Nonprofit · EIN 26-2551221
DEATH VALLEY CONSERVANCY
Tax-exempt · PASADENA, CA 91102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,065,181 | $1,050,398 | $14,783 | $30,208,211 | $63,293 | $30,144,918 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $975,216 | $1,054,410 | -$79,194 | $28,764,409 | $41,698 | $28,722,711 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $43,071
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,022,110
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$141,737
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $32,220
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $206,771
- Other salaries and wages
- $172,429
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $461,323
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $15,804
- Travel
- $15,333
- Depreciation
- $80,021
- Program services (functional)
- $865,272
- Management and general (functional)
- $185,126
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $28,764,409
- Total assets, end of year
- $30,208,211
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $63,293
- Net assets, end of year
- $30,144,918
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,158,961
- Publicly traded securities
- $22,731,351
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,413,567
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $22,731,351
- Gross receipts
- $17,214,007
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HENRY GOLAS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $169,536 | $37,235 |
| SCOTT SMITH | SUPERINTENDENT OF RYAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,331 | $55,539 |
| PRESTON CHIARO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARI KRUSMARK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY GOLAS | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HENRY GOLAS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $164,279 | $34,706 |
| SCOTT SMITH | SUPERINTENDENT OF RYAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,259 | $50,478 |
| PRESTON CHIARO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARI KRUSMARK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY GOLAS | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 749, PASADENA, CA 91102-0749
- In care of
- % HENRY GOLAS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2008)
- PO Box 3595, Santa Barbara CA 93130
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PRESTON CHIARO, PO BOX 749, PASADENA, CA 91102
- Principal officer (990-N for 2008)
- Preston Chiaro, PO Box 3595, Santa Barbara CA 93130
- Signed the 990
- HENRY GOLAS, SECRETARY/TREASURER
- Phone
- (760) 263-4900
- Website
- www.dvconervancy.org
- Return prepared by
- PROSPERITY PARTNERS
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 26-2551221 or by the name DEATH VALLEY CONSERVANCY.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
TO PRESERVE AND SUPPORT DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK AND ITS RESOURCES AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- DEATH VALLEY FUND - TO SUPPORT PROJECTS AROUND THE PARK AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE. FOR 2024, PROJECTS INCLUDE:THE DVC'S "DEATH VALLEY FUND" (DVF) FUNDS NPS REQUESTED PROJECTS WITHIN DEATH AVLLEY NATIONAL PARK. THE DVC CONTINUES TO FUND & CO-HOST THE ANNUAL "PARK PARTNERS" EVENT, A GATHERING OF LOCAL AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES' LEADERS FROM GOVERNMENT, NPO'S, CONNECTED BUSINESS, ETC.THE DVF HOSTS A DVC FUNDED VR VISITOR SITE OF SCOTTY'S CASTLE, FUNDED TRANSCRIPTION OF THE ORAL HISTORY OF A TIMBISHA TRIBAL ELDER TO COMPLETE THAT PORJECT AND DONATED TO THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW INTERPRETIVE SIGN AT DESOLATION CANYON.Expenses $44,499 · grants $32,220
- RYAN CAMP: PRESERVATION, MAINTENANCE, AND INTERPRETATION OF THE HISTORICAL MINING CAMP OF RYAN, CA. TO RESTORE AND USE IT FOR EDUCATION AND A RESEARCH FACILITY. DURING 2024, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SPENT $112,846 TO DEVELOP AND BUILD ASSETS RELATED TO RYAN CAMP, INCLUDING A MAJOR PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION OF THE CHURCH/REC. THESE ITEMS HAVEBEEN CAPITALIZED AND ARE BEING DEPRECIATED OVER THEIR USEFUL LIVES.ONGOING INVESTMENT IN ARCHITECTURAL AND STRUCTURAL PRESERVATION PLAN PROJECTS FOR THE CHURCH/REC HALL, COMMUNICATIONS, REPRODUCTION PROGRAM SUPPORT STRUCTURES, INFRASTRUCTURE, STABILIZATION OF THE UPPER BIDDY SKIP TRACK, THE NOMINATION OF RYAN AS A DISTRICT TO THE NATIONAL REGITSER OF HISTORIC PLACES, ETC.Expenses $811,532
- THE DVC PRODUCED AND MAINTAINS A FUNCTIONING SET OF REPRODUCTIONS OF THE 1880'S ERA WORLD-FAMOUS 20 MULE TEAM DEATH VALLEY BORAX WAGONS FOR USE IN DEMONSTRATIONS, PARADES, AND LIVING HISTORY DISPLAYS AND EDUCATION.THE 20-MULE TEAM AND OUR REPRODUCTION DEATH VALLEY WAGONS APPEAR IN THE ANNUAL NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED "MULE DAYS" CELEBRATIONS IN BISHOP, CA. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE "LAWS MUSEUM AND THE "AMERICAN MULE MUSEUM", WHERE THE WAGONS ARE ON PERMANENT PUBLIC DISPLAY WHEN NOT OUT AT EVENTS. DURING 2024, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SPENT $256,954 TO DEVELOP THE PROJECT.Expenses $9,241
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-2551221
- 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
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N113)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $30,208,211
- Income (IRS master file)
- $17,214,007
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,065,181 | $1,050,398 | $30,208,211 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $975,216 | $1,054,410 | $28,764,409 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,243,969 | $1,117,856 | $26,535,364 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2008 Officer: Preston Chiaro | December 31, 2008 | ≤ $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 26-2551221).
Questions about DEATH VALLEY CONSERVANCY
- What is the EIN of DEATH VALLEY CONSERVANCY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DEATH VALLEY CONSERVANCY is 26-2551221.
- Is DEATH VALLEY CONSERVANCY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to DEATH VALLEY CONSERVANCY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DEATH VALLEY CONSERVANCY 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 DEATH VALLEY CONSERVANCY 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 DEATH VALLEY CONSERVANCY 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 DEATH VALLEY CONSERVANCY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names PRESTON CHIARO.
- Who are the officers and directors of DEATH VALLEY CONSERVANCY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $169,536 (HENRY GOLAS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does DEATH VALLEY CONSERVANCY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,065,181, expenses of $1,050,398 and total assets of $30,208,211 at year end.
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