Association Of Polar Tour Guides is located in Bozeman, MT. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (W03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Association Of Polar Tour Guides is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 04/2024, Association Of Polar Tour Guides generated $103.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $102.6k during the year ending 04/2024. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
*CONTINUED WORKING WITH THE SCOPE OF A NON-PROFIT PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION*101 NEW CERTIFIED GUIDES THROUGH THE POLAR TOURISM GUIDES ASSOCIATION: 13 NEW POLAR GUIDES (ASPIRANT), 55 NEW POLAR GUIDES, 20 NEW SENIOR POLAR GUIDES, 8 NEW PROVISIONAL ASSESSORS, 3 NEW ASSESSORS AND 2 NEW SENIOR ASSESSORS*PTGA MEMBERS 643 SENIOR POLAR GUIDES 259 POLAR GUIDES 220 POLAR GUIDE (ASPIRANT) 13 PROVISIONAL AND FULL ASSESSORS 47*CONTINUED OPERATIONS IN THE ARCTIC AND ANTARCTIC REGIONS *PTGA RECEIVED FORMAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF OUR IAATO ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP AND LOOK FORWARD TO SUPPORTING IAATOS MISSION AND WORKING WITH MEMBERS TOWARD ELEVATING GUIDE COMPETENCIES IN THE ANTARCTIC.*ATTENDED INTERNATIONAL IAATO MEETING IN HAMBURG, GERMANY *RAN 2 ASSESSOR TRAINING COURSES INTERNATIONALLY *RESTRUCTURED THE PTGA SECRETARIAT WITH THE HIRING OF AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (SARAH MERUSI) IN FEBRUARY 2024 AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PROGRAM DIRECTOR ROLE FOR GRAHAM CHARLES. ALEX HANSEN REMAINS IN THE ROLE OF AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY MANAGER. *CONTINUED DISCUSSIONS FOR THE PROGRESSIVE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PTGA INTO THE FUTURE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Colby Brokvist Board Chair | 0 | $0 | |
Heather Thorkelson Vice Chair/trea | 0 | $0 | |
Graham Charles President | 13 | $36,265 | |
Alex Cowan Secretary | 0 | $0 | |
Brandon Harvey Member | 0 | $0 | |
Kim Crosbie Member | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $80,188 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $20,525 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $2,967 |
Total Revenue | $103,680 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $66,347 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $4,326 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $31,946 |
Total expenses | $102,619 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $22,328 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $33,017 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $33,017 |
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