2024-09-07T22:57:38-07:00 2023-12-31 461211349 Linked Accounting LLP 612 N Kays Dr Ste 150 Kaysville UT 84037 990 2023-01-01 271089153 MISSOULA BUTTERFLY HOUSE AND INSECTARIUM MISS 4063171211 PO BOX 8885 MISSOULA MT 59807 JENNIFER MARANGELO Executive Director 2024-09-07 true true BRIAN E VAN CAMP CPA MTAX P00650012 3852622310 2023 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z JENNIFER MARANGELO PO BOX 8885 MISSOULA MT 59807 1250904 false X www.missoulabutterflyhouse.org X 2009 MT To inspire an appreciation and understanding of insects and their relatives. 9 7 15 20 0 808036 1091803 50253 120943 -8556 17756 20402 849733 1250904 0 0 310613 380960 0 61267 196247 421254 506860 802214 342873 448690 4205938 5150191 9501 505064 4196437 4645127 To inspire an appreciation and understanding of insects and their relatives. false false 643756 141345 The mission of the Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium is to inspire an appreciation and understanding of insects and their relatives. We envision generations ignited by lifelong curiosity and awe for the natural world. Our approach to learning involves hands-on, interactive experiences with some amazing animals leaving visitors with a deep and lasting impression and a desire to learn more.Since day one, our long-term vision has been to open a tropical butterfly house and insect museum in Missoula, MT. On December 5, 2023 that dream was realized with the Grand Opening of our new facility within the Rocky Mountain Gardens and Exploration Center. On December 6th at 10:00AM we opened for business as usual for the first time, beginning a new journey that had us hitting the ground running. In the three and a half weeks remaining until the New Year, we welcomed 8,958 visitors through our doors.Utilizing mostly in-person programming, mixed with some distance learning programming, throughout 2023 our education efforts continued to flourish, reaching schools throughout western Montana, across the state, and beyond.Our weekly social media and online education efforts continued to engage learners of all ages. And our efforts within two community science research projects continued to evolve into powerful ways to immerse learners in hands-on education opportunities that improve scientific understanding and benefit species conservation.Some of the highlights of our education efforts in 2023 included:School Field Trips: Utilizing a combination of online and in-person learning, we conducted a total of 240 field trips, reaching 5,601 students.Field Trip Scholarships: Thanks to our partners at the Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation and the Jane S. Heman Foundation, in 2023 we were able to provide field trip scholarships for 90 classes, reaching 1,487 students. Online Bug Encounters: Throughout the past year, we went live nearly every Wednesday at 1:00PM. Coming to you via Facebook, our 10 to 15 minute Online Bug Encounters have been introducing learners of all ages to some amazing species and insect-focused topics for more than four years. In 2023 we conducted 49 live encounters, reaching 63,679 Facebook and Instagram viewers.Whats Buzzin: 2023 marked our 9th season of bringing you Whats Buzzin over email and social media. This weekly, seasonal report spotlights some of the insect and arthropod species currently being found across western Montana. Initially starting as a staff-driven effort, its blossomed into something much bigger with over 300 photos featured in 2023 that were submitted by bug watchers all around Montana.Notes from the Lab: This seasonal (not produced during the summer field season) report is shared on our email list. Covering topics that have ranged from insect folklore to deep dives into the interesting lives of specific species, this ongoing series is proof that theres always something new to learn. In 2023 we shared 23 Notes from the Lab reports.Community Science Research: 2023 was our 4th year participating in two national Community Science research projects looking at insect species diversity and abundance. Throughout the year, we were able to engage 12 community participants and 1 high school student in these hands-on research projects providing unique learning opportunities that covered everything from field research to DNA analysis.Bug Bytes Podcast: Throughout 2023 we continued to collaborate with Montana Public Radio in producing 20 new episodes of Bug Bytes (https://www.mtpr.org/podcast/bug-bytes).Summer Camps: Working with other education partners, we were able to hold 5 summer camps for 86 campers.Bugs & Brews Lectures: Despite the busy year, we held 4 lectures welcoming 247 attendees.2023 was an extraordinary year on all fronts. However, while reaching the milestone of opening Montanas first tropical butterfly house might sound like weve crossed the finish line, in reality it simply marks a new beginning. Weve entered a new era for our organization and the impact our education efforts have for our schools, our community, and visitors to Missoula. 643756 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 15 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 9 7 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false true false false X X JENNIFER MARANGELO 4063171211 PO BOX 8885 MISSOULA MT 59807 JENNIFER MARANGELO EXEC. DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 X X 62500 0 0 GLENN MARANGELO DEV. DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 X X 48600 0 0 Marcy Allen President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Lisa Verelanic Fowler Vice President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Megan Robson Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Michael Carter Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Douglas Emlen Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Katheryn Herman Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nicole Toone Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 111100 0 false false false Outhouse Exhibit Services PO Box 18736 Minneapolis MN 55418 Consulting and Install 118600 1 1091803 25374 1091803 ADMISSIONS 59545 59545 FIELD TRIPS 37038 37038 LICENSE PLATE REVENUE 24360 24360 120943 17756 17756 0 0 0 0 0 0 20402 20402 20402 0 1250904 141345 17756 X 0 0 0 0 93815 85620 8195 0 228940 163114 15611 50215 0 30509 24408 4575 1526 27696 22157 4154 1385 0 0 0 0 0 0 107535 87103 20432 5666 2323 3230 113 0 0 0 31564 27683 2587 1294 18984 15567 190 3227 0 11262 10361 225 676 20552 20552 0 26166 26166 8164 6939 1225 Gift Shop Expenses 57236 57236 Equipment 48785 44833 3328 624 Live Animal Expenses 22287 22287 Printing and Publications 17241 13945 1786 1510 45812 34014 11101 697 802214 643756 97191 61267 618548 503326 1163757 729119 715902 445730 129 40912 0 0 0 0 3186667 301111 56674 6402 244437 0 0 0 0 1701200 0 4205938 5150191 9501 6365 498699 9501 505064 X 2460560 3675328 1735877 969799 4196437 4645127 4205938 5150191 448690 X true X false false false X 466649 2253972 1852936 808036 1091803 6473396 0 0 466649 2253972 1852936 808036 1091803 6473396 2362709 4110687 1254 1211 2286 5776 17756 28283 0 0 6501679 0.63230 0.57510 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 85734 3955 81779 215377 52719 162658 244437 Line of Credit 498699 498699 X Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, the increase in net assets is generally not subject to taxation. No provision for income tax has been recorded in the financial statements because management believes there was no unrelated business income in 2023. X 82 25374 High/Low false true true Part I, Line 32, Hire and Use of Third Parties Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium investment company, D.A.Davidson, sells any marketable security received as a non-cashdonation. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Jennifer Marangelo and Glenn Marangelo, who serve on the board of directors, are husband and wife. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A draft of the form 990 is reviewed by at least two officers of the board prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The board of directors review and sign the conflict of interest policy each year during the first meeting of the year. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The board of directors determines compensation for the Executive Director. Compensation for other officers and/or key employees is determined by the board of directors considering the organizations financial position and other factors. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 The Form 990 is made available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing documents and financial statements are made available to the public upon request.