUR PROGRAMMING THROUGH OUR 4TH GRADE HIKES, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING, AND BIKE PROGRAMS. ONE SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENT WAS THE GROWTH AND EXPANSION OF OUR SCHOOL TIME CAMPS. THESE TOOK PLACE DURING THE FALL, SPRING, AND SUMMER CAMPS. EACH WEEK LONG CAMP HAD A SPECIFIC THEME THAT TIED INTO ENCOURAGING A STRONGER CONNECTION TO OUR OUTDOOR SPACES. WE CONTINUED OUR WORK IN INTRODUCING OUR LARGE COMMUNITY TO OUR NATIONAL MONUMENT (ORGAN MOUNTAINS-DESERT PEAKS) THROUGH GUIDED HIKES AND ACTIVITIES. MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED INDIVIDUALS JOINED THOSE HIKES. WE HOSTED TWO ARTIST IN RESIDENCE, WHICH PROVIDES AN ART INSPIRED WAY TO APPRECIATE OUR NATURAL SPACES. WE MARKED THE TEN-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL MONUMENT WITH A COMMUNITY CELEBRATION IN MAY. WE HOSTED ONE HUNDRED FIFTY (150) MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDERS IN OCTOBER TO RIDE THE MONUMENTAL LOOP. THIS EVENT BRINGS VISTORS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO EXPERIENCE OUR UNIQUE SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO LANDSCAPE. FINALLY, WE INVESTED IN MUCH NEEDED INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AT A MOST HIGHLY VISTED LOCATION, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TO IMPROVE ACCESS ISSUES AND IMPROVE PARKING.
    Expenses $350,127

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-5027211
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
2012
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C30)
Assets (IRS master file)
$489,105
Income (IRS master file)
$492,002

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$466,830$410,720$489,105XML
990December 2023$444,448$334,009$433,595XML
990December 2022$282,279$240,818$352,317IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2012
Officer: GILL SORG
December 31, 2012≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 27-5027211).

Questions about FRIENDS OF THE ORGAN MOUNTAINS- DESERT PEAKS

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE ORGAN MOUNTAINS- DESERT PEAKS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE ORGAN MOUNTAINS- DESERT PEAKS is 27-5027211.
Is FRIENDS OF THE ORGAN MOUNTAINS- DESERT PEAKS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE ORGAN MOUNTAINS- DESERT PEAKS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE ORGAN MOUNTAINS- DESERT PEAKS 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 FRIENDS OF THE ORGAN MOUNTAINS- DESERT PEAKS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FRIENDS OF THE ORGAN MOUNTAINS- DESERT PEAKS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE ORGAN MOUNTAINS- DESERT PEAKS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names PATRICK NOLAN.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE ORGAN MOUNTAINS- DESERT PEAKS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE ORGAN MOUNTAINS- DESERT PEAKS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $466,830, expenses of $410,720 and total assets of $489,105 at year end.

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