Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $133.7m
- Revenue
- $61.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 164
- Location
- Missoula, MT
- Founding
- 09/1984
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 81-0421425
Organization Overview
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc is located in Missoula, MT. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (D30) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Preservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc employed 164 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation 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 12/2021, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc generated $61.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $46.1m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.3%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc has awarded 329 individual grants totaling $23,052,404. 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.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENSURE THE FUTURE OF ELK, OTHER WILDLIFE, THEIR HABITAT AND OUR HUNTING HERITAGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
PERMANENT LAND PROTECTION: REPRESENTS LAND ACQUISITIONS, CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, LAND EXCHANGES AND DONATIONS, AND HUNTER AND PUBLIC ACCESS RELATED PROJECTS. RMEF IDENTIFIES AND PRIORITIZES THE MOST CRUCIAL ELK WINTER AND SUMMER RANGES, MIGRATION CORRIDORS, AND CALVING AREAS USING GIS MAPPING, INTERNAL CRITERIA AND PRIORITIES, PARTNERSHIPS, AND FIELD-BASED PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE. THE HIGHEST PRIORITY HABITAT OR ACCESS AREAS ARE PROTECTED THROUGH ACQUISITION OR EASEMENT. ACQUISITIONS ARE THEN USUALLY CONVEYED TO A GOVERNMENT AGENCY FOR MANAGEMENT. CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ALLOW PRIVATE LANDOWNERS TO PROTECT THEIR LAND IN PERPETUITY FROM DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER USES THAT COULD DIMINISH THE HABITAT VALUE.
HUNTING HERITAGE: REPRESENTS GRANTS AND OTHER COSTS TO ENGAGE PEOPLE IN HUNTING AND OTHER OUTDOOR PURSUITS THROUGH SKILLS INSTRUCTION, MENTORING, CONSERVATION OUTREACH AND HUNTING RELATED PRODUCT.
HABITAT STEWARDSHIP: REPRESENTS PROJECTS TO IMPROVE THE ESSENTIAL FORAGE, WATER, AND COVER COMPONENTS OF WILDLIFE HABITAT. TYPES OF PROJECTS INCLUDE RESTORING ASPEN COMMUNITIES, FIGHTING THE SPREAD OF NOXIOUS WEEDS, BOOSTING LAND PRODUCTIVITY WITH PRESCRIBED BURNING, AND THINNING OF FORESTS. RMEF FUNDS WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AS WELL AS FENCING PROJECTS TO PROVIDE BETTER DISTRIBUTION OF WILDLIFE AND LIVESTOCK.
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT: REPRESENTS ENGAGEMENT THROUGH ADVOCACY, COLLABORATION, RESEARCH AND MANAGAMENT WITH A FOCUS ON KEY MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES SUCH AS WILDLIFE DISEASE, POPULATION DYNAMICS, MIGRATION CORRIDORS, ELK ECOLOGY AND PREDATOR MANAGEMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
R Kyle Weaver President & CEO | Officer | 50 | $411,122 |
Steve Decker Chief Revenue Officer | Officer | 50 | $196,369 |
Rodney Triepke Managing Director Of It | Officer | 50 | $191,650 |
Shane Cronk CFO / Treasurer | Officer | 50 | $180,280 |
Blake Henning Chief Conservation Officer | Officer | 50 | $167,725 |
Grant Parker General Counsel/secretary | Officer | 50 | $158,095 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Forwardpmx Llc Marketing | 12/30/21 | $230,031 |
Dayspring Restoration Water Damage Restoration | 12/30/21 | $183,957 |
Ross Group Inc Membership Database Design & Hosting | 12/30/21 | $541,993 |
Federal Express Shipping | 12/30/21 | $443,725 |
Grandy Video Productions Video Production | 12/30/21 | $157,823 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $5,106,859 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $18,696,083 |
| Government grants | $5,453,872 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $22,928,737 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,688,879 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $52,185,551 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $7,406,675 |
| Investment income | $1,639,020 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $244,810 |
| Net Rental Income | $4,200 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$942,852 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $397,687 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $228,091 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $61,910,976 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,095,918 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $55,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $100,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,524,856 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $706,990 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $8,593,927 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $425,795 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,320,761 |
| Payroll taxes | $843,014 |
| Fees for services: Management | $36 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $18,350 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $59,915 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $97,856 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $6,050 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $128,144 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,894,108 |
| Advertising and promotion | $881,155 |
| Office expenses | $9,167,780 |
| Information technology | $90,331 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $345,263 |
| Travel | $831,261 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $127,037 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $654,727 |
| Insurance | $70,488 |
| All other expenses | $731,286 |
| Total functional expenses | $46,105,636 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $17,510,683 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,396,194 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $665,838 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,423,897 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $6,934,285 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,079,076 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,307,381 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $88,102,793 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $4,974,754 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $313,700 |
| Total assets | $133,708,601 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,345,560 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,599,710 |
| 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 | $1,407,419 |
| Total liabilities | $9,352,689 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $64,377,996 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $59,977,916 |
| 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 | $133,708,601 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc has awarded $4,070,918 in support to 67 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
USFS USDA PURPOSE: HABITAT ENHANCEMENT | $832,315 |
Laramie, WY PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $263,030 |
UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA PURPOSE: HUNTING HERITAGE | $250,000 |
DOIBLM PURPOSE: HABITAT ENHANCEMENT | $212,159 |
WYOMING GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: HUNTING HERITAGE | $172,258 |
Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: HABITAT ENHANCEMENT | $143,519 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $386,971.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $255,300 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $32,794 |
Servant Foundation Overland Park, KS PURPOSE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $25,000 |
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
Community Foundation Of Jackson Hole Jackson, WY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $19,526 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $67,788,397 |
| Earnings | $7,107,817 |
| Admin Expense | $123,379 |
| Net Contributions | $19,978 |
| Other Expense | $1,918,856 |
| Ending Balance | $72,873,957 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc Missoula, MT | $133,708,601 | $61,910,976 |
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc Group Return Missoula, MT | $0 | $18,696,083 |
Delta Waterfowl Foundation Bismarck, ND | $20,696,227 | $21,275,962 |
The Foundation For North America Wild Sheep Bozeman, MT | $6,437,324 | $8,357,473 |
Boone & Crockett Club Missoula, MT | $8,659,726 | $3,745,072 |
Idaho Fish And Wildlife Foundation Inc Boise, ID | $56,004,903 | $1,904,399 |
Teton Raptor Center Wilson, WY | $12,423,355 | $3,545,856 |
Foundation For Wildlife Management Inc Ponderay, ID | $84,970 | $926,971 |
The Wyldlife Fund Buffalo, WY | $422,576 | $755,522 |
Living With Wolves Ltd Sun Valley, ID | $1,842,572 | $772,591 |
Tanka Fund Kyle, SD | $698,977 | $998,594 |
Raptor View Research Institute Missoula, MT | $432,535 | $523,143 |