Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Las Cruces, NM
- Founding
- 08/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 84-2294981
Organization Overview
Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project is located in Las Cruces, NM. The organization was established in 2019. As of 12/2022, Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project 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 12/2022, Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project generated $1.1m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $693.5k during the year ending 12/2022.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
NUESTRA TIERRA CONSERVATION PROJECT'S CORE MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT HISTORICALLY AND DELIBERATELY EXCLUDED COMMUNITTIES HAVE ACCESS TO THE OUTDOORS AND THAT OUR PEOPLE, HISTORY AND VALUES ARE AUTHENTICALLY REFLECTED IN PUBLIC LAND AND CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT DECISION MAKING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE MONUMENTAL SHIFT COALITION IS ENDORSING THE MONUMENT CAMPAIGNS THAT GENUINELY REPRESENT AND HONOR LANDS AND PLACES SACRED TO THE COMMUNITIES WHICH THEY BELONG TO. THROUGH COMMUNITY-LED ADVOCACY, ORGANIZING, AND STORYTELLING, OUR COALITION SUPPORTS AND FURTHERS THE CREATION OF NEW NATIONAL MONUMENTS THAT MEET THOSE PRINCIPLES. NUESTRA TIERRA IS WORKING TO ESTABLISH MONUMENTAL SHIFT AS A KEY PLAYER IN THE DESIGNATION OF FUTURE MONUMENTS ALONGSIDE STANDARDIZING INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE PRACTICES ACROSS NATIONAL MONUMENT CAMPAIGNS IN OUR NATION.
THE MONUMENTAL SHIFT COALITION IS ENDORSING THE MONUMENT CAMPAIGNS THAT GENUINELY REPRESENT AND HONOR LANDS AND PLACES SACRED TO THE COMMUNITIES WHICH THEY BELONG TO. THROUGH COMMUNITY-LED ADVOCACY, ORGANIZING, AND STORYTELLING, OUR COALITION SUPPORTS AND FURTHERS THE CREATION OF NEW NATIONAL MONUMENTS THAT MEET THOSE PRINCIPLES. NUESTRA TIERRA IS WORKING TO ESTABLISH MONUMENTAL SHIFT AS A KEY PLAYER IN THE DESIGNATION OF FUTURE MONUMENTS ALONGSIDE STANDARDIZING INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE PRACTICES ACROSS NATIONAL MONUMENT CAMPAIGNS IN OUR NATION.
THE OUTDOOR F.U.T.U.R.E INITIATIVE (OFI) SEEKS TO CREATE A NATIONAL EQUITY FUND THAT WILL ENSURE LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS IN PROGRAMS TO SERVE ALL YOUTH WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE THE GREAT OUTDOORS. BUILT ON THE HEELS OF OUTDOOR EQUITY FUNDS IN NEW MEXICO, CALIFORNIA AND COLORADO, OFI SEEKS TO INTRODUCE THE OUTDOOR F.U.T.U.R.E ACT. OFI OUTDOOR EQUITY EFFORTS ARE LED BY THE PEOPLE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCES IN RACIALLY AND ETHNICALLY DIVERSE COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
THE OUTDOOR F.U.T.U.R.E INITIATIVE (OFI) SEEKS TO CREATE A NATIONAL EQUITY FUND THAT WILL ENSURE LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS IN PROGRAMS TO SERVE ALL YOUTH WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE THE GREAT OUTDOORS. BUILT ON THE HEELS OF OUTDOOR EQUITY FUNDS IN NEW MEXICO, CALIFORNIA AND COLORADO, OFI SEEKS TO INTRODUCE THE OUTDOOR F.U.T.U.R.E ACT. OFI OUTDOOR EQUITY EFFORTS ARE LED BY THE PEOPLE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCES IN RACIALLY AND ETHNICALLY DIVERSE COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
OTHER PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDE, 1) THE DAVID SOULES CONSERVATION MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP, 2) PROMOTION OF THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT'S PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON THEIR PROPOSED WITHDRAWAL OF FEDERAL LANDS FROM FUTURE MINING LEASING WITHIN APPROXIMATELY TEN MILES SURROUNDING THE GREATER CHACO LANDSCAPE FOR A PERIOD OF TWENTY YEARS, AND 3)STEWARDSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LA MANCHA WETLAND RESTORATION PROJECT WHICH AIMS TO RESTORE THE ECOLOGICAL RICHNESS OF THE RIO GRANDE (RIVER) AND PROTECT THIS SPACE AS A PLACE WHERE THE PUBLIC CAN COME TO GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE HISTORY OF THE RIVER.
OTHER PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDE, 1) THE DAVID SOULES CONSERVATION MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP, 2) PROMOTION OF THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT'S PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON THEIR PROPOSED WITHDRAWAL OF FEDERAL LANDS FROM FUTURE MINING LEASING WITHIN APPROXIMATELY TEN MILES SURROUNDING THE GREATER CHACO LANDSCAPE FOR A PERIOD OF TWENTY YEARS, AND 3)STEWARDSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LA MANCHA WETLAND RESTORATION PROJECT WHICH AIMS TO RESTORE THE ECOLOGICAL RICHNESS OF THE RIO GRANDE (RIVER) AND PROTECT THIS SPACE AS A PLACE WHERE THE PUBLIC CAN COME TO GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE HISTORY OF THE RIVER.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Angel Pena Executive Dir. | Trustee | 40 | $83,422 |
Raymond Trejo President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Norma Chaires-Hartell Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Charlene Marie Juanico Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Adrian Angulo Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Krystyna Gonzalez Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,078,206 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $275,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,078,206 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,078,206 |
| 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. | $83,422 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $83,422 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $171,856 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $22,295 |
| Payroll taxes | $25,430 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $325 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,346 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $194,533 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,534 |
| Office expenses | $10,478 |
| Information technology | $8,198 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,376 |
| Travel | $64,405 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $16,314 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $6,547 |
| All other expenses | $1,874 |
| Total functional expenses | $693,501 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $922,119 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $43,534 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $275,000 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,240,653 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,388 |
| 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 | $40,000 |
| Total liabilities | $54,388 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $697,600 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $488,665 |
| 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 | $1,240,653 |