Friends of the Organ Mountains- Desert Peaks
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Friends of the Organ Mountains- Desert Peaks is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Las Cruces, New Mexico, registered in 2012, with $444,448 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
300 N Main St, Las Cruces, NM, 88001 EIN 27-5027211 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2023)
$444K
▲ 57.4% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2023)
$334K
Net assets
$424K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Friends of the Organ Mountains- Desert Peaks— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating15 mo reserves · +25% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Friends of the Organ Mountains- Desert Peaks: 15 mo reserves · +25% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Friends of the Organ Mountains- Desert Peaks— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Friends of the Organ Mountains- Desert Peaks: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 300 N Main St, Las Cruces, NM, 88001
- City
- Las Cruces
- State
- New Mexico
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $52K (FY2013) to $444K (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $9,748Net assets $424K
Operating margin
24.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$434K
Total liabilities
$9,748
Net assets
$424K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $444,448▲57.4% | $334,009▲38.7% | $423,847▲35.2% | $433,595▲23.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $282,279▲16.9% | $240,818▲32.3% | $313,408▲15.2% | $352,317▲27.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $241,471▲42.7% | $182,085▲29.5% | $271,947▲27.9% | $277,220▲16.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $169,272▼20.6% | $140,656▼2.7% | $212,561▲15.6% | $238,927▲27.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $213,235▲21.1% | $144,505▲12.1% | $183,945▲59.7% | $187,297▲58.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $176,132▲148% | $128,883▲79.8% | $115,215▲401% | $118,373▲377% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $70,916▲28.5% | $71,694▲71.5% | $23,007▼3.3% | $24,793▲1.7% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $55,195▲5.2% | $41,802▼20.6% | $23,785▲129% | $24,381▲105% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $52,451 | $52,663 | $10,392 | $11,910 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $332K total
14 grants to Friends of the Organ Mountains- Desert Peaks totaling $332K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation, climate change, and/or environmental equity and justice | 2024 | $35,000 |
| Greater Horizons | Environment & animals | 2024 | $26,728 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation, climate change, and/or environ. equity and justice. | 2023 | $81,500 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | Env. advocacy | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Wilderness Society | Conservation projects | 2021 | $15,000 |
| Wilderness Society | Conservation projects | 2021 | $15,000 |
| Wilderness Society | Conservation projects | 2020 | $11,200 |
| Greater Horizons | Environment | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Wilderness Society | Conservation projects | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Wilderness Society | Conservation projects | 2018 | $20,000 |
| Wilderness Society | Conservation projects | 2018 | $20,000 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | Policy | 2017 | $11,091 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | Policy | 2016 | $18,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Connect: every kid in a park | 2015 | $8,569 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends of the Organ Mountains- Desert Peaks a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Friends of the Organ Mountains- Desert Peaks is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-5027211, based in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Friends of the Organ Mountains- Desert Peaks's EIN?
- Friends of the Organ Mountains- Desert Peaks's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-5027211.
- How much revenue does Friends of the Organ Mountains- Desert Peaks report?
- Friends of the Organ Mountains- Desert Peaks reported $444,448 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Friends of the Organ Mountains- Desert Peaks have?
- CharityIndex grades Friends of the Organ Mountains- Desert Peaks B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Friends of the Organ Mountains- Desert Peaks (EIN 27-5027211) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.