Polar Bears International

Organization Overview

Polar Bears International is located in Bozeman, MT. The organization was established in 1994. 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, Polar Bears International employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Polar Bears International 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, Polar Bears International generated $3.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.0% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

OUR MISSION IS TO CONSERVE POLAR BEARS AND THE SEA ICE THEY DEPEND ON. THROUGH MEDIA, SCIENCE, AND ADVOCACY, WE WORK TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO CARE ABOUT THE ARCTIC, THE THREATS TO ITS FUTURE, AND THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THIS REMOTE REGION AND OUR GLOBAL CLIMATE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PBI EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE CENTERED AROUND THE PLIGHT OF THE POLAR BEAR AND THE ARCTIC ENVIRONMENT USING THE WEBSITE, ONLINE WEBCASTS, LIVE CAMERAS, MEDIA COVERAGE, PRINTED MATERIAL, AND DIRECT EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH TO ADULTS.


PBI RESEARCH IN THE FIELD (U.S., RUSSIA, NORWAY, AND CANADA) INVOLVES CONDUCTING OUR OWN RESEARCH AND SPONSORING RESEARCHERS STUDYING POPULATION BIOLOGY AND CHANGING ENVIRONMENTS. RESEARCH USING CAPTIVE ANIMALS IN ZOOS INVOLVES QUESTIONS OF BASIC PHYSIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Krista Wright
Executive Dir.
$97,942
John Kelleher
Chair
$0
Amy Moore
Chair
$0
Steve Dolman
CFO
$0
Patrick Keeley
Vice Chair
$0
Kristin Biniek
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $171,822
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,583,776
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $21,335
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,755,598
Total Program Service Revenue$17,000
Investment income $1,356
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $3,501
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,777,455

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Polar Bears International has recieved totaling $410,256.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Zoological Society Of San Diego

San Diego, CA

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION SUPPORT FOR POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FOR POLAR BEARS

$145,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS

$76,002
Utah Zoological Society

Salt Lake City, UT

PURPOSE: POLAR BEAR CONSERVAT

$50,000
Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

$49,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$29,294
Charles A Weyerhaeuser Memorial Foundation

St Paul, MN

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$20,000
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