Nonprofit · EIN 42-1562251
SNAKE RIVER FUND
Tax-exempt · JACKSON, WY 83002
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $840,484 | $601,441 | $239,043 | $2,575,354 | $15,298 | $2,560,056 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,871,116 | $345,789 | $1,525,327 | $2,365,057 | $8,622 | $2,356,435 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $384,964 | $325,291 | $59,673 | $855,624 | $8,512 | $847,112 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $592,697
- of which government grants
- $20,000
- Program service revenue
- $3,120
- Investment income
- $246,421
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $165,133
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$1,754
- Other revenue
- -$1,754
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $15,042
- Other salaries and wages
- $294,422
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $357,318
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,800
- Occupancy
- $18,911
- Travel
- $3,768
- Depreciation
- $25,101
- Program services (functional)
- $439,092
- Management and general (functional)
- $83,991
- Fundraising (functional)
- $78,358
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,365,057
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,575,354
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $15,298
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,560,056
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $121
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,268,394
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $291,662
- Gross receipts
- $846,265
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 61
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- WY
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORION HATCH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $121,400 |
| BRIAN SCHMIDT | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BRENDEN CRONIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BOBBY GRIFFITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SLOANE BERGIEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASON BALOGH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JENN SPARKS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DICK STOUT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PERK PERKINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADAM HEIGEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ME SORCI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| COLIN AH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDEN CRONIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BOBBY GRIFFITH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SLOANE BERGIEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID BERTSCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KYLE VOSMUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE ELLERSTEIN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LAUREN NAGEL | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASON BALOGH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JENN SPARKS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DICK STOUT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PERK PERKINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADAM HEIGEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDEN CRONIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BOBBY GRIFFITH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SLOANE BERGIEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID BERTSCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KYLE VOSMUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW BYRON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE ELLERSTEIN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LAUREN NAGEL | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PERK PERKINS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JENN SPARKS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DICK STOUT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASON BALOGH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 7033, JACKSON, WY 83002-7033
- In care of
- % ELIZABETH WALTERS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BRIAN SCHMIDT, PO BOX 7033, JACKSON, WY 83002
- Signed the 990
- BRIAN SCHMIDT, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (307) 734-6773
- Website
- WWW.SNAKERIVERFUND.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BANTEKAS ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES PC
Mission
THE SNAKE RIVER FUND IS A 501(C)3 NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO PROMOTING STEWARDSHIP OF AND RECREATIONAL ACCESS TO THE SNAKE RIVER WATERSHED IN WYOMING, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON PARTNERSHIPS, EDUCATION AND PUBLIC OUTREACH.
Program accomplishments
- PUBLIC ACCESS PROJECTS: THE SNAKE RIVER FUND (SRF) PROVIDES MONIES TO IMPROVE PUBLIC ACCESS ON THE UPPER SNAKE RIVER WATERSHED. WE CLEAR AND IMPROVE BOAT RAMPS. WE LEVERAGE MONIES TO HELP FUND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS AT PUBLIC ACCESS POINTS MANAGED BY LOCAL AND FEDERAL AGENCIES. IN 2025, THE RECREATIONAL EASEMENT MAPPING PROJECT WAS COMPLETED. THIS MAPPING DELINATES EASEMENTS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE SNAKE RIVER CORRIDOR. THIS PROJECT WAS COMPLETED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CFJH AND TETON COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION.Expenses $283,381 · grants $15,042
- WATERSHED/EDUCATION: THE UPPER SNAKE RIVER WATERSHED IS PRISTINE, BUT SEES HEAVY USE ON MANY REACHES. THE SRF PARTICIPATES IN OPPORTUNITIES TO FORMALIZE PROTECTIVE MEASURES, PARTICIPATE IN RESTORATION PROJECTS AND EDUCATE AND INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC REGARDING CURRENT ISSUES, ECOLOGY, USE PATTERNS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE. SRF COLLABORATES WITH OTHER NGOs & LAND MGMT AGENCIES TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS AND LOCALS EACH YEAR. SRF WORKS WITH PARTNERS TO GET UNDERSERVED MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE ON TO THE WATER TO PROMOTE THE CONCEPT OF OUTREACH, EDUCATION, WATERSHED MANAGEMENT AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL.Expenses $153,028
- PUBLIC LAND TRANSFERS: THE SNAKE RIVER FUND IS COLLABORATING WITH TETON CO AND OTHERS IN THE TRANSFER PROCESS OF MORE THAN 1000 ACRES OF RIPARIAN HABITAT FROM THE BLM TO TETON COUNTY ALONG THE SNAKE RIVER CORRIDOR FROM MOOSE TO SOUTH PARK. THE FUND WILL ENSURE THAT THE PARCELS REMAIN IN PUBLIC OWNERSHIP FOR USE AS PUBLIC ACCESS, RECREATION, WILDLIFE HABITAT AND OPEN SPACE. WE ARE PLAYING A KEY ROLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF FACILITIES AND ADOPTION OF COUNTY MGMT OF THE WILSON TO S. PARK REACH OF THE RIVER.Expenses $2,683
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
- 42-1562251
- 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
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,575,354
- Income (IRS master file)
- $846,265
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $840,484 | $601,441 | $2,575,354 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,871,116 | $345,789 | $2,365,057 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $384,964 | $325,291 | $855,624 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $356,652 | $309,554 | $791,252 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 42-1562251).
Questions about SNAKE RIVER FUND
- What is the EIN of SNAKE RIVER FUND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SNAKE RIVER FUND is 42-1562251.
- Is SNAKE RIVER FUND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to SNAKE RIVER FUND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SNAKE RIVER FUND 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 SNAKE RIVER FUND 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 SNAKE RIVER FUND 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 SNAKE RIVER FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BRIAN SCHMIDT.
- Who are the officers and directors of SNAKE RIVER FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $121,400 (ORION HATCH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does SNAKE RIVER FUND have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $840,484, expenses of $601,441 and total assets of $2,575,354 at year end.
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