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Durango Mesa Park Foundation is a private corporation based in DURANGO, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is Marc Katz. It holds total assets of $21.5M. Annual income is reported at $3.2M. Total assets have grown from $15.3M in 2019 to $20.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. To operate durango mesa park as a broadly supported community asset that promotes community participation, economic vitality, and environmental conservation. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in La Plata County, Colorado and Durango, Colorado. According to available records, Durango Mesa Park Foundation has made 1 grants totaling $533K, with a median grant of $533K. Grant recipients are concentrated in Colorado. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
To operate durango mesa park as a broadly supported community asset that promotes community participation, economic vitality, and environmental conservation.
Expenses: $835K
To maintain the natural, undeveloped beauty of the park by conserving the land and creating open spaces not subject to development.
To provide funding and resources toward the development of the park into a national caliber venue for recreational, athletic, cultural, artistic, equestrian, and educational activities.
To promote the education of the general public, including children and teachers, on ecology and nature; environmental preservation and conservation; and the enhancement and preservation of the natural world.
Operates Durango Mesa Park as a community asset promoting participation, economic vitality, and environmental conservation
Maintains the natural, undeveloped beauty of the park by conserving the land and creating open spaces not subject to development
Develops the park into a national caliber venue for recreational, athletic, cultural, artistic, equestrian, and educational activities
Promotes education of the general public, including children and teachers, on ecology and nature, environmental preservation and conservation, and enhancement of the natural world
To operate durango mesa park as a broadly supported community asset that promotes community participation, economic vitality, and environmental conservation. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 1 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO.
Durango Mesa Park Foundation has distributed a total of $533K across 1 grants. The median grant size is $533K, with an average of $533K. Individual grants have ranged from $533K to $533K.
Durango Mesa Park Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Durango Mesa Park Foundation is headquartered in DURANGO, CO. The foundation primarily funds organizations in La Plata County, Colorado, Durango, Colorado.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moira Montrose | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $70K | $0 | $70K |
| Marc Katz | CHAIRMAN, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joanne Spina | SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard Butler | TREASURER, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tami Graham | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gaige Sippy | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$263K
Total Assets
$20.4M
Fair Market Value
$20.4M
Net Worth
$20.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
$656K
Net Investment Income
$263K
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
1
Total Giving
$533K
Average Grant
$533K
Median Grant
$533K
Unique Recipients
1
Most Common Grant
$533K
of 2021 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Of DurangoON JUNE 10, 2021, THE FOUNDATION COMPLETED A REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION WITH THE CITY TO SELL APPROXIMATELY 182.882 ACRES TO THE CITY, FOR $1,500,000 (PARCEL 1A) AND TO DONATE APPROXIMATELY 65.101 ACRES TO THE CITY (PARCEL1B, COLLECTIVELY THE PARCELS). THE PARCELS ARE ADJACENT TO EACH OTHER AND ABOUT THE HORSE GULCH TRAIL SYSTEM IN THE CITY. THE FOUNDATION EXPECTS THE TRANSACTION WILL FURTHER THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION ON THE REMAINING LAND, ASSIST WITH FUNDING FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND FURTHER | Durango, CO | $533K | 2021 |