Heart Of The Rockies Initiative
- Assets
- $464.7k
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Missoula, MT
- Founding
- 01/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-3635624
Organization Overview
Heart Of The Rockies Initiative is located in Missoula, MT. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Heart Of The Rockies Initiative employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Heart Of The Rockies Initiative 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, Heart Of The Rockies Initiative 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 30.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $975.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.0% 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, Heart Of The Rockies Initiative has awarded 31 individual grants totaling $502,471. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE LAND CONSERVATION THROUGH EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC & INDEPENDENT CHARITABLE LAND TRUSTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COORDINATED AND CONVENED THE HIGH DIVIDE COLLABORATIVE A PARTNERSHIP OF RANCHERS,LOCAL COMMUNITY LEADERS, PUBLIC LAND MANAGERS, STATE WILDLIFE MANAGERS, SCIENTISTS,AND CONSERVATION GROUPS IN A PORTION OF IDAHO AND MONTANA FOR PEER-TO-PEER LEARNING, NETWORKING, FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES, AND CONSERVATION DELIVERY. WE SUPPORTED AND HELPED EXPAND LANDOWNER-LED WILDLIFE CONFLICT REDUCTION EFFORTS.
AS A LAND TRUST PARTNERSHIP, OUR PRIMARY PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE WORK OF OUR LAND TRUSTMEMBERS. IN 2021, WE DEVELOPED A PROGRAM TO INCREASE THE PACE OF CONSERVATION OF THEMOST IMPORTANT PRIVATE LANDS FOR WILDLIFE CONNECTIVITY. WE HELPED INCREASE THEPROFILE OF LOCAL, PRIVATE LAND CONSERVATIONS ROLE IN SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES,ECONOMIES, NATURAL SYSTEMS, AND WILDLIFE POPULATIONS AT A LARGE SCALE. WE DELIVEREDTHE LATEST SCIENCE TO ON-THE-GROUND PRIVATE LAND CONSERVATION PRACTITIONERS ON LARGELANDSCAPE ISSUES LIKE CONNECTIVITY, CLIMATE RESILIENCE, AND PRODUCTIVE AGRICULTURALLANDS AT SCALES NEEDED FOR LOCAL DECISIONS
DELIVERED THE RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TO HELP MARKET USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO COMMUNITIES IN WESTERN MONTANA AND CENTRAL IDAHO.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gary Burnett Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $99,544 |
Karen Rice Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kristin Troy Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Denny Iverson President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dave Hillary Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Max Ludington Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $360,834 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $853,210 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,214,044 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $21 |
| 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 | $1,215,140 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $163,978 |
| 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. | $109,749 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,682 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $360,554 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $38,821 |
| Payroll taxes | $34,346 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $120,644 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,206 |
| Office expenses | $22,088 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $23,014 |
| Travel | $2,693 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,713 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,372 |
| All other expenses | $3,209 |
| Total functional expenses | $975,791 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $413,680 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $51,000 |
| 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 | $464,680 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $41,570 |
| 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 | $41,570 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $206,555 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $216,555 |
| 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 | $464,680 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Heart Of The Rockies Initiative has awarded $156,521 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Santa Fe, NM PURPOSE: Support training for members | $61,017 |
Logan, UT PURPOSE: Support training for members | $35,000 |
Mcallister, MT PURPOSE: Support training for members | $27,196 |
Dillon, MT PURPOSE: Support training for members | $11,281 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: Support training for members | $10,000 |
Helena, MT PURPOSE: Support training for members | $6,511 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Heart Of The Rockies Initiative has recieved totaling $1,245,058.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Kendeda Fund Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: THE KEEP IT CONNECTED INITIATIVE | $500,000 |
Wilburforce Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL | $200,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Kendeda Fund Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: HEAT OF THE ROCKIES' OPERATING RESERVE FUND | $80,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION | $50,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Idaho Conservation League Inc Boise, ID | $7,842,765 | $3,577,511 |
Yellowstone To Yukon Conservation Initiative Bozeman, MT | $4,186,486 | $3,419,566 |
Muley Fanatic Foundation Of Wyoming Inc Green River, WY | $1,477,626 | $2,243,158 |
Wildland Firefighter Foundation Boise, ID | $4,563,249 | $2,968,585 |
Ecology Project International Missoula, MT | $4,110,685 | $862,174 |
Home Resource Missoula, MT | $3,240,079 | $1,256,759 |
Headwaters Resource Conservation And Development Area Inc Butte, MT | $5,696,045 | $1,614,818 |
Montana Association Of Conservation Districts Helena, MT | $835,726 | $1,085,544 |
Heart Of The Rockies Initiative Missoula, MT | $464,680 | $1,215,140 |
Montana Audubon Helena, MT | $3,168,959 | $1,979,314 |
Swan Valley Connections Condon, MT | $1,175,459 | $1,074,334 |
Bitter Root Resource Conservation And Development Area Incorporated Hamilton, MT | $214,191 | $828,659 |