Montana Wilderness School is located in Bozeman, MT. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Montana Wilderness School employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Montana Wilderness School 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 09/2023, Montana Wilderness School generated $837.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $899.8k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 19.5% per year over the past 8 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
THE MISSION OF THE MONTANA WILDERNESS SCHOOL IS TO PROVIDE EMPOWERING EXPEDITIONARY WILDERNESS COURSES TO YOUTH THAT FOSTER PERSONAL GROWTH AND CULTIVATE A CONSERVATION ETHIC THROUGH CONNECTING WITH REMOTE LANDSCAPES AND WILD PLACES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DEVELOP HIGH QUALITY EXPEDITIONARY OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SERVE DIVERSE AND MOTIVATED YOUTH IN COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT MONTANA, AID YOUTH IN DEVELOPING A CONNECTION TO THE NATURAL WORLD
DEVELOP HIGH QUALITY EXPEDITIONARY OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SERVE DIVERSE AND MOTIVATED YOUTH IN COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT MONTANA, AID YOUTH IN DEVELOPING A CONNECTION TO THE NATURAL WORLD.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Gar Duke Executive Dir. | Trustee | 40 | $25,577 |
Jon Christensen Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Deborah Love Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Wolfe Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jessica Wiese Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Chris Bunting Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $77,043 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,495 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $513,615 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $40,650 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $592,153 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $240,470 |
Investment income | $2,486 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$3,321 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $729 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $836,978 |
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 | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $77,054 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,264 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $471,880 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $29,679 |
Payroll taxes | $46,538 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $325 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $23,993 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $15,103 |
Advertising and promotion | $12,758 |
Office expenses | $8,426 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $25,000 |
Travel | $3,039 |
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 | $7,629 |
Insurance | $37,304 |
All other expenses | $39,455 |
Total functional expenses | $899,808 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $101,678 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $227,484 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $10,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $17,338 |
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 | $16,186 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,000 |
Total assets | $373,686 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $42,319 |
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 | $41,953 |
Total liabilities | $41,953 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $257,215 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $74,518 |
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 | $373,686 |