Nonprofit · EIN 31-1632961
MONTEZUMA LAND CONSERVANCY
Tax-exempt · CORTEZ, CO 81321
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,014,412 | $910,915 | $103,497 | $3,773,602 | $74,681 | $3,698,921 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $784,206 | $841,537 | -$57,331 | $3,407,485 | $28,823 | $3,378,662 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $881,356
- of which government grants
- $255,824
- Program service revenue
- $60,007
- Investment income
- $48,628
- Net rental income
- $6,455
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $8,744
- Net income from fundraising events
- $6,304
- Other revenue
- $24,421
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $91,205
- Other salaries and wages
- $402,472
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $597,596
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $12,274
- Accounting fees
- $8,222
- Occupancy
- $12,170
- Travel
- $6,692
- Depreciation
- $16,776
- Program services (functional)
- $570,222
- Management and general (functional)
- $205,713
- Fundraising (functional)
- $134,980
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,407,485
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,773,602
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $74,681
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,698,921
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $972,321
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,467,874
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,698,921
- Gross receipts
- $1,015,520
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 60
- Year formed
- 1998
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Custer | Executive Directo Officer | 40 | $91,204 |
| Belinda Platts | Treasurer/ President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Eric Ludemann | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Robby Henes | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Laurie Webster | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Scott Garlid | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Terry Schupp | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michelle Furi | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dr Heidi Steltzer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Chris Giangreco | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVIS CUSTER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $81,194 |
| MICHELLE FURI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BELINDA PLATTS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LAURIE WEBSTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ERIC LUDEMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SCOTT GARLID | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBBY HENES | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TERRY SCHUPP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HEIDI STELTZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRIS GIANGRECO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1522, CORTEZ, CO 81321-1522
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ERIC LUDEMANN, 321 EAST NORTH STREET, CORTEZ, CO 81321
- Signed the 990
- ERIC LUDEMANN, BOARD PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (970) 565-1664
- Website
- WWW.MONTEZUMALAND.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Artesian CPA LLC
Mission
CHANGING LIVES THROUGH LAND CONSERVATION BY CONNECTING PEOPLE TO PLACE, FOREVER.
Program accomplishments
- Land Protection and Conservation: During 2024, MLC continued working with local landowners on conservation projects throughout the Southwest. MLC closed two new conservation easements in 2024, one 1760 acre easement in January, and one 302 acre easement in November 2024. MLC was able to accomplish this great conservation work and additional upcoming projects through support from Keep It Colorado and the Transaction Cost Assistance Grant. Additionally, MLC is working with another four conservation projects positioned to close in 2025 and 2026, totaling over 3,578 acres.Expenses $97,564
- Stewardship: In 2024, the organization was responsible for stewardship and monitoring of 92 conservation easements totaling over 49,000 acres. No easement restrictions were decreased or terminated, and the organization successfully monitored all conservation easements in its portfolio thereby ensuring the continued protection of these important lands. MLC has continued its volunteer stewardship monitoring team to assist in the annual stewardship of the properties.Expenses $31,793
- Programs: MLC continued to expand its community outreach efforts and programs for engagement. Youth internships and K-12 programs continued through Fozzies Farm and the Montezuma Inspire Coalition. MLC continues to expand community-centered programs with an increased focus on engaging local tribal and Spanish speaking youth. MLC continued its partnership with the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe for programs related to summer programs with the Tribe and field trips for the Kwiyagat Community Academy.Expenses $440,865
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
- 31-1632961
- 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
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C340)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,773,602
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,015,520
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,014,412 | $910,915 | $3,773,602 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $784,206 | $841,537 | $3,407,485 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,374,933 | $781,873 | $3,361,313 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 31-1632961).
Questions about MONTEZUMA LAND CONSERVANCY
- What is the EIN of MONTEZUMA LAND CONSERVANCY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MONTEZUMA LAND CONSERVANCY is 31-1632961.
- Is MONTEZUMA LAND CONSERVANCY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to MONTEZUMA LAND CONSERVANCY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MONTEZUMA LAND 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 MONTEZUMA LAND 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 MONTEZUMA LAND 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 MONTEZUMA LAND CONSERVANCY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ERIC LUDEMANN.
- Who are the officers and directors of MONTEZUMA LAND CONSERVANCY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $91,204 (Travis Custer, Executive Directo).
- How much revenue does MONTEZUMA LAND CONSERVANCY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,014,412, expenses of $910,915 and total assets of $3,773,602 at year end.
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