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Nonprofit · EIN 84-1312576

MONTE VISTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · MONTE VISTA, CO 81144

Financials

$35K$42K2023$154K$43K2024$94K$84K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MONTE VISTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$94,475$83,842$10,633$929,112$0$929,112
December 31, 2024990$154,330$42,778$111,552$865,996$0$865,996
December 31, 2023990 (amended)$34,929$41,953-$7,024$721,642$0$721,642
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,122
Program service revenue
$16,085
Investment income
$74,268
Net gain from sales of assets
$54,072
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$63,018
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,630
Program services (functional)
$81,442
Management and general (functional)
$2,400

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$865,996
Total assets, end of year
$929,112
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$929,112
Publicly traded securities
$893,518
Net assets without donor restrictions
$929,112
Gross receipts
$111,420
Employees
0
Year formed
1995
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LINDA BURNETTDirector
Trustee or director
0.1$0
GARY WILKINSONPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TYLER KECKDirector
Trustee or director
0.1$0
SAVANNAH TORRESDirector
Trustee or director
0.1$0
CARLY SANTI-LOZOYADirector
Trustee or director
0.1$0
JERENE WILKINSONTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHRIS VANCEDirector
Trustee or director
0.1$0
EUGENE FARISHDirector
Trustee or director
0.1$0
HEATHER HILLINDirector
Trustee or director
0.1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LINDA BURNETTDirector
Trustee or director
0.1$0
GARY WILKINSONPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TYLER KECKDirector
Trustee or director
0.1$0
SAVANNAH TORRESDirector
Trustee or director
0.1$0
CARLY SANTI-LOZOYADirector
Trustee or director
0.1$0
JERENE WILKINSONTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHRIS VANCEDirector
Trustee or director
0.1$0
EUGENE FARISHDirector
Trustee or director
0.1$0
HEATHER HILLINDirector
Trustee or director
0.1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LINDA BURNETTDirector
Trustee or director
0.13$0
GARY WILKINSONPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TYLER KECKDirector
Trustee or director
0.13$0
SCOTT WIEDEMANSUPERINTENDENT
Trustee or director
0.13$0
CARLY SANTI LOZOYADirector
Trustee or director
0.13$0
JERENE WILKINSONTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHRIS VANCEDirector
Trustee or director
0.13$0
RACHEL VELASQUEZDirector
Trustee or director
0.13$0
EUGENE FARISHDirector
Trustee or director
0.13$0
HEATHER HILLINDirector
Trustee or director
0.13$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
59 N BROADWAY ST, MONTE VISTA, CO 81144-1199
In care of
% EUGENE FARISH
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
59 N BROADWAY, MONTE VISTA CO 81144
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
JERENE WILKINSON, 59 N BROADWAY, MONTE VISTA CO 81144
Signed the 990
GARY WILKINSON, President
Phone
(719) 852-5996
Return prepared by
Wall Smith Bateman Inc

Mission

TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF MONTE VISTA'S STUDENTS BY PROMOTING THE VALUE OF EDUCATION AND WORK ETHIC.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • In 2025 we funded scholarships to 12 students. Scholarships are paid by the Monte Vista Schools directly to the scholarship recipient's institution. The Foundation then reimburses the school district. Applicants apply through the Monte Vista School District and are chosen by them.
    Expenses $63,018
  • Monte Vista Education Foundation has worked over the past few years to establish the Bomb Squad traveling baseball program. We are getting ready to begin our 6th year of providing players from Monte Vista and across the San Luis Valley the opportunity to play, learn, and compete in tournaments across the state. We currently have two teams that are composed of players ages 8-14 years old. Our coaches are all volunteers and dedicate their time and energy to helping these young players develop. The parents are very supportive by driving the children to the different tournaments and local businesses and individuals generously support the program through donations and sponsorships.Approximately there was 25 participants in 2025.Our primary goals are to: 1) Keep our kids motivated, active, and healthy; 2) Teach them the fundamentals and help them further develop their skills; 3) Develop teamwork and leadership skills; 4) Provide a wide range of opportunities and experiences.In 2024, we had 26-30 children participate along with parents, coaches and grandparents.
    Expenses $18,424 · revenue $16,085

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

IRS record

EIN
84-1312576
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 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B82)
Assets (IRS master file)
$929,112
Income (IRS master file)
$111,420

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2011
Posted by the IRS
February 22, 2012
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2011

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
990December 2025$94,475$83,842$929,112XML
990December 2024$154,330$42,778$865,996XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: JERENE WILKINSON
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2023$34,929$41,953$721,642XML
990December 2022$57,352$28,809$664,726IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2013
Officer: Eugene L Farish
December 31, 2013≤ $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 84-1312576).

Questions about MONTE VISTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of MONTE VISTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MONTE VISTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION is 84-1312576.
Is MONTE VISTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2011 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2011.
Are donations to MONTE VISTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MONTE VISTA 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 MONTE VISTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION 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 MONTE VISTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION 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 MONTE VISTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
The 990-N for 2023 names JERENE WILKINSON.
Who are the officers and directors of MONTE VISTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MONTE VISTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $94,475, expenses of $83,842 and total assets of $929,112 at year end.

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