Nonprofit · EIN 81-0449101
TELLER REFUGE INC
Tax-exempt · CORVALLIS, MT 59828
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $363,614 | $508,923 | -$145,309 | $8,080,712 | $72,264 | $8,008,448 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $630,816 | $484,010 | $146,806 | $7,891,423 | $62,684 | $7,828,739 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $324,488
- of which government grants
- $14,136
- Program service revenue
- $11,657
- Investment income
- $87,435
- Net rental income
- -$71,386
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$48,092
- Net income from fundraising events
- $10,380
- Other revenue
- -$59,966
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $8,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $105,935
- Other salaries and wages
- $127,577
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $288,743
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $11,833
- Travel
- $4,121
- Depreciation
- $22,442
- Program services (functional)
- $309,111
- Management and general (functional)
- $120,406
- Fundraising (functional)
- $79,406
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,891,423
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,080,712
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $72,264
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,008,448
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,449,120
- Publicly traded securities
- $4,475,537
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,350,497
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,657,951
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$71,386
- Gross receipts
- $2,235,901
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 78
- Year formed
- 1988
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL BAILEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $105,936 | $7,664 |
| BILL DAGLEY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ARDEN BUCKLIN-SPORER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN TALIA | TREASURER/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| NINA BONNIE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR LUCY TOMPKINS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR CHAD BISHOP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RE BUTTS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BIRCH FETT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE LAY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRANT PARKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL BAILEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $106,542 | $4,693 |
| BILL DAGLEY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ARDEN BUCKLIN-SPORER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN TALIA | TREASURER/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| NINA BONNIE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR LUCY TOMPKINS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR CHAD BISHOP | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RE BUTTS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BIRCH FETT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE LAY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRANT PARKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HERB DEPP | TRUSTEE (FORMER) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT WOOLFOLK | TRUSTEE (FORMER) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY RAYNAL | TRUSTEE (FORMER) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA HENSKE | TRUSTEE (FORMER) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 548, CORVALLIS, MT 59828-0548
- In care of
- % JOHN P TALIA
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DANIEL BAILEY, PO BOX 548, CORVALLIS, MT 59828
- Signed the 990
- DANIEL BAILEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (406) 961-3507
- Website
- WWW.TELLERWILDLIFE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JUNKERMIERCLARKCAMPANELLASTEVENS PC
Mission
TO INSPIRE, EDUCATE, AND DEMONSTRATE CONSERVATION IN ACTION. TELLER IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THE FUTURE OF FISH AND WILDLIFE BY CONSERVING, RESTORING, AND ENHANCING HABITAT WHILE SERVING AS A MODEL FOR CONSERVATION LAND STEWARDSHIP. UNDER ITS MISSION, TELLER OFFERS DIVERSE CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAMS, PROVIDES QUALITY RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR PRIVATE GUESTS AND PUBLIC VISITORS, AND PROMOTES VOLUNTARY CONSERVATION ACTIONS ON OTHER PRIVATE LANDS.
Program accomplishments
- TELLER IS A NON-PROFIT WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO INSPIRE, EDUCATE, AND DEMONSTRATE CONSERVATION IN ACTION. ITS PRIMARY FOCUS IS TO MANAGE 1,300 ACRES OF LAND IN THE BITTERROOT VALLEY FOR THE BENEFIT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE. TELLER IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THE FUTURE OF FISH AND WILDLIFE BY CONSERVING, RESTORING, AND ENHANCING HABITAT WHILE SERVING AS A MODEL FOR CONSERVATION LAND STEWARDSHIP. UNDER ITS MISSION, TELLER OFFERS DIVERSE CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAMS, PROVIDES QUALITY RECREATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR PRIVATE GUESTS AND PUBLIC VISITORS, AND PROMOTES VOLUNTARY CONSERVATION ACTIONS ON OTHER PRIVATE LANDS.MISSION PROGRAMS - THE MISSION-SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AT TELLER INCLUDE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, AND RECREATION. TO DELIVER THESE MISSION PROGRAMS TO THE COMMUNITY, TELLER RELIES ON A PROFESSIONAL STAFF. AS PART OF TELLER'S MISSION PROGRAMS, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LODGING SERVICES AND ACCOMMODATIONS TO A SEASONAL CLIENTELE ON THREE PROPERTIES. TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES, TELLER PAYS LODGING/BED TAXES, PURCHASES VENDOR LICENSES, MARKETS ITS SERVICES, AND MAINTAINS THE FACILITIES AT A COMMERCIAL VERSUS RESIDENTIAL LEVEL. TELLER OFFERS CONSERVATION EDUCATION ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS, INCLUDING A YOUTH CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION EXPO, SUMMER DAY CAMPS, AND VOLUNTEER STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES.TELLER MUST ALSO ACTIVELY MANAGE ITS 1,300 ACRES OF LAND USING A VARIETY OF TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES. WHILE THE MISSION IS FOCUSED ON BENEFITING WILDLIFE HABITAT, THE ONGOING DEMANDS OF PROPERLY STEWARDING THE LAND, THE WATER, AND THE RESOURCES ARE CRITICALLY IMPORTANT TO BUSINESS AT TELLER.Expenses $309,111 · grants $8,000 · revenue $11,657
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
- 81-0449101
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D34)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,080,712
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,235,901
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $363,614 | $508,923 | $8,080,712 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $630,816 | $484,010 | $7,891,423 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $474,608 | $509,967 | $7,636,319 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $696,226 | $467,969 | $7,217,855 | 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 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about TELLER REFUGE INC
- What is the EIN of TELLER REFUGE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TELLER REFUGE INC is 81-0449101.
- Is TELLER REFUGE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to TELLER REFUGE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TELLER REFUGE 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 TELLER REFUGE INC 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 TELLER REFUGE INC 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 TELLER REFUGE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DANIEL BAILEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of TELLER REFUGE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $105,936 (DANIEL BAILEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does TELLER REFUGE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $363,614, expenses of $508,923 and total assets of $8,080,712 at year end.
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