Montana Wilderness Association Inc
- Assets
- $4.4m
- Revenue
- $3.0m
- Investments
- $2.8m
- Employees
- 28
- Location
- Helena, MT
- Founding
- 12/1978
- Data as of
- 09/2022
- EIN
- 51-0198932
Organization Overview
Montana Wilderness Association Inc, operating under the name Wild Montana, is located in Helena, MT. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Wild Montana employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wild Montana 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 09/2022, Wild Montana generated $3.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.0% 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, Wild Montana has awarded 29 individual grants totaling $399,039. 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
UNITING AND MOBILIZING COMMUNITIES TO KEEP MONTANA WILD. WE ENVISION A MONTANA WHERE PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE FLOURISH BECAUSE PUBLIC LANDS AND WATERS ARE WILD AND CONNECTED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ENHANCE PUBLIC LAND ACCESS: WE BUILD GRASSROOTS SUPPORT FOR FUNDING AND POLICIES THAT ENABLE COMMUNITIES TO BENEFIT FROM AND ENJOY PUBLIC LANDS AND WATERS.
PROTECT THE WILD: OUR WORK SAFEGUARDS WILDLANDS, SECURES WILDLIFE HABITAT AND MIGRATION COORIDORS, AND KEEPS HEADWATERS AND STREAMS RUNNING COLD, CLEAR, AND CONNECTED.
CONFRONT CLIMATE CHANGE: OUR WORK FOCUSES ON THE CONSERVATION OF LARGE LANDSCAPES ACROSS MONTANA THAT PLAY CRUCIAL ROLES IN MITIGATING THE CLIMATE CRISIS.
ENSURE COMMUNITIES THRIVE: WE ADVOCATE FOR PUBLIC LAND POLICIES AND LEGISLATION THAT SUPPORT THE HEALTH AND ECONOMIC, CULTURAL, AND SPIRITUAL WELLBEING OF COMMUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ben Gabriel Executive Director | Officer | 36 | $108,442 |
Patti Steinmuller Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tim Lynch President-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Debo Powers President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Larry Epstein Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Ross Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $27,660 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,800,305 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $73,951 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,827,965 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $139,521 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$32,082 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $18,580 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,953,984 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $18,781 |
| 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. | $119,864 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,425 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,377,606 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $162,481 |
| Payroll taxes | $172,514 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,470 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,050 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,278 |
| Fees for services: Other | $196,841 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $240,982 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $19,035 |
| Travel | $50,624 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,038 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $51,995 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $19,940 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,741,196 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $383,996 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $224,194 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $2,556 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $61,476 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $678,175 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,807,801 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $194,617 |
| Total assets | $4,352,815 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $284,325 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $153,250 |
| 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 | $84,694 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $522,269 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,806,448 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,024,098 |
| 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 | $4,352,815 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Montana Wilderness Association Inc has awarded $70,500 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Helena, MT PURPOSE: TO ADVOCATE THE PROTECTION OF MONTANA'S PUBLIC LANDS | $18,500 |
Helena, MT PURPOSE: TO ADVOCATE THE PROTECTION OF MONTANA'S PUBLIC LANDS | $18,500 |
Helena, MT PURPOSE: TO ADVOCATE THE PROTECTION OF MONTANA'S PUBLIC LANDS | $18,500 |
Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: BADGER TWO MEDICINE GRANT | $5,000 |
Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: BADGER TWO MEDICINE GRANT | $5,000 |
Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: BADGER TWO MEDICINE GRANT | $5,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 28 grants that Montana Wilderness Association Inc has recieved totaling $1,227,043.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Liz Claiborne & Art Ortenberg Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT (YR 3 OF 3 IN 2022) | $135,000 |
Western Conservation Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: Conservation Education | $135,000 |
Liz Claiborne & Art Ortenberg Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT (YR 2 OF 3) | $135,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
North Star Charitable Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $100,000 |
Kendeda Fund Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $100,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $3,663,661 |
| Earnings | -$630,599 |
| Net Contributions | $350,921 |
| Other Expense | $617,540 |
| Ending Balance | $2,766,443 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Montana Land Reliance Helena, MT | $13,853,510 | $21,937,428 |
American Prairie Foundation Bozeman, MT | $143,723,396 | $42,861,456 |
Jackson Hole Land Trust Jackson, WY | $34,929,001 | $7,522,371 |
Teton Regional Land Trust Driggs, ID | $10,505,047 | $4,545,192 |
Gallatin Valley Land Trust Bozeman, MT | $9,700,526 | $4,279,011 |
Montana Wilderness Association Inc Helena, MT | $4,352,815 | $2,953,984 |
Prickly Pear Land Trust Helena, MT | $7,481,492 | $3,386,692 |
Headwaters Economics Inc Bozeman, MT | $2,869,856 | $3,423,228 |
Wood River Land Trust Company Hailey, ID | $29,176,745 | $10,841,480 |
Advocates For The West Inc Boise, ID | $2,362,176 | $2,131,294 |
Five Valleys Land Trust Inc Missoula, MT | $7,780,500 | $2,267,001 |
Flathead Land Trust Inc Kalispell, MT | $1,069,180 | $1,601,887 |