MOUNTAINS AND PLAINS INSTITUTE FOR LIFELONG LEARNING AND SERVICE INC

EIN: 262969004 501(c)(3) Human Services

Fort Collins, CO

Total Revenue
$1,149,643
Total Expenses
$1,414,599
Total Assets
$1,037,144
Net Assets
$991,883
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
William J Bertschy
Phone
9706822013
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

MOUNTAINS AND PLAINS INSTITUTE FOR LIFELONG LEARNING AND SERVICE INC, founded in 2008, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 23% operating deficit.

Mission

The Mountains and Plains Institute for Lifelong Learning and Service is a 501c3 non-profit corporation committed to providing high quality and affordable educational courses, travel, and service learning opportunities for adults. The Institute also supports service projects with focus on health and wildlife conservation activities. In 2025, 15 educational programs were provided serving 345 individuals, led by an additional 10 individuals. Also, 2 service projects provided nearly 8,500 individuals with services.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $49,768
Program Service Revenue $950,207
Investment Income $149,668
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,149,643

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $549,673
Salaries & Benefits $215,214
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,323,060
Other Expenses $649,712
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,414,599

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,149,643 $1,389,626 -0.2%
Expenses $1,414,599 $1,305,050 +0.1%
Net Income $-264,956 $84,576 -4.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
3
Volunteers
4

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$66,000
Total Directors
3
$66,000
Key Employees
1
$66,000
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
William J Bertschy President 40
Officer Director Key Emp
$66,000 $0 $66,000
Gregory Redder Vice President 0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kirk C Fieseler Secretary-Treasurer 0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,149,643 $1,414,599 $1,037,144 $-264,956
2024 $1,389,626 $1,305,050 $1,343,503 $84,576
2023 $1,217,938 $1,250,481 $1,092,977 $-32,543
2022 $1,435,266 $1,405,373 $979,748 $29,893
2021 $830,403 $868,080 $711,239 $-37,677
2020 $264,057 $407,866 $751,319 $-143,809
2019 $1,998,616 $1,951,486 $897,451 $47,130
2018 $2,082,298 $2,076,255 $758,213 $6,043
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