Nonprofit · EIN 61-1897751
MOUNTAIN DREAMERS
Tax-exempt · FRISCO, CO 80443
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,018,955 | $831,187 | $1,187,768 | $1,829,238 | $49,290 | $1,779,948 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,959,301
- of which government grants
- $142,869
- Program service revenue
- $14,725
- Investment income
- $16,086
- Net income from fundraising events
- $27,417
- Other revenue
- $28,843
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $56,832
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $85,294
- Other salaries and wages
- $215,109
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $340,052
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,755
- Occupancy
- $47,264
- Travel
- $1,410
- Depreciation
- $13,808
- Program services (functional)
- $649,103
- Management and general (functional)
- $171,044
- Fundraising (functional)
- $11,040
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $640,982
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,829,238
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $49,290
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,779,948
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,294,431
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $485,517
- Gross unrelated business income
- $14,725
- Gross receipts
- $2,038,903
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 185
- Year formed
- 2019
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Bakken | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $85,294 |
| Pam Ness | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Yanitza Rivera | Finance Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Yess Vinueza | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nico Cruz | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carol Saade | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Meg Masten | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 619 MAIN ST UNIT 7B, FRISCO, CO 80443-5848
- In care of
- % PETER J BAKKEN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Peter Bakken, 619 Main Street Unit 7B, Frisco, CO 80443
- Signed the 990
- Peter Bakken, Executive Director
- Phone
- (970) 368-6354
- Return prepared by
- Hinkle & Company PC
Mission
We are a community-based movement in the Rocky Mountains that educates and empowers everyone to stand up for immigrants' rights. We believe that immigrants' rights and human rights. We stand united against intolerance and injustice. We promote safe communities and work environments, as well as access to education for all members of our communities. We support everyone's dreams.
Program accomplishments
- Community education/advocay: In 2024, MD participated on state and local policy advocacy efforts related to immigration legal defense, the CO immigrant driver's licenses, and equitable access to housing and transportation. Language justice to build a more equitable summit school district. MD continued to build awareness and empathy for immigrant community members through media and community events by nuturing collaborations with more local organizations and government agencies.Expenses $171,490 · grants $146 · revenue $256
- Immigration Legal Services: In 2025, MD helped 550 people with some type of immigration related legal service, with priority given to cases involving DACA renewals and advance parole, gaining work authorization and protection from deportation, victims of violence, persons feeling persecution and violence and seeking asylum, women and families, and juvenile victims of abuse or neglect. MD helped hundreds of clients with immigration-related questions and referrals to partner immigration legal providers.Expenses $39,078 · grants $52,197 · revenue $281
- Immigrant services: In 2025, MD served 2087 individual unique immigrant cases with resources and referrals to partner agencies on a variety of needs, and with in-person assistance to obtain the CO immigrant Driver's license; with tax preparation and ITIN applications, wage theft; and with gaining professional and occupational state licensing.Expenses $138,372 · grants $3,902 · revenue $405
- OSO Outdoor Equity & Inclusion Initiative: In 2025, MD continued its initiative to increase equity and inclusion of immigrant families and adults in outdoor recreation through an initial grant from CO Parks & Wildlife. Efforts included in developing culturally and linguistically appropriate trailhead signage with the White River National Forest and providing an on-mountain snowboard lesson program to local immigrant residents, in collaboration with Arapahoe Basin Ski Area for the third consecutive year. In addition, for the first time, MD partnered with Vail Resorts EPIC Promise at Breckenridge and Beaver Creek. MD provided opportunity to 91 immigrant participants. Migrant integration program the newcomers migrant integration program welcomes and integrates newly arrived immigrants to the community by connecting them with the resources such as housing, transportation, schools, medical care, and jobs. MD is acquiring two shelter units with the support of the Summit County government and the Town of Breckenridge. Served 139 Newcomer individuals.Expenses $300,163 · grants $587 · revenue $484
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
- 61-1897751
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,829,238
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,038,903
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $667,212 | $595,032 | $371,658 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $415,398 | $341,421 | $292,074 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about MOUNTAIN DREAMERS
- What is the EIN of MOUNTAIN DREAMERS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MOUNTAIN DREAMERS is 61-1897751.
- Is MOUNTAIN DREAMERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to MOUNTAIN DREAMERS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MOUNTAIN DREAMERS 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 MOUNTAIN DREAMERS 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 MOUNTAIN DREAMERS 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 MOUNTAIN DREAMERS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Peter Bakken.
- Who are the officers and directors of MOUNTAIN DREAMERS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $85,294 (Peter Bakken, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does MOUNTAIN DREAMERS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,018,955, expenses of $831,187 and total assets of $1,829,238 at year end.
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