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Water Protector Legal Collective

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • Tax-exempt since Oct. 2023
  • EIN: 81-4180619

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: Crime, Legal-Related / Public Interest Law, Litigation (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$869k (2023)

Expenses
$605k (2023)

Total Assets
$284k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$10.9k (2023)

Years with multiple filings
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2017 to 2023

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 Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$869,155
Expenses
$605,406
Net Income
$263,749
Net Assets
$273,097
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $869,155
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $206,910
34.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $204,242
33.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $283,964
Total Liabilities $10,867
Net Assets $273,097
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Natali Segovia (Executive Of) $98,333 $0 $0
Michelle Cook (Internatl. D) $62,292 $0 $0
Sarah Knopp (Finance Dire) $20,738 $0 $0
King Downing (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Handlin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Daniel T'seleie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carolina Martin Ramos (Acting Board) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 15, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$140,889
Expenses
$363,553
Net Income
-$222,664
Net Assets
$0
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $134,568
95.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $6,321
4.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $28,120
7.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $21,563
5.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $0
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
King Downing (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pat Handlin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Lederman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Nazune Menka (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Carolina Ramos (Director) $0 $0 $0
Juliana Repp (President) $0 $0 $0
Daniel T'seleie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Knopp (Finance Dire) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 14, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$601,201
Expenses
$587,703
Net Income
$13,498
Net Assets
$222,664
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $601,201
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $77,876
13.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $258,819
44.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $240,997
Total Liabilities $18,333
Net Assets $222,664
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Leoyla Cowboy (Exec. Direct) $70,000 $0 $0
Sarah Knopp (Finance Dire) $7,876 $0 $0
King Downing (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pat Handlin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Lederman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Nazune Menka (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Carolina Ramos (Director) $0 $0 $0
Juliana Repp (President) $0 $0 $0
Daniel T'seleie (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 15, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$550,465
Expenses
$662,047
Net Income
-$111,582
Net Assets
$209,166
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $550,465
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $67,970
10.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $181,819
27.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $222,697
Total Liabilities $13,531
Net Assets $209,166
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Leoyla Coyboy (Executive Di) $67,970 $0 $0
King Downing (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Haas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pat Handlin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Lederman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Nazune Menka (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Carolina Ramos (Director) $0 $0 $0
Juliana Repp (President) $0 $0 $0
Daniel T'seleie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Knopp (Interim Fina) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 15, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$305,625
Expenses
$464,285
Net Income
-$158,660
Net Assets
$286,776
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $305,625
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $117,064
25.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $79,951
17.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $291,654
Total Liabilities $4,878
Net Assets $286,776
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Carlton Williams (Executive Director) $48,602 $0 $5,017
Leoyla Coyboy (Executive Director) $39,734 $0 $4,924
Holly Bird (Executive Director Thru 12/19) $5,000 $0 $0
Martha Simmons (President) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Cook (President) $0 $0 $0
Nazune Menka (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Lederman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
King Downing (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Ellison (Director Thru 10/19) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Haas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pat Handlin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Casey Camp Horinek (Director) $0 $0 $0
Juliana Repp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ophelia Rivas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daniel T'seleie (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 17, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$316,157
Expenses
$407,845
Net Income
-$91,688
Net Assets
$445,436
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $318,437
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$2,280
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $77,613
19.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $133,601
32.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $445,995
Total Liabilities $559
Net Assets $445,436
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Terry Janis (Executive Director) $67,788 $0 $5,850
Sarah Hogarth (Executive Director) $40,050 $0 $7,200
Daniel T'seleie (President) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Lederman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jim Wabindato (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Holly Bird (Treasurer And Co Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Cook (Director) $0 $0 $0
King Downing (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Ellison (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Haas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tatewin Means (Director) $0 $0 $0
Juliana Repp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ophelia Rivas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Martha Simmons (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tracey Zephier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carlton Williams (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 11, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$707,335
Expenses
$930,944
Net Income
-$223,609
Net Assets
$537,124
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $707,666
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$331
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $87,000
9.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $403,732
43.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $542,230
Total Liabilities $5,106
Net Assets $537,124
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Terry Janis (Executive Director) $32,625 $0 $0
Daniel T'seleie (Director/President) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Lederman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jim Wabindato (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
King Downing (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Ellison (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Haas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tatewin Means (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nick Tilsen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tracey Zephier (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 20, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,780,563
Expenses
$1,019,830
Net Income
$760,733
Net Assets
$760,733
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,788,888
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$8,325
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $35,860
3.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $295,920
29.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $770,212
Total Liabilities $9,479
Net Assets $760,733
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Daniel T'seleie (Director/President) $0 $0 $0
Brandy Toelupe (President) $0 $0 $0
Waste'win Young (Director/President) $0 $0 $0
Jim Wabindato (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Robin Martinez (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Angela Bibens (Director) $0 $0 $0
King Downing (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Ellison (Director) $0 $0 $0
Maymangwa Flying Earth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Haas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Lederman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tatewin Means (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nick Tilsen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tracey Zephier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terry Janis (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
Marlo Hunte Beaubrun (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 20, 2019

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