Nonprofit · EIN 74-2350944
DURANGO EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · DURANGO, CO 81303
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $545,745 | $433,491 | $112,254 | $1,405,490 | $375 | $1,405,115 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $350,785 | $318,063 | $32,722 | $1,264,233 | $0 | $1,264,233 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $389,822
- Program service revenue
- $5,159
- Investment income
- $87,214
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $9,314
- Net income from fundraising events
- $63,540
- Other revenue
- $63,550
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $279,429
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $77,500
- Other salaries and wages
- $14,184
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $99,487
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,231
- Program services (functional)
- $365,037
- Management and general (functional)
- $62,066
- Fundraising (functional)
- $6,388
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,264,233
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,405,490
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $375
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,405,115
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,288,555
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $584,101
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $821,014
- Gross receipts
- $569,962
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 49
- Year formed
- 2002
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Allsbrook Javier | Executive Director Trustee or director | 40 | $77,500 |
| Tom Geyer | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Robert Logan | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Reed Duval | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Blair Matlock | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Amee Austin | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Kevin Culhane | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Sandra Garcia | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Cherie Naffzinger | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Erica Hendricks | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Zane Wells | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Jean Thweatt | Past President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Alsbrook Javier | Executive Director | 40 | $28,125 |
| Jessica Obleton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Blair Matlok | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kevin Culhane | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Randolph Thomas Geyer | President Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Cherie Naffziger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Micki Hassemer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Zane Wells | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Barbara McLachlan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jean Thweatt | Past President Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Jason Portz | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Robert Logan | Vice President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| John Feistner | Director Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 281 SAWYER DR STE 100, DURANGO, CO 81303-3409
- In care of
- % WENDY ALLSBROOK JAVIER
- Signed the 990
- WENDY ALLSBROOK JAVIER, Executive Director
- Return prepared by
- Jamie Matthews CPA
Mission
To provide financial support to the Durango School District 9-R for programs, materials and technology need that fall outside the capacity of the regular school district.
Program accomplishments
- The Durango Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) that raises critical funding for the Durango School District through which it provides grants to teachers and schools, scholarships to graduating seniors, occasional fundraising campaigns for larger district needs, and service events for our entire educational community such as our fall and spring resource fairs and our Appreciation Celebration for all Durango School District Staff. Grants Program: During the 2024 calendar year, the Durango Education Foundation (DEF) regularly visited all 12 district schools to listen and gain relevant information about the needs and opportunities in each school and in the district as a whole. With that information, DEF held two grant competitions, one in spring 2024 and one in fall 2024. Teachers, schools, administrators, and community partners submitted grant applications and our grant committee awarded$130,000in grants throughout the district and to several DSD-serving community partners as well to support innovation and achievementin our local schools. Scholarship Program: During 2024, the Durango Education Foundation held a scholarship competition for graduating seniors in the Durango School Distict. In partnership with numerous local donors, DEF awarded 15 students a total of $102,000 in scholarship funding. Service Events: During the 2024 school year, DEF held both a Back to School Resource Fair (approximate attendance--500) and a Spring Resource Fair (approximate attendance--400) during which schools and over 50 local youth service providers gathered at the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Parents and students accessed school supplies and critical information on programs and opportunities at the fall fair and, at the spring fair, parents and students were able to access information on important summer camps and activities and apply for scholarship assistance as well. Additionally, DEF held a Durango School District Staff Appreciation Celebration for the district during which outstanding staff awards were announced and all district personnel were recognized for their hard work. To support our two resource fairs, Durango Education Foundation gained$4,000 in sponsorships. Fundraising:DEF holds three primary fundraising activities throughout the year: 1) the Golf for Education Tournament which raised just over$50,000in 2024. In fall of 2024, DEF held the 2nd Spirits with the Spectres fundraiser that brought in approximately$35,000. Additionally, DEF partners with local businesses on a monthly basis to ask customers to round up for teachers. The Round Up for Teachers program raised$4,000 in 2024.Additionally, DEF partners with the following grant makers to support our public schools: The Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado (The Ballantine Fund, Bartig-Small Fund, Katz Family Fund), The Sharma Foundation, the Moniker Foundation, the Kerr Foundation, and an anonymous foundation for a total ofapproximately $125K.Expenses $365,037 · grants $249,429
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
- 74-2350944
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B00J)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,405,490
- Income (IRS master file)
- $569,962
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $545,745 | $433,491 | $1,405,490 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $350,785 | $318,063 | $1,264,233 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $412,858 | $662,656 | $1,137,078 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 74-2350944).
Questions about DURANGO EDUCATION FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of DURANGO EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DURANGO EDUCATION FOUNDATION is 74-2350944.
- Is DURANGO EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to DURANGO EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DURANGO EDUCATION FOUNDATION 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 DURANGO EDUCATION FOUNDATION 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 DURANGO EDUCATION FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of DURANGO EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $77,500 (Wendy Allsbrook Javier, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does DURANGO EDUCATION FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $545,745, expenses of $433,491 and total assets of $1,405,490 at year end.
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