Whitefish Lake Institute is located in Whitefish, MT. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (C20) the organization is classified as: Pollution Abatement & Control, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Whitefish Lake Institute employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Whitefish Lake Institute is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Whitefish Lake Institute generated $492.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $323.9k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FOUNDED IN 2005, THE WHITEFISH LAKE INSTITUTE IS COMMITTED TO SCIENCE, EDUCATION, AND AQUATIC RESOURCE INITIATIVES TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE WHITEFISH LAKE AND WHITEFISH AREA WATER RESOURCES TODAY, WHILE PROVIDING A COLLECTIVE VISION FOR TOMORROW.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Brian Averill Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
John Collins Secretary/tr | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Andy Feury President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
John Muhlfeld Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Monica Pastor Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Debbie Pierson Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $306,432 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $306,432 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $72,031 |
Investment income | $5,460 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$346 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $492,082 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $134,376 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,851 |
Other employee benefits | $558 |
Payroll taxes | $11,523 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,820 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $11,714 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $4,438 |
Information technology | $1,974 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $14,601 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $832 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $18,524 |
Insurance | $7,472 |
All other expenses | $972 |
Total functional expenses | $323,892 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $57,785 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $490,941 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $100 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,250 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,571,704 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,128,780 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,959 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $2,959 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $2,125,821 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,128,780 |
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