Friends Of Valle De Oro Nwr
- Assets
- $238.1k
- Revenue
- $58.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Albuquerque, NM
- Founding
- 10/2013
- Data as of
- 03/2022
- EIN
- 46-2102958
Organization Overview
Friends Of Valle De Oro Nwr is located in Albuquerque, NM. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (C11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Friends Of Valle DE Oro Nwr employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Valle DE Oro Nwr is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 03/2022, Friends Of Valle DE Oro Nwr generated $58.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $39.7k during the year ending 03/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.8%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE FRIENDS OF VALLE DE ORO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE AIMS TO SUPPORT THE REFUGE AND FOSTER A COMMUNITY CONSERVATION ETHIC. WE INVEST IN WILDLIFE AND PEOPLE BY BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGED CONSERVATION EFFORTS, SUPPORTING HABITAT RESTORATION, EDUCATIONAL AND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMMING AND ACCESS TO THE REFUGE, MANAGING MEMBERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER GROUPS, AND RAISING FUNDS FOR REFUGE PROJECTS, PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
REFUGE DEVELOPMENT: THE FRIENDS HELP RUN PROGRAMS AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO REFUGE AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT ON AND OFF THE REFUGE TO MAINTAIN VALLE DE ORO NWR'S STATUS AS A NATIONAL MODEL FOR URBAN WILDLIFE REFUGES. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FRIENDS REFUGE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2021 INCLUDE: GROWING PARTNERSHIPS, PROGRAM ELEMENTS AND CAPACITY TO SUPPORT THE ABQ BACKYARD REFUGE PROGRAM, A COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM AIMED AT SUPPORTING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO BUILD WILDLIFE HABITAT AND GREEN STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE ON PRIVATE LAND IN THE ALBUQUERQUE METRO-AREA; SUPPORTING VOLUNTEER PLANTING EVENTS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE RESTORATION WORK ON THE REFUGE'S PROPERTY, PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE EFFORTS IN COORDINATION WITH LOCAL ADVOCACY GROUPS, SUPPORTING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE EVENTS AND OUTREACH, AND OPENING A NATURE STORE AT THE NEW VISITORS CENTER TO ENHANCE VISITOR EXPERIENCES.
OTHER VARIOUS PROGRAMS.
EDUCATION: THE FRIENDS OF VALLE DE ORO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE (FRIENDS) PROVIDED FUNDS, VOLUNTEER LABOR, AND IN-KIND RESOURCES AS REQUIRED TO MEET THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM NEEDS AND GOALS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND REFUGE. THE KEY EDUCATION ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE FRIENDS IN 2021, DESPITE THE CHALLENGES OF THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC, INCLUDE: FILM WORK ON THE REFUGE TO PREPARE MATERIAL FOR EDUCATION; ARTISTIC DIRECTION AND PLANNING FOR MOSAIC ARTS PROJECTS; ONGOING SUPPORT FOR THE BOSQUE EDUCATION GUIDE CURRICULUM; AND PROVIDING THE OPENING DOORS TO NATURE EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO AWARD A TOTAL OF $1,750 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO 3 COLLEGE STUDENTS STUDYING IN AN ENVIRONMENTAL-FOCUSED FIELD.
REFUGE DEVELOPMENT: THE FRIENDS HELP RUN PROGRAMS AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO REFUGE AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT ON AND OFF THE REFUGE TO MAINTAIN VALLE DE ORO NWR'S STATUS AS A NATIONAL MODEL FOR URBAN WILDLIFE REFUGES. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FRIENDS REFUGE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2021 INCLUDE: GROWING PARTNERSHIPS, PROGRAM ELEMENTS AND CAPACITY TO SUPPORT THE ABQ BACKYARD REFUGE PROGRAM, A COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM AIMED AT SUPPORTING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO BUILD WILDLIFE HABITAT AND GREEN STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE ON PRIVATE LAND IN THE ALBUQUERQUE METRO-AREA; SUPPORTING VOLUNTEER PLANTING EVENTS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE RESTORATION WORK ON THE REFUGE'S PROPERTY, PROMOTING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE EFFORTS IN COORDINATION WITH LOCAL ADVOCACY GROUPS, SUPPORTING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE EVENTS AND OUTREACH, AND OPENING A NATURE STORE AT THE NEW VISITORS CENTER TO ENHANCE VISITOR EXPERIENCES.
