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Nonprofit · EIN 92-3998803

PRESERVATION OF THE BURNING OF ZOZOBRA

Tax-exempt · SANTA FE, NM 87504

Financials

$511K$41K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PRESERVATION OF THE BURNING OF ZOZOBRA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$511,485$40,821$470,664$503,609$0$503,609
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$424,716
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$86,769
Net gain from sales of assets
$80,292
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
Program services (functional)
$38,780
Management and general (functional)
$2,041

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$33,738
Total assets, end of year
$503,609
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$503,609
Publicly traded securities
$229,586
Net assets without donor restrictions
$503,609
Gross receipts
$1,218,123
Employees
0
Year formed
2023
State of legal domicile
NM

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ned HarrisPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Bob CliffordVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Matthew DuranTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Matthew HammondSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Bill G LoshboughDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jill Hutchinson-BassDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Ken DattlebackDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Justin TrowbridgeDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Kenneth GarleyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Raymond G SandovalExecutive Dir.
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 622, SANTA FE, NM 87504-0622
In care of
% RAYMOND SANDOVAL
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
PO Box 622, Santa Fe NM 87504
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Raymond G Sandoval, PO Box 622, Santa Fe, NM 875040622
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Raymond G Sandoval, PO Box 622, Santa Fe NM 875040622
Signed the 990
Raymond G Sandoval, Executive Dir.
Phone
(505) 982-0090
Return prepared by
Zlotnick & Sandoval PC

Mission

To support and perpetuate the significant and the historic cultural tradition of the Burning of Zozobra event and to raise funds and distribute them in the community by supporting the youth of Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Overview During the fiscal year, Kiwanis and Preservation of Zozobra, with support from the Santa Fe community, advanced our mission to celebrate Santa Fes cultural heritage and engage residents and visitors in meaningful, lasting legacies. Our work spanned four core initiatives: Zozobra engagement and event support, the Kids Art Contest, the Zozobra monument, and the Zozobra Time Capsules project. Together, these efforts expanded community participation, enhanced cultural education, and created durable, future-oriented artifacts of Santa Fes shared history. Key Accomplishments 1) Zozobra engagement and event support - Service scope: Provided program coordination and volunteer support for Zozobra-related events, including planning, logistics, and community outreach. - Reach: Engaged approximately 4,800 community members and visitors through events, volunteer opportunities, and public programming. - Impact: Strengthened community pride and intergenerational participation in Zozobra activities; reinforced cultural preservation through responsible event practices. 2) Kids Art Contest - Participation: Reached 22 schools and 8 community groups; engaged 1,200 students in the contest. - Submissions: Collected 1,350 pieces of Zozobra-themed artwork for review and selection. - Outcomes: Showcased youth creativity, with 240 pieces selected for public exhibition at two community venues and a digital gallery. - Community outcomes: Built partnerships with local schools, arts organizations, and families; increased awareness of Zozobras cultural significance among the next generation. 3) Zozobra monument and preservation efforts - Monument development: Supported planning and stewardship activities around the Zozobra monument, ensuring alignment with cultural heritage and nonprofit governance standards. - Preservation work: Coordinated with stakeholders to safeguard the monuments legacy, including adherence to nonprofit governance, transparency, and community stewardship. - Education and outreach: Expanded public awareness of Zozobras history and its role in Santa Fes cultural landscape; promoted civic engagement and volunteer opportunities. 4) Zozobra Time Capsules - Concept and design: Launched four time capsules designed to be opened at 25, 50, 75, and 100-year intervals, to capture a cross-section of the communitys artifacts, stories, and values. - Submissions and participation: Invited community contributions through a formal submission process (deadline noted as April 15, 2025); promoted inclusive participation across residents and visitors.
    Expenses $38,780

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
92-3998803
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
2023
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$503,609
Income (IRS master file)
$1,218,123

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$511,485$40,821$503,609XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Raymond G Sandoval
September 30, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Raymond Snadoval
September 30, 2023≤ $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 92-3998803).

Questions about PRESERVATION OF THE BURNING OF ZOZOBRA

What is the EIN of PRESERVATION OF THE BURNING OF ZOZOBRA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PRESERVATION OF THE BURNING OF ZOZOBRA is 92-3998803.
Is PRESERVATION OF THE BURNING OF ZOZOBRA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to PRESERVATION OF THE BURNING OF ZOZOBRA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PRESERVATION OF THE BURNING OF ZOZOBRA 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 PRESERVATION OF THE BURNING OF ZOZOBRA due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PRESERVATION OF THE BURNING OF ZOZOBRA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PRESERVATION OF THE BURNING OF ZOZOBRA?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Raymond G Sandoval.
Who are the officers and directors of PRESERVATION OF THE BURNING OF ZOZOBRA?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PRESERVATION OF THE BURNING OF ZOZOBRA have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $511,485, expenses of $40,821 and total assets of $503,609 at year end.

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