Wilderness Watch Inc
- Assets
- $3.6m
- Revenue
- $724.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Missoula, MT
- Founding
- 12/1993
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 81-0457646
Organization Overview
Wilderness Watch Inc is located in Missoula, MT. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wilderness Watch Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wilderness Watch 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, Wilderness Watch Inc generated $724.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $450.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.6% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WILDERNESS WATCH WORKS TO PROTECT THE WILDERNESS CHARACTER OF THE NATIONAL WILDERNESS PRESERVATION SYSTEM AND WILD RIVERS AND ENCOURAGE APPRECIATION AND CAREFUL STEWARDSHIP OF THEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DEFENDING WILDERNESS/THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES OUR EFFORTS TO PROTECT WILDERNESS BY REVIEWING AND PROVIDING COMMENTS ON PROJECTS OR MANAGEMENTS PLANS OR POLICIES THAT AFFECT DESIGNATED WILDERNESS, CHALLENGING THOSE PROJECTS AND PLANS WHEN NECESSARY BY FILING ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS OR OTHER MEANS, AND BY PROVIDING INFORMATION TO GOVERNING BODIES ON THE EFFECTS TO WILDERNESS FROM PENDING LEGISLATION.
CITIZENS ENGAGEMENT/THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES INFORMATION TO OUR MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN ORDER TO MAKE THEM BETTER INFORMED WILDERNESS ADVOCATES. IT INCLUDES OUR QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER, THE WILDERNESS WATCHER, OUR QUARTERLY ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER, THE GUARDIAN, ACTION ALERTS, NEWS RELEASES, EDUCATIONAL FORUMS, AND PRESENTATIONS TO STUDENT AND COMMUNITY GROUPS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Louise Lasley President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mark Peterson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rene Voss Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gary Macfarlane Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Talasi Brooks Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Mark Pearson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
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 | $626,777 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $626,777 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $36,998 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $54,650 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $724,233 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $296,796 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $13,675 |
| Payroll taxes | $24,210 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,010 |
| 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 | $1,114 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,404 |
| Travel | $52 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,870 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,218 |
| All other expenses | $10,981 |
| Total functional expenses | $450,055 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $165,221 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $121,749 |
| 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 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,281,995 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $19,825 |
| Total assets | $3,588,790 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,201 |
| 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 | $6,889 |
| Total liabilities | $11,090 |
| 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 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $3,577,700 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,588,790 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Wilderness Watch Inc has recieved totaling $153,763.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Klungness Family Foundation Inc Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: THE WILDERNESS WATCH FOREVER WILD ENDOWMENT FUND | $50,000 |
New-Land Foundation Inc San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT/COMBINED ENVIRONMENTAL AIMS | $20,000 |
Mary And Charles Sethness Charitable Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $20,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,938 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $10,400 |
Klungness Family Foundation Inc Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $799,693 |
| Earnings | $109,658 |
| Admin Expense | $38 |
| Net Contributions | $50,000 |
| Ending Balance | $959,313 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The Big Sky Community Organization Big Sky, MT | $24,570,577 | $5,895,633 |
International Water Institute Fargo, ND | $1,362,645 | $1,044,274 |
Gallatin River Task Force Big Sky, MT | $1,090,847 | $1,143,872 |
Project Wet Foundation Bozeman, MT | $1,436,177 | $911,425 |
Friends Of The Teton River Inc Driggs, ID | $842,983 | $865,549 |
Montana Aquatic Resources Services Inc Livingston, MT | $3,329,072 | $454,579 |
Red River Basin Commission Fargo, ND | $574,607 | $550,424 |
Four Corners Community Foundation Bozeman, MT | $917,180 | $500,204 |
Wilderness Watch Inc Missoula, MT | $3,588,790 | $724,233 |
Oden Water Association Inc Sandpoint, ID | $3,332,723 | $609,493 |
Montana Watershed Coordination Council Inc Helena, MT | $240,236 | $455,668 |
Big Hole Watershed Committee Divide, MT | $161,701 | $410,003 |