Nonprofit · EIN 75-3169057
COLORADO RIO GRANDE RESTORATION FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · ALAMOSA, CO 81101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,906,890 | $1,904,925 | $1,965 | $542,449 | $376,123 | $166,326 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,917,040 | $1,873,419 | $43,621 | $740,384 | $576,023 | $164,361 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $930,549 | $937,333 | -$6,784 | $440,175 | $319,435 | $120,740 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,906,216
- of which government grants
- $1,150,734
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $674
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $83,450
- Other salaries and wages
- $123,900
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $224,336
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,161
- Accounting fees
- $12,050
- Occupancy
- $3,022
- Travel
- $11,149
- Program services (functional)
- $1,743,798
- Management and general (functional)
- $155,835
- Fundraising (functional)
- $5,292
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $740,384
- Total assets, end of year
- $542,449
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $376,123
- Net assets, end of year
- $166,326
- Gross receipts
- $1,906,890
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 2004
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Dutton | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $104,198 | $16,953 |
| Daniel Boyes | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $83,450 | $0 | $0 |
| Doug Messick | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $2,528 | $0 |
| Rick Davie | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $1,100 | $163 |
| Karla Shriver | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $700 | $104 |
| Steve Russell | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Gibson | Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cathy Morin | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Higel | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Vandiver | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nathan Coombs | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Dutton | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $109,289 | $16,153 |
| Daniel Boyes | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $76,200 | $0 | $0 |
| Doug Messick | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $9,187 | $0 |
| Karla Shriver | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $800 | $118 |
| Rick Davie | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $800 | $118 |
| Steve Russell | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Gibson | Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cathy Morin | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Higel | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Vandiver | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nathan Coombs | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Dutton | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $106,745 | $15,777 |
| Daniel Boyes | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $72,680 | $0 | $0 |
| Doug Messick | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $7,184 | $0 |
| Rick Davie | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $1,000 | $148 |
| Karla Shriver | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $600 | $89 |
| Steve Russell | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Gibson | Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Cathy Morin | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Higel | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Vandiver | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nathan Coombs | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 623 4TH ST, ALAMOSA, CO 81101-2522
- In care of
- % MICHAEL H GIBSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Daniel Boyes, 623 Fourth Street, Alamosa, CO 81101
- Signed the 990
- Daniel Boyes, Executive Director
- Phone
- (719) 589-2230
- Return prepared by
- FLEMING & FLEMING LLC - CPA
Mission
To restore and conserve the historical functions and vitality of the Rio Grande Basin in Colorado for improved water quality, agricultural water use, riparian health, wildlife and acquatic species habitat, recreation and community safety while meeting the Rio Grande Compact.
Program accomplishments
- Rio Grande Riparian Stabilization and Restoration Program See attachmentExpenses $218,659 · revenue $222,510
- Diversion Repair and Replacement See attachmentExpenses $827,283 · revenue $837,849
- Water Conservation and Agriculture Support See AttachmentExpenses $538,087 · revenue $538,087
- OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM, PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDING, WATERSHED STEWARDSHIPExpenses $159,769 · revenue $181,804
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 | 990 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
- 75-3169057
- 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
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C27)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $542,449
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,906,890
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,906,890 | $1,904,925 | $542,449 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,917,040 | $1,873,419 | $740,384 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $930,549 | $937,333 | $440,175 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,955,065 | $1,978,301 | $663,843 | 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 75-3169057).
Questions about COLORADO RIO GRANDE RESTORATION FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of COLORADO RIO GRANDE RESTORATION FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COLORADO RIO GRANDE RESTORATION FOUNDATION is 75-3169057.
- Is COLORADO RIO GRANDE RESTORATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to COLORADO RIO GRANDE RESTORATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COLORADO RIO GRANDE RESTORATION FOUNDATION 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 COLORADO RIO GRANDE RESTORATION FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COLORADO RIO GRANDE RESTORATION FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COLORADO RIO GRANDE RESTORATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Daniel Boyes.
- Who are the officers and directors of COLORADO RIO GRANDE RESTORATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does COLORADO RIO GRANDE RESTORATION FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,906,890, expenses of $1,904,925 and total assets of $542,449 at year end.
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