FRIENDS OF VALLE DE ORO NWR

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2013

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

FOREST GRABER

Phone

5059019654

Tax Period

2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31

FRIENDS OF VALLE DE ORO NWR, founded in 2013, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $184K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 19% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $231K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 25% operating deficit.

Mission

The mission of the Friends of Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge is to help shape and support Valle de Oro NWR. We will foster a community conservation ethic by promoting environmental and cultural awareness through public educational programs and recreational opportunities.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $135,556

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...

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 2023 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.

Program 2

Expenses: $66,921

Other Various programs.

Program 3

Expenses: $15,263

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...

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 the Refuge. The key education activities and accomplishments of the Friends in 2023-24 include; 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 $3,000 in scholarships to 4 college students studying in an environmental-focused field.

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $170,684

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $10,731

Other Revenue $2,703

TOTAL REVENUE $184,118

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $742

Program Expenses $226,635

Other Expenses $230,940

TOTAL EXPENSES $230,940

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$184,118	$154,774	+0.2%
Expenses	$230,940	$208,626	+0.1%
Net Income	$-46,822	$-53,852	-0.1%

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

Independent Members

N/A

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KAT WHEELER	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHLEEN BURIANEK	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MAKENZIE SANCHEZ	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRYAN CRAWFORD	Treasurer	15.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JOAN MORRISON	Secretary	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
FOREST GRABER	President	25.00	Officer	$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
2024	$184,118	$230,940	$206,376	$-46,822
2023	$154,774	$208,626	$254,252	$-53,852
2022	$58,469	$39,725	$238,134	$18,744
2021	$261,546	$134,661	$219,390	$126,885
2020	$146,883	$118,187	$92,874	$28,696
2019	$113,023	$122,581	$90,654	$-9,558
2018	$156,632	$142,545	$92,405	$14,087