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EIN 86-0880702

Empire Ranch Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
City
Sonoita
State
Arizona
Year formed
1997
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
Description
The primary purpose of the Foundation is the historic preservation of the Empire Ranch, both buildings and improvements, educating the public on the Western heritage of the area and developing an appreciation of the ranch for rural and urban volunteers and visitors.
Total revenues
$130,838
2023
Total expenses
$140,782
2023
Total assets
$234,652
2023
Num. employees
1
2023

Program areas at Empire Ranch Foundation

The Cowboy Festival (previously called Round Up) is held in the Fall. The event brings in visitors and volunteers from all walks of life. The day has many exhibits and arena events which highlight ranch life. Local authors are given a venue to promote books which showcase the Western Ranching heritage of the South West. Other events, Tours of the Ranch, Western Movie showings and the Ranch Spring Trail Ride also educate the public as to our Western Heritage.This year the event was held over 2 days.

Who funds Empire Ranch Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Trifam FoundationSupport$500

Personnel at Empire Ranch Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Christine HaaksmaTreasurer$0
Raymond PatroneDirector$0
Faith Boise McCabePresident$0
Peggy TheibertVice President / Secretary$0
Sally PyneSecretary / Director$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Empire Ranch Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$56,846
Program services$73,653
Investment income and dividends$14
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$325
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$130,838

Form 990s for Empire Ranch Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-06990View PDF
2022-122023-02-24990View PDF
2021-122022-02-25990View PDF
2020-122021-05-24990View PDF
2019-122020-11-13990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 11, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
August 8, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 15, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Environmental organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
MembershipsReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 842
Sonoita, AZ 85637
Metro area
Tucson, AZ
County
Santa Cruz County, AZ
Website URL
empireranchfoundation.org/ 
IRS details
EIN
86-0880702
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1997
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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