Glacier National Park Conservancy
- Assets
- $12.6m
- Revenue
- $7.5m
- Investments
- $7.9m
- Employees
- 61
- Location
- Columbia Falls, MT
- Founding
- 07/2006
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 56-2579734
Organization Overview
Glacier National Park Conservancy is located in Columbia Falls, MT. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (N12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Glacier National Park Conservancy employed 61 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Glacier National Park Conservancy 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 12/2023, Glacier National Park Conservancy generated $7.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.9% per year over the past 9 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, Glacier National Park Conservancy has awarded 73 individual grants totaling $22,833,902. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE GLACIER NATIONAL PARK CONSERVANCY WORKS TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT GLACIER NATIONAL PARK FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WILDERNESSTHE CONSERVANCY FUNDS PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT PRESERVE GLACIER NATIONAL PARK'S WILDERNESS CHARACTER TO PROVIDE AN AUTHENTIC, SUSTAINABLE, AND ACCESSIBLE WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE FOR VISITORS TO GLACIER NATIONAL PARK.GRANTS ISSUED TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE PARK'S WILDERNESS CHARACTER PROVIDING AND SUSTAINING AN ACCESSIBLE WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE FOR VISITORS AND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. THESE PROJECTS INCLUDE INTERNSHIPS, EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND MORE.
WONDERTHE CONSERVANCY SUPPORTS STRATEGIC EDUCATION INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO ENGAGE CURRENT AND FUTURE GLACIER NATIONAL PARK STEWARDS OF ALL AGES. IN THIS CONTEXT, EDUCATION IS VIEWED IN A BROAD SENSE TO INCLUDE WORK BEING DONE THROUGH CURRICULUM-BASED EDUCATION, INTERPRETATION, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, SCIENCE EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. PROJECTS SEEK TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE VISITORS ABOUT CONSERVATION, PRESERVATION, STEWARDSHIP, SAFETY, AND RESPECT FOR THE CULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND WILDLIFE IN THE PARK AND SURROUNDING AREAS. GRANTS ISSUED TO EDUCATE AND ENGAGE VISITORS. INITIATIVES ENCOURAGE LEARNING AND STEWARDSHIP VIA PROGRAMS SUCH AS RANGER-LED FIELD TRIPS, TEACHER WORKSHOPS, TRIBAL PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVES, NATIVE AMERICA SPEAKS PROGRAMS, CONSERVATION CORPS, DARK SKY PROGRAMS AND MORE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT SUPPORT OF OUR AGENCY PARTNERS: GRANT-KOHRS HISTORIC RANCH AND FLATHEAD NATIONAL FOREST.
WILDLIFETHE CONSERVANCY FUNDS PRIORITY PROJECTS FOR GLACIER NATIONAL PARK THAT PRESERVE, MONITOR AND PROMOTE BIODIVERSITY, CONNECTIVITY, AND HEALTHY WILDLIFE POPULATIONS. GLACIER NATIONAL PARK IS A THRIVING HOME TO OVER 240 BIRD SPECIES AND 65 SPECIES OF NATIVE MAMMALS. ITS HABITAT EXTENDS WELL BEYOND GLACIER NATIONAL PARK'S BORDERS, MAKING THE CROWN OF THE CONTINENT ONE OF THE MOST BIOLOGICALLY INTACT ECOSYSTEMS IN NORTH AMERICA. GRANTS ISSUED THAT SUPPORT CRITICAL PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE PARK THAT PRESERVE, MONITOR AND PROMOTE BIODIVERSITY, CONNECTIVITY, HEALTHY WILDLIFE POPULATIONS AND MORE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lisa Kelley Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Kelly Handley Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Rose Bear Don't Walk Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Brian Massey Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Darrell Worm Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Orrin Webber Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $54,125 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,627,068 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $142,843 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,681,193 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $247,532 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$359 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$8,707 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $3,572,724 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,528,007 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,499,657 |
| 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. | $549,725 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $310,475 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,108,185 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $47,863 |
| Other employee benefits | $116,511 |
| Payroll taxes | $131,018 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,673 |
| Fees for services: Other | $31,895 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $276,726 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $184,252 |
| Travel | $42,382 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $18,725 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $64,997 |
| Insurance | $78,037 |
| All other expenses | $4,569 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,406,270 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $433,673 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,737,423 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $50,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $508,318 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $102,104 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $664,150 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $7,876,416 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $199,369 |
| Total assets | $12,571,453 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $148,952 |
| Grants payable | $4,895,257 |
| 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 | $290,957 |
| Total liabilities | $5,335,166 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,175,122 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,061,165 |
| 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 | $12,571,453 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Glacier National Park Conservancy has awarded $3,494,661 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK PURPOSE: PROJECTS INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INTERPRETIVE INTERNS, FREE PUBLICATIONS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS, GLACIER JOB CORPS. PARK STAFF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, TRAIL MAINTENANCE, HISTORIC BUILDING RESTORATION. RESEARCH PROJECTS WITHIN GLACIER NATIONAL PARK. | $3,452,649 |
MONTANA CONSERVATION CORPS PURPOSE: PROJECT EXPENSE FOR GLACIER YOUTH CORPS | $42,012 |