Yellowstone Forever
- Assets
- $31.7m
- Revenue
- $24.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 98
- Location
- Bozeman, MT
- Founding
- 01/2016
- Data as of
- 02/2022
- EIN
- 47-5427975
Organization Overview
Yellowstone Forever is located in Bozeman, MT. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 02/2022, Yellowstone Forever employed 98 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Yellowstone Forever 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 02/2022, Yellowstone Forever generated $24.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $9.7m during the year ending 02/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.3% per year over the past 6 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 2017, Yellowstone Forever has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $21,705,770. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
YELLOWSTONE FOREVER (YF) SERVES AS THE OFFICIAL NON-PROFIT PARTNER FOR YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK (PARK). YF'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE GRANTS AND IN-KIND SUPPORT TO THE PARK THROUGH PHILANTHROPIC AND EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
YELLOWSTONE FOREVER FUNDS PRIORITY PROJECTS THAT PROTECT, PRESERVE, AND INITIATIVES: PROTECT YELLOWSTONE'S ECOSYSTEM AND WILDLIFE; PRESERVE THE PARK'S HERITAGE, HISTORY, AND TRAILS; AND ENHANCE VISITOR EXPERIENCES AND EDUCATION. WILDLIFE GRANT FUNDING SUPPORTED NATIVE FISH RESTORATION, GRIZZLY BEAR AND COUGAR RESEARCH, THE YELLOWSTONE WOLF, AND A VARIETY OF SPECIES OF BIRDS THAT ARE CRITICAL TO YELLOWSTONE'S NATURAL ECOSYSTEM YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK MAINTAINS A CAVVY OF APPROXIMATELY 100 STOCK ANIMALS AT ANY GIVEN TIME. YELLOWSTONE FOREVER FUNDS THE ANNUAL PURCHASE OF NEW STOCK TO MAINTAIN THE PARK'S NUMBERS. THE ANIMALS PURCHASED THROUGH THIS PROJECT ALLOW BACKCOUNTRY RANGERS TO FULFILL THEIR DUTIES. THESE RANGERS PATROL TRAILS AND CROSS-COUNTRY ROUTES IN THE WILDERNESS TO CHECK ON RESOURCE IMPACTS SUCH AS ILLEGAL FIRE RINGS, VISITOR PERMITS, OR TRAIL STATUS. THEY RESPOND TO INJURED AND SICK HIKERS. YELLOWSTONE FOREVER WORKED WITH THE PARK TO ENHANCE VISITOR EXPERIENCES AND EDUCATION THROUGH FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF YOUTH EDUCATION INITIATIVES AND THE VISITOR AND WILDLIFE SAFETY PROGRAM.
YELLOWSTONE FOREVER, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING THAT HELPS PEOPLE ENJOY, UNDERSTAND, AND APPRECIATE THE WILDLIFE, GEOLOGY, AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF THE PARK. THROUGH IN-DEPTH FIELD SEMINARS, LODGING & LEARNING PROGRAMS (OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK LODGES), YOUTH & COLLEGE PROGRAMS, AND PRIVATE TOURS, YELLOWSTONE FOREVER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING HELPS PEOPLE OF ALL AGES EXPERIENCE THE WONDER OF YELLOWSTONE. APPROXIMATELY 3,616 VISITORS TO YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK ATTENDED A YELLOWSTONE FOREVER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 60,930 CONTACT HOURS.
