Meg And Bert Raynes Wildlife Fund
- Assets
- $625.1k
- Revenue
- $67.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Wilson, WY
- Founding
- 08/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 27-5089685
Organization Overview
Meg And Bert Raynes Wildlife Fund is located in Wilson, WY. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (D30) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Preservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Meg And Bert Raynes Wildlife Fund 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 12/2023, Meg And Bert Raynes Wildlife Fund generated $67.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $78.5k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.1% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INITIATE, AUGMENT OR SIMPLY FUND PROJECTS OR ACTIVITIES TO HELP MAINTAIN VIABLE AND SUSTAINABLE WILDLIFE POPULATIONS INTO THE FUTURE,ESPECIALLY IN WY AND JACKSON HOLE, THROUGH SUPPORT OF RESEARCH, EDUCATION, HABITAT PROTECTION AND RESTORTATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE MEG AND BERT RAYNES WILDLIFE FUND GAVE OUT A RECORD NUMBER OF GRANTS IN 2023. IT PROVIDED 16 GRANTS (UP FROM 13 IN 2022) FOR A TOTAL OF $78,502. THE MAJORITY OF THEM WERE $5,000 OR LESS, WITH ONE AT $6,000 TO CONTINUE VITAL RAPTOR RESEARCH, AND ANOTHER OF $20,000 TO THE JACKSON HOLE WILDLIFE FOUNDATION NATURE MAPPING, A CITIZEN SCIENCE PROGRAM SUPPORTED BY RAYNES WILDLIFE FUND SINCE ITS INCEPTION.
OUR SMALL GRANTS PROVIDE VITAL SUPPORT TO GRADUATE STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONAL BIOLOGISTS RESEARCHING WAYS TO UNDERSTAND AND STEWARD THE WILDLIFE IN THE GREATER YELLOWSTONE ECOSYSTEM IN NW WYOMING. GRANTEES STUDIED POPULATIONS MOOSE GENETICS IN AND OUTSIDE GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK, AS WELL AS ONGOING PROJECTS ON FLOWER PHENOLOGY-THE TIMING OF FLOWER BLOOMS IN LIGHT OF CLIMATE CHANGE, BIRDS INCLUDING HARLEQUIN DUCKS AND SAGEBRUSH BIRD SPECIES; AND SMALLER CREATURES SUCH AS BOREAL TOADS.
PUBLIC OUTREACH PROJECTS INCLUED AN AMPHIBIAN EXHIBIT, EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS BINOCULARS TO MIDDLE-SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN NATURE OBSERVATION IN A CITIZEN SCIENCE PROJECT ON A LOCAL BUTTE, AND CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR "SPORTING LEAD FREE" TO REDUCE TOXIC LEAD SHOT USED BY HUNTERS. WE CONTIUE TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE FUND. IN 2023, WE SENT OUT 2-3 E-NEWS TO OVER 500 DONORS, GRANTEES, AND ORGANIZATIONS WITH MUTUAL INTERESTS. OUR WEBSITE HAS BEEN ENHANCED. ALSO OUR ANNUAL REQUEST THROUGH OLD BILL'S, THE COMMUNITY-WIDE-PHILANTHROPIC EFFORT COORDINATED BY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF JACKSON HOLE, HAS BECOME MORE PERSONALIZED AND EFFECTIVE. AS WE HAVE MORE REQUESTS EACH YEAR FOR OUR FUNDS, WE CONTINUE TO STRIVE TO INCREASE DONOR AWARENESS AND GENEROSITY. AND TO CONTINUE THE LEGACY OF CONSERVATION ESTABLISHED BY OUR NAME SAKE MEG AND BERT RAYNES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Aly Courtemanch President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Patla Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ann Harvey Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Frances Clark Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Joe Burke Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Franz Camenzind Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| 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 | $67,510 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $67,510 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $363 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $67,873 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $76,813 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $745 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $529 |
| Information technology | $416 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $78,503 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $70,239 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $89,012 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $465,842 |
| Total assets | $625,093 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $625,093 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $625,093 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Meg And Bert Raynes Wildlife Fund has awarded $59,418 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
TETON RAPTOR CENTER PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $13,000 |
JH WILDLIFE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: MAPPING | $20,000 |
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $20,136 |
NO ROCKIES CONSERVATION PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $6,282 |