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Nonprofit · EIN 87-2707727

BLACK BIRD REFUGE

Tax-exempt · TAOS, NM 87571

Financials

$1.7M$02023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BLACK BIRD REFUGE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990$1,707,479$0$1,707,479$1,707,479$0$1,707,479
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,707,479
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$1,707,479
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,707,479
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,707,479
Gross receipts
$1,707,479
Employees
0
Year formed
2021
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, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
bonnie bartapresident
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Jeff Jaecklevice president and secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Robyn Leventhaltreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 3213, TAOS, NM 87571-3213
In care of
% BONNIE BARTA
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
PO Box 3213, Taos NM 87571
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
bonnie barta, PO Box 3213, Taos, NM 87571
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
bonnie barta, PO Box 3213, taos NM 87571
Signed the 990
bonnie barta, president
Phone
(505) 365-1215

Mission

Black Bird Refuge is an educational retreat and learning center. It's purpose is to provide a venue for contemplation, mindfulness, healing and learning about sustainable living, building and agriculture, in close alignment with nature.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • No expenses related to program services. All work was provided on a volunteer basis. Including conceptual and physical activities to prepare the grounds for holding retreats and workshops in 2024. As well as applying for grants.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Not required (church). Churches are not required to file. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
87-2707727
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Church
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Not required (church)
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: bonnie barta
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024
Officer: bonnie barta
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2023$1,707,479$0$1,707,479XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: bonnie barta
December 31, 2022≤ $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 87-2707727).

Questions about BLACK BIRD REFUGE

What is the EIN of BLACK BIRD REFUGE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BLACK BIRD REFUGE is 87-2707727.
Is BLACK BIRD REFUGE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to BLACK BIRD REFUGE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BLACK BIRD REFUGE file?
Form Not required (church). Churches are not required to file.
When is the next return of BLACK BIRD REFUGE 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 BLACK BIRD REFUGE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BLACK BIRD REFUGE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 names bonnie barta.
Who are the officers and directors of BLACK BIRD REFUGE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BLACK BIRD REFUGE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $1,707,479, expenses of $0 and total assets of $1,707,479 at year end.

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