Bighorn Institute is located in Palm Desert, CA. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (D05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Bighorn Institute employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bighorn Institute 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, Bighorn Institute generated $388.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $296.7k 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
PROMOTE AND PRESERVE BIGHORN SHEEP
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE INSTITUTE CONDUCTS RESEARCH PROJECTS INVOLVING PENINSULAR BIGHORN SHEEP INCLUDING BIOLOGY, ECOLOGY, SURVEYS, AND GENETIC STUDIES TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION AND PROPER MANAGEMENT OF THE SPECIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Randy Bynder Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Dave Stockton Exec VP | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Roland Burbank DVM Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Kent Roberts Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Robert Gebhart MD Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Judith L Sanders Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $29,142 |
Fundraising events | $99,073 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $181,304 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $309,519 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $30,000 |
Investment income | $98 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $29,331 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $388,241 |
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. | $138,836 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $32,521 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,607 |
Other employee benefits | $13,192 |
Payroll taxes | $13,078 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,610 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,906 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $150 |
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 | $32,639 |
Insurance | $9,614 |
All other expenses | $6,585 |
Total functional expenses | $296,654 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $236,946 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $236,738 |
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 | $2,342,290 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,815,974 |
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 | $39,350 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $11,000 |
Total liabilities | $50,350 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,765,624 |
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 | $2,815,974 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Bighorn Institute has recieved totaling $9,311.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Family Office Foundation Incorporated Costa Mesa, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $8,000 |
Lamb Family Foundation Inc Vancouver, WA PURPOSE: DONATE TO CAUSE | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $311 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
National Marine Mammal Foundation Inc San Diego, CA | $4,032,291 | $13,274,460 |
Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission La Jolla, CA | $10,748,893 | $15,724,178 |
Hubbs Sea World Research Institute San Diego, CA | $8,116,523 | $5,193,966 |
Revive & Restore Sausalito, CA | $8,084,440 | $5,859,957 |
Institute For Wildlife Studies Arcata, CA | $4,397,085 | $3,487,116 |
The Institute For Bird Populations Petaluma, CA | $924,536 | $2,350,050 |
California Institute Of Environmental Studies Davis, CA | $514,325 | $788,777 |
Sentient Media San Francisco, CA | $440,325 | $838,297 |
Migramar Bodega Bay, CA | $500,047 | $789,258 |
Hubbs Florida Ocean Fund Inc San Diego, CA | $39,077 | $378,622 |
Bighorn Institute Palm Desert, CA | $2,815,974 | $388,241 |
Raptor Research Foundation Inc Portland, OR | $681,759 | $238,543 |