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Nonprofit · EIN 74-2543246

TREES PLEASE INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · PUEBLO, CO 81004

Financials

$77K$169K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TREES PLEASE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990-EZ$77,100$168,696-$91,596$58,727–$58,727
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$77,100
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$600
Other expenses
$168,096
Program services (functional)
$168,047

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$150,323
Total assets, end of year
$58,727
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$58,727
Cash, savings and investments
$58,727
Gross receipts
$77,100

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JEAN LATKASECRETARY10$0
JEAN ESKRATREASURER10$0
REBECCA KNAPPDIRECTOR5$0
KELLY MCCARTHYDIRECTOR5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
229 MIDWAY AVE, PUEBLO, CO 81004-1912
In care of
% JEAN LATKA
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
229 Midway Avenue, PUEBLO CO 81004
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Jean B Latka, 229 MIDWAY AVE, PUEBLO CO 81004
Signed the 990-EZ
JEAN ESKRA, TREASURER
Phone
(719) 250-0486
Return prepared by
HEWITT HEERSCHAP & COUCH PC

Mission

TO PURCHASE & PLANT TREES IN PARKS AND PUBLIC SPACES THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF PUEBLO TO ASSIST WITH BEAUTIFICATION OF THE CITY.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • TREES PLEASE COMPLETED THE LANDSCAPE PROJECT AT DUTCHCLARK STADIUM THAT INCLUDED: SIDEWALK INSTALLATION, ELECTRICALSYSTEM FOR IRRIGATION, LIGHTING/SIGNAGE AND LANDSCAPING
    Expenses $143,898
  • TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL ON ABRIENDO AVENUE
    Expenses $19,375
  • PURCHASE OF TREE WHIPS FOR THE CITY OF PUEBLO TREEFARM NURSERY
    Expenses $4,774

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-N for TREES PLEASE INC

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
74-2543246
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
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C99)

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2014
Posted by the IRS
August 11, 2014
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2014

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Jean B Latka
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024
Officer: Jean Latka
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2023$77,100$168,696$58,727XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Jean B Latka
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Jean Latka
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Jean B Latka
December 31, 2019≤ $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 74-2543246).

Questions about TREES PLEASE INC

What is the EIN of TREES PLEASE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TREES PLEASE INC is 74-2543246.
Is TREES PLEASE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2014 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2014.
Are donations to TREES PLEASE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TREES PLEASE INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of TREES PLEASE INC 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 TREES PLEASE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of TREES PLEASE INC?
The 990-N for 2025 names Jean B Latka.
Who are the officers and directors of TREES PLEASE INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does TREES PLEASE INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $77,100, expenses of $168,696 and total assets of $58,727 at year end.

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