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Nonprofit · EIN 86-0898681

PARADISE VALLEY MOUNTAIN PRESERVE TRUST

Also known as PLENGE ROBERT TRUST CHAIRMAN & TTEE

Tax-exempt · PARADISE VLY, AZ 85253

Financials

$19K$54K2023$3.3M$8K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PARADISE VALLEY MOUNTAIN PRESERVE TRUST by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$3,306,086$8,174$3,297,912$31,355,310$175$31,355,135
June 30, 2024990$19,472$54,422-$34,950$28,057,223$0$28,057,223
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,300,250
Program service revenue
$5,341
Investment income
$495
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$675
Management and general (functional)
$8,174

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$28,057,223
Total assets, end of year
$31,355,310
Total liabilities, end of year
$175
Net assets, end of year
$31,355,135
Land, buildings and equipment
$31,308,326
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,346,809
Net assets with donor restrictions
$28,008,326
Gross receipts
$3,306,086
Employees
0
Year formed
1997
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Fred PakisTrustee
Trustee or director
0$0
Rene RomeroTrustee
Trustee or director
0$0
Scott LeMarrTrustee
Trustee or director
0$0
Steve EvansTrustee
Trustee or director
0$0
Phil SchneiderEmeritus
Trustee or director
0$0
Joan LevinsonEmeritus
Trustee or director
0$0
Christa BerlantiTrustee
Trustee or director
0$0
Duncan MillerSecretary
Officer
1$0
John GrahamTrustee/Chair
Officer
1$0
George GetzTrustee/Vice Ch
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Fred PakisTrustee/Chair
Trustee or director
0$0
John GrahamTrustee/Vice Ch
Trustee or director
0$0
Scott LeMarrTrustee
Trustee or director
0$0
Steve EvansTrustee
Trustee or director
0$0
George GetzTrustee
Trustee or director
0$0
Joan LevinsonTrustee
Trustee or director
0$0
Duncan MillerSecretary
Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6401 E LINCOLN DR, PARADISE VLY, AZ 85253-4328
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
John Graham, 6401 E Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Signed the 990
John Graham, Trustee/Chair
Phone
(480) 348-3610
Return prepared by
Barry & Moore CPAs

Mission

To acquire, maintain, preserve and protect in perpetuity underdeveloped real property and developed real property that can be returned to its natural state on and around the Mountain Preserve in the Town of Paradise Valley.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • BOOK SALES - The Story of Camelback Mountain is a childrens book that tells the story of how Camelback Mountain, the iconic Arizona landmark, got its name. The co-authors Estelle Cohen and Pam Hait, and illustrator Sebastien Millon donated their services to create the book. Publication of the book was also donated by a supporter of mountain preservation. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the sale of the book are donated to the Trust to support its mission to preserve natural desert open space.
    revenue $5,341

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
86-0898681
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization of unknown type
Exempt since
1998
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C340)
Assets (IRS master file)
$31,355,310
Income (IRS master file)
$3,306,086

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$3,306,086$8,174$31,355,310XML
990June 2024$19,472$54,422$28,057,223XML
990June 2023$60,037$17,535$28,092,173IRS
990June 2022$21,575$3,446$28,049,671IRS
990June 2021–––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 86-0898681).

Questions about PARADISE VALLEY MOUNTAIN PRESERVE TRUST

What is the EIN of PARADISE VALLEY MOUNTAIN PRESERVE TRUST?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PARADISE VALLEY MOUNTAIN PRESERVE TRUST is 86-0898681.
Is PARADISE VALLEY MOUNTAIN PRESERVE TRUST tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
Are donations to PARADISE VALLEY MOUNTAIN PRESERVE TRUST tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
Which annual return does PARADISE VALLEY MOUNTAIN PRESERVE TRUST 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 PARADISE VALLEY MOUNTAIN PRESERVE TRUST 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 PARADISE VALLEY MOUNTAIN PRESERVE TRUST 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 PARADISE VALLEY MOUNTAIN PRESERVE TRUST?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names John Graham.
Who are the officers and directors of PARADISE VALLEY MOUNTAIN PRESERVE TRUST?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PARADISE VALLEY MOUNTAIN PRESERVE TRUST have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,306,086, expenses of $8,174 and total assets of $31,355,310 at year end.

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