Mesoamerican Research Foundation
Mesoamerican Research Foundation is a private foundation focused on Social Science, based in Farmington, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $52K in total assets. In 2024, it made $197K in qualifying distributions.
Mesoamerican Research Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $51,691
- +125.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $225,600
- +31.8% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $196,803
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $196,803
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,691 | $225,600 | $196,803 | $196,803 |
| 2023 | $22,894 | $171,200 | $186,756 | $186,756 |
| 2022 | $38,450 | $156,500 | $167,196 | $167,196 |
| 2021 | $49,146 | $144,000 | $125,939 | $125,939 |
| 2020 | $31,085 | $139,000 | $130,887 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mesoamerican Research Foundation is led by Tim Tucker, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tim Tucker
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$66K (2020) → $66K (2024)
Andrea Tucker
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Dennis Webb
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jan Robbins
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $66K, to Tim Tucker (President).
Frequently asked questions about Mesoamerican Research Foundation
How large is Mesoamerican Research Foundation?
Mesoamerican Research Foundation reported $52K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $226K.
What is Mesoamerican Research Foundation?
Mesoamerican Research Foundation is a private foundation focused on Social Science, based in Farmington, UT. It holds $52K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Mesoamerican Research Foundation's EIN?
Mesoamerican Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0731046. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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