EIN 84-2294981

Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
9
Year formed
2019
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project ensures equitable access to the outdoors, supports conservation management, promotes scholarship, and endorses monument campaigns.
Total revenues
$766,728
2023
Total expenses
$955,438
2023
Total assets
$1,084,127
2023
Num. employees
9
2023

Program areas at Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project

Other program achievements include, 1) the david soules Conservation memorial scholarship, 2) promotion of america the beautifil coalition that incorporates a diverse assembly of leaders committed to preserving us landscapes and advocating for justice, 3)protecting new mexico's cultural resources, wildlife, and public lands by actively participating in the bureau of land management's public meeting on the proposal of oil and gas leasing rules in new mexico to advocate for stricter regulations and 4) stewardship responsibilities of the la mancha wetland restoration Project which aims to restore the ecological richness of the rio grande (river) and protect this space as a place where the public can come to gain an understanding and appreciation of the history of the river.
The national monuments programs promotes monument campaigns that represent and honor lands and places sacred to the communities which they belong to. Through community-led advocacy, organizing, and storytelling, the national monuments programs support and furthers the creation of new national monuments that meet those principles. Nuestra Tierra has successfully protected the castner range monument in 2023 and continues in the designation of future monuments, alongside standardizing inclusive and equitable practices across national monument campaigns in our nation.
The outdoor f.u.t.u.r.e initiative (ofi) seeks to create a national equity fund that will ensure long-term investments in programs to serve all youth with opportunities to explore the great outdoors. Built on the heels of outdoor equity funds in new mexico, California and Colorado, ofi seeks to introduce the outdoor f.u.t.u.r.e act. Ofi outdoor equity efforts are led by the people with lived experiences in racially and ethnically diverse communities across the country.

Who funds Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
William and Flora Hewlett FoundationFor General Operating Support$133,334
Wilburforce FoundationEnvironmental - General Support 2023$100,000
Rei Cooperative Action FundGeneral Support$100,000
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project

NameTitleCompensation
Angel PenaExecutive Director$83,422
Olivia BettingerOperations Director
Kacey HovdenNew Mexico Programs Manager
Ray TrejoPresident$0
Charlene JuanicoSecretary$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$754,228
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
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$0
Miscellaneous revenues$12,500
Total revenues$766,728

Form 990s for Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122024-07-05990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122024-07-05990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
...and 2 more Form 990s

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Kent Land TrustKent, CT$347,051
Tinicum ConservancyErwinna, PA$383,430
Block Island ConservancyBlock Island, RI$209,919
Bolsa Chica Land TrustHuntington Beach, CA$331,328
Lower Nehalem Community TrustManzanita, OR$244,499
Woodstock Land ConservancyWoodstock, NY$867,791
Guadalupe-Blanco River TrustSeguin, TX$467,020
Data update history
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from The Schmidt Family Foundation (TSFF)
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $133,334 from William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
January 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 29, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationLand and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Conservation easementPartially liquidatedTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 16172
Las Cruces, NM 88004
Metro area
Las Cruces, NM
County
Dona Ana County, NM
Website URL
nuestra-tierra.org/ 
Phone
(915) 217-3688
IRS details
EIN
84-2294981
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2019
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C34: Land Resources Conservation
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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