Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $130.7m
- Revenue
- $66.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 163
- Location
- Missoula, MT
- Founding
- 09/1984
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 81-0421425
Organization Overview
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc is located in Missoula, MT. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (D30) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Preservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc employed 163 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc 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 12/2022, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc generated $66.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $54.9m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc has awarded 321 individual grants totaling $23,056,031. 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENSURE THE FUTURE OF ELK, OTHER WILDLIFE, THEIR HABITAT AND OUR HUNTING HERITAGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
LAND PROTECTION AND ACCESS: REPRESENTS LAND ACQUISITIONS, CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, LAND EXCHANGES AND DONATIONS, AND HUNTER AND PUBLIC ACCESS RELATED PROJECTS. RMEF IDENTIFIES AND PRIORITIZES THE MOST CRUCIAL ELK WINTER AND SUMMER RANGES, MIGRATION CORRIDORS, AND CALVING AREAS USING GIS MAPPING, INTERNAL CRITERIA AND PRIORITIES, PARTNERSHIPS, AND FIELD-BASED PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE. THE HIGHEST PRIORITY HABITAT OR ACCESS AREAS ARE PROTECTED THROUGH ACQUISITION OR EASEMENT. ACQUISITIONS ARE THEN USUALLY CONVEYED INTO PUBLIC OWNERSHIP. CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ALLOW PRIVATE LANDOWNERS TO PROTECT THEIR LAND IN PERPETUITY FROM DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER USES THAT COULD DIMINISH THE HABITAT VALUE.
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT: REPRESENTS ENGAGEMENT THROUGH ADVOCACY, COLLABORATION, RESEARCH AND MANAGAMENT WITH A FOCUS ON KEY MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES SUCH AS WILDLIFE DISEASE, POPULATION DYNAMICS, MIGRATION CORRIDORS, ELK ECOLOGY AND PREDATOR MANAGEMENT.
HUNTING HERITAGE: REPRESENTS GRANTS AND OTHER COSTS TO ENGAGE PEOPLE IN HUNTING AND OTHER OUTDOOR PURSUITS THROUGH SKILLS INSTRUCTION, MENTORING, CONSERVATION OUTREACH AND HUNTING RELATED PRODUCT.
HABITAT STEWARDSHIP: REPRESENTS PROJECTS TO IMPROVE THE ESSENTIAL FORAGE, WATER, AND COVER COMPONENTS OF WILDLIFE HABITAT. TYPES OF PROJECTS INCLUDE RESTORING ASPEN COMMUNITIES, FIGHTING THE SPREAD OF NOXIOUS WEEDS, BOOSTING LAND PRODUCTIVITY WITH PRESCRIBED BURNING, AND THINNING OF FORESTS. RMEF FUNDS WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AS WELL AS FENCING PROJECTS TO PROVIDE BETTER DISTRIBUTION OF WILDLIFE AND LIVESTOCK.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
R Kyle Weaver President & CEO | Officer | 50 | $662,661 |
Steve Decker Chief Revenue Officer | Officer | 50 | $203,953 |
Shane Cronk CFO / Treasurer | Officer | 50 | $185,030 |
Rodney Triepke Managing Director Of It | Officer | 50 | $187,550 |
Grant Parker General Counsel/secretary | Officer | 50 | $160,460 |
Blake Henning Chief Conservation Officer | Officer | 50 | $172,850 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Dick Anderson Constructions Building Construction | 12/30/22 | $1,116,690 |
Ross Group Inc Membership Database Design & Hosting | 12/30/22 | $300,075 |
Oracle America Software Design & Support | 12/30/22 | $249,470 |
Federal Express Shipping | 12/30/22 | $501,716 |
Grandy Video Productions Video Production | 12/30/22 | $158,438 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $3,994,187 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $24,475,923 |
| Government grants | $4,708,379 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $20,604,477 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,972,567 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $53,782,966 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $10,050,714 |
| Investment income | $2,503,831 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $283,051 |
| Net Rental Income | $7,200 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,436,308 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $669,268 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $46,024 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $66,007,163 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,212,063 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $55,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,988,849 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $833,800 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $8,744,012 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $461,081 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,199,556 |
| Payroll taxes | $875,868 |
| Fees for services: Management | $765 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $51,404 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $82,581 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $120,391 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $9,350 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $117,017 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,264,032 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,077,742 |
| Office expenses | $10,470,883 |
| Information technology | $23,957 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $372,144 |
| Travel | $1,187,024 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $202,864 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $624,981 |
| Insurance | $63,825 |
| All other expenses | $790,888 |
| Total functional expenses | $54,864,004 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $14,403,212 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $8,769,576 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $525,740 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,544,923 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $7,435,644 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $897,952 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,634,695 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $75,330,017 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $9,888,109 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $313,700 |
| Total assets | $130,743,568 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,443,228 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,596,471 |
| 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 | $1,449,839 |
| Total liabilities | $8,489,538 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $73,327,482 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $48,926,548 |
| 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 | $130,743,568 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc has awarded $3,966,605 in support to 69 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: HABITAT ENHANCEMENT | $153,434 |
ASOTIN COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT PURPOSE: HABITAT ENHANCEMENT | $138,750 |
BOARD OF REGENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM PURPOSE: WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT | $14,572 |
BROTHERS-SISTERS OF OUR MILITARY ADVENTURES PURPOSE: HUNTING HERITAGE | $5,215 |
CAMEO SHOOTING AND EDUCATION COMPLEX PURPOSE: HUNTING HERITAGE | $10,000 |
CHELAN COUNTY NATURAL RESOURCE DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT | $8,075 |