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Enchanted Life Foundation Elf

  • Las Cruces, NM
  • Tax-exempt since Dec. 2007
  • EIN: 26-1092395

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Grantmaking Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$94.5k (2025)

Expenses
$105k (2025)

Total Assets
$1.77M (2025)

Total Liabilities
$81 (2025)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2025

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2025

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$94,549
Expenses
$104,810
Net Income
-$10,261
Net Assets
$1,771,607
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1,935
2.0%
Dividends $42,466
44.9%
Sales of Assets $50,148
53.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $83,911
80.1%
Compensation of Officers* $35,681
34.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,771,688
Total Liabilities $81
Net Assets $1,771,607
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Me Nelson (Vp/Exec Dir) $35,681 $0
Philip V Spina Jr (President) $0 $0
David W Spina (Vp/Treasurer) $0 $0
Elizabeth A Grinnell (Vp/Secretary) $0 $0
Jeffrey T Nelson (Director) $0 $0
Marc D Spina (Director) $0 $0
Jeremy M Spina (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Jan. 13, 2026

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$233,894
Expenses
$106,982
Net Income
$126,912
Net Assets
$1,781,868
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,250
0.5%
Interest Revenue $2,110
0.9%
Dividends $38,296
16.4%
Sales of Assets $192,238
82.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $90,021
84.1%
Compensation of Officers* $35,681
33.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,781,958
Total Liabilities $90
Net Assets $1,781,868
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Me Nelson (Vp/Exec Dir) $35,681 $0
Philip V Spina Jr (President) $0 $0
David W Spina (Vp/Treasurer) $0 $0
Elizabeth A Grinnell (Vp/Secretary) $0 $0
Jeffrey T Nelson (Director) $0 $0
Marc D Spina (Director) $0 $0
Jeremy M Spina (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Feb. 10, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$117,638
Expenses
$109,891
Net Income
$7,747
Net Assets
$1,654,956
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $2,585
2.2%
Interest Revenue $1,853
1.6%
Dividends $37,634
32.0%
Sales of Assets $75,566
64.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $94,642
86.1%
Compensation of Officers* $35,681
32.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,655,021
Total Liabilities $65
Net Assets $1,654,956
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Me Nelson (Vp/Exec Dir) $35,681 $0
Philip V Spina Jr (President) $0 $0
David W Spina (Vp/Treasurer) $0 $0
Elizabeth A Grinnell (Vp/Secretary) $0 $0
Jeffrey T Nelson (Director) $0 $0
Marc D Spina (Director) $0 $0
Jeremy M Spina (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Jan. 16, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$114,989
Expenses
$102,600
Net Income
$12,389
Net Assets
$1,647,209
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $2,000
1.7%
Interest Revenue $100
0.1%
Dividends $34,935
30.4%
Sales of Assets $77,954
67.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $81,742
79.7%
Compensation of Officers* $35,622
34.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,647,277
Total Liabilities $68
Net Assets $1,647,209
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Me Nelson (Vp/Exec Dir) $35,622 $0
Philip V Spina Jr (President) $0 $0
David W Spina (Vp/Treasurer) $0 $0
Elizabeth A Grinnell (Vp/Secretary) $0 $0
Jeffrey T Nelson (Director) $0 $0
Marc D Spina (Director) $0 $0
Jeremy M Spina (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Jan. 12, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$211,138
Expenses
$105,042
Net Income
$106,096
Net Assets
$1,634,820
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $2,587
1.2%
Interest Revenue $12
0.0%
Dividends $26,372
12.5%
Sales of Assets $182,167
86.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $89,147
84.9%
Compensation of Officers* $34,924
33.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,634,994
Total Liabilities $174
Net Assets $1,634,820
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Me Nelson (Vp/Exec Dir) $34,924 $0
Philip V Spina Jr (President) $0 $0
David W Spina (Vp/Treasurer) $0 $0
Elizabeth A Grinnell (Vp/Secretary) $0 $0
Jeffrey T Nelson (Director) $0 $0
Marc D Spina (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Jan. 10, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$108,387
Expenses
$105,172
Net Income
$3,215
Net Assets
$1,528,723
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $11,145
10.3%
Interest Revenue $471
0.4%
Dividends $36,908
34.1%
Sales of Assets $59,863
55.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $90,053
85.6%
Compensation of Officers* $35,725
34.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,528,724
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $1,528,723
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Me Nelson (Vp/Exec Dir) $35,725 $0
Philip V Spina Jr (President) $0 $0
David W Spina (Vp/Treasurer) $0 $0
Elizabeth A Grinnell (Vp/Secretary) $0 $0
Jeffrey T Nelson (Director) $0 $0
Marc D Spina (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Dec. 22, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$62,514
Expenses
$106,927
Net Income
-$44,413
Net Assets
$1,525,509
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $2,000
3.2%
Interest Revenue $934
1.5%
Dividends $42,905
68.6%
Sales of Assets $16,675
26.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $89,303
83.5%
Compensation of Officers* $34,238
32.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,526,027
Total Liabilities $518
Net Assets $1,525,509
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Me Nelson (Vp/Exec Dir) $34,238 $0
Philip V Spina Jr (President) $0 $0
David W Spina (Vp/Treasurer) $0 $0
Elizabeth A Grinnell (Vp/Secretary) $0 $0
Jeffrey T Nelson (Director) $0 $0
Marc D Spina (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Jan. 8, 2020

