Montana Conservation Voters Education Fund is located in Helena, MT. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Montana Conservation Voters Education Fund 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 12/2021, Montana Conservation Voters Education Fund generated $433.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $375.8k during the year ending 12/2021. 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:
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THE MONTANA CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND EMPOWERS MONTANA'S COMMUNITIES FOR CONSERVATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CONSERVATION POLICY PROGRAM: THE MCV EDUCATION FUND EDUCATES AND ENGAGES MONTANANS ABOUT CONSERVATION POLICY AND ITS IMPACT ON MONTANA'S OUTDOOR WAY OF LIFE. WE WORK WITH REGIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL COALITIONS, ENGAGE THE MEDIA AND DEPLOY GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY TO BUILD A STRONG AND EFFECTIVE CONSERVATION MOVEMENT. IN ADDITION TO EDUCATING MONTANANS, THE MCV EDUCATION FUND ALONG WITH OUR SISTER ORGANIZATION MCV, CONVENES THE CONSERVATION WORKING GROUP DURING THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION AND LEADS THE CONSERVATION COMMUNITY'S EFFORTS TO ENSURE ELECTED LEADERS UNDERSTAND THE ISSUES, HEAR THE CONCERNS OF THEIR CONSTITUENTS AND KNOW THE IMPORTANCE OF VOTING FOR CONSERVATION PRIORITIES.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, OUTREACH AND LIST ENHANCEMENT:THE MCV EDUCATION FUND ENGAGES AND MOBILIZES ALL MONTANANS THROUGH GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY, ORGANIZING AND MULTIMEDIA CAMPAIGNS. WE UTILIZE SEVERAL STRATEGIES TO ENGAGE THE PUBLIC, INCLUDING COLLECTING SIGNATURES FOR PETITIONS, CONDUCTING SURVEYS AND SENDING CANVASSERS TO KNOCK DOORS ON-THE-GROUND. WE JOIN COMMUNITY EVENTS TO EXPAND OUR REACH AND HOLD OUR OWN EVENTS TO CONNECT WITH OUR SUPPORTERS. TO REACH A BROADER AUDIENCE, WE UTILIZE TRADITIONAL MEDIA INCLUDING EARNED AND PAID PLACEMENTS IN STATE AND LOCAL NEWSPAPERS AS WELL AS VIDEO AND SOCIAL MEDIA. WE STRIVE TO MAKE OUR MESSAGES INCLUSIVE TO ALL COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, RURAL AND YOUNG PEOPLE.
MCVEF NON-PARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND BALLOT MEASURE WORK:THE MCV EDUCATION FUND COORDINATES WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO PROTECT EVERY MONTANAN'S RIGHT TO VOTE FROM LEGISLATIVE, ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL ATTACKS. WE ALSO HELP CONNECT VOTERS WITH RELIABLE INFORMATION TO EXERCISE THEIR RIGHT TO VOTE AND PARTICIPATE IN OUR DEMOCRACY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Whitney Tawney Executive Director | Officer | 16 | $47,862 |
Jock Conyngham President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jeanne-Marie Souvigney Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Robin Saha Prior President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Nicola Preston Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Addison Sessions Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $431,542 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $431,542 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,571 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $735 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $433,848 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $9,000 |
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. | $49,857 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,396 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $146,916 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $11,592 |
Payroll taxes | $18,144 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,729 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,760 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $27,400 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $18,447 |
Advertising and promotion | $32,994 |
Office expenses | $8,083 |
Information technology | $6,241 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,339 |
Travel | $3,460 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $6,833 |
All other expenses | $242 |
Total functional expenses | $375,819 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $196,837 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $651,098 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $43,639 |
Total assets | $891,574 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $38,183 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $303,292 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $341,475 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $528,099 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $22,000 |
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 | $891,574 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Montana Conservation Voters Education Fund has recieved totaling $96,506.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Kendeda Fund Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $50,000 |
League Of Conservation Voters Education Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING, AND ENGAGEMENT | $17,500 |
Western Organization Of Resource Billings, MT PURPOSE: Montana Donor Table | $13,700 |
Western Organization Of Resource Billings, MT PURPOSE: Montana Voices Table | $10,000 |
Cordingley Foundation Helena, MT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
Kendeda Fund Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: CAMPFIRES FOR CONSERVATION | $1,000 |
Beg. Balance | $38,003 |
Earnings | $5,636 |
Ending Balance | $43,639 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Clark Fork Coalition Missoula, MT | $5,162,530 | $2,066,465 |
Palouse Clearwater Environmental Institute Incorporated Moscow, ID | $3,686,983 | $1,675,187 |
Blackfoot Challenge Inc Ovando, MT | $4,767,885 | $1,641,700 |
Wyoming Outdoor Council Lander, WY | $7,969,731 | $2,049,852 |
Western Watersheds Project Inc Hailey, ID | $640,107 | $1,316,274 |
Powder River Basin Resource Council Sheridan, WY | $1,332,503 | $642,258 |
Montana Environmental Information Center Inc Helena, MT | $849,737 | $720,019 |
Park County Environmental Council Livingston, MT | $495,801 | $729,121 |
Idaho Rivers United Inc Boise, ID | $149,021 | $492,030 |
Montana Public Interest Research Group Missoula, MT | $92,586 | $337,653 |
Yaak Valley Forest Council Troy, MT | $72,561 | $307,187 |
Dakota Resource Council Bismarck, ND | $762,455 | $695,039 |