Civic Intelligence

Rio Grande Foundation Inc

EIN 85-0468446 • 501(c)3 • Albuquerque, NM

Profile

Independent non-partisan research and educational information dedicated to the study of public policy, promotes prosperity based on principals of limited government

PO Box 40336Albuquerque, NM 87196-0336

riograndefoundation.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE W • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

76th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 76% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE W • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

13th percentile

-29%

Higher net margin than 13% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE W • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

99th percentile

$139,569

Higher top officer pay than 99% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 44.1% of source-year revenue.

NTEE W • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

25th percentile

-20%

Faster asset growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE W • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

14th percentile

-61%

Faster revenue growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE W • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets74th percentile

Assets

Down

$387,187

Down $96,012 (-20%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$2,129

Down $3,683 (-63%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$385,058

Down $92,329 (-19%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue76th percentileNet Margin13th percentile

Revenue

Down

$316,279

Down $502,153 (-61%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$408,608

Down $6,464 (-1.6%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$92,329

Down $495,689 (-123%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth25th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $66,934Liabilities 2011: $425Net Assets 2011: $66,5092011Assets 2012: $78,068Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $78,0682012Assets 2013: $45,547Liabilities 2013: $3,897Net Assets 2013: $41,6502013Assets 2014: $103,044Liabilities 2014: $6,553Net Assets 2014: $96,4912014Assets 2015: $111,127Liabilities 2015: $11,142Net Assets 2015: $99,9852015Assets 2016: $87,031Liabilities 2016: $7,153Net Assets 2016: $79,8782016Assets 2017: $118,184Liabilities 2017: $1,729Net Assets 2017: $116,4552017Assets 2018: $43,308Liabilities 2018: $1,257Net Assets 2018: $42,0512018Assets 2019: $104,607Liabilities 2019: $2,997Net Assets 2019: $101,6102019Assets 2020: $107,250Liabilities 2020: $3,462Net Assets 2020: $103,7882020Assets 2021: $106,776Liabilities 2021: $1,764Net Assets 2021: $105,0122021Assets 2022: $74,582Liabilities 2022: $555Net Assets 2022: $74,0272022Assets 2023: $483,199Liabilities 2023: $5,812Net Assets 2023: $477,3872023Assets 2024: $387,187Liabilities 2024: $2,129Net Assets 2024: $385,0582024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$387,187
Liabilities$2,129
Net Assets$385,058
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth14th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $363,912Expenses 2011: $342,854Net Income 2011: $21,0582011Revenue 2012: $404,829Expenses 2012: $393,270Net Income 2012: $11,5592012Revenue 2013: $215,317Expenses 2013: $251,735Net Income 2013: -$36,4182013Revenue 2014: $275,575Expenses 2014: $220,734Net Income 2014: $54,8412014Revenue 2015: $264,636Expenses 2015: $261,142Net Income 2015: $3,4942015Revenue 2016: $228,458Expenses 2016: $248,565Net Income 2016: -$20,1072016Revenue 2017: $285,079Expenses 2017: $248,501Net Income 2017: $36,5782017Revenue 2018: $204,979Expenses 2018: $279,383Net Income 2018: -$74,4042018Revenue 2019: $338,259Expenses 2019: $278,700Net Income 2019: $59,5592019Revenue 2020: $274,969Expenses 2020: $309,004Net Income 2020: -$34,0352020Revenue 2021: $324,357Expenses 2021: $323,133Net Income 2021: $1,2242021Revenue 2022: $297,460Expenses 2022: $328,445Net Income 2022: -$30,9852022Revenue 2023: $818,432Expenses 2023: $415,072Net Income 2023: $403,3602023Revenue 2024: $316,279Expenses 2024: $408,608Net Income 2024: -$92,3292024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$316,279
Expenses$408,608
Net Income-$92,329
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$387,187
Liabilities
$2,129
Net assets
$385,058
Revenue
$316,279
Expenses
$408,608
Net income
-$92,329
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.87$0.02$3.85$3.16$4.09$0.92
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.83$0.06$4.77$8.18$4.15$4.03
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.75$0.01$0.74$2.97$3.28$0.31
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.07$0.02$1.05$3.24$3.23$0.01
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.07$0.03$1.04$2.75$3.09$0.34
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.05$0.03$1.02$3.38$2.79$0.60
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.43$0.01$0.42$2.05$2.79$0.74
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.18$0.02$1.16$2.85$2.49$0.37
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.87$0.07$0.80$2.28$2.49$0.20
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.11$0.11$1.00$2.65$2.61$0.03
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.03$0.07$0.96$2.76$2.21$0.55
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.46$0.04$0.42$2.15$2.52$0.36
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.78$0.00$0.78$4.05$3.93$0.12
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.67$0.00$0.67$3.64$3.43$0.21
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 25, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$316,279
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Independent non-partisan research and educational information dedicated to the study of public policy, promotes prosperity based on principals of limited government

