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Nonprofit · EIN 83-0728866

BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK CONSERVANCY

Tax-exempt · RAPID CITY, SD 57709

Financials

$99K$79K2023$150K$277K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK CONSERVANCY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$149,803$277,109-$127,306$206,747$2,060$204,687
December 31, 2023990$98,839$78,831$20,008$332,001$0$332,001
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$142,875
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$6,928
Net gain from sales of assets
-$42
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$100,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$76,635
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$80,269
Professional fundraising fees
$7,800
Accounting fees
$11,932
Occupancy
$800
Travel
$1,916
Program services (functional)
$173,614
Management and general (functional)
$58,099
Fundraising (functional)
$45,396

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$332,001
Total assets, end of year
$206,747
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,060
Net assets, end of year
$204,687
Publicly traded securities
$137,299
Net assets without donor restrictions
$109,732
Net assets with donor restrictions
$94,955
Gross receipts
$240,282
Employees
1
Volunteers
17
Year formed
2018
State of legal domicile
SD

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
KRISTEN CONZETEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$76,635
TIM RABENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ROGER SCHATTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DR RACHEL BENTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN BROCKELSBYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KIM BURMABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SUSAN JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BOB PAULSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CRAIG PUGSLEYVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KENNY PUTNAMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARISSA MARSHALLCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHARLES ABOUREZKSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ELTON FINCKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DEW BAD WARRIOR-GANJEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHAEL TOBINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TIM RABENPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ROGER SCHATSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOEL BLACKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DR RACHEL BENTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN BROCKELSBYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KIM BURMABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SUSAN JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BOB PAULSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CRAIG PUGSLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KENNY PUTNAMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 495, RAPID CITY, SD 57709-0495
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
PO BOX 460, FORT PIERRE SD 57532
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ELTON FINCK, PO BOX 495, RAPID CITY, SD 577090495
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
RANDY SEILER, PO BOX 460, FORT PIERRE SD 57532
Signed the 990
ELTON FINCK, TREASURER
Phone
(651) 492-3534
Return prepared by
CASEY PETERSON LTD

Mission

THE CONSERVANCY, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, IS DEDICATED TO ENRICHING AND PRESERVING FOREVER THE WONDERS AND SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PARKS OF THE BADLANDS OF SOUTH DAKOTA.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK CONSERVANCY (BNPC) ENGAGES PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION ABOUT THE BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK, ENHANCES PUBLIC USE AND ENJOYMENT OF THE PARK, AND PROTECTS THE PARK'S NATURAL RESOURCES, BEAUTY, WILDLIFE, AND ENVIRONMENT. DURING 2024, BNPC FURTHERED ITS MISSION THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS:1. SOUTH UNIT DRIVING GUIDE 2. CONTINUED FUNDING FOR THE PREPARATION AND PRESERVATION OF FOSSILS UNEARTHED IN THE PARK, OF PALEONTOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE 3. CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR DARK SKY CERTIFICATION, AND THE ASTRONOMY FESTIVAL 4. CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW VISITOR CENTER 5. SPONSORSHIP OF SIOUX FALLS LEVITT EVENT 6. SPONSORSHIP OF HOLLOW COVES BAND 7. AWARDED NPF STORYTELLING GRANT 8. SUPPORT AND FUNDING FOR THE UAS (UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM-DRONE) IN MEMORY OF RANDY SEILER
    Expenses $173,614 · grants $100,000

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
83-0728866
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
2018
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C01)
Assets (IRS master file)
$206,747
Income (IRS master file)
$240,282

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$149,803$277,109$206,747XML
990December 2023$98,839$78,831$332,001XML
990December 2022$183,374$37,529$311,993IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: RANDY SEILER
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: RANDY SEILER
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2018
Officer: BILL SCHREIER
December 31, 2018≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 83-0728866).

Questions about BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK CONSERVANCY

What is the EIN of BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK CONSERVANCY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK CONSERVANCY is 83-0728866.
Is BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK CONSERVANCY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
Are donations to BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK CONSERVANCY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK CONSERVANCY 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 BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK CONSERVANCY 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 BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK CONSERVANCY 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 BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK CONSERVANCY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ELTON FINCK.
Who are the officers and directors of BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK CONSERVANCY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $76,635 (KRISTEN CONZET, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK CONSERVANCY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $149,803, expenses of $277,109 and total assets of $206,747 at year end.

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