Bear League is located in Homewood, CA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (D30) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Preservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bear League 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 06/2022, Bear League generated $523.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $152.6k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.5% 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
EDUCATING THE PUBLIC IN OUR AREA OF OPERATION WITH REGARD TO LIVING IN BEAR INHABITED AREA; PROVIDED BEAR AVERSION SERVICES TO LOCAL SHERIFF DEPARTMENTS; PROVIDED INFORMATION ON BEAR PROOF TRASH CONTAINERS AND RELATED ORDINANCES. SALE OF MOTION ACTIVATED BARKING DEVICES USED TO DETER BEAR BREAK-INS. RESCUE DISTRESSED BEARS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION OF PUBLIC ON HOW TO CO-EXIST WITH BEARS; INCLUDING BEAR AVERSION SERVICES TO LOCAL SHERIFF DEPARTMENTS, PROVISION OF INFORMATION CONCERNING BEAR PROOF TRASH CONTAINERS AND RELATED ORDINANCES, SALE OF MOTION ACTIVATED BARKING DEVICES TO DETER BEAR BREAK-INS, RESCUE OF DISTRESSED BEARS
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brenden Garrett Assistant | 40 | $6,600 | |
Delilah Herold Admin. Assistant | 8.25 | $892 | |
Ann Bryant Executive Direc | Trustee | 40 | $0 |
Peta Ross Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
William Ferrall Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rick Van Zee Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $460,525 |
| Investment income | $24,034 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $38,544 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $523,103 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $7,028 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $837 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $155 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $19,276 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $12,010 |
| Insurance | $2,583 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $152,645 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $426,712 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,307,480 |
| 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 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,744,020 |
| 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 | $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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,744,020 |