Nonprofit · EIN 81-0851813
GILA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · SILVER CITY, NM 88061
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,100,494 | $980,612 | $119,882 | $1,142,744 | $55,794 | $1,086,950 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $412,091 | $414,423 | -$2,332 | $962,494 | $3,550 | $958,944 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $476,147 | $476,475 | -$328 | $848,566 | $4,884 | $843,682 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 (amended) | $434,462 | $434,248 | $214 | $736,613 | $13,473 | $723,140 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $475,480 | $335,106 | $140,374 | $879,599 | $140,838 | $738,761 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $885,918
- of which government grants
- $24,199
- Membership dues
- $14,866
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $150,879
- Other revenue
- $63,697
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $399,462
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $80,500
- Other salaries and wages
- $31,305
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $145,036
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $228
- Travel
- $4,379
- Depreciation
- $7,887
- Program services (functional)
- $864,379
- Management and general (functional)
- $58,125
- Fundraising (functional)
- $58,108
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $962,494
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,142,744
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $55,794
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,086,950
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $21,038
- Publicly traded securities
- $796,635
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $720,523
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $366,427
- Gross receipts
- $1,100,494
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 13
- Year formed
- 2015
- State of legal domicile
- NM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Sechrist | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $80,500 |
| Margaret E Hutchinson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Dana Rosser | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lloyd Parker | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Hugh Epping | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Vladimir Gnilozubov | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nick Seibel | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Pamela Williams | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| April Crosby | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jennifer Klotz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Katelyn Church | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ike Foster | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stephen Lindsey | Chairman Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Priscilla Lucero | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUGH EPPING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| SHELBY HALLMARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| PRISCILLA LUCERO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| VLADIMR GNILOZUBOV | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| NICK SEIBEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| PAMELA WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JAMIE SECHRIST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN LINDSEY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| DANA ROSSER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| LEONARD LAMBERT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| LLOYD PARKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| LARA LEAVITT | ASSISTANT TO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Key employee | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEN LAMBERT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| BARRETT BREWER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| PRISCILLA LUCERO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NICK SEIBEL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SHELBY HALLMARK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| MARY HOTVEDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HUGH EPPING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LLOYD PARKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| STEPHEN LINDSEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DANA ROSSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PAMELA WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| VLADIMIR GNILOZUBOV | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEN LAMBERT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| BARRETT BREWER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| PRISCILLA LUCERO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NICK SEIBEL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SHELBY HALLMARK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| MARY HOTVEDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE CHAVIRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| HUGH EPPING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LLOYD PARKER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHELBY HALLMARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BARRETT BREWER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MATTIE EAGLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARY E HOTVEDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LEORNARD LAMBERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PRISCILLA LUCERO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LLOYD PARKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LAURO PHELPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE CHAVIRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| VALERIE PLAME | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NICK SEIBEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUSIE TRUJILLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1106 N POPE ST, SILVER CITY, NM 88061-5146
- In care of
- % STEPHEN LINDSEY
- Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
- 1767, Silver City NM 88062
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Jamie Sechrist, PO Box 1767, Silver City, NM 88062
- Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
- Barrett Brewer, 1767, Silver City NM 88062
- Signed the 990
- Jamie Sechrist, Executive Director
- Phone
- (575) 956-6095
- Return prepared by
- L V BROWNE CPA
Mission
The Gila Community Foundation builds a stronger, more resilient community by fostering sustainable philanthropic growth.
Program accomplishments
- The Gila Community Foundation Operations Program provides the organizational leadership, financial stewardship, technology, and administrative infrastructure that make our mission possible. Support for operations ensures we can responsibly manage charitable funds, award grants, strengthen nonprofits, and respond to the evolving needs of Southwest New Mexico.Expenses $816,188
- Emergency Relief & Community Assistance Funds (Trout Fire Relief & Food Insecurity Response)The Gila Community Foundation administered emergency relief funds to support individuals and families affected by wildfire impacts and food insecurity in Southwestern New Mexico. Funds were raised from community donors and distributed to qualified nonprofit partners and service providers to assist residents with essential needs including food, housing support, emergency supplies, and recovery assistance. Relief efforts included support related to the Trout Fire emergency response and community food insecurity assistance during periods of economic hardship. A total of 324 individuals received direct or indirect assistance through funded programs and services. Total program expenses were $31,683.99Expenses $31,684
- Pathways to Progress Nonprofit Capacity Building Program. The Gila Community Foundation provided nonprofit capacity-building services through its Pathways to Progress program, which offers training, technical assistance, and educational workshops to nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and community groups throughout Southwestern New Mexico. Services included workshops on governance, compliance, strategic planning, grant readiness, and financial oversight, as well as individual technical assistance sessions. The program is designed to strengthen organizational effectiveness, improve compliance with federal and state regulations, and increase the ability of rural organizations to secure and manage funding. During the year, 68 individuals representing multiple nonprofit and community entities participated in trainings and support activities. Total program expenses were $11,092.36Expenses $11,092
- Community Outreach, Education, and Philanthropic Development. The Gila Community Foundation conducted outreach and educational activities to promote philanthropy, nonprofit development, and community collaboration throughout Southwestern New Mexico. Activities included public presentations, participation in community meetings, donor education events, and partnership development with local governments, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. Outreach efforts included presentations to civic groups, participation in regional economic and community development meetings, and collaboration with local chambers of commerce and community initiatives. These activities support the Foundations mission by increasing awareness of charitable giving opportunities, strengthening nonprofit partnerships, and expanding resources available to the community. Approximately 150 individuals were reached through outreach and educational activities during the year. Total program expenses were $5,415.20.Expenses $5,415
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
- 81-0851813
- 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 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T31)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,142,744
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,100,494
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,100,494 | $980,612 | $1,142,744 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $412,091 | $414,423 | $962,494 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $476,147 | $476,475 | $848,566 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $434,462 | $434,248 | $736,613 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | $475,480 | $335,106 | $879,599 | XML |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: Barrett Brewer | December 31, 2015 | ≤ $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 81-0851813).
Questions about GILA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of GILA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GILA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION is 81-0851813.
- Is GILA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to GILA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GILA COMMUNITY 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 GILA COMMUNITY 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 GILA COMMUNITY 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 GILA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Jamie Sechrist.
- Who are the officers and directors of GILA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,500 (Jamie Sechrist, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does GILA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,100,494, expenses of $980,612 and total assets of $1,142,744 at year end.
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