Friends Of The Organ Mountains- Desert Peaks is located in Las Cruces, NM. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Friends Of The Organ Mountains- Desert Peaks employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Organ Mountains- Desert Peaks is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Friends Of The Organ Mountains- Desert Peaks generated $444.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 30.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $334.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 24.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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FRIENDS OF ORGAN MOUNTAINS-DESERT PEAKS SEEKS TO ENRICH THE COMMUNITY AND DIVERSE CULTURES THROUGH ADVOCACY, CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF THE ORGAN MOUNTAINS-DESERT PEAKS NATIONAL MONUMENT AS A PREMIER EXAMPLE OF AMERICA'S NATIONAL CONSERVATION LANDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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2023 MARKED SIGNIFICANT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR THE ORGANIZATION. WE GREW OUR PROGRAMMING TO OFFER MORE YOUNG COMMUNITY MEMBERS THE CHANCE TO RECREATE IN OUR OUTDOOR SPACES. THROUGH SUMMER, FALL AND SPRING CAMPS WE OFFERED UNIQUE AND ENGAGING ACTIVITIES. OUR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING CONTINUED TO GROW AND EXPAND TO MORE SCHOOL SITES. WE HOSTED A NUMBER OF OVERNIGHT CAMPOUTS WHICH HELPED PARTICIPANTS BUILD A DEEPER LOVE FOR THE OUTDOORS. THE BIKE PROGRAM DREW MORE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO THE JOY OF BIKING, GETTING OUTSIDE, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND EXERCISE. WE OFFERED EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMTIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN WHY OUR OUTSIDE SPACES ARE SO IMPORTANT,THROUGH COMMUNITY HIKES THOUGHOUT THE YEAR. WE ENGAGED OUR COMMUNITY IN THE CRITICAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE MONUMENT, IN WHAT IS A CRITICAL PIECE OF PROTECTING OUR PUBLIC LANDS. WE HOSTED TWO ARTISTS IN RESIDENCES WHO PLAY A KEY ROLE IN SPREADING AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTING OUR PUBLIC LANDS. IN 2023, WE ALSO ENGAGED IN A NUMBER OF CAMPAIGNS TO PASS POLICY THAT SUPPORTS OUR OUTDOOR SPACES. THIS INCLUDED A NEW STATE PARK AND THE LAND OF ENCHANTMENT FUND. WE ALSO HOSTED A WEEKEND BACKPACKING EVENT THAT BROUGHT 150 PEOPLE TO OUR COMMUNITY TO ENJOY OUR OUTDOOR RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Hayley Macdonald Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Estela Hernandez Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rochelle Miller-Hernandez Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jose Solis Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ryan Steinmetz Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rissa Garcia-Prudencio Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $33,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $408,983 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $441,983 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $65 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $2,400 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $444,448 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $174,597 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $15,395 |
Payroll taxes | $13,726 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,473 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $18,443 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,760 |
Office expenses | $3,293 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $15,522 |
Travel | $7,477 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $10,037 |
All other expenses | $34,714 |
Total functional expenses | $334,009 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $390,469 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $43,076 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $50 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $433,595 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,748 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $9,748 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $273,847 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $150,000 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $433,595 |