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Protectors of Tule Springs

EIN 45-4870553 · Las Vegas, NV

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROTECTING, PRESERVING, SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP OF TULE SPRINGS FOSSIL BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT AND ICE AGE FOSSILS STATE PARK.

Income
$93,098
Spending
$127,619
Spent on programs
58%
Reserves
20.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 53%
Employees
0
Volunteers
50

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 20.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 37% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 92% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    58% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $64,239 spent. THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECTS RELATING TO THE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF THE EGLINGTON PRESERVE AND MANAGES NON-DEPLETING ENDOWMENT FUNDS RECEIVED PURSUANT TO A FEE-IN-LIEU AGREEMENT FOR THAT PURPOSE. THIS INCLUDES SEVERAL MAJOR CLEAN-UPS AND INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL EVENTS ORGANIZED AND HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE WITH APPROXIMATELY 50 PARTICIPANTS PROVIDING 300 VOLUNTEER HOURS.
  2. $8,071 spent. ASSISTED IN THE FUNDING, DEVELOPMENT, AND INSTALLATION OF TRAILWAY INTERPRETIVE ELEMENTS WITHIN THE NATIONAL MONUMENT, INCLUDING TRAILHEAD FEATURES, AUDIO TOURS, AND WAYFINDING FEATURES. PROJECT INCLUDED 341.5 VOLUNTEER HOURS AS IN-KIND SUPPORT.
  3. $2,000 spent. CONDUCTED OUTREACH AT COMMUNITY AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS INCLUDING THE LAS VEGAS SCIENCE EXPO, CAREER DAYS AT VARIOUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND OVER 30 PRESENTATIONS TO COMMUNITY GROUPS EDUCATIONAL/INTERPRETIVE HIKES HELD INVOLVING 100+ PUBLIC PARTICIPANTS AND 225 VOLUNTEER HOURS.
  4. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CONTINUES ITS "I'M A PROTECTOR" COMMUNITY-WATCH PROGRAM WITH 100 VOLUNTEER HOURS RESULTING IN A SIGNIFICANT DECREASE IN ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES ON THE NATIONAL MONUMENT, SUCH AS SHOOTING, OFF-ROAD VEHICLE USE, FENCE CUTTING, AND THE DUMPING OF CONSTRUCTION & LANDSCAPING DEBRIS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2013.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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