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 12/2021, Whitefish Lake Institute employed 5 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 12/2021, Whitefish Lake Institute generated $429.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $337.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.9% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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 |
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Andy Feury President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
John Collins Secretary/tr | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Hank Ricklefs Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Greg Gunderson Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Ed Lieser Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Debbie Pierson Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $30,209 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $116,601 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $146,810 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $88,661 |
Investment income | $644 |
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 | $8 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $429,860 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $151,289 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,561 |
Other employee benefits | $124 |
Payroll taxes | $18,607 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,106 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $16,817 |
Advertising and promotion | $345 |
Office expenses | $8,040 |
Information technology | $2,882 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $14,212 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $270 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $19,191 |
Insurance | $6,211 |
All other expenses | $4,538 |
Total functional expenses | $337,872 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $190,099 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $191,730 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $1,575,243 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,965,322 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,691 |
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 | $7,691 |
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 | $1,957,631 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,965,322 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Whitefish Lake Institute has recieved totaling $100,150.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Whitefish Community Foundation Inc Whitefish, MT PURPOSE: RESEARCH PROGRAMS, GENERAL SUPPORT | $84,772 |
Schlinger Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
Cadeau Foundation A Charitable Trust Patagonia, AZ PURPOSE: LAND CONSERVATION | $4,860 |
Stinson Family Foundation Fredericksburg, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $18 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Well Done Foundation Inc Shelby, MT | $236,673 | $660,087 |
Whitefish Lake Institute Whitefish, MT | $1,965,322 | $429,860 |
International Association Of Heat & Frost Insulators & Allied Workers Bismarck, ND | $188,689 | $172,100 |
North Dakota Water And Pollution Control Conference Bismarck, ND | $158,522 | $173,284 |
Jackson Hole Center For Global Affairs Inc Jackson, WY | $295,582 | $300,482 |
Cottonwood Environmental Law Center Bozeman, MT | $8,850 | $0 |
Terragraphics International Foundation Inc Moscow, ID | $156,385 | $0 |
Bozeman Bike Kitchen Bozeman, MT | $158,571 | $0 |
North Dakota Solid Waste And Recycling Association Bismarck, ND | $86,845 | $0 |
South Dakota Solid Waste Management Association Aberdeen, SD | $148,598 | $0 |
R A I N Inc Boise, ID | $287,129 | $6,882 |
Community Pride Foundation Torrington, WY | $68,623 | $0 |