The Dog Park Project
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To support the Frank S. Ortiz Public Dog Park in Santa Fe New Mexico we provide new structures signage waste areas water stations and safety features e.g. a new parking area barrier. We collaborate with the Santa Fe Parks Department. Projects executed upon approval by the Santa Fe Parks Department.
- Income
- $94,996
- Spending
- $28,371
- Reserves
- 84.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $7,645, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $13,677 spent. Construction of parking lot barriers 2 sites: Volunteers constructed a new barrier between the parking areas and the dog park to improve safety and to limit access to humans and dogs only.
- $1,762 spent. Merchandise Sales: Dog Park Project merchandise was procured to sell at various volunteer events at the Ortiz Dog Park benefitting the Dog Park Project.
- $1,562 spent. Designed built and installed 3 welcome signs at the entrances to the parking lots so patrons could easily locate the dog park.
- $463 spent. Purchased and installed memorial benches throughout the dog park so patrons could sit down relax and enjoy the 138 acre dog park during their hike.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2017.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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