Clark Fork Coalition
- Assets
- $5.2m
- Revenue
- $2.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 35
- Location
- Missoula, MT
- Founding
- 04/1986
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 36-3428665
Organization Overview
Clark Fork Coalition is located in Missoula, MT. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Clark Fork Coalition employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Clark Fork Coalition 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, Clark Fork Coalition generated $2.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.2% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE CLARK FORK WATERSHED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
UPPER CLARK FORK (UCF) & BITTERROOT INITIATIVES:IN THE UCF THE COALITION IS WORKING TO BRING ABOUT A WORLD-CLASS CLEANUP AND RESTORATION BY PARTICIPATING IN RESEARCH, PUBLIC PROCESSES, AND TRACKING OF SUPERFUND CLEANUP, AND THROUGH STREAM RESTORATION PROJECTS, EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND BY ADVANCING POLICY AND OTHER TOOLS TO BOOST HEALING AND RESILIENCE IN THE UCF BASIN. IN THE BITTERROOT THE COALITION IS BOOSTING THE HEALTH OF THIS SUBBASIN BY INCREASING FLOWS, REDUCING SEDIMENT, AND RESTORING FISH PASSAGE IN HIGH-PRIORITY TRIBUTARIES.
POLICY AND BEDROCK INITIATIVES:THROUGH ITS POLICY INITIATIVE THE COALITION PROTECTS CLEAN WATER BY DEFENDING WATER PROTECTION LAWS, PREVENTING NEW CONTAMINATION, AND IMPROVING WATER MANAGEMENT POLICIES AND PRACTICES. THE COALITION'S BEDROCK INITIATIVE FOCUSES ON WATERSHED-WIDE ISSUES AND PRIORITIES, INCLUDING FLOW RESTORATION, MANAGEMENT OF WATER RIGHTS AND LEASES, RIVER CLEANUPS, WATER QUALITY MONITORING, BEAVER-RELATED PROJECTS, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION AND UPDATES ON RIVER-RELATED ISSUES.
SMURFIT CLEANUP AND RIVER SMART INITIATIVES:IN ITS SMURFIT-STONE INITIATIVE THE COALITION IS ADVOCATING FOR TIMELY AND SCIENTIFICALLY SOUND CLEANUP OF HAZARDOUS WASTE DUMPS, REMOVAL OF CRUMBLING BERMS, AND RESTORATION OF THE FLOODPLAIN AT THE SHUTTERED SMURFIT-STONE PULP AND PAPER MILL SITE NEAR MISSOULA. IN ITS RIVER SMART INITIATIVE THE COALITION IS EDUCATING YOUTH AND ADULTS ABOUT WATERSHED ISSUES AND SCIENCE, ENGAGING PEOPLE IN RIVER STEWARDSHIP, AND PROMOTING AND MODELING RIVERSIDE PLANNING PRINCIPLES THAT MAKE PROTECTION OF WATERWAYS A CENTRAL GOAL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Karen Knudsen Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $129,179 |
Daniel Kiely Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Justin Angle Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Wendy Morris Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lexie Moran President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Monte Mills Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Jackson Contractor Group | 12/30/20 | $138,358 |
Watershed Consulting Llc | 12/30/20 | $143,116 |
Glacier Excavating | 12/30/20 | $142,775 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $112,495 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $616,706 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,187,654 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $6,240 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,916,855 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $61,242 |
| Investment income | $5,393 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $9,243 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $24,298 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $5,574 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $41,426 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,066,465 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $80,000 |
| 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. | $141,141 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,710 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $850,662 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,829 |
| Other employee benefits | $48,283 |
| Payroll taxes | $85,369 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $9,490 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,147 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $409,460 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,935 |
| Office expenses | $33,113 |
| Information technology | $19,331 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $14,278 |
| Travel | $22,389 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,165 |
| Interest | $10,567 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $35,828 |
| Insurance | $14,176 |
| All other expenses | $17,102 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,958,291 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,097,719 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $144,688 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $425,645 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $241,497 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $7,042 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,672 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $630,921 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $72,073 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,536,273 |
| Total assets | $5,162,530 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $187,074 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $444,664 |
| 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 | $295,508 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $927,246 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,532,050 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $703,234 |
| 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 | $5,162,530 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 20 grants that Clark Fork Coalition has recieved totaling $902,285.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Resources Legacy Fund Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, PROMOTION OF EDUCATION AND/OR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES | $230,000 |
Tiffany & Co Foundation Parsippany, NJ PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR THE HEALING VITAL WATERS PROGRAM FOCUSED ON THE RESTORATION AND PROTECTION OF THE CLARK FORK WATERSHED FROM THE IMPACTS OF MINING. | $130,000 |
Tiffany & Co Foundation Parsippany, NJ PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR THE HEALING VITAL WATERS PROGRAM FOCUSED ON THE RESTORATION AND PROTECTION OF THE CLARK FORK WATERSHED FROM THE IMPACTS OF MINING. | $125,000 |
Liz Claiborne & Art Ortenberg Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT (YRS 2 & 3 ($50K IN 2022 & 2023) | $100,000 |
The Louis L Borick Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION | $75,000 |
Liz Claiborne & Art Ortenberg Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT (YR 1 OF 3) | $50,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $25,236 |
| Earnings | $2,243 |
| Ending Balance | $27,479 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Clark Fork Coalition Missoula, MT | $5,162,530 | $2,066,465 |
Palouse Clearwater Environmental Institute Incorporated Moscow, ID | $3,686,983 | $1,675,187 |
Blackfoot Challenge Inc Ovando, MT | $4,767,885 | $1,641,700 |
Wyoming Outdoor Council Lander, WY | $7,969,731 | $2,049,852 |
Western Watersheds Project Inc Hailey, ID | $640,107 | $1,316,274 |
Powder River Basin Resource Council Sheridan, WY | $1,332,503 | $642,258 |
Montana Environmental Information Center Inc Helena, MT | $849,737 | $720,019 |
Park County Environmental Council Livingston, MT | $495,801 | $729,121 |
Idaho Rivers United Inc Boise, ID | $149,021 | $492,030 |
Montana Public Interest Research Group Missoula, MT | $92,586 | $337,653 |
Yaak Valley Forest Council Troy, MT | $72,561 | $307,187 |
Dakota Resource Council Bismarck, ND | $762,455 | $695,039 |