Nonprofit · EIN 84-1284735
THE PINON PROJECT
Also known as PINON PROJECT FAMILY CENTERS
Tax-exempt · CORTEZ, CO 81321
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,667,189 | $3,379,071 | $288,118 | $7,850,139 | $5,072,071 | $2,778,068 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,547,007 | $3,102,797 | $444,210 | $7,795,898 | $5,354,061 | $2,441,837 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,577,214 | $3,226,538 | $350,676 | $4,163,451 | $2,199,473 | $1,963,978 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,887,642
- of which government grants
- $2,174,467
- Program service revenue
- $647,915
- Investment income
- $131,407
- Net income from fundraising events
- $225
- Other revenue
- $225
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $113,610
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,827,963
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,311,723
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $55,129
- Occupancy
- $145,416
- Travel
- $19,131
- Depreciation
- $67,989
- Program services (functional)
- $2,826,534
- Management and general (functional)
- $469,875
- Fundraising (functional)
- $82,662
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,795,898
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,850,139
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,072,071
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,778,068
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $743,371
- Publicly traded securities
- $573,322
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,539,168
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $238,900
- Gross receipts
- $3,669,362
- Employees
- 93
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1994
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kellie Willis | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $95,802 | $17,117 |
| Paul Beckler | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Brenton Wright | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Aiken | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachel Garrison | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ian Elder-Cheyne | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| John Gross | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda Barcenas | Director as of February Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Erik Quiroz | Director as of February Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Adam Conley | Director as of March Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Unrein | Director until April Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kellie Willis | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $88,271 | $16,080 |
| Paul Beckler | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Aiken | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Brenton Wright | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachel Garrison | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Unrein | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| John Gross | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ian Elder-Cheyne | Director starting 10/23 Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kellie Willis | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $81,799 | $13,372 |
| Matt Unrein | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Beckler | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Aiken | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Brenton Wright | Secretary (Beg 02/07/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| John Gross | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1510, CORTEZ, CO 81321-1510
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Kellie Willis, 210 East Main Street, Cortez, CO 81321
- Signed the 990
- Kellie Willis, Executive Director
- Phone
- (970) 564-1195
- Website
- www.pinonproject.org
- Return prepared by
- Eide Bailly LLP
Mission
The Pinon Project Family Resource Center strengthens our community by providing comprehensive services for children and families.
Program accomplishments
- Child care - Licensed early childhood program providing full-day, full-week, and full-year care for children aged 0-12.Expenses $1,000,715 · revenue $563,090
- Early childhood education - Child maltreatment prevention programs that focus on increased parental skills and knowledge of developmental milestones. Child programs are designed to increase social-emotional skills and school readiness. Programs are for children and families with children aged 0-8 and are a combination of community-based and home visit programs.Expenses $892,465
- Family programs are implemented utilizing the strengthening families approach and focused on increased self-sufficiency and resilience. Programs focus on reducing barriers to success by increasing protective factors. Youth and families are supported in increasing and growing their natural support systems.Expenses $739,276
- Community initiatives focuses on increased community capacity. The program focuses on system change, suicide prevention, community re-entry and overall community well-being. The Organization also has development activities for affordable housing projects.Expenses $194,078 · revenue $84,825
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-1284735
- 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
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P400)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,850,139
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,669,362
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,667,189 | $3,379,071 | $7,850,139 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,547,007 | $3,102,797 | $7,795,898 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,577,214 | $3,226,538 | $4,163,451 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,100,514 | $3,076,144 | $1,964,211 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 84-1284735).
Questions about THE PINON PROJECT
- What is the EIN of THE PINON PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE PINON PROJECT is 84-1284735.
- Is THE PINON PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to THE PINON PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE PINON 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 THE PINON PROJECT due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE PINON PROJECT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE PINON PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Kellie Willis.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE PINON PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $95,802 (Kellie Willis, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does THE PINON PROJECT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,667,189, expenses of $3,379,071 and total assets of $7,850,139 at year end.
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