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Nonprofit · EIN 33-1144011

OGALLALA COMMONS INC

Tax-exempt · SPRINGFIELD, CO 81073

Financials

$658K$714K2023$800K$940K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OGALLALA COMMONS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990 (amended)$799,863$940,224-$140,361$223,883$0$223,883
December 31, 2023990$657,849$713,772-$55,923$364,244$0$364,244
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$88,451
Program service revenue
$701,770
Investment income
$9,642
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$26,919
Depreciation
$3,984
Program services (functional)
$850,108
Management and general (functional)
$74,639
Fundraising (functional)
$15,477

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$364,244
Total assets, end of year
$223,883
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$223,883
Land, buildings and equipment
$26,855
Gross receipts
$799,863
Employees
0
Year formed
2008
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BERTHA MENDOZAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JEFF OCHAMPAUGHVICE-PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
WILLIAM J NELSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JEREMY WESTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
WES SPOHRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
TIANA SUAZOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
CALLEY RUNNELSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
ELAINE BELANSKY PHDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
MIA DACUSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
WES SPOHRPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
BERTHA MENDOZABOARD VICE-P
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JEFF OCHAMPAUGHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
WILLIAM J NELSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
TIANA SUAZOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
CALLEY RUNNELSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
ELAINE BELANSKY PHDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
MIA DACUSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
JEREMY WESTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
919 MAIN ST, SPRINGFIELD, CO 81073-1646
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BERTHA MENDOZA, 4500 E MARY STREET, GARDEN CITY, KS 67846
Signed the 990
JOHN WITTLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(719) 529-0431
Return prepared by
MICHAEL GARDINER PC CPA

Mission

OGALLALA COMMONS INC. MISSION: TO INSPIRE PEOPLE, ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITIES AND SERVE THEM WITH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING THAT NURTURES LEADERSHIP, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, STEWARDSHIP OF NATURAL RESOURCES, AND ADVANCEMENT OF SUSTAINABLE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS. VISION: VIBRANT RURAL COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE HIGH PLAINS. OUR REGIONS' COMMONWEALTH CAN BE INDENTIFIED AS WATER AND MINERAL CYCLE, RENEWABLE ENERGY, EDUCATION, HEALTH AND RECREATION, THE ARTS, HISTORY, A SENSE OF PLACE, WILDLIFE, THE FOODSHED, AND SPIRITUALITY. THESE ARE 12 ESSENTIAL FOUNDATIONS FOR COMMUNITY VITALITY. OGALLALA COMMONS USES A FOUR-PART APPROACH TO REGENERATE THESE COMMONWEALTHS: 1. BUILDING A COLLABORATIVE NETWORK; 2. CONDUCTING EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH; 3. FOSTERING A SENSE OF PLACE; AND 4. EMPOWERING RESILIENT COMMUNITIES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • WORKFORCE & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: IN 2024, OGALLALA COMMONS, INC. (OC) COLLABORATED WITH RURAL ENTREPRENEURS, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND STUDENTS TO FOSTER ECONOMIC GROWTH, ENHANCE COMMUNITY ASSETS, AND EXPAND CAREER HORIZONS ACROSS THE HIGH PLAINS. THROUGH E-FAIRS AND INTERNSHIPS, OC SERVED OVER 350 STUDENTS WITH CAREER EXPLORATION AND ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
    Expenses $500,062
  • STEWARDING NATURAL RESOURCES: IN 2024, OC SERVED MORE THAN 750 INDIVIDUALS WITH EDUCATIONAL EVENTS. USING DIGITAL MEDIA, FIELD DAYS, FESTIVALS, QUARTERLY ROUNDTABLES, AND CONFERENCES TO EDUCATE STUDENTS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND LANDOWNERS IN 52 COMMUNITIES ACROSS FOUR STATES.
    Expenses $107,964
  • REBUILDING LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS: IN 2024, OC USED DIGITAL MEDIA, FIELD DAYS, FESTIVALS, PRODUCER CALLS AND CONFERENCES TO SERVE STUDENTS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND PRODUCERS IN 47 COMMUNITIES ACROSS FOUR STATES. OC EXPANDED ITS FOOD HUB OPERATIONS TO TRANSPORT AND DELIVER MORE THAN 12,000 POUNDS OF REGIONALLY GROWN, NUTRIENT-DENSE PRODUCE IN FOUR FOOD SHEDS IN THREE STATES.
    Expenses $232,583
  • PROGRAMS TOTAL.
    Expenses $9,499

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
33-1144011
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
2008
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$322,697
Income (IRS master file)
$894,788

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$799,863$940,224$223,883XML
990December 2023$657,849$713,772$364,244XML
990December 2022$527,098$486,920$420,167IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––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 33-1144011).

Questions about OGALLALA COMMONS INC

What is the EIN of OGALLALA COMMONS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OGALLALA COMMONS INC is 33-1144011.
Is OGALLALA COMMONS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to OGALLALA COMMONS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OGALLALA COMMONS INC 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 OGALLALA COMMONS INC 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 OGALLALA COMMONS INC 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 OGALLALA COMMONS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BERTHA MENDOZA.
Who are the officers and directors of OGALLALA COMMONS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does OGALLALA COMMONS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $799,863, expenses of $940,224 and total assets of $223,883 at year end.

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