Nonprofit · EIN 47-2870750
HIGH MOUNTAIN YOUTH PROJECT
Tax-exempt · RUIDOSO, NM 88355
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $283,661 | $245,689 | $37,972 | $922,498 | $293,956 | $628,542 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $283,913 | $168,726 | $115,187 | $885,630 | $295,060 | $590,570 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $282,290
- of which government grants
- $200,101
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,031
- Other revenue
- $1,371
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $150,892
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $168,063
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $13,718
- Depreciation
- $32,163
- Program services (functional)
- $235,031
- Management and general (functional)
- $10,653
- Fundraising (functional)
- $5
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $885,630
- Total assets, end of year
- $922,498
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $293,956
- Net assets, end of year
- $628,542
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $855,361
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $628,542
- Gross receipts
- $286,495
- Employees
- 25
- Year formed
- 2015
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURIE BENAVIDES | PRESIDENET Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| VIVIAN ISAACS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| CLAYTON ALRED | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| MARIA MISQUEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| WINONA STOLTZFUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFFERY WEST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MEGAN RABOURN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LUISA RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURIE BENAVIDES | PRESIDENET Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $0 |
| VIVIAN ISAACS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| CLAYTON ALRED | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| MARIA MISQUEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CELESTE BARNES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JEANNE DEMPSTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| BARB EIFFERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JONI STETTHEIMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DAVE TOMLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2646, RUIDOSO, NM 88355-2646
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- PO Box 2646, Ruidoso NM 88355
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LAURIE BENAVIDES, PO BOX 2646, RUIDOSO, NM 88355
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Laurie Benavides, 112 Goldenrod Ln, Alto NM 88312
- Signed the 990
- CLAYTON ALRED, TREASURER
- Phone
- (575) 808-8633
- Website
- www.highmountainyouth.org
- Return prepared by
- SCOTT NORTHAM CPA PC
Mission
HIGH MOUNTAIN YOUTH PROJECT PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY NET FOR YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS AND OTHER VULNERABLE YOUTH TO HELP THEM STAY IN SCHOOL AND GRADUATE PREPARED FOR HIGHER EDUCATION OR THE WORKFORCE
Program accomplishments
- THE EVENING DROP IN CENTER SERVES DISPLACED AND HOMELESS STUDENTS. SUTDENTS ARE ABLE TO ACCESS FREE RESOURCES AFTER SCHOOL HOURS DAILY TO HELP THEM STAY IN SCHOOL AND GRADUATE. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE HOMEWORK HELP, TUTORING, ACTIVITIES, SNACKS TRANSPORTATION AND POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT.Expenses $235,031
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 | Not 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
- 47-2870750
- 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)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $922,498
- Income (IRS master file)
- $286,495
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $283,661 | $245,689 | $922,498 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $283,913 | $168,726 | $885,630 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $247,432 | $101,542 | $778,598 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Laurie Benavides | 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 47-2870750).
Questions about HIGH MOUNTAIN YOUTH PROJECT
- What is the EIN of HIGH MOUNTAIN YOUTH PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HIGH MOUNTAIN YOUTH PROJECT is 47-2870750.
- Is HIGH MOUNTAIN YOUTH PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to HIGH MOUNTAIN YOUTH PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HIGH MOUNTAIN YOUTH PROJECT 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 HIGH MOUNTAIN YOUTH PROJECT 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 HIGH MOUNTAIN YOUTH PROJECT 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 HIGH MOUNTAIN YOUTH PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LAURIE BENAVIDES.
- Who are the officers and directors of HIGH MOUNTAIN YOUTH PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does HIGH MOUNTAIN YOUTH PROJECT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $283,661, expenses of $245,689 and total assets of $922,498 at year end.
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