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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by MONTBELLO ORGANIZING COMMITTEE.

Totals

Total revenue
$4,114,301
Total expenses
$5,527,170
Contributions and grants received
$3,288,534
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$347,841
Investment income
$3
Other revenue
$477,923
Total assets, end of year
$8,125,312
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,363,119
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$4,762,193
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$4,175,260
Management and general expenses
$1,296,410
Fundraising expenses
$55,500
Program service expenses (Part III)
$4,175,260

Program services were 75.5% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $1,478,700

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $1,809,834

  • 2a · Program service revenue: SPONSORSHIPS

    total $315,625 · related or exempt $315,625

  • 2b · Program service revenue: FOOD REIMBURSEMENTS

    total $31,370 · related or exempt $31,370

  • 2c · Program service revenue: AD REVENUE

    total $846 · unrelated business $846

  • 2f · All other program service revenue

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $3 · excluded $3

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $391,544

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $391,544 · personal property $0

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $391,544 · related or exempt $391,544

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $0 · other assets $0

  • 11a · Other revenue: MISCELLANEOUS INCOME

    total $48,401 · related or exempt $48,401

  • 11b · Other revenue: ENERGY REBATES

    total $37,978 · excluded $37,978

  • 11d · All other revenue

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $86,379

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $123,433 · program services $61,679 · management and general $61,754

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $1,155,147 · program services $577,227 · management and general $577,920

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $4,783 · program services $2,390 · management and general $2,393

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $17,550 · program services $8,770 · management and general $8,780

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $105,914 · program services $52,925 · management and general $52,989

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $132,556 · management and general $132,556

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $53,854 · management and general $53,854

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $55,500 · fundraising $55,500

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $611,400 · program services $611,400 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $90,596 · program services $45,271 · management and general $45,325

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $192,865 · program services $96,375 · management and general $96,490

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $43,703 · program services $21,838 · management and general $21,865

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $337,312 · program services $168,555 · management and general $168,757

  • 17 · Travel

    total $24,427 · program services $12,206 · management and general $12,221

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $25,584 · program services $12,784 · management and general $12,800

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $97,355 · program services $48,649 · management and general $48,706

  • 24a · Other expenses: GROCERY DISTRIBUTION

    total $1,531,667 · program services $1,531,667

  • 24b · Other expenses: PROGRAM EXPENSES

    total $919,351 · program services $919,351

  • 24c · Other expenses: MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE

    total $4,173 · program services $4,173

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $1,776,226 · end of year $1,355,422

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $65,384

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    end of year $5,999,474

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $701,032

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $0

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $701,032

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    beginning of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $4,000

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $313,376

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    end of year $700,000

  • 22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $850,000 · end of year $2,349,743

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $926,226 · end of year $4,762,193

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

MONTBELLO ORGANIZING COMMITTEE IS A COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE AND MISSION IS TO GALVANIZE AND CULTIVATE MONTBELLO STAKEHOLDERS AND RESIDENT LEADERS TO PROACTIVELY ADDRESS THE CRITICAL ISSUES AFFECTING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.

Activities or mission (Part I)

A COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE AND MISSION IS TO GALVANIZE AND CULTIVATE MONTBELLO STAKE-HOLDERS AND RESIDENT LEADERS TO PROACTIVELY ADDRESS CRITICAL ISSUES.

  • MONTBELLO MENTAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS IS A COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVE INVOLVING 16 COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING NON-CLINICAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AS WELL AS CLINICAL SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS EXPERIENCING TRAUMA AND STRESS. OVER 1700 CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND ADULTS HAVE RECEIVED SERVICES THIS YEAR.

    Expenses $2,169,882

  • MOC'S COMPREHENSIVE FRESHLO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO CREATE PLACES IN THE COMMUNITY THAT PROMOTE CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH ARTS EDUCATION, ADDRESS COMMUNITY NEED FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND A GROCERY STORE, IMPROVES LOCAL BUSINESS VIABILITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY, AND BRINGS DIVERSE PEOPLE TOGETHER. MOC IS LEADING A COMMUNITY DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT THAT INCLUDES A SIX-STORY RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED-USE BUILDING THAT INCLUDES A MENTAL HEALTH CENTER AND A BUSINESS INCUBATOR. PHASE 2 OF THE PROJECT INCLUDES A NON-PROFIT GROCERY STORE, RETAIL SPACES FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES AND AN ARTS EDUCATION FACILITY. UPON COMPLETION, MORE THAN 200 RESIDENTS WILL HAVE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE 1,2,3-BEDROOM APARTMENTS. THE PROJECT HAS CREATED MORE THAN 80 NEW JOBS.

