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Nonprofit · EIN 45-3951868

CHACO CULTURE CONSERVANCY

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · AZTEC, NM 87410

Financials

$98K$36K2023$36K$79K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHACO CULTURE CONSERVANCY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$35,556$79,117-$43,561$94,238$625$93,613
December 31, 2023990-EZ$98,129$36,480$61,649$137,174–$137,174
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$35,556

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$42,325
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$45,889
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$935
Printing, publications and postage
$492
Other expenses
$31,801
Program services (functional)
$71,066

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$137,174
Total assets, end of year
$94,238
Total liabilities, end of year
$625
Net assets, end of year
$93,613
Cash, savings and investments
$94,238
Gross receipts
$35,556

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
OLIVIA THOMSENEXECUTIVE DI32$42,325
JIM SPEICHERPRESIDENT3$0
MARY BETH KUDERIKVICE PRESIDE2$0
JOHN LEHLEITNERTREASURER3$0
LISA MAURERSECRETARY2$0
JON GHAHATEBOARD MEMBER1$0
JENNIFER NELSONADVISORYBOAR2$0
DR SHELLY VALDEZ-KAWAIKABOARD MEMBER1$0
ANNA DEMPSEY ALVESBOARD MEMBER1$0
SETEVE CORBATOBOARD MEMBER1$0
BART WILSEYBOARD MEMBER1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TRACY BODNARPRESIDENT6$0
JIM SPEICHERVICE PRESIDE3$0
JOHN LEHLEITNERTREASURER4$0
CLIFF TAYLORSECRETARY2$0
JON GHAHATEBOARD MEMBER1$0
MARY BETH KUDERIKBOARD MEMBER2$0
RICHARD MOLLICABOARD MEMBER1$0
JENNIFER NELSONBOARD MEMBER3$0
STEVEN SPETHBOARD MEMBER1$0
OLIVIA THOMSENBOARD MEMBER3$0
DR SHELLY VALDEZ-KAWAIKABOARD MEMBER1$0
RUTH VAN DYKEBOARD MEMBER1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1415, AZTEC, NM 87410-1415
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
PO BOX 1415, AZTEC NM 87410
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
TRACY BODNAR, PO BOX 1415, AZTEC NM 87410
Signed the 990-EZ
JIM SPEICHER, PRESIDENT
Phone
(505) 390-3980
Return prepared by
KUDERIK & ASSOCIATES PLLC

Mission

THE MISSION OF CHACO CULTURE CONSERVANCY IS TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO SUPPORT, CONNECT WITH, AND LEARN ABOUT AZTEC RUINS NATIONAL MONUMENT AND CHACO CULTURE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK THROUGH PHILANTHROPY AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES THUS ENSURING THE PRESERVATION OF THE CHACOAN ARCHITECTURAL LANDSCAPES, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND CULTURAL HERITAGE FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE CHACO CULTURE CONSERVANCY (CCC) SUPPORTS PARK PROJECTS THAT FALL INTO 3 BROAD AREAS: PRESERVATION PRESERVATION IS HARD WORK ON AN EVER-CHANGING LANDSCAPE FULL OF CULTURAL AND NATURAL HERITAGE. ONGOING PROJECTS AT BOTH PARKS ENSURE THAT PRESERVATION REMAINS AT THE FOREFRONT OF OUR MISSION. TRAILS MAINTAINING TRAILS IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF PUBLIC LAND MANAGEMENT. THE CONSERVANCY WORKS TO ENSURE THAT TRAILS STAY SAFE, ACCESSIBLE, AND EDUCATIONAL THROUGHOUT THESE PARKS. ACCESS THE CONSERVANCY IS PASSIONATE ABOUT PROMOTING ACCESS TO OUR PUBLIC LANDS. WE BELIEVE THAT BRINGING PEOPLE INTO THESE PARKS WILL EDUCATE AND INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF STEWARDS. IN 2024 THE CCC FUNDED LIDAR SCANNING TO DOCUMENT AT-RISK ROOMS IN PUEBLO DEL ARROYO, RENOVATIONS AT THE VOLUNTEER CAMPGROUND, VISITOR CENTER WIFI AT CHACO, TRAILS MAINTENANCE TRAINING FOR PARK EMPLOYEES AND EVENT SUPPORT FOR AZTEC PARK'S CENTENNIAL AND TRIBAL CONSULTATION MEETINGS. IN ADDITION TO THE PROGRAM SUPPORT ACCOMPLISHED IN 2024, THE CCC HIRED OUR FIRST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LEADING TO A YEAR OF SUBSTANTIVE GROWTH AND ADHIEVEMENT IN OUR ABILITY TO SUPPORT THE PARKS.
    Expenses $71,066

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
45-3951868
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
2016
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$94,238
Income (IRS master file)
$35,556

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2015
Posted by the IRS
February 20, 2016
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2015

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$35,556$79,117$94,238XML
990-EZDecember 2023$98,129$36,480$137,174XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: TRACY BODNAR
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: TRACY BODNAR
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: TRACY BODNAR
December 31, 2019≤ $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 45-3951868).

Questions about CHACO CULTURE CONSERVANCY

What is the EIN of CHACO CULTURE CONSERVANCY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHACO CULTURE CONSERVANCY is 45-3951868.
Is CHACO CULTURE CONSERVANCY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2015 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2015.
Are donations to CHACO CULTURE CONSERVANCY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHACO CULTURE CONSERVANCY file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of CHACO CULTURE 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 CHACO CULTURE CONSERVANCY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of CHACO CULTURE CONSERVANCY?
The 990-N for 2022 names TRACY BODNAR.
Who are the officers and directors of CHACO CULTURE CONSERVANCY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $42,325 (OLIVIA THOMSEN, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does CHACO CULTURE CONSERVANCY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $35,556, expenses of $79,117 and total assets of $94,238 at year end.

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