Nonprofit · EIN 20-1037177
BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS AND ANGLERS
Tax-exempt · MISSOULA, MT 59807
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $5,069,353 | $4,895,346 | $174,007 | $2,804,908 | $531,786 | $2,273,122 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,124,139 | $4,428,343 | -$304,204 | $2,399,912 | $300,797 | $2,099,115 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,861,110 | $4,426,327 | $434,783 | $2,692,125 | $288,806 | $2,403,319 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,208,341
- of which government grants
- $43,541
- Membership dues
- $714,184
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- -$18
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$2,135
- Net income from fundraising events
- $597,547
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $25,884
- Other revenue
- $861,030
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $45,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $164,972
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,968,817
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,532,736
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $39,947
- Accounting fees
- $23,745
- Occupancy
- $61,154
- Travel
- $205,019
- Depreciation
- $27,114
- Program services (functional)
- $4,294,566
- Management and general (functional)
- $355,211
- Fundraising (functional)
- $245,569
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,399,912
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,804,908
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $531,786
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,273,122
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,628
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,312,072
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $961,050
- Gross unrelated business income
- $216,300
- Gross receipts
- $5,575,637
- Employees
- 38
- Volunteers
- 700
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- MT
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICK BERRY | EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $164,972 | $18,081 |
| FRANKIE MCBURNEY OLSON | VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,354 | $33,499 |
| NADIA MARJI | VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,390 | $13,326 |
| DR CHRISTOPHER JENKINS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE MORRISON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DON RANK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES BRANDENBURG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL HANLON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM HARRINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HILARY HUTCHESON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW SHILLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER VANDERGRIFT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ED ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK KENYON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICK BERRY | EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $170,000 | $11,116 |
| FRANKIE MCBURNEY OLSON | VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,883 | $32,254 |
| RYAN CALLAGHAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DR CHRISTOPHER JENKINS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE MORRISON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY M JONES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR KEENAN ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL HANLON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM HARRINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HILARY HUTCHESON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TED KOCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAY PENNY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DON RANK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER VANDERGRIFT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JR YOUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| T EDWARD NICKENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAND TAWNEY | PRESIDENT & CEO (FORMER) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $152,163 | $25,325 |
| FRANKIE MCBURNEY OLSON | VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,800 | $30,257 |
| TED KOCH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN CALLAGHAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| T EDWARD NICKENS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY M JONES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR KEENAN ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL HANLON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM HARRINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HILARY HUTCHESON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR CHRISTOPHER JENKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE MORRISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAY PENNY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DON RANK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JR YOUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 9257, MISSOULA, MT 59807-9257
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- NADIA MARJI, PO BOX 9257, MISSOULA, MT 59807
- Signed the 990
- NADIA MARJI, VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING
- Phone
- (406) 926-1908
- Website
- WWW.BACKCOUNTRYHUNTERS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JUNKERMIERCLARKCAMPANELLASTEVENS PC
Mission
BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS SEEKS TO ENSURE NORTH AMERICA'S OUTDOOR HERITAGE OF HUNTING AND FISHING IN A NATURAL SETTING, THROUGH EDUCATION AND WORK ON BEHALF OF WILD PUBLIC LANDS AND WATERS.
Program accomplishments
- ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITYBHA IS COMMITTED TO ADVANCING LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE EFFORTS TO SECURE PUBLIC ACCESS TO QUALITY FAIR CHASE HUNTING AND FISHING OPPORTUNITIES. BY AMPLIFYING THE VOICES OF OUR CHAPTERS TO INFLUENCE POLICIES THAT NOT ONLY ADDRESS THE PHYSICAL ISSUE OF ACCESS BUT ALSO PRIORITIZE CONSERVATION OF KEY LANDS AND WATERS, WE CAN PROTECT VALUABLE HABITAT AND IMPLEMENT RESPONSIBLE LAND MANAGEMENT POLICIES THAT SUPPORT ROBUST POPULATIONS OF FISH AND WILDLIFE.Expenses $1,073,642 · grants $45,000
- HABITAT RESTORATION AND STEWARDSHIPBHA IS WORKING AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVEL TO ESTABLISH A NATIONAL COMMITMENT TO THE STEWARDSHIP OF OUR WILD PUBLIC LANDS, WATERS, AND WILDLIFE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. HEALTHY POPULATIONS OF FISH AND WILDLIFE ARE DIRECTLY LINKED TO THE HEALTH OF THEIR HABITATS. HUNTERS AND ANGLERS REMAIN COMMITTED TO WORKING WITH PRIVATE LAND OWNERS AND STATE AND FEDERAL MANAGEMENT AGENCIES TO FACILITATE CONSISTENT LAND-USE POLICIES, PROTECT WILDLIFE CORRIDORS, AND RESTORE DEGRADED HABITATS.Expenses $1,374,261
- CONSERVATION EDUCATION AND OUTREACHTHE NORTH AMERICAN MODEL OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND THE PUBLIC TRUST DOCTRINE DEFINE FISH AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES AS THE PROPERTY OF THE PEOPLE AND MANAGED BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES ENTRUSTED WITH THEIR CARE. THIS MODEL IS THE FOUNDATION OF SCIENCE-BASED FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AND OUR DUTY AS AN ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO HUNTERS AND ANGLERS IS TO ADVANCE CONSERVATION PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT OUR WILD PUBLIC LANDS, WATERS, AND WILDLIFE WHILE PROMOTING CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT BY OUR MEMBERS, CHAPTERS, AND CONSERVATION PARTNERS.Expenses $1,846,663
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-1037177
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,804,908
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,575,637
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $5,069,353 | $4,895,346 | $2,804,908 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,124,139 | $4,428,343 | $2,399,912 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,861,110 | $4,426,327 | $2,692,125 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,856,716 | $5,330,103 | $2,256,849 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-1037177).
Questions about BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS AND ANGLERS
- What is the EIN of BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS AND ANGLERS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS AND ANGLERS is 20-1037177.
- Is BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS AND ANGLERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS AND ANGLERS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS AND ANGLERS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS AND ANGLERS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS AND ANGLERS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS AND ANGLERS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names NADIA MARJI.
- Who are the officers and directors of BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS AND ANGLERS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $164,972 (PATRICK BERRY, EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS AND ANGLERS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,069,353, expenses of $4,895,346 and total assets of $2,804,908 at year end.
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