Nonprofit · EIN 47-1989228
WALKER BASIN CONSERVANCY
Tax-exempt · RENO, NV 89503
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $16,737,301 | $6,239,868 | $10,497,433 | $124,067,377 | $1,253,656 | $122,813,721 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $18,870,302 | $6,338,574 | $12,531,728 | $94,757,407 | $2,927,708 | $91,829,699 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $5,482,590 | $5,115,020 | $367,570 | $80,839,371 | $1,541,400 | $79,297,971 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $16,355,114
- of which government grants
- $15,956,537
- Program service revenue
- $303,788
- Investment income
- $72,425
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $59,188
- Other revenue
- $5,974
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $196,825
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,200,689
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,946,909
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $126,155
- Accounting fees
- $62,195
- Occupancy
- $145,947
- Depreciation
- $186,706
- Program services (functional)
- $5,047,197
- Management and general (functional)
- $817,033
- Fundraising (functional)
- $375,638
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $94,757,407
- Total assets, end of year
- $124,067,377
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,253,656
- Net assets, end of year
- $122,813,721
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,180,275
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $372,185
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $122,441,536
- Gross receipts
- $16,802,130
- Employees
- 81
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- NV
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETER STANTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $159,086 | $15,635 |
| JESSICA ABBOTT | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,038 | $12,409 |
| CARLIE HENNEMAN | PRORGAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,291 | $8,526 |
| SUDEEP CHANDRA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHRYN LANDRETH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN PATRICK RICE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE AYLWARD LEFT 102024 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STACI EMM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELENE FAIRBANK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM LAWRENCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VIC REDDING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETER STANTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $166,109 | $15,619 |
| SUDEEP CHANDRA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHRYN LANDRETH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN PATRICK RICE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE AYLWARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CAMERON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STACI EMM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELENE FAIRBANK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM LAWRENCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VIC REDDING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOKUNBO FALAYI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $458,280 | $61,963 |
| HOLLY BAMFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $452,678 | $59,113 |
| PETER STANTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $155,542 | $0 | $14,734 |
| MICHAEL O'CARROLL | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $103,978 | $0 | $6,251 |
| SUDEEP CHANDRA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHRYN LANDRETH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN PATRICK RICE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE AYLWARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CAMERON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY CLEMONS | BOARD MEMBER (TO 05/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STACI EMM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELENE FAIRBANK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 615 RIVERSIDE DRIVE C, RENO, NV 89503-5601
- In care of
- % MICHAEL J OCARROLL
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SUDEEP CHANDRA, 615 RIVERSIDE DRIVE SUITE C, RENO, NV 89503
- Signed the 990
- KATHRYN LANDRETH, TREASURER
- Phone
- (775) 463-9887
- Website
- HTTP://WWW.WALKERBASIN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
WALKER BASIN CONSERVANCY IS LEADING THE EFFORT TO RESTORE AND MAINTAIN WALKER LAKE WHILE PROTECTING AGRICULTURAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND RECREATIONAL INTERESTS THROUGHOUT THE WALKER BASIN.
Program accomplishments
- PROTECT WALKER LAKE BY PROTECTING AND CONSERVING WATERSHED RESOURCES BY DOING REVEGETATION, RANCH LAND MANAGEMENT, AND LAND STEWARDSHIP AND CONSERVATION.Expenses $5,047,197 · revenue $303,788
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-1989228
- 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
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $124,067,377
- Income (IRS master file)
- $16,802,130
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $16,737,301 | $6,239,868 | $124,067,377 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $18,870,302 | $6,338,574 | $94,757,407 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $5,482,590 | $5,115,020 | $80,839,371 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $4,128,320 | $4,479,409 | $79,319,576 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 47-1989228).
Questions about WALKER BASIN CONSERVANCY
- What is the EIN of WALKER BASIN CONSERVANCY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WALKER BASIN CONSERVANCY is 47-1989228.
- Is WALKER BASIN CONSERVANCY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to WALKER BASIN CONSERVANCY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WALKER BASIN CONSERVANCY 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 WALKER BASIN CONSERVANCY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WALKER BASIN CONSERVANCY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WALKER BASIN CONSERVANCY?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names SUDEEP CHANDRA.
- Who are the officers and directors of WALKER BASIN CONSERVANCY?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $159,086 (PETER STANTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does WALKER BASIN CONSERVANCY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $16,737,301, expenses of $6,239,868 and total assets of $124,067,377 at year end.
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