Nonprofit · EIN 32-0320146
ABSAROKA BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · RED LODGE, MT 59068
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $258,977 | $295,803 | -$36,826 | $151,456 | $9,073 | $142,383 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $196,813 | $184,693 | $12,120 | $184,930 | $5,721 | $179,209 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $222,563
- of which government grants
- $20,053
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $36,414
- Other revenue
- $36,414
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $74,551
- Other salaries and wages
- $99,887
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $193,353
- Professional fundraising fees
- $1,630
- Legal fees
- $2,325
- Accounting fees
- $14,520
- Occupancy
- $5,460
- Travel
- $4,413
- Program services (functional)
- $165,872
- Management and general (functional)
- $116,900
- Fundraising (functional)
- $13,031
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $184,930
- Total assets, end of year
- $151,456
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,073
- Net assets, end of year
- $142,383
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $142,383
- Gross receipts
- $279,041
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 115
- Year formed
- 2008
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE CALDWELL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| PETER AENGST | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| WILL JONES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| BERNIE QUETCHENBACH | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARRY EDSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROL ENDICOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GRACE STEPHENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROSEANNE LOCKHART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DONNA WATSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE CALDWELL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| PETER AENGST | CO-VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| BILL HOPKINS | CO-VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| BERNIE QUETCHENBACH | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARRY EDSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROL ENDICOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GRACE STEPHENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROSEANNE LOCKHART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DONNA LAWSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILL JONES | TREASURER Officer | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9 S BROADWAY AVE STE B, RED LODGE, MT 59068-9365
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- WILLIAM HOPKINS, PO BOX 392, RED LODGE, MT 59068
- Signed the 990
- WILLIAM HOPKINS, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (406) 445-3037
- Website
- WWW.ABWILDERNESS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MONTANA ACCOUNTING GROUP
Mission
THE ABSAROKA-BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS FOUNDATION SUPPORTS STEWARDSHIP OF THE ABSAROKA-BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS AND FOSTERS APPRECIATION OF ALL WILD LANDS THROUGH WILDERNESS STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT.
Program accomplishments
- IN 2024, THE ABSAROKA BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS FOUNDATION (ABWF) ADVANCED ITS MISSION THROUGH A ROBUST SLATE OF STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ACROSS THE ABSAROKA-BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. MORE THAN 150 VOLUNTEERS AND INTERNS CONTRIBUTED TO TRAIL MAINTENANCE, HABITAT RESTORATION, SOLITUDE MONITORING, AND EDUCATION INITIATIVES.TRAIL STEWARDSHIP REMAINED CORE TO ABWF'S WORK: OUR INTERNS AND VOLUNTEERS HELPED CLEAR, REPAIR, OR IMPROVE 595 MILES OF TRAIL, INCLUDING HIGH-PROFILE PROJECTS NEAR COOKE CITY, EAST ROSEBUD, AND THE STILLWATER RIVER. HABITAT RESTORATION CREWS REMOVED OVER 3,000 POUNDS OF INVASIVE WEEDS FROM PRIORITY SITES INCLUDING LIVINGSTON PEAK, MEATRACK CREEK AND THE WEST BOULDER RIVER.ABWF'S TRAILHEAD AMBASSADOR PROGRAM EXPANDED SIGNIFICANTLY, ENGAGING OVER 2,900 VISITORS ON TOPICS LIKE LEAVE NO TRACE, BEAR SAFETY, AND TRAIL CONDITIONS. A PILOT SOLITUDE MONITORING PROGRAM LAUNCHED WITH TWO SUCCESSFUL BACKCOUNTRY TRIPS COLLECTING WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP PERFORMANCE (WSP) DATA FOR THE FOREST SERVICE.ABWF ALSO HIRED THREE SEASONAL INTERNS TO SUPPORT BACKCOUNTRY PROJECTS AND USFS TRAIL CREWS. THROUGH 18 COMMUNITY EVENTS AND VOLUNTEER PROJECTS, ABWF ENGAGED OVER 5,000 PEOPLE IN WILDERNESS OUTREACH AND EDUCATION INCLUDING A CELEBRATION OF THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WILDERNESS ACT. THESE PROGRAMS WERE DELIVERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH USFS, BEARTOOTH BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN, PARK COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL, BEARTOOTH TRAILS AND OTHERS.Expenses $165,872
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 | Not 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
- 32-0320146
- 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
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $151,456
- Income (IRS master file)
- $279,041
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $258,977 | $295,803 | $151,456 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $196,813 | $184,693 | $184,930 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $195,392 | $150,726 | $171,031 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 32-0320146).
Questions about ABSAROKA BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of ABSAROKA BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ABSAROKA BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS FOUNDATION is 32-0320146.
- Is ABSAROKA BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to ABSAROKA BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ABSAROKA BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS FOUNDATION 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 ABSAROKA BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS FOUNDATION 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 ABSAROKA BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS FOUNDATION 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 ABSAROKA BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names WILLIAM HOPKINS.
- Who are the officers and directors of ABSAROKA BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ABSAROKA BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $258,977, expenses of $295,803 and total assets of $151,456 at year end.
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