    Expenses $1,082,645 · Revenue $786,940

  • STRENGTHENING NEIGHBORHOODS INVOLVES MULTIPLE PARTNERS UTILIZING COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, SURVEYING, AND ADVOCACY TO IMPACT SOLUTIONS TO COMMUNITY-IDENTIFIED ISSUES. COMMITTEES COMPRISED OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS PLAN FOR, ADVOCATE FOR, AND IMPLEMENT ACTIONS THAT BRING INCREASED RESOURCES TO THIS ECONOMICALLY STRESSED, BIPOC NEIGHBORHOOD. PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN IN 2022 INCLUDE COMMUNITY-WIDE EVENTS, HOUSING DOOR-TO-DOOR SURVEYING, ELECTRIC MOBILITY PROJECTS INCLUDING AN ELECTRIC BICYCLE LIBRARY, AND AN ELECTRIC VAN FOR PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO TRANSPORT RESIDENTS TO ACTIVITIES SUCH AS DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENTS, SCHOOL FIELDTRIPS, AND DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD RESOURCES FOR SHUT INS.

    Expenses $478,485

  • MOC'S BUILDING COMMUNITY WEALTH INITIATIVE IS AIMED AT THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF EQUITY AND ASSISTING RESIDENTS IN CREATING WEALTH THAT SUPPORTS COMMUNITIES. FROM THE INSIDE OUT. THE GOAL IS TO DEVELOP AN ECONOMIC SYSTEM WITHIN MONTBELLO THAT PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT AND BUSINESS OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS ALONG WITH BUILDING GENERATIONAL WEALTH BY CREATING HOME OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. IN 2022, 39 ENTREPRENEURS (ALL PEOPLE OF COLOR) WERE TRAINED IN SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS OWNERSHIP AND 78 LOCAL BUSINESSES RECEIVED RESOURCE NAVIGATION/SERVICES.

    Expenses $382,454

  • MONTBELLO SUSTAINABLE FOOD ACCESS IS A COLLABORATIVE IMPACT PROJECT AMONG LOCAL SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TOGETHER TO REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY. YOUTH AND PARENTS ARE PAID TO MANAGE EACH OF THE SCHOOL FARMS. MORE THAN 1 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD IS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH THE NETWORK OF NO COST GROCERIES OR SOLD FOR LOW-COST AT MOC'S SEASONAL FARMER'S MARKET. THIS NETWORK PROVIDES CHARITABLE FOOD RESOURCES FOR 700 - 900 PEOPLE EACH DAY, 5 DAYS PER WEEK. MOC ALSO WORKS WITH 11 NONPROFITS AND SCHOOLS TO IMPLEMENT HEALTHY FOOD FOR DENVER KIDS.

    Expenses $61,794

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Chris Martinez

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $2,343
    From this org
    $2,343
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • Baruky Ruiz

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5

  • Dianne Cooks

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • Khadija Haynes

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5

  • Noah Stout

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5

  • Rebecca McLean

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5

  • Vernon Jones Jr

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5

  • Victoria Scott-Haynes

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5

  • Donna Garnett

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $121,090
    From this org
    $121,090
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    80

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Taxable family on this return

Schedule R Parts I, III and IV, as filed. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money moved.

Disregarded entities

Part I: entities that legally are the filer and file no return of their own.

  • MONTBELLO FRESHLO II LLC

    GROCERY DIST. · CO · income $384,897 · assets $81,856

    Directly controlled by MOC

  • FRESHLO ARTS EDUCATION CENTER LLC

    ARTS EDUC. · CO

  • FRESHLO NMTC DEVELOPER LLC

    REAL ESTATE · CA

Related partnerships

Part III: related organizations taxable as a partnership, with the filer's share.

  • FRESHLO LIHTC GP LLC

    Excluded · LIHTC HOUSING · CO · 51% owned · share of income -$42 · share of assets $0 · general or managing partner

    Directly controlled by FRESHLO LLC

Related corporations and trusts

Part IV: related organizations taxable as a corporation or trust.

  • MONTBELLO FRESHLO LLC

    C Corporation · GROCERY DIST. · CO · 100% owned · controlled entity

    Directly controlled by MONTBELLO ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
14 November 2025
IRS schema version
2024v5.1
Source object
202503189349305315

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