Greater Yellowstone Coalition Inc

Organization Overview

Greater Yellowstone Coalition Inc is located in Bozeman, MT. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (U99) the organization is classified as: Science & Technology N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Greater Yellowstone Coalition Inc employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Yellowstone Coalition Inc 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 09/2022, Greater Yellowstone Coalition Inc generated $6.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.7% 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.

Since 2015, Greater Yellowstone Coalition Inc has awarded 78 individual grants totaling $4,219,919. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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GREATER YELLOWSTONE COALITION WORKS WITH ALL PEOPLE, BRINGING TOGETHER DIVERSE INTERESTS, TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO PROTECT THE LANDS, WATERS, AND WILDLIFE OF THE GREATER YELLOWSTONE ECOSYSTEM, NOW AND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LAND & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION GREATER YELLOWSTONE'S PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LANDS STITCH TOGETHER A STUNNING TAPESTRY OF HABITAT FOR THE REGIONS CELEBRATED WILDLIFE. GYC CONSERVES THE MOST CRITICAL PARTS OF THIS LANDSCAPE THROUGH ON-THE-GROUND PROJECTS AND BUILDING PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR POLICIES THAT PROTECT KEY LANDS. CURRENT PRIORITIES INCLUDE PROTECTING LANDS FROM PROPOSED GOLD MINES, SECURING NEW PROTECTIONS FOR WILDLIFE MIGRATION CORRIDORS, AND SAFEGUARDING CORE GRIZZLY BEAR HABITAT. GYC ALSO PLAYS A LEAD ROLE IN CONSERVING THE REGIONS ICONIC WILDLIFE, WITH A FOCUS ON GRIZZLY BEARS, BISON, AND MIGRATING UNGULATES LIKE ELK, MULE, DEER, AND PRONGHORN. GYC SECURES FUNDING FOR NEW WILDLIFE HIGHWAY CROSSINGS, REDUCES CONFLICTS BETWEEN PEOPLE AND CARNIVORES, ADVOCATES FOR SCIENCE-BASED WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT, AND RESTORES BISON TO THEIR ANCESTRAL HOMELANDS ON TRIBAL AND SELECT PUBLIC LANDS.


TRIBAL CONSERVATION PRIORITIES & PARTNERSHIPS GYC RECOGNIZES THE WESTERN CONSERVATION MOVEMENT HAS HISTORICALLY EXCLUDED AND IGNORED DIVERSE VOICES AND PERSPECTIVES, ESPECIALLY THOSE OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE. GYC SEEKS TO CHANGE THIS PARADIGM BY ACTIVELY PARTNERING WITH AND SUPPORTING TRIBES TO ADVANCE CONSERVATION PRIORITIES. TODAY, THOSE INCLUDE REVITALIZING THE BIG WIND RIVER, BUILDING CAPACITY WITHIN TRIBAL COMMUNITIES BY INVESTING IN INDIGENOUS LEADERSHIP, AND EXPANDING THE CULTURAL AND ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION OF BUFFALO. GYCS INDIGENOUS STAFF MEMBERS LEAD THIS WORK FROM THE ORGANIZATIONS OFFICE ON THE WIND RIVER RESERVATION IN WESTERN WYOMING.


CLIMATE CHANGE & WATER PROTECTION GREATER YELLOWSTONE'S STREAMS AND RIVERS ARE THE FOUNTAINHEAD OF THE WEST. GYC PROTECTS THE REGIONS WILD, FREE FLOWING RIVERS FROM NEW DAMS, DIVERSIONS, AND INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION. SINCE 2009, GYC HAS SECURED PERMANENT PROTECTIONS FOR NEARLY 500 MILES OF WILD RIVERS IN GREATER YELLOWSTONE. CURRENTLY, GYC IS WORKING WITH A COALITION OF BUSINESSES, THOUSANDS OF CITIZENS, AND NON-PROFIT PARTNERS TO PROTECT OVER 350 MILES OF RIVERS IN MONTANA THROUGH FEDERAL LEGISLATION. GYC ALSO PARTNERS WITH SCIENTISTS, AGENCIES, TRIBES, AND LANDOWNERS ACROSS THE REGION TO DEVELOP CUTTING EDGE CLIMATE SCIENCE AND INNOVATIVE PROJECTS AND POLICIES THAT BUILD GREATER RESILIENCY TO CLIMAGE CHANGE IMPACTS, WITH A FOCUS ON RIVERS, FORESTS, AND SENSITIVE WILDLIFE HABITATS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Scott Christensen
Executive Dir.
$137,497
Nancy Watters
Vice Chair
$0
Janet Offensend
Board Chair
$0
Andrew Moore
Treasurer
$0
Tom Winston
Secretary
$0
Mei Ratz
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Forbes-tate Partners
Lobbying
$121,202
Yellowstone Kelly
Catering Services
$156,365
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$6,596,282
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $120,576
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$6,596,282
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $277,345
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $26,334
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$3,134
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $6,907,411

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Greater Yellowstone Coalition Inc has awarded $91,217 in support to 8 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

PROPERTY & ENVIRONMENT

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Bozeman, MT

PURPOSE: BISON RESTORATION PROJECT

$25,000

LEGACY PHILANTHROPY

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Santa Barbara, CA

PURPOSE: ELK OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT

$14,967

NTHN ROCKIES CONSERV CO-OP

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Jackson, WY

PURPOSE: CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS

$10,000

MOUNTAIN TIME ARTS

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Bozeman, MT

PURPOSE: INDIGENOUS CONSERVATION

$10,000

CNTR FOR LARGE LANDSCAPE CONS

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Bozeman, MT

PURPOSE: CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS

$10,000

CENTENNIAL VALLEY ASSOCIATION

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Dillon, MT

PURPOSE: GRIZZLY CONFLICT RESOLUTION

$7,500
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Greater Yellowstone Coalition Inc has recieved totaling $2,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Washakie Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$2,500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$4,100,556
Earnings-$761,000
Other Expense$135,000
Ending Balance$3,204,556

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