The Salopek Foundation
- Assets
- $13.7m
- Revenue
- $977.5k
- Investments
- $862.3k
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Las Cruces, NM
- Founding
- 07/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 30-0027893
Organization Overview
The Salopek Foundation is located in Las Cruces, NM. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Salopek Foundation 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 12/2021, Salopek Foundation generated $977.5k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $921.6k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.2%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Salopek Foundation has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $1,700,000. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SUPPORT, MANAGE, AND FUND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY AND TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY WHICH, BUT FOR THIS ORGANIZATION, WOULD BE ENGAGED IN BY THE UNIVERSITIES THEMSELVES. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY FUNDING AND MANAGEMENT FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES IN THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE & LIFE SCIENCES
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY FUNDING AND MANAGEMENT FOR STUDENT AID AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES IN THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, CONSUMER & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Benjamin G Salopek President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
M Dustin Salopek Vp, Sec/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Brad E Lewis Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dr George Ray Mceachern Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $23,405 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $954,076 |
| 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 | $977,481 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $200,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $17,600 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $224 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,788 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $100,755 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $114,029 |
| Insurance | $1,924 |
| All other expenses | $1,151 |
| Total functional expenses | $921,568 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $48,930 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,754,661 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $862,348 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $13,665,939 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $2,542,290 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,542,290 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $9,843,638 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $1,280,011 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $13,665,939 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Salopek Foundation has awarded $200,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS IN THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL, CONSUMER & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE | $150,000 |
Commerce, TX PURPOSE: RESEARCH PROGRAMS IN THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE & LIFE SCIENCES | $50,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Jasper Ridge Charitable Fund Fort Worth, TX | $1,059,804,391 | $51,342,189 |
Communities Foundation Of Oklahoma Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $155,793,943 | $76,729,791 |
W W Caruth Jr Foundation Dallas, TX | $444,705,321 | $32,925,098 |
Dallas Center For The Performing Arts Foundation Inc Dallas, TX | $209,822,251 | $21,963,048 |
Houston Parks Board Houston, TX | $62,239,000 | $18,357,527 |
Fossil Foundation Richardson, TX | $2,468,423 | $514,916 |
Pratham Usa Houston, TX | $25,223,728 | $25,510,214 |
Amg Charitable Gift Foundation Greenwood Village, CO | $149,608,626 | $31,189,759 |
Amarillo Area Foundation Inc Amarillo, TX | $153,231,166 | $11,027,021 |
University Of North Texas Foundation Inc Denton, TX | $307,856,436 | $18,135,985 |
Soi Dog Houston, TX | $2,898,470 | $10,171,466 |
The Livestrong Foundation Austin, TX | $32,201,486 | $2,234,840 |