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$194,057
Expenses
$102,282
Net Income
$91,775
Net Assets
$1,569,922
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $2,000
1.0%
Interest Revenue $534
0.3%
Dividends $40,346
20.8%
Sales of Assets $151,177
77.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $86,816
84.9%
Compensation of Officers* $33,600
32.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,569,922
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,569,922
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Me Nelson (Vp/Exec Dir) $33,600 $0
Philip V Spina Jr (President) $0 $0
David W Spina (Vp/Treasurer) $0 $0
Elizabeth A Grinnell (Vp/Secretary) $0 $0
Jeffrey T Nelson (Director) $0 $0
Marc D Spina (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Jan. 3, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$71,915
Expenses
$114,113
Net Income
-$42,198
Net Assets
$1,478,147
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $2,000
2.8%
Interest Revenue $28
0.0%
Dividends $38,506
53.5%
Sales of Assets $31,381
43.6%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $91,426
80.1%
Compensation of Officers* $33,600
29.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,478,575
Total Liabilities $428
Net Assets $1,478,147
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Me Nelson (Vp/Exec Dir) $33,600 $0
Philip V Spina Jr (President) $0 $0
David W Spina (Vp/Treasurer) $0 $0
Elizabeth A Grinnell (Vp/Secretary) $0 $0
Jeffrey T Nelson (Director) $0 $0
Marc D Spina (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Jan. 10, 2018

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$122,370
Expenses
$95,328
Net Income
$27,042
Net Assets
$1,520,345
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $4,000
3.3%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $36,846
30.1%
Sales of Assets $81,524
66.6%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $72,379
75.9%
Compensation of Officers* $33,607
35.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,521,537
Total Liabilities $1,192
Net Assets $1,520,345
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Me Nelson (Vp/Exec Dir) $33,600 $0
Elizabeth A Grinnell (Vp/Secretary) $7 $0
Philip V Spina Jr (President) $0 $0
David W Spina (Vp/Treasurer) $0 $0
Jeffrey T Nelson (Director) $0 $0
Marc D Spina (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Jan. 13, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$117,493
Expenses
$102,005
Net Income
$15,488
Net Assets
$1,489,668
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $4,500
3.8%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $91,465
77.8%
Sales of Assets $19,520
16.6%
Other Income $2,008
1.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $60,101
58.9%
Compensation of Officers* $33,680
33.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,495,900
Total Liabilities $6,232
Net Assets $1,489,668
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Elizabeth Grinnell (Executive Dir.) $33,680 $0
Philip V Spina Jr (President) $0 $0
Marc Spina (Vice President) $0 $0
Me Nelson (Director) $0 $0
David W Spina (Director) $0 $0
Jeff Nelson (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Dec. 23, 2015

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$92,754
Expenses
$128,418
Net Income
-$35,664
Net Assets
$1,474,180
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $668
0.7%
Interest Revenue $1,161
1.3%
Dividends $84,737
91.4%
Sales of Assets $6,188
6.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $89,868
70.0%
Compensation of Officers* $33,680
26.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,477,360
Total Liabilities $3,180
Net Assets $1,474,180
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Elizabeth Grinnell (Secretary) $33,680 $0
Philip V Spina Jr (President) $0 $0
Marc Spina (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Me Nelson (Director) $0 $0
David W Spina (Director) $0 $0
Jeff Nelson (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Dec. 18, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$74,585
Expenses
$136,814
Net Income
-$62,229
Net Assets
$1,509,844
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $2,000
2.7%
Interest Revenue $46
0.1%
Dividends $62,327
83.6%
Sales of Assets $10,212
13.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $95,948
70.1%
Compensation of Officers* $33,681
24.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,512,629
Total Liabilities $2,785
Net Assets $1,509,844

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990-PF
Filed on Jan. 9, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$77,552
Expenses
$112,382
Net Income
-$34,830
Net Assets
$1,572,073
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,920
2.5%
Interest Revenue $53
0.1%
Dividends $69,173
89.2%
Sales of Assets $6,406
8.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $88,578
78.8%
Compensation of Officers* $33,681
30.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,575,073
Total Liabilities $3,000
Net Assets $1,572,073

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$63,028
Expenses
$114,484
Net Income
-$51,456
Net Assets
$1,606,903
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $325
0.5%
Interest Revenue $122
0.2%
Dividends $61,645
97.8%
Sales of Assets $936
1.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $91,596
80.0%
Compensation of Officers* $33,681
29.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,609,023
Total Liabilities $2,120
Net Assets $1,606,903

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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