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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1595967

BITTER ROOT LAND TRUST INC

Tax-exempt · HAMILTON, MT 59840

Financials

$1.3M$1.1M2023$1.4M$1.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BITTER ROOT LAND TRUST INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,389,064$1,218,170$170,894$3,688,772$511,485$3,177,287
December 31, 2023990$1,290,788$1,138,457$152,331$3,331,407$515,716$2,815,691
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,350,904
of which government grants
$152,415
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$25,483
Net income from fundraising events
$12,677
Other revenue
$12,677

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$209,284
Other salaries and wages
$517,420
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$856,617
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$40,166
Depreciation
$3,742
Program services (functional)
$957,170
Management and general (functional)
$153,823
Fundraising (functional)
$107,177

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,331,407
Total assets, end of year
$3,688,772
Total liabilities, end of year
$511,485
Net assets, end of year
$3,177,287
Land, buildings and equipment
$623,273
Publicly traded securities
$2,389,236
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,073,614
Net assets with donor restrictions
$103,673
Gross receipts
$1,396,515
Employees
11
Volunteers
120
Year formed
1997
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GAVIN RICKLEFSExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$110,017
LAUREN RENNAKERExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$99,267
JEAN STEELEDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
MEGHAN HANSONDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
MICHAEL BRADTDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
JOHN ORMISTONDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
MORGAN WEBERDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
TORI NOBLESDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
HEATHER MENNINGDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
KATHIE MESSERDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
BRET YOUNGDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
LYNN THURBERTreasurer
Officer
2$0
ANDREW MASSIEPresident
Officer
2$0
TONIA BLOOMSecretary
Officer
2$0
ROGER GANTZVice President
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GAVIN RICKLEFSExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$125,529
JEAN STEELEDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
LYNN THURBERDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
MICHAEL BRADTDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
JOHN ORMISTONDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
MORGAN WEBERDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
TORI NOBLESDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
HEATHER MENNINGDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
ROGER GANTZDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
KATHIE MESSERDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
SARI KERSLAKEDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
ANDREW MASSIETreasurer
Officer
2$0
TONIA BLOOMSecretary
Officer
2$0
MEGHAN HANSONVice President
Officer
2$0
BRET YOUNGPresident
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1806, HAMILTON, MT 59840-1806
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Lauren Rennaker
Signed the 990
Lauren Rennaker, Executive Dir.
Phone
(406) 375-0956
Return prepared by
Boyle Deveny & Meyer PC

Mission

BRLT PARTNERS WITH LANDOWNERS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS TO CONSERVE the WATER, WILDLIFE, AND WORKING FARMS AND RANCHES IN MONTANA'S BITTERROOT VALLEY FOR all GENERATIONS, utilizing conservation easements, fee purchases, and proactive land stewardship.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • In 2024, Bitter Root Land Trust advanced its mission of building a lasting conservation legacy in the Bitterroot Valley by partnering with local families and the broader community to conserve working farms and ranches, wildlife and fisheries habitat, scenic open lands, and public recreational opportunities. Together, these efforts protected more than 520 acres from Stevensville to Victor, preserving prime agricultural soils and habitat for elk, mule deer, and other wildlife. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
    Expenses $957,170

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-1595967
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
1998
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C340)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,688,772
Income (IRS master file)
$1,396,515

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,389,064$1,218,170$3,688,772XML
990December 2023$1,290,788$1,138,457$3,331,407XML
990December 2022$1,533,262$1,039,117$3,058,260IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 31-1595967).

Questions about BITTER ROOT LAND TRUST INC

What is the EIN of BITTER ROOT LAND TRUST INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BITTER ROOT LAND TRUST INC is 31-1595967.
Is BITTER ROOT LAND TRUST INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
Are donations to BITTER ROOT LAND TRUST INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BITTER ROOT LAND TRUST INC 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 BITTER ROOT LAND TRUST INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BITTER ROOT LAND TRUST INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of BITTER ROOT LAND TRUST INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Lauren Rennaker.
Who are the officers and directors of BITTER ROOT LAND TRUST INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $110,017 (GAVIN RICKLEFS, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does BITTER ROOT LAND TRUST INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,389,064, expenses of $1,218,170 and total assets of $3,688,772 at year end.

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