Nonprofit · EIN 38-3937559
ARKANSAS RIVER BASIN WATER FORUM
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · PUEBLO, CO 81004
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $113,675 | $100,552 | $13,123 | $103,934 | $0 | $103,934 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $120,157 | $81,157 | $39,000 | $90,811 | $0 | $90,811 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $135,873 | $107,003 | $28,870 | $51,811 | $0 | $51,811 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $16,175
- Program service revenue
- $96,593
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $907
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $30
- Travel
- $3,177
- Program services (functional)
- $65,582
- Management and general (functional)
- $34,970
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $90,811
- Total assets, end of year
- $103,934
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $103,934
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $103,934
- Gross unrelated business income
- $907
- Gross receipts
- $113,675
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 2015
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RENA BRAND GRIGGS | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MATT HEIMERICH | TREASURER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JOHN KNAPP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ISRAEL RAMOS - ORTEGA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MANNIE COLON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JESSICA MILLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LISA PACE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| RYAN MAECKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JEAN VAN PELT | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ROBERT HAMEL | CHAIRPERSON Officer | 4 | $0 |
| AL TUCKER | VICE CHAIRPERSON Officer | 0 | $0 |
| DR LORENZ SUTHERLAND | DIRECTOR Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARKANSAS RIVER OUTFITTERS ASSOC | CHAIRPERSON Officer | 4 | $0 |
| ARKANSAS BASIN ROUNDTABLE | VICE CHAIRPERSON Officer | 3 | $0 |
| COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SE CO WATER CONSERVANCY DIST BOD | TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CITY OF LA JUNTA UTILITIES BOARD | DIRECTOR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KNAPP FARMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ARKANSAS VALLEY RANGE PROJECT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| UPPER ARKANSAS WATER CONSERVANCY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LOWER ARKANSAS VALLEY WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RENEWABLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ARBWF | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARKANSAS RIVER OUTFITTERS ASSOC | CHAIRPERSON Officer | 4 | $0 |
| ARKANSAS BASIN ROUNDTABLE | VICE CHAIRPERSON Officer | 3 | $0 |
| COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SE CO WATER CONSERVANCY DIST BOD | TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CITY OF LA JUNTA UTILITIES BOARD | DIRECTOR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KNAPP FARMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ARKANSAS VALLEY RANGE PROJECT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| UPPER ARKANSAS WATER CONSERVANCY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LOWER ARKANSAS VALLEY WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RENEWABLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ARBWF | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2055, PUEBLO, CO 81004-0055
- In care of
- % JEAN VAN PELT
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Jean Van Pelt, PO BOX 2055, Pueblo, CO 81004
- Signed the 990
- Jean Van Pelt, Director
- Phone
- (719) 251-2845
- Website
- https://www.arbwf.org
- Return prepared by
- HRB TAX GROUP INC
Mission
Public education regarding water issues.
Program accomplishments
- The Arkansas River Water Basin Forum is a 501 (C) 3 Non-profit that serves as a conduit for information about the Arkansas River Basin in Colorado and issues related to water allocation and management. Through annual forums, a broader understanding of water issues has evolved along with the opportunity to find common ground.Expenses $65,582 · revenue $96,593
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-3937559
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $103,934
- Income (IRS master file)
- $113,675
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2014
- Posted by the IRS
- February 21, 2015
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2014
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $113,675 | $100,552 | $103,934 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $120,157 | $81,157 | $90,811 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $135,873 | $107,003 | $51,811 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $75,069 | $75,593 | $22,941 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 38-3937559).
Questions about ARKANSAS RIVER BASIN WATER FORUM
- What is the EIN of ARKANSAS RIVER BASIN WATER FORUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ARKANSAS RIVER BASIN WATER FORUM is 38-3937559.
- Is ARKANSAS RIVER BASIN WATER FORUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2014 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2014.
- Are donations to ARKANSAS RIVER BASIN WATER FORUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ARKANSAS RIVER BASIN WATER FORUM 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 ARKANSAS RIVER BASIN WATER FORUM 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 ARKANSAS RIVER BASIN WATER FORUM 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 ARKANSAS RIVER BASIN WATER FORUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Jean Van Pelt.
- Who are the officers and directors of ARKANSAS RIVER BASIN WATER FORUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ARKANSAS RIVER BASIN WATER FORUM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $113,675, expenses of $100,552 and total assets of $103,934 at year end.
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