Stillwater Valley Watershed Council
- Assets
- $342.1k
- Revenue
- $345.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Absarokee, MT
- Founding
- 09/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 90-0641225
Organization Overview
Stillwater Valley Watershed Council is located in Absarokee, MT. The organization was established in 2011. 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. Stillwater Valley Watershed Council 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, Stillwater Valley Watershed Council generated $345.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $299.0k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 17.2% per year over the past 8 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
STILLWATER VALLEY WATERSHED COUNCIL SVWC CONTINUES TO PROGESS AS AN ORGANIZATION EXPANDING WEED CONTROL, WATER QUALITY / QUANITY, FOREST HEALTH AND SOIL ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS THROUGH EDUCATION AND RESEARCH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HAZARDOUS FUELS PROGRAM THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES HOMEOWNER WITH COST-SHARE ASSISTANCE FOR FUELS REDUCTION PROJECTS, PREVENTION AND MITIGATION MATERIALS REGARDING WILDFIRE FIRE. TALLIES FOR 2022 PROVIDED COST SHARE TO 14 PARTICIPANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF 139,068. SVWC IS RAMPING UP ENROLLMENT IN FUELS MITIGATION WITH ANOTHER 240,000 AVAILABLE FOR 2022-2025.
COOPERATIVE WEED CONTROL PROGRAMS SMALL AND LARGE ACREAGE, INTEGRATED, LOCALLY LED APPROACHES TO NOXIOUS WEED MANAGEMENT ENABLING SVWC TO COLLABORATE WITH MULTIPLE AGENCIES AND HUNDREDS OF LOCAL LANDOWNERS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE SVWCS SMALL ACREAGE COOPERATIVE WEED CONTROL PROGRAM HAS TREATED FROM NYE TO COLUMBUS MONTANA. THIS PROGRAM IS INTENDED FOR LANDOWNERS WITH LESS THAN 20 ACRES. TALLIES FOR 2022 ENROLLED 113 PARTICIPANTS 1900 ACRES AND PROVIDED COST SHARE TO 107 PARTICIPANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF 4,396. SVWC USED 11 COMMERCIAL APPLICATORS. SVWC LARGE ACREAGE NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL PROGRAM TARGETS LANDOWNERS WITH MORE THAN 20 ACRES LOCATED ON OR ADJACENT TO ELK HABITAT. SVWC HAS RECEIVED ANOTHER 20,000 FROM THE ROCKEY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION RMEF FOR 2023. RMEF HAS CONTRIBUTED 110,000 OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS TO THIS PROGRAM. TALLIES FOR 2022 PROVIDED COST SHARE TO 19 PARTICIPANTS, REPRESENTING 20,540 ACRES, TO TREAT 750 ACRES VIA AREAL AND GROUND APPLICATION AND PROVIDED COST SHARE IN THE AMOUNT OF 14,442.
WILDLIFE HABITAT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM WHIP GRANT. THIS IS A 5 YEAR PROJECT SECURED IN 2019 AND THE MISSION ENCOMPASSES TREATMENT AND MONITORING OF NOXIOUS WEEDS WITH CUSTER-GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST, PREVENTING FURTHER SPREAD OF NOXIOUS WEED THROUGHOUT THE STILLWATER WATERSHED. THIS PROJECT WILL ENHANCE COOPERATIVE EFFORTS OF THE US FOREST SERVICE USFS ALONG WITH ADJACENT SMALL AND LARGE TRACT LANDOWNERS. WHY IS A NON-PROFIT GROUP ASSISTING THE USFS IN THEIR NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL EFFORTS THE BUDGET LINE ITEM FOR NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL FOR THE CUSTER-GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST HAS BEEN SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE IN RECENT YEARS. THIS GRANT PAYS 100 OF COSTS OF APPLICATION ON USFS LAND. TALLIES FOR 2022 TREATED 170 ACRES ON USFS GRAZING ALLOTMENTS, PAID COMMERCIAL APPLICATORS 45,660 IN 2022 AND A TOTAL OF 77,675 TO DATE. WE HAVE 4 YEARS DOWN AND 1 TO GO WITH OVER 175,000 REMAINING IN GRANT MONEY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lindsey Clark Coordinator | Officer | 18 | $34,531 |
Fay L Espeland Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $1,562 |
Timothy Schaff Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dirk Pelton Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cedar Magone Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Laura Blond Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $9,154 |
| Fundraising events | $17,321 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $215,638 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $72,476 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $11,005 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $314,589 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $30,299 |
| Investment income | $3,333 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$31 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$4,340 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $1,640 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $345,490 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $11,645 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $146,261 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,158 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,555 |
| 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 | $1,707 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,109 |
| Fees for services: Other | $82,681 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,450 |
| Office expenses | $2,538 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $355 |
| Travel | $2,672 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $315 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,882 |
| All other expenses | $509 |
| Total functional expenses | $299,018 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $195,768 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $13,453 |
| 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 | $132,917 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $342,138 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $989 |
| 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 | $989 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $341,149 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $342,138 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Stillwater Valley Watershed Council has awarded $46,200 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FISHTAIL BASIN RANCH LLC | | | $33,000 |
LAZY Y DIAMOND BAR LP | | | $9,200 |
HAYHOOK CATTLE CO | | | $4,000 |