Rio Grande Return
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Rio Grande Return is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lamy, New Mexico, registered in 2007, with $2,035,196 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
11 Camino Del Gallo, Lamy, NM, 87540 EIN 20-8434340 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.0M
▲ 67.5% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.8M
Net assets
$991K
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 Rio Grande Return— 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 rating7 mo reserves · +12% 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 Rio Grande Return: 7 mo reserves · +12% 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 Rio Grande Return— 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 Rio Grande Return: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 11 Camino Del Gallo, Lamy, NM, 87540
- City
- Lamy
- State
- New Mexico
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $186K (FY2016) to $2.0M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $11KNet assets $991K
Operating margin
11.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.0M
Total liabilities
$11K
Net assets
$991K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,035,196▲67.5% | $1,794,223▲21.2% | $990,501▲30.0% | $1,001,419▲12.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,215,283▼22.5% | $1,479,952▲46.7% | $761,870▼25.8% | $889,891▼18.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,567,708▲38.2% | $1,008,708▲30.3% | $1,026,539▲120% | $1,084,609▲127% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,134,131▲103% | $774,018▲65.1% | $467,539▲335% | $477,687▲196% | 990 |
| 2020 | $557,973▲68.3% | $468,939▲41.0% | $107,426▲484% | $161,585▲403% | 990 |
| 2019 | $331,494▲59.0% | $332,605▲55.7% | $18,392▲275% | $32,110▲532% | 990 |
| 2018 | $208,489▲481% | $213,612▲706% | $4,903▼51.1% | $5,079▼53.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $35,871▼80.7% | $26,511▼86.5% | $10,026▲1405% | $10,808▲1523% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $186,000 | $196,214 | $666 | $666 | 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 · $1.4M total
14 grants to Rio Grande Return totaling $1.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Natural resources conservation & protection | 2024 | $100,000 |
| National Forest Foundation | Support us national forests and grasslands | 2023 | $281,883 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Stream restoration for rio grande cutthroat trout | 2023 | $224,686 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Conservation | 2023 | $197,055 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Santa fe river planting project | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | To replant native cottonwood and willow at one of the most heavily altered areas of the santa fe river used years ago as part of a gravel mining operation | 2022 | $20,000 |
| National Forest Foundation | Support us national forests and grasslands | 2022 | $17,647 |
| Nature Conservancy | Conservation activities | 2022 | $9,252 |
| National Forest Foundation | Support us national forests and grasslands | 2021 | $307,191 |
| Nature Conservancy | Conservation activities | 2021 | $22,947 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | To replant a stretch of the santa fe river with native cottonwood and willow that got washed out in the 1000-year flood event of july 2018 | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Conservation activities | 2020 | $51,750 |
| Nature Conservancy | Conservation activities | 2020 | $51,750 |
| National Forest Foundation | Support us national forests and grasslands | 2019 | $64,614 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Rio Grande Return a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Rio Grande Return is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-8434340, based in Lamy, New Mexico. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Rio Grande Return's EIN?
- Rio Grande Return's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-8434340.
- How much revenue does Rio Grande Return report?
- Rio Grande Return reported $2,035,196 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Rio Grande Return have?
- CharityIndex grades Rio Grande Return B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Rio Grande Return (EIN 20-8434340) 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.