Bitterroot Ecological Awareness Resources Inc
- Assets
- $229.0k
- Revenue
- $359.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Hamilton, MT
- Founding
- 12/1998
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 81-0520576
Organization Overview
Bitterroot Ecological Awareness Resources Inc is located in Hamilton, MT. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Bitterroot Ecological Awareness Resources Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bitterroot Ecological Awareness Resources 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 09/2021, Bitterroot Ecological Awareness Resources Inc generated $359.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 37.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $218.7k during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.9% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INSPIRE YOUTH TO CONNECT TO THEIR OWN POTENTIAL, THEIR COMMUNITY, AND THE LANDSCAPE THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL AND OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN ALL OF ITS PROGRAMS, B.E.A.R. SERVICED MORE THAN 700 COMMUNITY MEMBERS LAST YEAR, MORE THAN EVER BEFORE IN ITS HISTORY. B.E.A.R. HAS THREE MAIN PROGRAMS, LISTED BELOW:VENTURE OUT MENTORING PROGRAM: THROUGH MENTORING ACTIVITIES THAT INCORPORATE THE BENEFITS OF BEING OUTDOORS, THE VENTURE OUT PROGRAM REPLICATES AN EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAM TO HELP YOUTH WHO NEED MORE SUPPORT DUE TO CHALLNEGING CIRCUMSTANCES IN THEIR LIVES INCLUDING POVERTY, ABUSE, AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. ON AVERAGE, AT LEAST 95% OF YOUTH INCREASE THEIR PRO-SOCIAL BEHAVIORS AND BECOME MORE CONNECTED TO THE OUTDOORS. FEWER VENTURE OUT YOUTH ARE INVOLVED IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM COMPARED TO COUNTY-WIDE DATA DESPITE HAVING MULTIPLE RISK FACTORS IN THEIR LIVES, AND AT LEAST 95% OF YOUTH AND FAMILIES SURVEYED REPORT BEING VERY SATISFIED WITH THE PROGRAMMING. THE RESULTING IMPACT IS THAT YOUTH ARE HAPPIER, MORE SUCCESSFUL AND LIKELY TO CONTRIBUTE POSITIVELY TO THEIR COMMUNITIES AND THE LANDSCAPE. TYPICALLY, APPROXIMATELY 80 YOUTH WILL BE SERVED BY THIS PROGRAM.
B.E.A.R. SUMMER CAMPS AUGMENT BOTH VENTURE OUT AND VENTURE ED PROGRAMMING WITH MULTI-DAY TRIPS AND ALSO OFFER ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON PLACE-BASED EDUCATION AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR MORE YOUTH WHO ATTEND THESE FUN, EMPOWERING AND SKILL BUILDING CAMPS. TYPICALLY, APPROXIMATELY 50 YOUTH ARE SERVED BY THIS PROGRAM.
VENTURE ED LEADERS OFFERS SITE SPECIFIC OUTDOOR EDUCATION, TEAMWORK AND LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES, FIELD TRIPS AND FACILITATION ON B.E.A.R.'S NEWLY CONSTRUCTED HIGH AND LOW ROPES CHALLENGE COURSE. THESE PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO SCHOOLS AND OTHER ADULT AND YOUTH GROUPS COUNTY WIDE. STAFF RECEIVE YEARLY TRAINING IN FUN GROUP FACILITATION TECHNIQUES AND CAN ASSIST GROUPS WITH TEAM BUILDING AND OUTDOOR CONNECTION THAT HELP THEM REACH THEIR POTENTIAL AND NOURISH THEIR SOULS! TYPICALLY, APPROXIMATELY 500 PEOPLE WILL BE SERVED BY THIS PROGRAM. APPROXIMATELY 600 PEOPLE WERE SERVED THIS YEAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Diane Olsen Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $51,315 |
Roch Turner PHD Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jay Carrol PHD Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Dianne Meyers Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Pamela Sager Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Amy Gladwin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $4,703 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $328,008 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $19,940 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $352,651 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $6,597 |
| Investment income | $66 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $359,314 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $51,859 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,593 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $82,666 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $14,051 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $274 |
| Office expenses | $1,624 |
| Information technology | $915 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,260 |
| Travel | $1,415 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $1,500 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,276 |
| Insurance | $11,118 |
| All other expenses | $2,918 |
| Total functional expenses | $218,653 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $148,226 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $80,809 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $229,035 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,240 |
| 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 | $34,936 |
| Other liabilities | $4,205 |
| Total liabilities | $42,381 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $186,654 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $229,035 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Bitterroot Ecological Awareness Resources Inc has recieved totaling $57.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $57 |
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