Bitter Root Water Forum Inc
- Assets
- $217.0k
- Revenue
- $439.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Hamilton, MT
- Founding
- 10/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 43-2000515
Organization Overview
Bitter Root Water Forum Inc is located in Hamilton, MT. The organization was established in 2004. 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, Bitter Root Water Forum Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bitter Root Water Forum Inc 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, Bitter Root Water Forum Inc generated $439.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $308.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.6% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE WATER FORUM BRINGS THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER TO PROTECT, ENHANCE, AND RESTORE THE BITTERROOT WATERSHED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WATERSHED EDUCATION--DUE TO ONGOING ISSUES WITH COVID-19 AND IN-PERSON GATHERINGS, MOST OF OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS REMAINED DIGITAL. WE USED AV EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE VIDEO LESSONS FOR CLASSROOMS AND CREATED RECORDINGS ON WATER RIGHTS FOR REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS. PROGRAMS INCLUDED: "EARTH STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM" A PARTNERSHIP WITH 4 LOCAL SCHOOLS THAT ENGAGE HUNDREDS OF 7TH GRADERS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR; THE "DID YOU KNOW?" VIDEO SERIES ON YOUTUBE AND THE "WATERSHED WELLNESS" COLUMN IN THE RAVALLI REPUBLIC; THE "BITTERROOT RIVER CLEAN-UP" DRIVE THROUGH EVENT AND "CLEAN-UP ALL YEAR", A REUSABLE TRASH BAG PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE RIVER STEWARDSHIP EVERY DAY; AND TARGETED PRESENTATIONS TO COMMUNITY GROUPS AND LOCAL CITIZENS.
WATERSHED RESTORATION PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION, DESIGN AND MONITORING--IMPLEMENTED "ROOTS AGAINST EROSION" AT THE SKALKAHO BEND PARK. WORKING WITH LOCAL CONRACTORS AND CONSULTANTS THE BWRF INSTALLED THOUSANDS OF NATIVE PLANTS ALONG A HALF-MILE SWALE IN AN EFFORT TO GROW A WEB OF ROOTS THAT WILL MINIIZE THE EROSIVE DESTRUCTION OF THE PARKLAND FROM THE EVER MIGRATING RIVER. THE PERIMETER OF THE SWALE WAS SURROUNDED BY TALL FENCING TO MINIMIZE WILDLIFE BROWSE AND HUMAN IMPACTS FOR THE PLANTS. BRWF ALSO COMPLETED PHASE 2 ALONG THE BURNT FORK, INSTALLING FENCING AND PROTECTING PLANTS TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY AND SUPPORT THE FISHERY. MONITORING WAS CONDUCTED WITH THE WATERSHED ENHANCEMENT TEAM ON MULTIPLE PROJECT SITES ALONG THE EAST FORK, MILLER CREEK,BURNT FORK, AND THE BITTERROOT RIVER.
LANDOWNER OUTREACH, PROJECT AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT... WORKED WITH WATERCOURSE ENGINEERING TO DRAFT A WATER CONSERVATION PLAN THAT WOULD HELP ADDRESS WATER QUANTITY ISSUES THROUGH VOLUNTARY, INCENTIVE BASED OPPORTUNITIES FOR WATER USERS AND MANAGERS. WATER FORUM STAFF DEVELOPED PROPOSALS AND SECURED FUNDING FOR PROJECTS THAT WILL IDENTIFY WAYS TO IMPROVE WATER SUPPLY MANAGEMENT, REDUCE SEDIMENT DELIVERY, AND IMPROVE STREAM HEALTH TO BITTERROOT TRIBUTARIES AND IMPROVING SHADING AND REDUCE SEDIMENT DELIVERY ALONG FAS SITES ALONG THE BITTERROOT RIVER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MT FWP.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Charlie Larson President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Doug Nation Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ed Snook Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Scott Ziegenfuss Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Laura Carrasco Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Debbie Gantz Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $220,026 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $219,056 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $439,082 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $461 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $15 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $439,558 |
| 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 | $153,361 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,512 |
| Other employee benefits | $7,514 |
| Payroll taxes | $12,489 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,260 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $10 |
| Office expenses | $4,095 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,550 |
| Travel | $3,153 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,332 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $321 |
| Insurance | $1,850 |
| All other expenses | $7,137 |
| Total functional expenses | $308,369 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $186,545 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $30,000 |
| 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 | $482 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $217,027 |
| 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 | $217,027 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $217,027 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Bitter Root Water Forum Inc has recieved totaling $5,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bonnie Family Foundation Keswick, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $5,000 |
Peer Organizations
| 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 |