﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2024v5.2">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2025-08-15T14:52:41-04:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2024-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>471260605</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>MARCHETTI &amp; WEAVER LLC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>28 SECOND ST STE 213</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Edwards</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>CO</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>81632</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990EZ</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2024-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>851542687</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Mountain Recreation Foundation</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <InCareOfNm>% MAREN CERIMELE</InCareOfNm>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>MOUN</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>9707778888</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>52 Lundgren Blvd</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Gypsum</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>CO</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>81637</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>MAREN CERIMELE</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>PRESIDENT</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>9707778888</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2025-08-05</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>true</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>true</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>KENNETH J MARCHETTI</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00152900</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>9709266060</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2025-08-15</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2024</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2025-03-06 01:10:19Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="3">
    <IRS990EZ documentId="IRS990EZ">
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <ScheduleBNotRequiredInd>X</ScheduleBNotRequiredInd>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>www.mountainrecfoundation.org</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <Organization501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleA">X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>103666</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIInd>
      <ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt>101438</ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeAmt>82</InvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>2146</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueAmt>103666</TotalRevenueAmt>
      <GrantsAndSimilarAmountsPaidAmt>72000</GrantsAndSimilarAmountsPaidAmt>
      <OtherExpensesTotalAmt>2806</OtherExpensesTotalAmt>
      <TotalExpensesAmt>74806</TotalExpensesAmt>
      <ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt>28860</ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>53943</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>7214</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>90017</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd>
      <CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>61095</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>89954</EOYAmt>
      </CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp>
      <LandAndBuildingsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </LandAndBuildingsGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalDetail>
        <BOYAmt>63</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>63</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalDetail>
      <Form990TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>61158</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>90017</EOYAmt>
      </Form990TotalAssetsGrp>
      <SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>7215</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>53943</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>90017</EOYAmt>
      </NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp>
      <PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt>509(a)(3) Support Organization</PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt>
      <ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
        <DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>Grants to Sponsored Organizations under 509(a)(3)</DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt>
        <GrantsAndAllocationsAmt>72000</GrantsAndAllocationsAmt>
        <ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>0</ProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      </ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>0</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>MAREN CERIMELE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>2.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
        <EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>0</EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>
        <ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>0</ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>EMILY MCGAVIN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VICE PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>2.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
        <EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>0</EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>
        <ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>0</ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>JENNIFER WRIGHT</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>2.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
        <EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>0</EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>
        <ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>0</ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>TIMOTHY HALEY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>1.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
        <EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>0</EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>
        <ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>0</ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>BRATZO HORRUITINER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>1.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
        <EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>0</EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>
        <ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>0</ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>MIKE MURRAY</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>1.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
        <EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>0</EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>
        <ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>0</ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>MELINA VALSECIA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>1.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
        <EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>0</EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>
        <ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>0</ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>JOANNA KERWIN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>1.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
        <EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>0</EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>
        <ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>0</ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>FAVIOLA ALDERETE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>1.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
        <EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>0</EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>
        <ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>0</ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
        <PersonNm>JASON COWLES</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>1.00</AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt>
        <CompensationAmt>0</CompensationAmt>
        <EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>0</EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt>
        <ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>0</ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt>
      </OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVInd>
      <ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd>true</ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd>
      <ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd>false</ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd>
