Small Public Charity

Zozobra The Balloon

Zozobra The Balloon, of Santa Fe, NM, is a Small Public Charity tracked in Imperigo's IRS 990 database. The 2025 filing shows $135K in revenue, $71K in expenses, $64K in total assets.

EIN: 994515737 Santa Fe, NM Alliances & Advocacy NTEE: Q01 Latest filing: 2025

Total Revenue$135K

Total Expenses$71K

Total Assets$64K

Grant Records0

Filing Years2025

Mission

Our mission is to inspire curiosity and lifelong learning by leveraging the Zozobra Air Balloon as a hands-on educational platform. We aim to:Spark excitement in kids about culture and history through the rich traditions surrounding Zozobra and the region.Introduce basic avionics engineering concepts in a safe, age-appropriate manner.Highlight the intersection of art, culture, science, and technology to foster curiosity and critical thinking.Promote responsible stewardship of air and aviation history while encouraging STEM exploration.Key focus areas:Educational outreach: classroom-friendly materials, demonstrations, and guided tours.Cultural appreciation: storytelling and historical context surrounding Zozobra and local heritage.Avionics and engineering: simplified explanations of balloon design, navigation, and safety systems.Community engagement: partnerships with schools, museums, and aviation clubs.Our goal is to empower youth with knowledge, inspire future scientists and engineer

Where $100 goes at Zozobra The Balloon

How Zozobra The Balloon divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990-EZ filings.

$100 Programs the work itself

<$1 Everything else operations and overhead

Form 990-EZ reports program spending but doesn't separate management from fundraising, so those are shown together.

Inside the $100 for programs

$100

Zozobra, the balloon, flew four times during the fiscal year at the community events, which include the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, the 4th of July, New Year's Eve, and…

All program spending

Source: Form 990-EZ filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.

Officers & Directors

Treasurer Bryce Risley

Director Geno Zamora

Secretary Judith Moir

Director Krystle Lucero

President Randy Randall

Executive Dir. Raymond Sandoval

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Financial Trends

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets
2025	$135K	$71K	$64K

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