Nonprofit · EIN 84-0615445
DURANGO 4-C COUNCIL
Tax-exempt · DURANGO, CO 81302
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,707,364 | $4,165,530 | $541,834 | $2,278,664 | $351,321 | $1,927,343 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,101,343 | $4,162,377 | -$61,034 | $1,573,423 | $187,914 | $1,385,509 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,677,792
- of which government grants
- $4,081,741
- Program service revenue
- $22,170
- Investment income
- $7,402
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,529,227
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,942,785
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,945
- Accounting fees
- $68,645
- Occupancy
- $262,522
- Travel
- $43,519
- Depreciation
- $137,621
- Program services (functional)
- $3,702,530
- Management and general (functional)
- $457,293
- Fundraising (functional)
- $5,707
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,573,423
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,278,664
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $351,321
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,927,343
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $702,408
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,883,400
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $43,943
- Gross receipts
- $4,707,364
- Employees
- 105
- Volunteers
- 55
- Year formed
- 1971
- 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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN BAXTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LORETA BEAM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| MARK EDWARDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KRIS GREER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| PETE HARTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BARD HEROY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| AME JENNINGS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| KRISTA MILBURN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DIANA REYNOLDS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN BAXTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LORETA BEAM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARK EDWARDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRIS GREER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PETE HARTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BARD HEROY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AME JENNINGS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTA MILBURN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DIANA REYNOLDS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 259, DURANGO, CO 81302-0259
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LISA STONE
- Signed the 990
- LISA STONE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (970) 247-5960
- Website
- EARLYCHILDHOODPROGRAMS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MGPM PC
Mission
TO DEVELOP AND PROVIDE QUALITY, INTEGRATED, COMPREHENSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS THAT RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN LA PLATA, ARCHULETA AND MONTEZUMA COUNTIES.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE EARLY LEARNING AND CHILDCARE FOR 285-300 LOW-INCOME /AT RISK CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH FIVE YEARS OLD IN LA PLATA, ARCHULETA, AND MONTEZUMA COUNTIES; PROVIDE FAMILY SUPPORT, RESOURCE AND REFERRAL; ENSURE HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, AND DENTAL SCREENING AND FOLLOW-UP SERVICES; PROVIDE CHILD CARE STAFF TRAINING AND EDUCATIONExpenses $3,240,949
- IMPLEMENT STATE AND LOCAL INITIATIVES IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF CHILD CARE AND EARLY LEARNING; DEVELOP A LOCAL SYSTEM OF COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES; PROVIDE CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL SERVICES; INCREASE ACCESS AND AVAILABILITY OF CHILD CARE IN LA PLATA COUNTYExpenses $50,875
- PROVIDE COLORADO PRESCHOOL PROGRAM SERVICES IN 3 SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN SOUTHWEST COLORADOExpenses $294,724 · revenue $17,805
- OTHER PROGRAMSExpenses $115,982 · revenue $4,365
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-0615445
- 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
- 1972
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B22Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,278,664
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,707,364
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $4,707,364 | $4,165,530 | $2,278,664 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $4,101,343 | $4,162,377 | $1,573,423 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $3,827,228 | $3,945,417 | $1,702,813 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 84-0615445).
Questions about DURANGO 4-C COUNCIL
- What is the EIN of DURANGO 4-C COUNCIL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DURANGO 4-C COUNCIL is 84-0615445.
- Is DURANGO 4-C COUNCIL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1972.
- Are donations to DURANGO 4-C COUNCIL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DURANGO 4-C COUNCIL 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 4-C COUNCIL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DURANGO 4-C COUNCIL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DURANGO 4-C COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names LISA STONE.
- Who are the officers and directors of DURANGO 4-C COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does DURANGO 4-C COUNCIL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,707,364, expenses of $4,165,530 and total assets of $2,278,664 at year end.
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