Nonprofit · EIN 74-2155358
MESA COUNTY LAND CONSERVANCY INC
Also known as MESA LAND TRUST
Tax-exempt · GRAND JCT, CO 81501
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2025 | 990 | $12,402,360 | $11,697,881 | $704,479 | $5,987,173 | $303,084 | $5,684,089 |
| April 30, 2024 | 990 | $7,274,240 | $6,886,904 | $387,336 | $5,453,533 | $306,320 | $5,147,213 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $11,668,000
- of which government grants
- $923,290
- Program service revenue
- $266,949
- Investment income
- $463,346
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $243,058
- Other revenue
- $4,065
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $151,903
- Other salaries and wages
- $699,227
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,025,222
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $135,500
- Accounting fees
- $19,800
- Occupancy
- $78,958
- Travel
- $22,383
- Depreciation
- $7,919
- Program services (functional)
- $11,131,090
- Management and general (functional)
- $341,516
- Fundraising (functional)
- $225,275
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,453,533
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,987,173
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $303,084
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,684,089
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $135,250
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,276,409
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,882,691
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $801,398
- Gross receipts
- $14,597,775
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 301
- Year formed
- 1980
- 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 April 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT BLEIBERG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $151,903 | $25,108 |
| LAURIAN UNNEVEHR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY TRAUBEL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GWEN CAMERON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK HERMUNDSTAD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD BANULIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CJ BRAFFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STACIA CANNON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM FINDLAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MANDY HARTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNAH HOLM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HELEN LOVE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHUCK MCDANIEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSEY RIDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NORMA WEST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended April 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT BLEIBERG | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $143,097 | $14,560 |
| LAURIAN UNNEVEHR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ZACHARY EYLER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY TRAUBEL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK HERMUNDSTAD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD BANULIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CJ BRAFFORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GWEN CAMERON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STACIA CANNON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM FINDLAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA HARTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNAH HOLM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HELEN LOVE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES MCDANIEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GARRETT PORTRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSEY RIDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY ROBERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1006 MAIN ST, GRAND JCT, CO 81501-3541
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ROBERT BLEIBERG, 1006 MAIN STREET, GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81501
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT BLEIBERG, EXECUTIV DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (970) 263-5443
- Website
- WWW.COWESTLANDTRUST.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RYAN GUNSAULS & O'DONNELL LLC
Mission
TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE AGRICULTURAL LAND, WILDLIFE HABITAT AND SCENIC LANDS IN WESTERN COLORADO TO BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE, ENRICH LIVES, AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Program accomplishments
- CONSERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP: THE LAND TRUST CONSERVES WILDLIFE HABITAT, SCENIC OPEN SPACE, AGRICULTURAL LANDS, AND LAND FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION BY WORKING WITH LANDOWNERS TO ACQUIRE CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND FEE INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY. THE ORGANIZATION RESTORES AND ENHANCES HABITAT BY WORKING WITH LANDOWNERS AND OTHER PARTNERS. THE LAND TRUST ALSO MONITORS AND DEFENDS CONSERVATION EASEMENTS. BY CONSERVING MORE THAN 200 SQUARE MILES OF LAND ACROSS THE REGION, THE LAND TRUST PROTECTS WESTERN COLORADO'S ICONIC LANDSCAPES FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.Expenses $10,891,948 · revenue $514,072
- OUTREACH AND EDUCATION: THE LAND TRUST ENGAGES COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND STEWARDSHIP PROJECTS TO INCREASE UNDERSTANDING OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, FOSTER A STEWARDSHIP ETHIC, AND CONNECT OUR COMMUNITY TO NATURE.Expenses $239,142
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 April, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | April 30, 2026 | September 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | April 30, 2025 | September 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | April 30, 2024 | September 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-2155358
- 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
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- April
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C340)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,987,173
- Income (IRS master file)
- $14,597,775
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | April 2025 | $12,402,360 | $11,697,881 | $5,987,173 | XML |
| 990 | April 2024 | $7,274,240 | $6,886,904 | $5,453,533 | XML |
| 990 | April 2023 | $7,990,004 | $7,491,439 | $4,856,459 | IRS |
| 990 | April 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2019 | – | – | – | 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 74-2155358).
Questions about MESA COUNTY LAND CONSERVANCY INC
- What is the EIN of MESA COUNTY LAND CONSERVANCY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MESA COUNTY LAND CONSERVANCY INC is 74-2155358.
- Is MESA COUNTY LAND CONSERVANCY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to MESA COUNTY LAND CONSERVANCY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MESA COUNTY LAND CONSERVANCY INC 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 MESA COUNTY LAND CONSERVANCY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending April 30, 2026) is due September 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MESA COUNTY LAND CONSERVANCY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended April 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MESA COUNTY LAND CONSERVANCY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 names ROBERT BLEIBERG.
- Who are the officers and directors of MESA COUNTY LAND CONSERVANCY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $151,903 (ROBERT BLEIBERG, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does MESA COUNTY LAND CONSERVANCY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,402,360, expenses of $11,697,881 and total assets of $5,987,173 at year end.
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