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$399,686$318,936▼ $80,750
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$83,361$68,216▼ $15,145
Receivables From Officers Etc$152--
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$35-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$483,199$387,187▼ $96,012
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$5,812$2,129▼ $3,683
Total Liabilities$5,812$2,129▼ $3,683
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$469,043$385,058▼ $83,985
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$8,344--
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$477,387$385,058▼ $92,329
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$483,199$387,187▼ $96,012

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$0$3,939-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay99th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Paul GessingPresident-Ex-OfficioFT$139,569$139,569

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Julie WrightBoard Chair
Harry MontoyaDirector
Steve DodsonDirector
Tom MullinsDirector
David HamptonSecretary
Barbara RalphTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$255,943
Program Service Revenue
$42,221
Investment Income
$18,115
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$255,943
Change in Net Assets
$-92,329
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$257,753
Other Expenses$150,855
Total Fundraising Expense$102,043
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$86,331$28,777$28,777$143,885
Other Salaries and Wages$32,912$8,188$45,037$86,137
All Other Expenses$52,864$4,041$16,048$72,953
Fees for Services Other$51,548$0$0$51,548
Payroll Taxes$13,164$1,455$3,347$17,966
Pension Plan Contributions$3,378$1,088$2,102$6,568
Travel$3,990$913$943$5,846
Occupancy$2,396$757$1,891$5,044
Fees for Services Accounting$0$4,410$0$4,410
Other Employee Benefits$1,119$320$1,758$3,197
Conferences and Meetings$1,918$0$0$1,918
Insurance$0$750$0$750
Fees for Services Legal$0$400$0$400
Other Expenses$0$1$0$1
Total Functional Expenses$254,610$51,955$102,043$408,608
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$152--
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Rio Grande Foundation Inc
EIN
85-0468446
Phone
5052646090
Address
PO Box 40336, Albuquerque, NM 87196-0336

Signing Officer

Name
Paul Gessing
Title
President
Phone
5052646090
Signed
2025-07-25
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Paul Gessing
Formed
2000
Legal Domicile
Nm
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
4
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Vivian MG Spinn CPA LLC
Address
5024 4th St NW Ste B, Albuquerque, NM 87107
Preparer
Vivian Spinn
Phone
5053439924
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“A fully complete draft of the 990 is sent to all board members by the treasurer electronically for review & comment.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“Officers and board members are asked to provide updates on their status at the periodic meetings of the board.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The Presidents salary & benefits are reviewed & approved by the Board of Directors acting as a committee of the whole.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“Upon written request, all such documents are available to the public”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consulting Service 51548. 51548. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Taxes & Licenses 10. 0. 10. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Payroll services 717. 529. 54. 134.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Meals 1116. 749. 105. 262.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Online Merchant Services 4727. 0. 0. 4727.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Telephone 3366. 1599. 505. 1262.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Outreach 38211. 26818. 3255. 8138.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Event Materials/supplies 60. 60. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Event Meals 1287. 1287. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Event Travel & Lodging 1405. 1405. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Event Speaker 2500. 2500. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Event Facility & Equip rent 5959. 5959. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Computer/Internet Expense 1243. 0. 0. 1243.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Parking 30. 30. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Website 11571. 11571. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Office Supplies 751. 357. 112. 282.”

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This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A fully complete draft of the 990 is sent to all board members by the treasurer electronically for review & comment.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Officers and board members are asked to provide updates on their status at the periodic meetings of the board.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Presidents salary & benefits are reviewed & approved by the Board of Directors acting as a committee of the whole.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Upon written request, all such documents are available to the public
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