Nonprofit · EIN 86-0376501
WILLOW BEND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER
Tax-exempt · FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86001
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 (amended) | $220,406 | $205,136 | $15,270 | $232,827 | $27,280 | $205,547 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $223,325 | $220,966 | $2,359 | $191,637 | $1,987 | $189,650 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $115,348
- of which government grants
- $69,308
- Program service revenue
- $92,895
- Investment income
- $7,893
- Net rental income
- $7,115
- Other revenue
- $4,270
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $139,760
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $151,289
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $40
- Occupancy
- $8,897
- Travel
- $114
- Program services (functional)
- $163,924
- Management and general (functional)
- $35,705
- Fundraising (functional)
- $5,507
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $191,637
- Total assets, end of year
- $232,827
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $27,280
- Net assets, end of year
- $205,547
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $205,547
- Gross receipts
- $220,406
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1978
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA ECKSTROM | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $56,991 |
| TABI BOLTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELE JAMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ARIEL LEONARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GRANT MOHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANA STERLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GINA GRAZIANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDI ROGERS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC SOUDERS | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JILLIAN WORSSAM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MELANIE COLAVITO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Souders | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michele James | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Melanie Colavito | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Neil Weintraub | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jillian Worssam | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tabi Bolton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Andi Rogers | Vice-President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jana Sterling | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Mary McKell | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Ariel Leonard | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 703 E SAWMILL RD, FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86001-5853
- In care of
- % MELANIE COLAVITO
- Signed the 990
- MELANIE COLAVITO, TREASURER
- Return prepared by
- Johanna Klomann CPA PLLC
Mission
WILLOW BEND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTERS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH SERVICES THAT BUILD ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND AN ETHIC OF RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP OF OUR NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES.
Program accomplishments
- WILLOW BEND SERVED OVER 10,000 INDIVIDUALS (STUDENTS, TEACHERS, FAMILIES, RESIDENTS AND VISITORS) THROUGH THE PROGRAMS, FIELD TRIPS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS OFFERED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025. WE PRESENTED OVER 250 CLASSROOM PROGRAMS & FIELD TRIPS AT VARIOUS COCONINO COUNTY SCHOOLS. WE HOSTED OVER 80 ACTIVITES THAT INCLUDED ADULT WORKSHOPS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND FAMILY SCIENCE EVENTS.Expenses $163,924
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
- 86-0376501
- 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
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C60Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $232,827
- Income (IRS master file)
- $220,406
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $220,406 | $205,136 | $232,827 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $223,325 | $220,966 | $191,637 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $237,639 | $191,806 | $183,523 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 86-0376501).
Questions about WILLOW BEND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER
- What is the EIN of WILLOW BEND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WILLOW BEND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER is 86-0376501.
- Is WILLOW BEND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
- Are donations to WILLOW BEND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WILLOW BEND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER 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 WILLOW BEND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER 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 WILLOW BEND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of WILLOW BEND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $56,991 (MELISSA ECKSTROM, CEO).
- How much revenue does WILLOW BEND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $220,406, expenses of $205,136 and total assets of $232,827 at year end.
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