YELLOWSTONE FOREVER HAD OVER 177,000 TRANSACTIONS AT 8 STORES (6 IN THE PARK, 1 IN GARDINER, 1 AT QUAKE LAKE) THAT WERE ABLE TO REMAIN OPEN DURING THE PANDEMIC. VISITORS TO YELLOWSTONE PARK AND THE SURROUNDING AREA PURCHASED BOOKS, MAPS, GAMES, ART, OUTDOOR GEAR, CALENDARS, DVD'S AND MORE. MANY OF THE ITEMS SOLD ARE ONE OF A KIND AND PRODUCED DIRECTLY BY YELLOWSTONE FOREVER. ALL ITEMS SOLD THROUGH YELLOWSTONE FOREVER PARK STORES ARE APPROVED BY THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND HELP FOSTER A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING, APPRECIATION, AND ENJOYMENT OF YELLOWSTONE AND ITS SURROUNDING ECOSYSTEM. PROCEEDS FROM RETAIL SALES DIRECTLY BENEFIT YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lisa Diekmann President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $179,522 |
Wendie Carr Chief Marketing Officer | 40 | $124,527 | |
Kristena Mills Chief Finance Officer | Officer | 40 | $122,272 |
Jack Reddy Former VP Of Human Resources | 40 | $113,634 | |
Steve Mount Regional Director Of Phila | 40 | $111,250 | |
JD Davis Chief Development Officer | 40 | $102,531 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Avalon Consulting Group Inc Direct Mail Contractor | 2/27/21 | $811,706 |
Crazy Mountain Fabrication Fencing For Canyon Corrals/arch Ventures | 2/27/21 | $115,714 |
Crazy Mountain Fabrication Fencing For Canyon Corrals/arch Ventures | 2/27/21 | $115,714 |
Avalon Consulting Group Inc Direct Mail Contractor | 2/27/21 | $811,706 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,379,274 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $18,839,256 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $801,984 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $21,218,530 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,351,142 |
| Investment income | $81,169 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $71,113 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $43,247 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,083,742 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $24,864,461 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,395,650 |
| 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. | $356,021 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $93,425 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,770,986 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $107,001 |
| Other employee benefits | $253,048 |
| Payroll taxes | $263,932 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,195 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $39,220 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $1,330,767 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $10,496 |
| Fees for services: Other | $62,563 |
| Advertising and promotion | $20,514 |
| Office expenses | $254,507 |
| Information technology | $389,427 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $322,177 |
| Travel | $41,556 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $21,835 |
| Interest | $47,571 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $588,959 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $24,309 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,707,419 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,888,169 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,122,794 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,110,075 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $174,389 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $490,752 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $182,973 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,691,882 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $3,037,650 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $31,698,684 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,106,718 |
| Grants payable | $267,327 |
| Deferred revenue | $261,616 |
| 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 | $1,635,661 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $14,593,854 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $15,469,169 |
| 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 | $31,698,684 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Yellowstone Forever has awarded $1,848,694 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PURPOSE: FULFILL PARK PRIORITIES | $917,713 |
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PURPOSE: FULFILL PARK PRIORITIES | $917,713 |
US FOREST SERVICE PURPOSE: ASSIST WITH FURTHERING CUSTOMER SERVICE AND INTERPRETATION OF PUBLIC LANDS AROUND QUAKE LAKE | $6,634 |
US FOREST SERVICE PURPOSE: ASSIST WITH FURTHERING CUSTOMER SERVICE AND INTERPRETATION OF PUBLIC LANDS AROUND QUAKE LAKE | $6,634 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Yellowstone Forever has recieved totaling $300.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc Billings, MT PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $300 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,771,603 |
| Earnings | $29,449 |
| Net Contributions | $262,782 |
| Other Expense | $20,310 |
| Ending Balance | $2,043,524 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Teton Science Schools Jackson, WY | $52,431,834 | $15,385,429 |
Yellowstone Forever Bozeman, MT | $31,698,684 | $24,864,461 |
Backcountry Hunters And Anglers Missoula, MT | $2,666,826 | $4,711,060 |
Glacier Institute Inc Columbia Falls, MT | $917,477 | $1,110,307 |
Climate Ride Inc Missoula, MT | $1,712,349 | $1,301,047 |
Montana Wilderness School Bozeman, MT | $315,535 | $828,292 |
The Earthfire Institute Driggs, ID | $2,856,374 | $2,526,699 |
Healthy Air Research And Certification Authority Inc Cheyenne, WY | $120,000 | $604,793 |
Idaho Basecamp Ketchum, ID | $914,105 | $818,477 |
Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary Red Lodge, MT | $843,377 | $534,585 |
Teton Valley Trails & Pathways Incorporated Driggs, ID | $360,377 | $462,830 |
Theodore Roosevelt Nature And History Association Medora, ND | $1,236,652 | $705,078 |