Greater Artesia Foundation

Organization Overview

Greater Artesia Foundation is located in Artesia, NM. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking 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. Greater Artesia 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 08/2023, Greater Artesia Foundation generated $209.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (25.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $338.9k during the year ending 08/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

GREATER ARTESIA FOUNDATION FUNCTIONS AS A FISCAL AGENT FOR EDUCATION, COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LOCALLY FOR CHARITABLE PROJECTS THAT DO NOT HAVE AN ESTABLISHED ORGANIZATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CITY OF CHAMPIONS- PREVIOUSLY A PROJECT FISCALLY SPONSORED BY GREATER ARTESIA FOUNDATION, THIS GROUP BECAME A LEGAL ENTITY AND APPLIED FOR ITS IRS DETERMINATION AS A 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY. GREATER ARTESIA FOUNDATION DONATED $160,411, TO COMPLETE A RESTROOM PROJECT AT THE SOCCER/FOOTBALL COMPLEX AT JAYCEE PARK THAT IS OWNED BY THE CITY OF ARTESIA, NM.


PACKS OF LOVE - PACKS PROVIDES SACKS OF EASY TO PREPARE FOODS WEEKLY ON FRIDAYS TO ARTESIA, NEW MEXICO SCHOOL KIDS WHOSE ONLY MEALS ARE THOSE PROVIDED AT SCHOOL AND SO NEED ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE DURING THE ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOL CALENDAR YEAR. THE STUDENTS ARE RECOMMENDED TO THE PROGRAM BY SCHOOL COUNSELORS. THERE WAS AN AVERAGE OF 185 STUDENTS PER WEEK. PACKS OF LOVE ALSO PROVIDES FOOD BAGS AND MEAT VOUCHERS TO THE FAMILIES OF PARTICIPANTS AT THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS AS WELL AS CHRISTMAS GIFTS TO CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM. PACKS OF LOVE HAS AN AVERAGE OF 10-20 VOLUNTEERS PER WEEK.


SENIOR SALUTE- 137(63%) OF THE GRADUATING ARTESIA HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND 94 OF THEIR GUESTS PARTICIPATED IN MULTIPLE ACTIVITIES UNTIL 5:00 A.M. OF THE MORNING FOLLOWING THEIR GRADUATION. THIS INDOOR LOCK-IN EVENT WAS DESIGNED TO KEEP GRADUATES SAFE ON THE NIGHT OF THEIR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION, A NIGHT THAT HAS BECOME KNOWN AS FRAUGHT WITH TRAGEDY. THIS PROGRAM BEGAN IN 1995 AND THE TRADITION HAS CONTINUED FOR THE CLASS OF 2023. THERE WERE 64 ADULT VOLUNTEERS WHO HELPED WITH PREPARATION PRIOR TO THE EVENT AND SERVED THROUGH THE NIGHT AS WELL. THERE WERE CASINO TYPE GAMES, DANCING, MINUTE-TO-WIN-IT AND SEVERAL SPORTS AVAILABLE, AND SENIORS WERE AWARDED "BULLDOG" CASH FROM THE GAMES THAT THEY WERE ABLE TO EXCHANGE FOR TICKETS TOWARD PRIZE RAFFLES THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT. THE PRIZES WERE DONATED BY LOCAL MERCHANTS. SENIORS STAYING UNTIL THE MORNING WERE AWARDED A CASH PRIZE OF APPROXIMATELY $200 EACH AS AN INCENTIVE TO STAY AT THE EVENT AND STAY SAFE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Peyton Yates
President / Director
$0
Rolando Chavarria
Vice President / Director
$0
Elisabeth Jackson
Secretary / Treasurer / Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$186
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $22,585
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$168,296
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$191,067
Total Program Service Revenue$1,537
Investment income $8,901
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $7,606
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $209,111

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Greater Artesia Foundation has awarded $206,536 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CITY OF CHAMPIONS INC

PURPOSE: Funds were given to complete the construction of a restroom facility at the soccer/football complex at Jaycee Park that is owned by the City of Artesia, NM.

$160,411

ARTESIA PUBLIC LIBRARY

PURPOSE: Libraries as Launchpads

$11,848

ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLSFBO MARCOS MORILLON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

PURPOSE: Transfer administration of memorial scholarship from Greater Artesia Foundation to Artesia Public Schools

$6,777

ARTESIA MAINSTREET INC

PURPOSE: Artesia Arts & Cultural District Downtown Mural Program

$27,500
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