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Nonprofit · EIN 85-2276248

EMC

Tax-exempt · PUEBLO, CO 81005

Financials

$234K$233K2022$343K$259K2023$629K$508K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EMC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$629,187$508,339$120,848$263,862-$1,436$265,298
June 30, 2024990$342,683$259,016$83,667$146,753$2,303$144,450
June 30, 2023990$234,078$233,054$1,024$60,366-$416$60,782
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$629,187
Membership dues
$4,884
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$52,865
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$72,489
Other salaries and wages
$55,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$138,602
Professional fundraising fees
$5,575
Accounting fees
$8,030
Occupancy
$22,867
Travel
$936
Program services (functional)
$340,516
Management and general (functional)
$162,172
Fundraising (functional)
$5,651

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$146,753
Total assets, end of year
$263,862
Total liabilities, end of year
-$1,436
Net assets, end of year
$265,298
Net assets without donor restrictions
$265,298
Gross receipts
$629,187
Employees
2
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
Jose OrtegaExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director, Officer
40$75,089
Victoria ObregonVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$12,550
Denise TorrezPresident & CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Chela LujanDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Tomas Martinez OrtegaTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Judy BacaDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Deborah MartinezDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Naomi GarciaSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Theresa TrujilloDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jose OrtegaExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director, Officer
40$56,538
Denise TorrezPresident & CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Victoria ObregonVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Chela LujanDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Tomas Martinez OrtegaTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Judy BacaDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Deborah MartinezDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Naomi Garcia MurilloSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Theresa TrujilloDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Theresa TrujilloDirector
Trustee or director
5$5,000
Tomas Martinez OrtegaTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$2,500
Deborah MartinezDirector
Trustee or director
5$2,500
Denise TorrezPresident & CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Victoria ObregonVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Chela LujanDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Judy BacaDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Naomi Garcia MurilloSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Jose OrtegaExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1018 CEDARCREST DR, PUEBLO, CO 81005-1597
In care of
% JOSE ORTEGA
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
207 W Northern Avenue, Pueblo CO 81004
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
Deborah Martinez, 1018 Cedarcrest Drive, Pueblo CO 81005
Signed the 990
Victoria Obregon, Vice President
Phone
(719) 582-6567
Return prepared by
CFM

Mission

El Movimiento Sigue (EMS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing educational equity, leadership development, cultural affirmation, and social justice for Chicanx, Indigenous, immigrant, migrant, and historically underserved communities in Southern Colorado. Through youth leadership programs, educational workshops, community engagement initiatives, cultural preservation activities, and advocacy efforts, EMS empowers individuals and families to strengthen community well-being, increase access to opportunities, develop leadership skills, and promote positive social change.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Youth Leadership DevelopmentServe 200 youth through leadership development, mentoring, and cultural identity programming. Host one Rita J. Martinez Youth Leadership Conference serving approximately 350400 students. Facilitate 12 Brown Future Collective sessions focused on leadership, social-emotional learning, and civic engagement. Provide 1,000+ hours of direct youth engagement and mentorship. Community Engagement and Cultural PreservationHost 12 community cultural and educational events that promote Chicanx history, identity, and community healing. Engage 500 community members through workshops, celebrations, trainings, and community gatherings. Facilitate opportunities for intergenerational storytelling, cultural arts, and oral history preservation. Advocacy and Civic EngagementConduct 4 community forums or educational sessions on issues affecting immigrant, migrant, Indigenous, and Chicanx communities. Build partnerships with schools, nonprofits, and community organizations to address systemic barriers to educational and economic opportunity. Support community-led efforts that promote equity, civic participation, and policy awareness. Organizational CapacityRecruit and retain 1520 active volunteers supporting EMS programs and events. Develop partnerships with 10 community organizations and institutions. Increase community outreach through social media, newsletters, and public education campaigns, reaching 1,000+ individuals annually.
    Expenses $340,516 · grants $52,865

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
85-2276248
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
2020
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$263,862
Income (IRS master file)
$629,187

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$629,187$508,339$263,862XML
990June 2024$342,683$259,016$146,753IRS
990June 2023$234,078$233,054$60,366XML
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: Deborah Martinez
June 30, 2021≤ $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 85-2276248).

Questions about EMC

What is the EIN of EMC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EMC is 85-2276248.
Is EMC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to EMC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC 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 EMC?
The 990-N for 2020 names Deborah Martinez.
Who are the officers and directors of EMC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $75,089 (Jose Ortega, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does EMC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $629,187, expenses of $508,339 and total assets of $263,862 at year end.

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