Nonprofit · EIN 81-1547684
R4CREATING
Tax-exempt · RIO RANCHO, NM 87124
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $987,028 | $524,814 | $462,214 | $649,170 | $23,666 | $625,504 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $265,057 | $198,743 | $66,314 | $104,778 | $9,988 | $94,790 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,022,351
- of which government grants
- $1,500
- Program service revenue
- $104,747
- Investment income
- $660
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$152,847
- Other revenue
- -$140,730
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $113,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $72,536
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $197,928
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $74,815
- Travel
- $2,096
- Program services (functional)
- $412,861
- Management and general (functional)
- $76,054
- Fundraising (functional)
- $35,899
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $104,778
- Total assets, end of year
- $649,170
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $23,666
- Net assets, end of year
- $625,504
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $625,504
- Gross receipts
- $1,139,875
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 110
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR SHELLY GRUENIG | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 50 | $113,000 |
| MARY TIEMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TJ COOK | CO-VICE PRES Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| GEORGE GOROSPE | CO-VICE PRES Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KATHY STEEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SUE ANNE ATHENS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISMA JACKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DELFINA GARCIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRACY HINES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER JAMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KYLE BIEDERWOLF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DOUG CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR SHELLY GRUENIG | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 50 | $74,567 |
| ROBERT GRUENIG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARY TIEMAN | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KATHY STEEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SUE ANNE ATHENS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TJ COOK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DELFINA GARCIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRACY HINES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1650 RIO RANCHO BLVD SE STE A, RIO RANCHO, NM 87124-6601
- In care of
- % SHELLY GRUENIG
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 6391 Roadrunner Loop NE, Rio Rancho NM 87144
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DR SHELLY GRUENIG, 1650 A RIO RANCHO BLVD, RIO RANCHO, NM 87124
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Robert Gruenig, 6391 Roadrunner Loop NE, Rio Rancho NM 87144
- Signed the 990
- DR SHELLY GRUENIG, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (505) 715-7732
- Website
- www.r4creating.org
- Return prepared by
- HINKLE LANDERS PC
Mission
TO SUPPORT GROWTH OF STEM ENRICHMENT AND EDUCATION SPECIFICALLY THE CAREER TRAINING TECH CENTER, STEAM CENTER OF EXCELLENCE AND OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDING CAMPS AND WORKSHOPS FOR STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND EDUCATORS.
Program accomplishments
- R4CREATING PROVIDED ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS STEM PROGRAMS, INCLUDING OFFICE SPACE, UTILITIES, INSURANCE, SUPPLIES, AND SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT LIKE 3D PRINTING MATERIALS. THE PROGRAM SERVED OVER 13,200 STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS, COVERING COSTS SUCH AS EQUIPMENT, STAFFING AND MAINTENANCE. THE STEM PROGRAM INCLUDED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, PEER AND PROFESSIONAL MENTORING, ROBOTICS COMPETITIONS, STEAM CENTER OF EXCELLENCE, PRACTICAL PROJECTS, CAMPS AND WORKSHOPS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN COLLABORATION WITH BUSINESSES AND AGENCIES, SCHOOLS AND OTHER NONPROFITS.Expenses $412,861 · revenue $116,864
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
- 81-1547684
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $649,170
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,139,875
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $987,028 | $524,814 | $649,170 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $265,057 | $198,743 | $104,778 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Robert Gruenig | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Shelly Gruenig | 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 81-1547684).
Questions about R4CREATING
- What is the EIN of R4CREATING?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of R4CREATING is 81-1547684.
- Is R4CREATING tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to R4CREATING tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does R4CREATING 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 R4CREATING 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 R4CREATING 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 R4CREATING?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DR SHELLY GRUENIG.
- Who are the officers and directors of R4CREATING?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $113,000 (DR SHELLY GRUENIG, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does R4CREATING have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $987,028, expenses of $524,814 and total assets of $649,170 at year end.
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