Nonprofit · EIN 84-1128649
DURANGO COWBOY POETRY GATHERING INC
Tax-exempt · DURANGO, CO 81302
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $99,186 | $103,817 | -$4,631 | $187,157 | $0 | $187,157 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $139,740 | $83,867 | $55,873 | $192,378 | $0 | $192,378 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $116,634 | $78,515 | $38,119 | $136,505 | $0 | $136,505 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $45,592
- Membership dues
- $8,789
- Program service revenue
- $40,659
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $4,146
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Printing, publications and postage
- $8,666
- Other expenses
- $95,151
- Program services (functional)
- $44,805
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $192,378
- Total assets, end of year
- $187,157
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $187,157
- Cash, savings and investments
- $187,157
- Gross receipts
- $99,933
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Simmons | Secretary | 20 | $0 |
| Barry Longwell | President | 20 | $0 |
| Sherry Colquitt | Board Member Emritus | 5 | $0 |
| Carol Bruno | Board member | 2 | $0 |
| Sue McWilliams | Board Member | 50 | $0 |
| Pam Jacob | Fundraiser Coord | 5 | $0 |
| Karren Little | VP/School Coordinator | 15 | $0 |
| Kathy Scherer | Board Member | 15 | $0 |
| Mike Mullins | Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| Bette Blalock | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Winnie Neuiniz | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Lexie LeFebre | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Perez | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Simmons | Board Member | 10 | $0 |
| Barry Longwell | V President | 2 | $0 |
| Sherry Colquitt | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Carol Bruno | Winter Sect | 1 | $0 |
| Sue McWilliams | President | 35 | $0 |
| Lisa Watters | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Pam Jacob | Fundraiser Coord | 5 | $0 |
| Karren Little | Board Member/School Coordinator | 5 | $0 |
| Kathy Scherer | Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| Jack Turner | Special Event Coordinator | 25 | $0 |
| Mike Mullins | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Marcos Costa | Board Member and Social Media | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Simmons | Board Member | 7 | $0 |
| Barry Longwell | V President | 2 | $0 |
| Sherry Colquitt | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Carol Bruno | Winter Sect | 1 | $0 |
| Sue McWilliams | President | 28 | $0 |
| Lisa Watters | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Pam Jacob | Fundraiser Coord | 5 | $0 |
| Karren Little | Board Member/School Coordinator | 4 | $0 |
| Kathy Scherer | Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| Jack Turner | Special Event Coordinator | 10 | $0 |
| Mike Mullins | Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| Marcos Costa | Board Member and Social Media | 7 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2571, DURANGO, CO 81302-2571
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Sue McWilliams, Treasurer
- Phone
- (970) 749-5663
Mission
The annual Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering in October of each year. Poets and musicians go in the schools and senior care facilities and Parade on Saturday of the week of the Gathering as well as hold evening and daytime poetry and music performances. The Gathering board and professional volunteers hold an annual contest in the schools for students to submit art and poetry work. Winners of those contests perform at the Gathering each fall with adult performers.
Program accomplishments
- The Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering had a very successful year in 2025. We were able to re-engage 18 schools in our near by District to teach poetry and art too their students. Over 5,200 students participated in our educational programs throughout the year, and 11 schools participated in our poetry and art contests providing education on the historical west and our western heritage. We held poetry and art contests in the schools and utilized HS students to help judge the contests. In the fall, performers held assemblies at the 18 schools and taught harmonica classes to over 310 5th grade students. Our evening and paid events were very successful as was the Parade and outreach programs to the community. Our two fundraisers were successful as well.Expenses $44,805 · grants $54,381
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 84-1128649
- 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
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $187,157
- Income (IRS master file)
- $99,933
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $99,186 | $103,817 | $187,157 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $139,740 | $83,867 | $192,378 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $116,634 | $78,515 | $136,505 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 84-1128649).
Questions about DURANGO COWBOY POETRY GATHERING INC
- What is the EIN of DURANGO COWBOY POETRY GATHERING INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DURANGO COWBOY POETRY GATHERING INC is 84-1128649.
- Is DURANGO COWBOY POETRY GATHERING INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to DURANGO COWBOY POETRY GATHERING INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DURANGO COWBOY POETRY GATHERING 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 DURANGO COWBOY POETRY GATHERING INC 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 DURANGO COWBOY POETRY GATHERING INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of DURANGO COWBOY POETRY GATHERING INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does DURANGO COWBOY POETRY GATHERING INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $99,186, expenses of $103,817 and total assets of $187,157 at year end.
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