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Nonprofit · EIN 45-4482956

WILLOWTAIL SPRINGS NATURE PRESERVE AND EDUCATION CENTER

Tax-exempt · MANCOS, CO 81328

Financials

$186K$180K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WILLOWTAIL SPRINGS NATURE PRESERVE AND EDUCATION CENTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990-EZ$186,284$180,019$6,265$8,652$35,965-$27,313
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$107,999
Program service revenue
$78,227
Other revenue
$58

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$36,538
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$65,158
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$8,708
Printing, publications and postage
$13,323
Other expenses
$92,830
Program services (functional)
$90,879

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,479
Total assets, end of year
$8,652
Total liabilities, end of year
$35,965
Net assets, end of year
-$27,313
Cash, savings and investments
$5,318
Gross receipts
$186,284

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LEE CLOYPROPERTY MANAGER20$18,269
PEGGY CLOYDIRECTOR20$18,269
CINDY COLEMANBOARD MEMBER2$0
KERIN MCCLUREPRESIDENT2$0
ANN REEDTREASURER2$0
MARY LYNN GADDISSECRETARY2$0
BRIAN BARTLETTVICE PRESIDENT2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 89, MANCOS, CO 81328-0089
In care of
% LEE CLOY
Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
10451 RD 39, Mancos CO 81328
Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
Lee Cloy, 10451 RD 39, Mancos CO 81328
Signed the 990-EZ
LEE CLOY, PROPERTY MANAGER
Phone
(970) 533-7592
Return prepared by
MBE CPAS LLP

Mission

WILLOWTAIL SPRINGS NATURE PRESERVE AND EDUCATION CENTER WAS ORGANIZED TO CONSERVE, EXPAND AND IMPROVE THE EXISTING 60 ACRES OF WILLOWTAIL SPRINGS, ITS BUILDINGS AND ITS DIVERSE AND RICH ECO SYSTEMS; TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE THOSE WHO SEEK TO CONSERVE, PROTECT, AND RENEW NATURE; TO PROMOTE EDUCATION THROUGH THE ARTS AND SCIENCES; AND TO PROVIDE A PROTECTED ENVIRONMENT, ALLOWING THOSE PRACTITIONERS TO PURSUE THEIR VISION THROUGH EXPLORATION, REFLECTION, RESEARCH, COLLABORATION AND CREATIVE TALENTS. OF GROWING IMPORTANCE IS THE COMMUNITY "GIVEBACK" WHICH IS PART OF THIS RESIDENCY PROGRAM. THIS INVOLVES CLASSES, PRESENTATIONS, DEMONSTRATIONS, LECTURES, EXHIBITIONS, WORKSHOPS AND LECTURES WHICH THE RESIDENTS SHARE WITH THE COMMUNITY.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • 2023 WAS A BIG YEAR FOR WILLOWTAIL. ALL OUR EVENTS IN 2023 WERE FREE TO THE PUBLIC AS PART OF OUR PRESENTATION TO THE COMMUNITY RESULTING FROM THE SCHOLARSHIP RESIDENTS' PAYBACK FOR THEIR TIME AT WILLOWTAIL. PEGGY WAS FEATURED ON METV, A STATION OUT OF DENVER. SHE WAS INTERVIEWED BY JENNIFER BROOME. LORENA WILLIAMS PRESENTED A WRITING WORKSHOP IN THE TREEHOUSE GALLERY. PATRICE DAY LORENZO HELD A MEDITATIVE PAINTING WORKSHOP. SHARON WOLF PRESENTED A BOTANICAL PAINTING CLASS. SW YOUTH CONSERVATION CORP CAME FOR TWO WEEKS AND CREATED A NEW, BEAUTIFUL PATH FROM THE PARKING AREA THROUGH THE FOREST AND OVER A STREAM TO THE MAIN WILLOWTAIL CENTER. POETRY READING AND MEDICINAL PLANT WALK WITH EIRENE HAMILTON. BEGINNING OF OUR NEW PROGRAM OF FREE GARDEN TOURS FOR THE PUBLIC. THESE CONTINUED EVERY MONTH, MAY THROUGH OCTOBER. SOME OF THESE INCLUDED A TALK OR PRESENTATION ON SPECIFIC AREAS OF PLANTS AND GARDENING. BRENDA JONES CERAMIC WORKSHOP. ANNE WETHERILL READING POETRY. JOSH MENDRALA GAVE A MUSIC CLINIC AT FENCELINE CIDERY. NAVAJO PLAYWRITE, BLOSSOM JOHNSON, HOSTED A READING OF HER NEW PLAY WRITTEN AT WILLOWTAIL. WINDSWEPT TRIO PERFORMED AT TURQUOISE RAVEN GALLERY IN CORTEZ TO A PACKED HOUSE. JEANYE MERCER TAUGHT OPEN FREEFORM PAINTING CLASS AT WILLOWTAIL, VERY WELL ATTENDED. WILLOWTAIL OPENED A SHOW OF SEVERAL RESIDENTS, CALLED WILLOWTAIL INSPIRATIONS, AT CREATE ART AND TEA.
    Expenses $90,879

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, 2025Not on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for WILLOWTAIL SPRINGS NATURE PRESERVE AND EDUCATION CENTER

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
45-4482956
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
2013
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C19)
Assets (IRS master file)
$8,652
Income (IRS master file)
$186,284

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2023$186,284$180,019$8,652XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: Lee Cloy
December 31, 2016≤ $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 45-4482956).

Questions about WILLOWTAIL SPRINGS NATURE PRESERVE AND EDUCATION CENTER

What is the EIN of WILLOWTAIL SPRINGS NATURE PRESERVE AND EDUCATION CENTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WILLOWTAIL SPRINGS NATURE PRESERVE AND EDUCATION CENTER is 45-4482956.
Is WILLOWTAIL SPRINGS NATURE PRESERVE AND EDUCATION CENTER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
Are donations to WILLOWTAIL SPRINGS NATURE PRESERVE AND EDUCATION CENTER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WILLOWTAIL SPRINGS NATURE PRESERVE AND EDUCATION 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 WILLOWTAIL SPRINGS NATURE PRESERVE AND EDUCATION CENTER 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 WILLOWTAIL SPRINGS NATURE PRESERVE AND EDUCATION CENTER last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2023.
Who is the principal officer of WILLOWTAIL SPRINGS NATURE PRESERVE AND EDUCATION CENTER?
The 990-N for 2016 names Lee Cloy.
Who are the officers and directors of WILLOWTAIL SPRINGS NATURE PRESERVE AND EDUCATION CENTER?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $18,269 (LEE CLOY, PROPERTY MANAGER).
How much revenue does WILLOWTAIL SPRINGS NATURE PRESERVE AND EDUCATION CENTER have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $186,284, expenses of $180,019 and total assets of $8,652 at year end.

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