Yellowstone Forever
- Assets
- $45.7m
- Revenue
- $21.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 132
- Location
- Bozeman, MT
- Founding
- 01/2016
- Data as of
- 02/2024
- 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 02/2024, Yellowstone Forever employed 132 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 02/2024, Yellowstone Forever generated $21.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $14.5m during the year ending 02/2024. While expenses have increased by 12.4% 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
2024
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 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, WOLF AND COUGAR RESEARCH,AND A VARIETY OF SPECIES OF BIRDS THAT ARE CRITICAL TO YELLOWSTONE'S NATURAL ECOSYSTEM. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS) AND THROUGH TRIBAL CONSULTATION, YELLOWSTONE FOREVER (YF) LEADS THE OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMMING OF THE YELLOWSTONE TRIBAL HERITAGE CENTER. LOCATED AT OLD FAITHFUL, THE CENTER SERVES AS A VITAL SPACE WHERE INDIGENOUS ARTISTS, SCHOLARS, AND PRESENTERS FROM THE 27 ASSOCIATED TRIBES OF YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK DIRECTLY ENGAGE WITH VISITORS THROUGH EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT. DURING THE SUMMER, APPROXIMATELY 184,850 VISITORS EXPERIENCED THE CENTER. THE CENTER HOSTED 34 TRIBAL DEMONSTRATORS AND FEATURED A TOTAL OF 146 ARTIST DAYS. PRESENTERS REPRESENTED 16 OF THE 27 TRIBES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PARK. THROUGH DIVERSE DEMONSTRATIONS, THE CENTER PROVIDES A UNIQUE PLATFORM FOR CULTURAL EXCHANGE AND ENHANCING VISITOR UNDERSTANDING.
YELLOWSTONE FOREVER OFFERS TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING THAT FOSTERS A DEEP CONNECTION TO THE WILDLIFE, GEOLOGY, AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK. OUR EXTENSIVE ARRAY OF PROGRAMS PROVIDE UNPARALLELED OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES TO EXPERIENCE AND APPRECIATE YELLOWSTONE. COLLABORATING CLOSELY WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, WE ENSURE THE HIGHEST QUALITY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES WITH THE INTENT TO CREATE FUTURE STEWARDS WHO ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO PRESERVING AND PROTECTING THIS ICONIC NATIONAL TREASURE. THIS YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 4,696 VISITORS PARTICIPATED IN YELLOWSTONE FOREVER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, RESULTING IN A TOTAL OF 62,673 CONTACT HOURS, DEMONSTRATING OUR SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON ENHANCING PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE GREATER YELLOWSTONE ECOSYSTEM.
YELLOWSTONE FOREVER HAD OVER 636,014 TRANSACTIONS AT 11 STORES (9 IN THE PARK, 1 IN GARDINER, MT AND 1 AT QUAKE LAKE VISITOR CENTER). VISITORS TO YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK AND THE SURROUNDING AREA PURCHASED PLANNING MATERIALS, GAMES, ART, APPAREL, OUTDOOR GEAR, BOOKS AND COLLECTIBLES. SEVERAL OF THE ITEMS SOLD ARE ONE-OF-A-KIND OR PRODUCED DIRECTLY BY YF. ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD BY YF IN THE STORES ARE APPROVED BY THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND HELP FOSTER A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING, APPRECIATION, AND ENJOYMENT OF YELLOWSTONE AND ITS SURROUNDING ECOSYSTEM. EVERY PURCHASE SUPPORTS VITAL PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Annie Graham Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Bob Rowe Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Carolyn Heppel Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Doug Spencer Vice-Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Elizabeth Webb Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Jacqueline Rooney Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
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 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $340,770 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $15,186,226 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $455,228 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,526,996 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,372,168 |
| Investment income | $1,174,981 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $97,619 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $113,912 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$10,935 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $3,025,008 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $21,308,600 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,220,200 |
| 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. | $443,860 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $116,472 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,128,302 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $139,189 |
| Other employee benefits | $342,386 |
| Payroll taxes | $552,675 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $20,439 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $49,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $1,419,546 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $34,000 |
| Fees for services: Other | $119,127 |
| Advertising and promotion | $60,209 |
| Office expenses | $373,501 |
| Information technology | $540,469 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $419,211 |
| Travel | $183,893 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $57,281 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $470,741 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $143,348 |
| Total functional expenses | $14,470,123 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,323,348 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $16,337,227 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,210,779 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $321,834 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,031,003 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $175,112 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,113,665 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $9,021,619 |
| Intangible assets | $29,694 |
| Other assets | $151,294 |
| Total assets | $45,715,575 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,429,057 |
| Grants payable | $14,782 |
| Deferred revenue | $263,683 |
| 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 | $167,206 |
| Total liabilities | $1,874,728 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $23,050,970 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $20,789,877 |
| 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 | $45,715,575 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Yellowstone Forever has awarded $3,323,703 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PURPOSE: FULFILL PARK PRIORITIES | $3,317,907 |
US FOREST SERVICE PURPOSE: ASSIST WITH FURTHERING CUSTOMER SERVICE AND INTERPRETATION OF PUBLIC LANDS AROUND QUAKE LAKE. | $5,796 |