Bighorn River Alliance is located in Billings, MT. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Bighorn River Alliance employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bighorn River Alliance 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, Bighorn River Alliance generated $376.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $263.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.2% per year over the past 4 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROTECT, PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE LONG-TERM HEALTH AND VIABILITY OF THE BIGHORN RIVER RECOGNIZING ITS SIGNIFICANCE TO THE WILD TROUT FISHER, THE AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY AND THE CROW NATION THROUGH WHICH IT FLOWS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCH INITIATIVE: AN EDUCATIONAL STUDY TO BETTER UNDERSTAND HOW THE BIGHORN RIVER ECOSYSTEM RESPONDS TO NATURAL AND HUMAN FACTORS. THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROJECT WAS BASED UPON THE UNDERSTANDING THAT A QUALITY INTERDISIPLINARY INFORMATION BASE IS CRITICAL TO THE ORGANIZATION IN MEETING ITS STEWARDSHIP OBJECTIVES IN THE AREAS OF POLICY, PROJECTS, AND EDUCATION.
PROVIDED EDUCATION AND AWARENESS OF THE BIGHORN RIVER ECOSYSTEM
TENKARA WITH THE TRIBE: A YOUTH EDUCATIONAL FISHING PROGRAM CREATED TO CONNECT THE LOCAL CROW TRIBAL YOUTH WITH FISHING AS A POSITIVE FORM OF RECREATION WITHIN THEIR RESERVATION. THIS PROGRAM WAS CANCELLED FOR THE 2020 AND 2021 YEARS DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. HOWEVER, THE PROGRAM IS EXPECTED TO RESUME DURING THE 2022 YEAR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Anne Marie Emery Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $72,000 |
Rick Gehweiler President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Roger Hile Former Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Bob Dickens Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jim Chalmers Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Steve Hilbers Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $2,020 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $245,922 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,020 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $247,942 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $119,501 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $9,124 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $376,567 |
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 | $1,561 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $72,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $32,000 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,594 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,554 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,515 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $84,024 |
Advertising and promotion | $80 |
Office expenses | $13,442 |
Information technology | $1,855 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $15,340 |
Travel | $2,404 |
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 | $3,071 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $263,518 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $342,323 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total assets | $342,323 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,042 |
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 | $4,042 |
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 | $338,281 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $342,323 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Bighorn River Alliance has recieved totaling $24,565.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Servant Foundation Overland Park, KS PURPOSE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $10,000 |
Parnell Family Foundation Eastsound, WA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO EXEMPT ORGANIZATION | $8,400 |
Greenlee Family Foundation Lafayette, CO PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Charles Piper Cost Foundation Berkeley, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $165 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
The Big Sky Community Organization Big Sky, MT | $24,570,577 | $5,895,633 |
International Water Institute Fargo, ND | $1,362,645 | $1,044,274 |
Gallatin River Task Force Big Sky, MT | $1,090,847 | $1,143,872 |
Project Wet Foundation Bozeman, MT | $1,436,177 | $911,425 |
Friends Of The Teton River Inc Driggs, ID | $842,983 | $865,549 |
Montana Aquatic Resources Services Inc Livingston, MT | $3,329,072 | $454,579 |
Red River Basin Commission Fargo, ND | $574,607 | $550,424 |
Four Corners Community Foundation Bozeman, MT | $917,180 | $500,204 |
Wilderness Watch Inc Missoula, MT | $3,588,790 | $724,233 |
Oden Water Association Inc Sandpoint, ID | $3,332,723 | $609,493 |
Montana Watershed Coordination Council Inc Helena, MT | $240,236 | $455,668 |
Big Hole Watershed Committee Divide, MT | $161,701 | $410,003 |