      <OrganizationHadUBIInd>false</OrganizationHadUBIInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>false</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd>false</OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd>
      <Form1120PolFiledInd>false</Form1120PolFiledInd>
      <MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd>false</MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>false</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>Mountain Rec Finance Manager</PersonNm>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>52 Lundgren Blvd</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Gypsum</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>CO</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>81637</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <PhoneNum>9707778888</PhoneNum>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>false</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>false</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFndsInd>false</DonorAdvisedFndsInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>false</OperateHospitalInd>
      <TanningServicesProvidedInd>false</TanningServicesProvidedInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>false</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TransactionWithControlEntInd>false</TransactionWithControlEntInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>false</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>false</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>false</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>false</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt>NONE</PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt>
      <PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt>NONE</PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt>
      <FiledScheduleAInd>true</FiledScheduleAInd>
    </IRS990EZ>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="IRS990ScheduleA">
      <SupportingOrganization509a3Ind>X</SupportingOrganization509a3Ind>
      <SupportingOrgType3FuncIntInd>X</SupportingOrgType3FuncIntInd>
      <IRSWrittenDeterminationInd>X</IRSWrittenDeterminationInd>
      <SupportedOrganizationsCnt>2</SupportedOrganizationsCnt>
      <SupportedOrgInformationGrp>
        <SupportedOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Mountain Rec Metro Dist</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </SupportedOrganizationName>
        <EIN>840940886</EIN>
        <OrganizationTypeCd>6</OrganizationTypeCd>
        <GoverningDocumentListedInd>true</GoverningDocumentListedInd>
        <SupportAmt>10000</SupportAmt>
        <OtherSupportAmt>0</OtherSupportAmt>
      </SupportedOrgInformationGrp>
      <SupportedOrgInformationGrp>
        <SupportedOrganizationName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Eagle Valley TrlsEagle County</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </SupportedOrganizationName>
        <EIN>846000762</EIN>
        <OrganizationTypeCd>6</OrganizationTypeCd>
        <GoverningDocumentListedInd>false</GoverningDocumentListedInd>
        <SupportAmt>62000</SupportAmt>
        <OtherSupportAmt>0</OtherSupportAmt>
      </SupportedOrgInformationGrp>
      <SupportedOrganizationsTotalCnt>2</SupportedOrganizationsTotalCnt>
      <SupportSumAmt>72000</SupportSumAmt>
      <OtherSupportSumAmt>0</OtherSupportSumAmt>
      <Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp>
        <ListedByNameGoverningDocInd>true</ListedByNameGoverningDocInd>
        <SuprtOrgNoIRSDeterminationInd>false</SuprtOrgNoIRSDeterminationInd>
        <SupportedOrgSectionC456Ind>false</SupportedOrgSectionC456Ind>
        <SupportedOrgNotOrganizedUSInd>false</SupportedOrgNotOrganizedUSInd>
        <OrganizationChangeSuprtOrgInd>false</OrganizationChangeSuprtOrgInd>
        <SupportNonSupportedOrgInd>false</SupportNonSupportedOrgInd>
        <PaymentSubstantialContribtrInd>false</PaymentSubstantialContribtrInd>
        <LoanDisqualifiedPersonInd>false</LoanDisqualifiedPersonInd>
        <ControlledDisqualifiedPrsnInd>false</ControlledDisqualifiedPrsnInd>
        <DisqualifiedPrsnControllIntInd>false</DisqualifiedPrsnControllIntInd>
        <DisqualifiedPrsnOwnrIntInd>false</DisqualifiedPrsnOwnrIntInd>
        <ExcessBusinessHoldingsRulesInd>false</ExcessBusinessHoldingsRulesInd>
        <ContributionControllerInd>false</ContributionControllerInd>
        <ContributionFamilyInd>false</ContributionFamilyInd>
        <Contribution35ControlledInd>false</Contribution35ControlledInd>
      </Form990SchASupportingOrgGrp>
      <Form990SchAType3SprtOrgAllGrp>
        <TimelyProvidedDocumentsInd>false</TimelyProvidedDocumentsInd>
        <OfficersCloseRelationshipInd>true</OfficersCloseRelationshipInd>
        <SupportedOrgVoiceInvestmentInd>false</SupportedOrgVoiceInvestmentInd>
      </Form990SchAType3SprtOrgAllGrp>
      <Form990SchAType3FuncIntGrp>
        <GovernmentalEntityInd>X</GovernmentalEntityInd>
      </Form990SchAType3FuncIntGrp>
      <Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Appointed or elected Part IV Sect D line 2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Two of the Organization's 10 Board members have been appointed by the Supported Organization.</ExplanationTxt>
      </Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp>
      <Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Support government entity Part IV Sect E line 1c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Fund raising for parks and recreation facilites and programs of Mountain Recreation Metropolitan District and for construction of the Eagle Valley Trail owned by Eagle County, Colorado</ExplanationTxt>
      </Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp>
      <Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Directly further the exempt purposes Part IV Sect E line 2a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>This organization supported the parks and recreation activities of Mountain Recreation Metropolitan District and the Eagle Valley Trail owned by Eagle County Colorado which serves a recreational purpose for Eagle County Government.</ExplanationTxt>
      </Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp>
      <Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Act supported organizations would have engaged inPart IV E 2b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Eagle Valley Trail is an exempt activity Eagle County was engaged in.</ExplanationTxt>
      </Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="IRS990ScheduleO">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Description of other revenue Part I line 8</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Description AmountMISCELLANEOUS INCOME 2,146</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>List of grants and similar amounts paid Part I line 10</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Activity Parks and Recreation Grantee Mountain Recreation Metro District Street 52 Lundgren Blvd City, State, Zip Gypsum, CO 81637Relationship 509(a)(3) Sponsored Organization Amount 10,000Activity Eagle Valley Trail Bike and Pedestrian Path Grantee Eagle County Colorado Street 500 Broadway City, State, Zip Eagle, CO 81631Relationship 509(a)(3) Sponsored Organization Amount 62,000</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Description of other expenses Part I line 16</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Description AmountOperating Expense 687Administration Fee 2,119</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other changes in net assets or fund balances Part I line 20</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Description AmountBeginning Balance Adjustment 7,214</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Description of other assets Part II line 24</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Category Beginning of Year End of YearAccounts Receivable 63 63</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Description of total liabilities Part II line 26</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Category Beginning of Year End of YearAccounts Payable 7,215 0</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Activity not previously reported to the IRS Part V line 33</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Part V, Question 33: Mountain Rec Foundation originally applied as a NTEE Code N11 Single Organization Support Organization (Form 1023 Part IV, Question 2). Mountain Rec Foundation has now expanded its activities to provide fiscal sponsor services to Eagle County, Colorado to raise funds to construct the Eagle Valley Trail, a bicycle, pedestrian and recreation trail within Eagle County. A significant portion of the Eagle Valley Trail is within the boundaries of Mountain Recreation Metropolitan District. MRF should now be recognized as an NTEE Code N12 Organization. Form 1023 Part IV Question 9 regarding grants, loans or distributions to other organizations was originally answered No but now needs to be updated to report that MRF raises funds for Eagle County, Colorado. Form 1023 Part IV Question 17 also now needs to be updated to report that MRF fundraises for Eagle County, Colorado to construct the Eagle Valley Trail.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>