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Nonprofit · EIN 86-3971781

GERRY SPENCE METHOD AT THUNDERHEAD RANCH INC

Tax-exempt · LONGMONT, CO 80503

Financials

$513K$241K2021$487K$632K2022$1.1M$666K2023$1.2M$1.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GERRY SPENCE METHOD AT THUNDERHEAD RANCH INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,243,561$1,581,016-$337,455$202,424$6,773$195,651
December 31, 2023990$1,072,227$666,430$405,797$533,106$0$533,106
December 31, 2022990$487,095$632,487-$145,392$149,295$21,986$127,309
December 31, 2021990$513,225$240,524$272,701$272,701$0$272,701
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$504,750
Program service revenue
$738,811
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$236,729
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$236,729
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$112,097
Accounting fees
$3,000
Occupancy
$2,580
Travel
$12,816
Program services (functional)
$1,487,329
Management and general (functional)
$93,687

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$533,106
Total assets, end of year
$202,424
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,773
Net assets, end of year
$195,651
Net assets without donor restrictions
$195,651
Gross receipts
$1,243,561
Employees
1
Volunteers
50
Year formed
2021
State of legal domicile
WY

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
THOMAS MUIREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$171,146
JOHN ZELBSTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
HAYTHAM FARAJTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOSEPH H LOW IVVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JODY AMEDEESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
HUNTER HILLINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TOMMY MUIREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$132,292
JOHN ZELBSTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
HAYTHAM FARAJTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOSEPH H LOW IVVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JODY AMEDEESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
HUNTER HILLINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN ZELBSTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
2$0
HAYTHAM FARAJTREASURER
Trustee or director
2$0
KENT SPENCESECRETARY
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN ZELBSTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
2$0
HAYTHAM FARAJTREASURER
Trustee or director
2$0
KENT SPENCESECRETARY
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1036 REDBUD CIR, LONGMONT, CO 80503-7351
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
HAYTHAM FARAJ, PO BOX 87, NIWOT, CO 80544
Signed the 990
HAYTHAM FARAJ, DIRECTOR
Phone
(877) 829-5500
Return prepared by
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Mission

THE GERRY SPENCE METHOD IS COMMITTED TO CARRYING ON GERRY SPENCE'S LEGACY, IN DEVELOPING, EDUCATING, AND TRAINING TRIAL LAWYERS SO THEY ARE BEST ABLE TO REPRESENT ORDINARY PEOPLE AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT AND LARGE CORPORATIONS, SO THEY FIND THE JUSTICE THEY DESERVE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDING A PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR TRIAL ATTORNEYS. TO PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY DEVELOP TRIAL ATTORNEYS, SO THEY CAN BETTER SERVE THEIR CLIENTS. HAD 46 TRIAL ATTORNEYS IN A SECOND THREE-WEEK, 21-DAY, PROGRAM DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR.
    Expenses $743,665 · revenue $369,406
  • PROVIDING A SECONDARY SKILLS TO BUILD UPON THOSE TAUGHT IN THE FOUNDATIONAL PROGRAM, TO CONTINUE TO ALLOW TRIAL ATTORNEYS TO PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY DEVELOP. FOR OUR ATTORNEYS TO CONTINUE TO DEVELOP AND IMPROVE UPON THE SKILLSETS THEY DEVELOPED IN OUR FOUNDATIONAL PROGRAM. HAD 46 ATTORNEYS IN A ONE-WEEK, 7 DAY, PROGRAM DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR.
    Expenses $743,664 · revenue $369,405

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
86-3971781
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
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B60)
Assets (IRS master file)
$202,424
Income (IRS master file)
$1,243,561

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,243,561$1,581,016$202,424IRS
990December 2023$1,072,227$666,430$533,106XML
990December 2022$487,095$632,487$149,295XML
990December 2021$513,225$240,524$272,701XML

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 86-3971781).

Questions about GERRY SPENCE METHOD AT THUNDERHEAD RANCH INC

What is the EIN of GERRY SPENCE METHOD AT THUNDERHEAD RANCH INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GERRY SPENCE METHOD AT THUNDERHEAD RANCH INC is 86-3971781.
Is GERRY SPENCE METHOD AT THUNDERHEAD RANCH INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to GERRY SPENCE METHOD AT THUNDERHEAD RANCH INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GERRY SPENCE METHOD AT THUNDERHEAD RANCH INC 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 GERRY SPENCE METHOD AT THUNDERHEAD RANCH INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GERRY SPENCE METHOD AT THUNDERHEAD RANCH INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of GERRY SPENCE METHOD AT THUNDERHEAD RANCH INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names HAYTHAM FARAJ.
Who are the officers and directors of GERRY SPENCE METHOD AT THUNDERHEAD RANCH INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $171,146 (THOMAS MUIR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does GERRY SPENCE METHOD AT THUNDERHEAD RANCH INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,243,561, expenses of $1,581,016 and total assets of $202,424 at year end.

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