Mountaineers Foundation

Organization Overview

Mountaineers Foundation, operating under the name Keta Legacy Foundation, is located in Bremerton, WA. The organization was established in 1969. According to its NTEE Classification (T22) the organization is classified as: Private Independent Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Keta Legacy Foundation employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Keta Legacy Foundation 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, Keta Legacy Foundation generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 34.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $744.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 20.7% 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.

Since 2015, Keta Legacy Foundation has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $294,025. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO PROMOTE ACTIONS AND FOSTER UNDERSTANDING TO INSPIRE CONSERVATION FROM THE RHODODENDRON PRESERVE TO THE SALISH SEA REGION

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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COMMUNITY GRANTS: KETA LEGACY FOUNDATION FUNDS CONSERVATION EDUCATION EFFORTS OF PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS THAT SHARE OUR MISSION AND VISION. WE OFFER SEVERAL COMPETITIVE GRANTS OVER THE YEAR. THE FOUNDATION MADE GRANTS TO PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO INSPIRE AND EDUCATE YOUTH AND ADULTS ABOUT OUR REGION AND ITS ECOLOGY.


RHODODENDRON PRESERVE: THE MATURE FORESTS AND SALMON-BEARING STREAMS WITHIN THIS UNIQUE PRESERVE PROVIDE A GLIMPSE OF NATURAL HABITATS WITH MINIMAL HUMAN IMPACT. THE PRESERVE IS COMPRISED OF 466 ACRES OF LAND MANAGED FOR CONSERVATION AND LOW-IMPACT VISITOR ACCESS. THE MATURE CONIFER FORESTS AND STREAMS ARE HOME TO BEAR, BOBCAT AND SEVERAL SPECIES OF SALMON. THE FOUNDATION MAINTAINS A TRAIL TO THE OLDEST PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE DOUGLAS FIR ON THE KITSAP PENINSULA.


EDUCATION: THE FOUNDATION OFFERS SEVERAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES AT THE PRESERVE, INCLUDING PASSIVE RECREATION AS WELL AS ACTIVE EVENTS. IN 2019, THE KETA LEGACY FOUNDATION HOSTED OVER 100 ELEMENTARY, SECONDARY & POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS ON THE RHODODENDRON PRESERVE IN EDUCATIONAL AND CONSERVATION/RESTORATION ACTIVITIES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PARTNERS WITH GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA IN A TREE PLANTING PROGRAM ON THE PRESERVE. KETA LEGACY FOUNDATION PLAYED HOST AND PROVIDED DOCENTS FOR THE ANNUAL SALMON TOURS EVENT AT THE RHODODENDRON PRESERVE. THIS ANNUAL EVENT PROVIDES CLOSE UP EXPERIENCES FOR THE PUBLIC TO SEE SPAWNING SALMON IN THEIR NATIVE HABITAT.


BOARD DISCRETIONARY GRANTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mindy Roberts
Secretary
$0
Jeff Wirtz
President
$0
Scott Eby
Treasurer
$0
Nancy Neyenhouse
Vice President
$0
Linda Anderson-Carnahan
Director
$0
Michael Cox
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$1,514
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$2,375
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$891,832
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$895,721
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $42,315
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $303,484
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$1,660
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,239,860

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Mountaineers Foundation has awarded $61,875 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CENTENIAL TRAIL COALITION OF SNOHOMHISH COUNTY

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Snohomish, WA

PURPOSE: TRAIL MANTENANCE

$16,875

WORLD RELIEF SEATTLE

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Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION EDUCATION

$15,000

GREAT PENINSULA CONSERVANCY

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Bremerton, WA

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION EDUCATION

$15,000

NOT AN ALTERNATIVE

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Vashon, WA

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION EDUCATION

$15,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Mountaineers Foundation has recieved totaling $11.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$11
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$656,710
Grants$656,710

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