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Nonprofit · EIN 84-1595852

DZI FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · RIDGWAY, CO 81432

Financials

$2M$1.9M2023$2.1M$1.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DZI FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$2,110,558$1,881,783$228,775$1,139,562$56,477$1,083,085
June 30, 2024990$2,000,484$1,928,073$72,411$933,440$101,793$831,647
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,092,043
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$18,515
Net gain from sales of assets
$10,079
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$130,398
Other salaries and wages
$552,989
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$734,776
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$12,529
Travel
$47,848
Depreciation
$14,127
Program services (functional)
$1,465,159
Management and general (functional)
$191,616
Fundraising (functional)
$225,008

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$933,440
Total assets, end of year
$1,139,562
Total liabilities, end of year
$56,477
Net assets, end of year
$1,083,085
Land, buildings and equipment
$56,508
Publicly traded securities
$369,805
Net assets without donor restrictions
$491,773
Net assets with donor restrictions
$591,312
Gross receipts
$2,208,489
Employees
6
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2001
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
WENDE VALENTINEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$129,953
BRENT BISHOPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BHUMIKA PIYABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JAMES DUCKWORTHPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
CHERYL JENSENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KARIN LAPPINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
EMILY MARTINVP
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
NICOLE SEAWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ABHAYA SHRESTHABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDREW NAMANNYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
AANCHAL TIWARISECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
HEIKE SOMMERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KIM LEMMEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ERNIE PATTERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BOB FANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
WENDE VALENTINEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$109,905
BRENT BISHOPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BHUMIKA PIYABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JAMES DUCKWORTHPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
CHERYL JENSENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KARIN LAPPINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
EMILY MARTINVP
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
NICOLE SEAWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ABHAYA SHRESTHABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MATTHEW WEATHERLEY-WHITEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDREW NAMANNYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
AANCHAL TIWARISECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
HEIKE SOMMERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JIM NOWAKPRESIDENT/FOUNDER (07/1/22-12/31/22)
Officer
40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
565 SHERMAN 8, RIDGWAY, CO 81432-5068
In care of
% JAMES A NOWAK
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
WENDE VALENTINE, PO BOX 632, RIDGWAY, CO 81432
Signed the 990
WENDE VALENTINE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(970) 626-9765
Return prepared by
HALEY & WOODS LLP

Mission

DZI PARTNERS WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN NEPAL TO ACHIEVE SHARED PROSPERITY BY ENSURING ACCESS TO BASIC NEEDS, CATALYZING INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH, AND CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT FOR LASTING CHANGE.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • DZI PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITIES FOR THREE MULTI-YEAR STAGES TO SUPPORT COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND LIVELIHOOD PROGRAMS THAT UNLOCK LOCAL OPPORTUNITY, BUILD MORE UNIFIED COMMUNITIES, AND CREATE LASTING SOLUTIONS TO COMPLEX LOCAL CHALLENGES. DZI BEGINS BY CREATING A SHARED, INCLUSIVE VISION WITH THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY AND FORMING CRITICAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL NGOS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUPS. THE FIRST SEVERAL YEARS, COMMUNITIES FOCUS ON IMPROVING FOOD SECURITY AND BUILDING ESSENTIAL INFRASTRUCTURE, SUCH AS DRINKING WATER AND IRRIGATION SYSTEMS, BRIDGES, AND EARTHQUAKE-SAFE SCHOOLS, WHICH REMOVE THE BARRIERS TO PROGRESS AND HELP MEET BASIC NEEDS. THREE YEARS INTO THE PARTNERSHIP, QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVES THROUGH INCREASED ACCESS TO CASH AND CONSUMPTION OF HEALTHIER FOOD, AND THE ECONOMIC CONDITION OF THE COMMUNITY CHANGES AS 50% OF RESIDENTS ARE EARNING AND SPENDING MORE. INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AND THE INCREASE IN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ENCOURAGE YOUTH TO STAY IN THE VILLAGE. IN THE FINAL YEARS OF THE PARTNERSHIP, DZI COMMUNITIES ARE MORE UNIFIED, EARNING MORE INCOME, AND LEADING SAFER, MORE PRODUCTIVE, AND MORE CONNECTED LIVES. COMMUNITIES HAVE THE SKILLS AND SYSTEMS IN PLACE TO LEAD AND MAINTAIN THESE GAINS FOR A LASTING IMPACT. OVER THE PAST 25 YEARS, DZI HAS GROWN TO SERVE MORE THAN 44,000 PEOPLE IN AN EXPANDING NETWORK OF RURAL VILLAGES IN THE SOLUKHUMBU, KHOTANG, AND BHOJPUR DISTRICTS OF EASTERN NEPAL.
    Expenses $1,465,159

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
84-1595852
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
2001
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,139,562
Income (IRS master file)
$2,208,489

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$2,110,558$1,881,783$1,139,562XML
990June 2024$2,000,484$1,928,073$933,440XML
990June 2023$1,543,641$1,995,280$825,417IRS
990June 2022$1,682,946$1,857,006$1,246,919IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 84-1595852).

Questions about DZI FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of DZI FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DZI FOUNDATION is 84-1595852.
Is DZI FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
Are donations to DZI FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DZI 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 DZI FOUNDATION 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 DZI FOUNDATION 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 DZI FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names WENDE VALENTINE.
Who are the officers and directors of DZI FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $129,953 (WENDE VALENTINE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does DZI FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,110,558, expenses of $1,881,783 and total assets of $1,139,562 at year end.

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