Montana Wilderness School

Organization Overview

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 12/2021, Montana Wilderness School employed 10 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 12/2021, Montana Wilderness School generated $828.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $726.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 18.9% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

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


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Gar Duke
Director
$31,154
Jon Christensen
Chairman
$0
Deborah Love
Secretary
$0
Bill Stoddart
Treasurer
$0
Michael Wolfe
Director
$0
Jessica Wiese
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$16,100
Related organizations$0
Government grants $62,022
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$472,098
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $27,809
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$550,220
Total Program Service Revenue$277,651
Investment income $1,473
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$8,210
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $306
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $828,292

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Montana Wilderness School has recieved totaling $133,721.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Bunting Family Foundation Inc

Hunt Valley, MD

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION

$40,000
Otto Bremer Trust

St Paul, MN

PURPOSE: MWS YOUTH WILDERNESS PROGRAM - ACCESS FOR ALL

$20,000
Cross Charitable Foundation Inc

Bozeman, MT

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$20,000
Community Foundation Of Collier County

Naples, FL

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$15,000
The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: YOUTH WILDERNESS PROGRAM: EMPOWERING YOUTH OUTDOORS

$15,000
Charles A Weyerhaeuser Memorial Foundation

St Paul, MN

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$10,000
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