Teller Refuge Inc
- Assets
- $7.9m
- Revenue
- $486.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Corvallis, MT
- Founding
- 01/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 81-0449101
Organization Overview
Teller Refuge Inc is located in Corvallis, MT. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (D34) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Sanctuaries, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Teller Refuge Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Teller Refuge 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, Teller Refuge Inc generated $486.4k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $377.2k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.7%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INSPIRE, EDUCATE, AND DEMONSTRATE CONSERVATION IN ACTION. TELLER IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THE FUTURE OF FISH AND WILDLIFE BY CONSERVING, RESTORING, AND ENHANCING HABITAT WHILE SERVING AS A MODEL FOR CONSERVATION LAND STEWARDSHIP. UNDER ITS MISSION, TELLER OFFERS DIVERSE CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAMS, PROVIDES QUALITY RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR PRIVATE GUESTS AND PUBLIC VISITORS, AND PROMOTES VOLUNTARY CONSERVATION ACTIONS ON OTHER PRIVATE LANDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
TELLER IS A NON-PROFIT WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO INSPIRE, EDUCATE, AND DEMONSTRATE CONSERVATION IN ACTION. ITS PRIMARY FOCUS IS TO MANAGE 1,300 ACRES OF LAND IN THE BITTERROOT VALLEY FOR THE BENEFIT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE. TELLER IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THE FUTURE OF FISH AND WILDLIFE BY CONSERVING, RESTORING, AND ENHANCING HABITAT WHILE SERVING AS A MODEL FOR CONSERVATION LAND STEWARDSHIP. UNDER ITS MISSION, TELLER OFFERS DIVERSE CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAMS, PROVIDES QUALITY RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR PRIVATE GUESTS AND PUBLIC VISITORS, AND PROMOTES VOLUNTARY CONSERVATION ACTIONS ON OTHER PRIVATE LANDS.MISSION PROGRAMS - THE MISSION-SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AT TELLER INCLUDE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, AND RECREATION. TO DELIVER THESE MISSION PROGRAMS TO THE COMMUNITY, TELLER RELIES ON A PROFESSIONAL STAFF. AS PART OF TELLER'S MISSION PROGRAMS, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LODGING SERVICES AND ACCOMMODATIONS TO A SEASONAL CLIENTELE ON THREE PROPERTIES. TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES, TELLER PAYS LODGING/BED TAXES, PURCHASES VENDOR LICENSES, MARKETS ITS SERVICES, AND MAINTAINS THE FACILITIES AT A COMMERCIAL VERSUS RESIDENTIAL LEVEL. TELLER OFFERS CONSERVATION EDUCATION ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS, INCLUDING A YOUTH CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION EXPO, SUMMER DAY CAMPS, AND VOLUNTEER STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES.TELLER MUST ALSO ACTIVELY MANAGE ITS 1,300 ACRES OF LAND USING A VARIETY OF TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES. WHILE THE MISSION IS FOCUSED ON BENEFITING WILDLIFE HABITAT, THE ONGOING DEMANDS OF PROPERLY STEWARDING THE LAND, THE WATER, AND THE RESOURCES ARE CRITICALLY IMPORTANT TO BUSINESS AT TELLER.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Samuel R Lawry Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $103,085 |
Arden Bucklin-Sporer Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Herb Depp Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
John Talia Treasurer/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Bill Dagley Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nina Bonnie Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $23,450 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $37,367 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $301,607 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $362,424 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $11,327 |
| Investment income | $68,201 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$37,747 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $73,618 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $4,922 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $486,431 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $103,085 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,617 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $80,487 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,348 |
| Other employee benefits | $13,612 |
| Payroll taxes | $20,569 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $20,886 |
| Advertising and promotion | $23 |
| Office expenses | $21,789 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $13,819 |
| Travel | $2,494 |
| 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 | $57,822 |
| Insurance | $17,147 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $377,247 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $291,469 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $476,095 |
| 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 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,629,563 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,472,511 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $24,800 |
| Total assets | $7,894,438 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $38,087 |
| 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 | $47,500 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $85,587 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,386,364 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,422,487 |
| 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 | $7,894,438 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Teller Refuge Inc has recieved totaling $15,027.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Greater Houston Community Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL | $15,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $27 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $3,591,857 |
| Earnings | $501,190 |
| Admin Expense | $24,423 |
| Other Expense | $121,137 |
| Ending Balance | $3,947,487 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Grizzly Discovery Center A Not- For-Profit Corporation West Yellowstone, MT | $17,347,021 | $4,286,637 |
Institute Of Range & The American Mustang Hot Springs, SD | $7,019,095 | $2,441,885 |
Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation Jackson, WY | $315,594 | $504,678 |
Missoula Butterfly House And Insectarium Missoula, MT | $3,840,221 | $1,894,921 |
American Foundation For Wildlife Bismarck, ND | $7,687,646 | $1,189,965 |
Teller Refuge Inc Corvallis, MT | $7,894,438 | $486,431 |
Warren J Hancock Bird Resources Inc Billings, MT | $43,076 | $100,390 |
Snowdon Wildlife Sanctuary Inc McCall, ID | $470,482 | $0 |
Montana Waterfowl Foundation Inc Ronan, MT | $212,144 | $0 |
Spirit Of The Hills Wildlife Sanctuary A Non Profit Sd Corp Spearfish, SD | $0 | $0 |