OTHER VARIOUS PROGRAMS.
EDUCATION: THE FRIENDS OF VALLE DE ORO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE (FRIENDS) PROVIDED FUNDS, VOLUNTEER LABOR, AND IN-KIND RESOURCES AS REQUIRED TO MEET THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM NEEDS AND GOALS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND REFUGE. THE KEY EDUCATION ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE FRIENDS IN 2021, DESPITE THE CHALLENGES OF THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC, INCLUDE: FILM WORK ON THE REFUGE TO PREPARE MATERIAL FOR EDUCATION; ARTISTIC DIRECTION AND PLANNING FOR MOSAIC ARTS PROJECTS; ONGOING SUPPORT FOR THE BOSQUE EDUCATION GUIDE CURRICULUM; AND PROVIDING THE OPENING DOORS TO NATURE EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO AWARD A TOTAL OF $1,750 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO 3 COLLEGE STUDENTS STUDYING IN AN ENVIRONMENTAL-FOCUSED FIELD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Aryn R Labrake Past-Executive Director | 40 | $35,901 | |
Katelin Fisher Vice President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Bryan Crawford Treasurer | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Joan Morrison Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Barber President | Officer | 20 | $0 |
John Kwait Vice President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $1,167 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $95,788 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $56,159 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $57,326 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $69 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $896 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $178 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $58,469 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,180 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $1,663 |
| Total functional expenses | $39,725 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $13,754 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $220,222 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,158 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $238,134 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,129 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,129 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $76,736 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $159,269 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $238,134 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Friends Of Valle De Oro Nwr has recieved totaling $36,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Explora Science Center & Childrens Museum Of Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM PURPOSE: POCKET HABITAT GARDEN FOR SCHOOL | $10,000 |
Frost Foundation Santa Fe, NM PURPOSE: OPERATING | $10,000 |
Nusenda Foundation Albuquerque, NM PURPOSE: GRANT, PROGRAM SUPPORT, COMMUNITY SERVICES & SUPPORT, VALLE DE ORO ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE PROGRAM | $8,000 |
Nusenda Foundation Albuquerque, NM PURPOSE: GRANT, PROGRAM SUPPORT, COMMUNITY SERVICES & SUPPORT, VALLE DE ORO ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE PROGRAM | $8,000 |
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| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Parks And Wildlife Foundation Of Texas Inc Dallas, TX | $79,801,528 | $10,496,490 |
Brit Foundation Fort Worth, TX | $76,870,133 | $530,717 |
Lakewood Forest Fund Inc Cypress, TX | $1,655,383 | $2,059,583 |
Friends Of Dinosaur Ridge Morrison, CO | $1,277,033 | $1,630,329 |
Garden Of The Gods Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | $9,951,374 | $689,799 |
Denver Botanic Gardens Endowment Inc Denver, CO | $41,757,488 | $1,827,496 |
Wildlife Conservation International Austin, TX | $962,082 | $1,156,966 |
Dsc Foundation Inc Dallas, TX | $1,126,886 | $791,995 |
Desert Botanical Garden Foundation Phoenix, AZ | $15,365,750 | $1,945,593 |
Womens Council Of The Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden Dallas, TX | $776,998 | $597,873 |
Sonoran Desert Conference Center Ajo, AZ | $272,537 | $583,303 |
Lake Mcmurtry Friends Inc Stillwater, OK | $129,719 | $455,696 |