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Nonprofit · EIN 46-2102958

FRIENDS OF VALLE DE ORO NWR

Tax-exempt · ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87105

Financials

$184K$231K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF VALLE DE ORO NWR by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2024990$184,118$230,940-$46,822$206,376$0$206,376
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$170,684
Membership dues
$7,799
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$10,731
Net income from fundraising events
$21,696
Net income from sales of inventory
-$18,993
Other revenue
$2,703

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
Program services (functional)
$226,635
Management and general (functional)
$3,563
Fundraising (functional)
$742

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$254,252
Total assets, end of year
$206,376
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$206,376
Net assets without donor restrictions
$72,521
Net assets with donor restrictions
$133,855
Gross receipts
$238,104
Employees
5
Year formed
2013
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 March 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KAT WHEELERDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
KATHLEEN BURIANEKDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
MAKENZIE SANCHEZDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
BRYAN CRAWFORDTreasurer
Officer
15$0
JOAN MORRISONSecretary
Officer
10$0
FOREST GRABERPresident
Officer
25$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
7851 2ND ST SW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87105-7495
In care of
% BRYAN CRAWFORD
Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
PO Box 9501, Albuquerque NM 87119
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
FOREST GRABER, 7851 2ND ST NW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87105
Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
Kenneth Reese, 1620 Bernard Thomas Ln SW, Albuquerque NM 87105
Signed the 990
FOREST GRABER, President
Phone
(505) 901-9654
Return prepared by
Findell & Company PC

Mission

The mission of the Friends of Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge is to help shape and support Valle de Oro NWR. We will foster a community conservation ethic by promoting environmental and cultural awareness through public educational programs and recreational opportunities.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Refuge Development: The Friends help run programs and provide support to Refuge and Infrastructure development on and off the Refuge to maintain Valle de Oro NWR'S status as a national model for Urban Wildlife Refuges. Highlights of the Friends Refuge Development activities and accomplishments in 2023 include: growing partnerships, program elements and capacity to support the ABQ Backyard Refuge Program, a collaborative program aimed at supporting community members to build wildlife habitat and green stormwater infrastructure on private land in the Albuquerque metro-area; supporting volunteer planting events to contribute to the restoration work on the Refuge's property, promoting environmental justice efforts in coordination with local advocacy groups, supporting Environmental Justice events and outreach, and opening a Nature Store at the new visitors center to enhance visitor experiences.
    Expenses $135,556
  • Other Various programs.
    Expenses $66,921
  • Education: The Friends of Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge (Friends) provided funds, volunteer labor, and in-kind resources as required to meet the educational program needs and goals of the organization and the Refuge. The key education activities and accomplishments of the Friends in 2023-24 include; Artistic direction and planning for mosaic arts projects; ongoing support for the Bosque Education Guide curriculum; and providing the Opening Doors to Nature Education Scholarship program to award a total of $3,000 in scholarships to 4 college students studying in an environmental-focused field.
    Expenses $15,263

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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026Not on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025Not on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
46-2102958
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
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C113)
Assets (IRS master file)
$206,376
Income (IRS master file)
$238,104

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2024$184,118$230,940$206,376XML
990March 2023$154,774$208,626$254,252IRS
990March 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2014
Officer: Kenneth Reese
December 31, 2014≤ $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 46-2102958).

Questions about FRIENDS OF VALLE DE ORO NWR

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF VALLE DE ORO NWR?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF VALLE DE ORO NWR is 46-2102958.
Is FRIENDS OF VALLE DE ORO NWR tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF VALLE DE ORO NWR tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF VALLE DE ORO NWR 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 VALLE DE ORO NWR due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FRIENDS OF VALLE DE ORO NWR last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2024.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF VALLE DE ORO NWR?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2024 names FOREST GRABER.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF VALLE DE ORO NWR?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF VALLE DE ORO NWR have?
On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $184,118, expenses of $230,940 and total assets of $206,376 at year end.

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