Lewis & Clark Foundation is located in Great Falls, MT. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (T70) the organization is classified as: Federated Giving Programs, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Lewis & Clark Foundation employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lewis & Clark Foundation 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 09/2023, Lewis & Clark Foundation generated $281.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $190.9k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.0% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR CONSTRUCTION, EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE LEWIS AND CLARK INTERPRETIVE CENTER LOCATION IN GREAT FALLS, MT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION HAS PROVIDED FUNDING AND INTENDS TO PROVIDE FUTURE FUNDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE LEWIS AND CLARK INTERPRETIVE CENTER LOCATED IN GREAT FALLS, MT. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ALSO PROVIDED FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAND TO PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY OF THE CENTER AND LEWIS AND CLARK TRAIL WHICH IS LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS THE MISSOURI RIVER FROM THE LEWIS AND CLARK CENTER IN GREAT FALLS, MT. FUNDS ARE ALSO USED FOR EDUCATION AND PROMOTION OF THE LEWIS AND CLARK INTERPRETIVE CENTER.
THE LEWIS AND CLARK FOUNDATION OPERATES THE PORTAGE CACHE STORE AT THE LEWIS AND CLARK INTERPRETIVE CENTER. THE PORTAGE CACHE STORE SELLS BOOKS AND ART COVERING THE LEWIS & CLARK EXPEDITION AS WELL AS RELATED NATIVE AMERICAN EVENTS/HISTORICAL LORE AND ALSO SELLS PERIOD ITEMS. ITEMS SOLD IN THE STORE ARE INTENDED TO PROVIDE VISITORS TO THE LEWIS AND CLARK INTERPRETIVE CENTER WITH AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EXPANDING UPON THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE PROVIDED AT THE LEWIS AND CLARK INTERPRETIVE CENTER. ANY PROFITS FROM THE STORE ARE USED TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE LEWIS & CLARK FOUNDATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Bob Vinson President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Thomas Risberg President Elect | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Becky Younkin Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Heather Kubas Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Carolyn Valacich Past-President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Dwight Smith Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $6,035 |
Fundraising events | $76,536 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $26,822 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $115,450 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $96,456 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $224,843 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $10,493 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$3,078 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$18,448 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $67,632 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $281,618 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $61,737 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,174 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $66,884 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $11,890 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,895 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,447 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $6,622 |
Information technology | $384 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $524 |
Travel | $642 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,029 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,406 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $190,860 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $131,211 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $76,764 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $3,835 |
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 | $109,340 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $728 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $556,728 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $317,524 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $143,838 |
Total assets | $1,339,968 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $24,867 |
Grants payable | $0 |
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 | $2,306 |
Total liabilities | $27,173 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $917,318 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $395,477 |
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 | $1,339,968 |