Bear Lake Watch is located in Fish Haven, ID. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, 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. Bear Lake Watch 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, Bear Lake Watch generated $196.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $66.3k 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO UNDERSTAND, PROTECT AND RESTORE THE ENVIRONMENT AND WATERS OF BEAR LAKE AND TO ASSURE THAT THE INTERESTS OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE ARE REPRESENTED AND SERVED IN THE ALLOCATION AND UTILIZATION THEREOF.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ATTENDED MEETINGS THROUGHOUT THE WATERSHED TO REPRESENT BEAR LAKE ISSUES; DISTRIBUTED A SEASONAL NEWS INFORMATION TO OVER 2000 MEMBERS & INTERESTED PARTIES; MAINTAIN A WEBSITE TO INFORM CITIZENS OF BEAR LAKE ISSUES;FACILITATED THE SCIENCE AND RESEARCH TEAM TO DIRECT NEW RESEARCH AND DATA COLLECTION ON BEAR LAKE: SEDIMENT STUDY WITH USU AND USGS MONITORING PLATFORMS; HELD A FUNDRAISING GOLF TOURNAMENT TO SUPPORT THE RESEARCHBEAR RIVER COMMISSION MEETINGS, TOUR, COMPACT REVIEW - WATER QUALITY;REPRESENT BEAR LAKE INTERESTS AT RICH COUNTY CRM, IDAHO BRBAG, UTAH PRIG GROUPS; MONITORED UTAH NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEES AND WATER DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND OTHER LEGISLATIVE MEETINGS.PROJECT BEAR LAKE TO BOISE - OUTREACH TO IDAHO AGENCIES AND LEGISLATORS;WORKED WITH THE LAKE-FRONT LANDHOLDERS, STATE LANDS AND THE CO-OP WEED MANAGEMENT FOR THE ERADICATION OF PHRAGMITES EURASIAN WATERFILFOIL IN UTAH & IDAHO;WORKED WITH BEAR LAKE NEIGHBORS AND THEIR SHORELINE COUNCILS REGARDING THEIR LOCAL LAKE-SIDE AREAS;HELPED LOCAL BUSINESS WITH COVID-19 SIGNS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jody Burnett Board Member | Officer | 2 | $0 |
David Cottle Executive Direc | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Joann Hanson Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Nancy Holman Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Bryce Nielson Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Carolyn Rasmussen Board Member | 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 | $99,179 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $99,179 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $29,179 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,321 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $65,963 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $196,642 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $100 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,870 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,227 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,536 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $798 |
All other expenses | $1,370 |
Total functional expenses | $66,344 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $190,737 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $679,228 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $869,965 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $869,965 |
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 | $869,965 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Bear Lake Watch has recieved totaling $5,395.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Nebeker Family Foundation Ogden, UT PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $345 |
Pfizer Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $50 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Lake Las Vegas Master Association Henderson, NV | $4,504,755 | $6,722,310 |
Greater Hart-Sheldon Conservation Fund Bend, OR | $86,750 | $130 |
Marine Stewardship Council Limited Tukwila, WA | $407,315 | $4,510,365 |
Lomakatsi Restoration Project Ashland, OR | $2,596,722 | $5,485,073 |
Climate Solutions Seattle, WA | $3,725,442 | $5,349,658 |
Portland Audubon Society Portland, OR | $12,140,243 | $4,383,032 |
Lake Oswego Corporation Lake Oswego, OR | $6,453,571 | $2,925,835 |
Conservation Biology Institute Inc Corvallis, OR | $876,165 | $3,556,977 |
Idaho Conservation League Inc Boise, ID | $7,842,765 | $3,577,511 |
The Mountains To Sound Greenway Tr Seattle, WA | $4,129,011 | $3,302,694 |
Summit Land Conservancy Park City, UT | $8,589,642 | $4,445,147 |
Our Childrens Trust Eugene, OR | $6,930,413 | $3,203,345 |