Nonprofit · EIN 84-1321011
GREATER ARKANSAS RIVER NATURE ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · SALIDA, CO 81201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $494,537 | $503,238 | -$8,701 | $134,957 | $6,733 | $128,224 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $427,717 | $552,911 | -$125,194 | $158,057 | $21,132 | $136,925 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $516,043 | $505,300 | $10,743 | $274,064 | $11,965 | $262,099 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $445,244
- of which government grants
- $253,942
- Membership dues
- $20,889
- Program service revenue
- $49,285
- Investment income
- $8
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $81,074
- Other salaries and wages
- $184,211
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $307,186
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $17,600
- Occupancy
- $12,158
- Travel
- $5,661
- Depreciation
- $15,652
- Program services (functional)
- $331,374
- Management and general (functional)
- $156,364
- Fundraising (functional)
- $15,500
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $158,057
- Total assets, end of year
- $134,957
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,733
- Net assets, end of year
- $128,224
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $30,076
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $44,417
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $83,807
- Gross receipts
- $494,537
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 471
- Year formed
- 1996
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA DOWNING | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $61,990 |
| JASON MARSDEN | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $19,085 |
| BONNIE DAVIS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KATIE DAVIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LAYNE KOTTMEIER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JW WILDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROB WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TRUMAN YOUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DEVIN CASTENDYK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MAHTING PUTELIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRAD KLOEWER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KELLY CHANDLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JASON MARSDEN | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $85,000 |
| DEVIN CASTENDYK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BONNIE DAVIS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KATIE DAVIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BETH HELMKE | DIRECTOR TO Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID JENNINGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LAYNE KOTTMEIER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| MAHTING PUTELIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROB WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JW WILDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TRUMAN YOUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JASON MARSDEN | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $24,920 |
| BONNIE DAVIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BETH HELMKE | CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LAYNE KOTTMEIER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| ALAN STEVENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ROB WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JW WILDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TRUMAN YOUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 209 E 3RD ST, SALIDA, CO 81201-2614
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JESSICA DOWNING, P O BOX 1522, SALIDA, CO 81201
- Signed the 990
- BONNIE DAVIS, CHAIR
- Phone
- (716) 539-5106
- Website
- HTTPS://GARNA.ORG/
- Return prepared by
- MARJTAX INCORPORATED
Mission
TO INSPIRE THOSE WHO LIVE, WORK OR PLAY IN THE UPPER ARKANSAS VALLEY TO TAKE CARE OF ITS NATURAL RESOURCES AND LEAVE A LEGACY OF RESPONSIBLE USE OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.
Program accomplishments
- GARNA PROVIDES ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION INCLUDING CAMPS, LECTURES, FILMS, NATURALIST PROGRAMS, FIELD TRIPS AND HIKES ON NATURAL SCIENCE, ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSERVATION TOPICS TO YOUTH, MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE CHAFFEE MOBILE GEAR LIBRARY PROGRAMMING PROVIDES OUTDOOR ACCESS AND ACTIVITIES TO UNDER-RESOURCED YOUTH THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.Expenses $116,572 · revenue $49,285
- GARNA CONDUCTS SUSTAINABILITY ACTIVITIES WITHIN ITS AREA OF GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS, INCLUDING RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING AT COMMUNITY EVENTS. FULL MISSION STATEMENT: THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO INSPIRE A CONSERVATION ETHIC BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES SO THAT THOSE WHO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY IN THE UPPER ARKANSAS VALLEY ARE MOTIVATED TO TAKE CARE OF ITS NATURAL RESOURCES AND WILL USE THOSE RESOURCES IN A RESPONSIBLE MANNER.Expenses $87,059
- GARNA PARTNERS WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES THAT OVERSEE PUBLIC LANDS IN THE UPPER ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY TO ASSIST IN STEWARDSHIP OF THOSE LANDS. THE FLAGSHIP PROGRAM ENGAGES OVER 300 VOLUNTEERS TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN DISPERSED CAMPING SITES ON PUBLIC LANDS IN THE VALLEY. THROUGH EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS AND DIRECT CONTACT WITH VISITORS TO THE VALLEY, VOLUNTEERS EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN RESPONSIBLE USE OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES. ----------------------------------------- GARNA PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE STAGE AND RAIL TRAIL PROJECT AND THE CHAFFEE COUNTY HERITAGE AREA ADVISORY BOARD.Expenses $127,746 · grants $1,000
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 | 990 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
- 84-1321011
- 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
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $134,957
- Income (IRS master file)
- $494,537
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $494,537 | $503,238 | $134,957 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $427,717 | $552,911 | $158,057 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $516,043 | $505,300 | $274,064 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $473,340 | $393,121 | $267,191 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 84-1321011).
Questions about GREATER ARKANSAS RIVER NATURE ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of GREATER ARKANSAS RIVER NATURE ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GREATER ARKANSAS RIVER NATURE ASSOCIATION is 84-1321011.
- Is GREATER ARKANSAS RIVER NATURE ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to GREATER ARKANSAS RIVER NATURE ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GREATER ARKANSAS RIVER NATURE ASSOCIATION 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 GREATER ARKANSAS RIVER NATURE ASSOCIATION 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 GREATER ARKANSAS RIVER NATURE ASSOCIATION 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 GREATER ARKANSAS RIVER NATURE ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JESSICA DOWNING.
- Who are the officers and directors of GREATER ARKANSAS RIVER NATURE ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $61,990 (JESSICA DOWNING, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does GREATER ARKANSAS RIVER NATURE ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $494,537, expenses of $503,238 and total assets of $134,957 at year end.
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