Nonprofit · EIN 81-2726410
YELLOW DOG COMMUNITY AND CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · BOZEMAN, MT 59715
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $442,004 | $447,736 | -$5,732 | $266,985 | $152 | $266,833 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $409,274 | $466,617 | -$57,343 | $273,575 | $1,010 | $272,565 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $289,016 | $272,030 | $16,986 | $331,815 | $1,907 | $329,908 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $559,090
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$107,896
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$10,674
- Other revenue
- -$117,086
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $284,450
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $90,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $90,000
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $422
- Accounting fees
- $6,990
- Travel
- $13,364
- Program services (functional)
- $342,021
- Management and general (functional)
- $28,753
- Fundraising (functional)
- $76,962
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $273,575
- Total assets, end of year
- $266,985
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $152
- Net assets, end of year
- $266,833
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $98,269
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $168,564
- Gross receipts
- $668,221
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 2016
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Scott | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $90,000 |
| Jim Klug | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 |
| Scott Bosse | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 |
| Mason Reay | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 |
| Kristen Tripp | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 |
| Carter Lyles | Director Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| Alissa Flota | Director Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| Cameron Davenport | Director Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| Ian Davis | Director Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Scott | Executive Dir Officer | 40 | $80,315 |
| Ian Davis | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| John DiCola | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Carter Lyles | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Flint McNaughton | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Tom Melvin | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Sarah Tilt | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jim Klug | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Scott Bosse | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Kristen Tripp | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Mason Reay | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Scott | Executive Dir Officer | 25 | $69,333 |
| Ian Davis | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| John DiCola | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Flint McNaughton | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Tom Melvin | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Sarah Tilt | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jim Klug | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Bosse | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Kristen Tripp | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Mason Reay | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 213 S WILLSON AVE, BOZEMAN, MT 59715-4630
- In care of
- % JIM KLUG
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Jim Klug, 213 South Willson Avenue, Bozeman, MT 59715
- Signed the 990
- Brooks Scott, Executive Director
- Phone
- (406) 585-8667
- Website
- http://www.ydccf.org
- Return prepared by
- K1 Consulting LLC
Mission
Strengthens communities and conservation in premier fishing destinations through targeted grants for conservation, community, and educational initiatives, and partnerships that leverage funding for greater impact.
Program accomplishments
- YDCCF disbursed approximately $284,000 in grants and direct charitable activities to 20 individual organizations spread across 7 countries: Belize, Bahamas, Mexico, Costa Rica, Mongolia, Argentina, and the United States. YDCCF grants support youth conservation education, scientific research, community infrastructure, and cultural programming in destination fishing communities worldwide.Expenses $342,021 · grants $284,450
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
- 81-2726410
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $266,985
- Income (IRS master file)
- $668,221
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $442,004 | $447,736 | $266,985 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $409,274 | $466,617 | $273,575 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $289,016 | $272,030 | $331,815 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 81-2726410).
Questions about YELLOW DOG COMMUNITY AND CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of YELLOW DOG COMMUNITY AND CONSERVATION FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of YELLOW DOG COMMUNITY AND CONSERVATION FOUNDATION is 81-2726410.
- Is YELLOW DOG COMMUNITY AND CONSERVATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to YELLOW DOG COMMUNITY AND CONSERVATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does YELLOW DOG COMMUNITY AND CONSERVATION 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 YELLOW DOG COMMUNITY AND CONSERVATION FOUNDATION 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 YELLOW DOG COMMUNITY AND CONSERVATION FOUNDATION 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 YELLOW DOG COMMUNITY AND CONSERVATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Jim Klug.
- Who are the officers and directors of YELLOW DOG COMMUNITY AND CONSERVATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $90,000 (Brooks Scott, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does YELLOW DOG COMMUNITY AND CONSERVATION FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $442,004, expenses of $447,736 and total assets of $266,985 at year end.
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