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 12/2022, Bear Lake Watch generated $203.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $164.8k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 19.8% per year over the past 5 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
2022
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
REPRESENTED THE PUBLIC'S INTEREST IN BEAR LAKE BY PARTICIPATING AT ALL LEVELS THROUGHOUT THE THREE STATE WATERSHED.DISTRIBUTED RELEVANT INFORMATION TO OVER 2000 MEMBERS & INTERESTED PARTIES; MAINTAINED WEBSITE AND OTHER MEDIA OUTLETS TO INFORM AND COMMUNICATE WITH CITIZENS ABOUT BEAR LAKE ISSUES.WORKED TO MAINTAIN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS SUPPORTING RESEARCH AND DATA COLLECTION ON BEAR LAKE: INCLUDING 6H YEAR WITH DEQ-UTAH, DEQ-IDAHO AND USGS WATER QUALITY MONITORING PLATFORMS ON BEAR LAKE. HELD A FUNDRAISING GOLF TOURNAMENT TO SUPPORT AND FUND THE RESEARCH INITIATIVES.PROJECT BEAR LAKE TO BOISE - OUTREACH TO IDAHO AGENCIES AND LEGISLATORS TO DEVELOP BETTER POLICY AND LAW FOR BEAR LAKEWORKED WITH THE LAKE-FRONT LANDHOLDERS, STATE LANDS AND THE CO-OP WEED MANAGEMENT FOR THE ERADICATION OF INVASIVE AQUATIC PLANTS SUCH AS PHRAGMITES EURASIAN WATERFILFOIL IN UTAH & IDAHO.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Lewis Chandler Executive Dir. | Officer | 5 | $25,333 |
Mark Scadden Executive Dir. | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Joann Hanson Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Nancy Holman Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Carolyn Rasmussen Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jonathan Bullen 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 | $112,151 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $112,151 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $8,972 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$6,388 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $89,017 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $203,752 |
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. | $25,333 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,522 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,640 |
Office expenses | $15,541 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $918 |
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 | $798 |
All other expenses | $590 |
Total functional expenses | $164,820 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $58,184 |
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 | $850,712 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $908,896 |
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 | $908,896 |
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 | $908,896 |