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Nonprofit · EIN 83-3146987

FRIENDS OF THE BRIDGER-TETON

Tax-exempt · JACKSON, WY 83001

Financials

$1.5M$1.5M2023$1.6M$1.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF THE BRIDGER-TETON by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,559,566$1,297,655$261,911$404,792$0$404,792
December 31, 2023990$1,524,186$1,450,515$73,671$244,095$101,214$142,881
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,559,460
of which government grants
$253,699
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$106
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$91,585
Other salaries and wages
$194,797
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$356,511
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$9,945
Occupancy
$10,959
Depreciation
$2,053
Program services (functional)
$1,199,521
Management and general (functional)
$95,313
Fundraising (functional)
$2,821

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$244,095
Total assets, end of year
$404,792
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$404,792
Land, buildings and equipment
$10,263
Net assets without donor restrictions
$282,701
Net assets with donor restrictions
$122,091
Gross receipts
$1,559,566
Employees
13
Volunteers
65
Year formed
2019
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SCOTT KOSIBAExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$91,585$8,578
ELLEN FALESBoard President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
STEVE MARKASONBoard Vice Pres
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
IAN MACLEODTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
SUSAN MARSHSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
GRACY CARPENTERDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SHARON SMITHERMANDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
KAREN DAUBERTDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CYNDI BARDMANDirector
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SCOTT KOSIBAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$92,820
IAN MACLEODBOARD TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SUSAN MARSHBOARD SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ELLEN FALESBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KAREN DAUBERTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
STEVE MARKASONBOARD VICE-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CYNDI BARDMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
GRACY CARPENTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SHARON SMITHERMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1888, JACKSON, WY 83001-1888
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
IAN MACLEOD, PO BOX 1888, Jackson, WY 83001
Signed the 990
IAN MACLEOD, Treasurer
Phone
(307) 690-8869
Return prepared by
Amatics CPA Group

Mission

We bring the community together to support the Bridger-Teton National Forest where it is most needed, ensuring it remains a land of many uses for us all.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • PARTNERSHIPS - THE BRIDGER-TETON NATIONAL FOREST ENCOMPASSES 3.4 MILLION ACRES (LARGER THAN YELLOWSTONE & GRAND TETON NATL PARKS COMBINED), FRIENDS OF THE BRIDGER-TETON (FBT) WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE USDA FOREST SERVICE AND BRIDGER-TETONNATIONAL FOREST TO BETTER STEWARD OUR PUBLIC LANDS THROUGH VOLUNTEER EFFORTS AS WELL AS SUPPORT OF INFASTRUCTURE NEEDS INCLUDING BEAR BOXES, VAULT TOLIETS,SIGNAGE, AND EDUCATIONAL KIOSKS.
    Expenses $958,606
  • OUTREACH AND EDUCATION - FBT WORKED WITH LOCAL NONPROFITS, STATE/FEDERAL AGENCIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO CREATE RESPONIBLE EDUCATION CAMPAIGN AIMED TOWARDS 1ST TIME USERS OF THE PUBLIC LANDS. THE CAMPAIGN WAS CARRIED OUT THROUGH DIRECT COMMUNICATION WITH LAND USERS BY THE VOLUNTEER AMBASSADORS WHO PATROL TRAILS AND CAMPSITES, PRINTED MATERIAL, OUTREACH AND ADVERTISING, FBT STARTED FILMING A SUITE OF WINTER FILMS TO PROMOTE "RECREATE RESPONSIBLY". FBT WORKS TOWARD MAINTAINING AND REDUCING VISITOR IMPACT ON THE FOREST.
    Expenses $240,915

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
83-3146987
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
2019
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C36)
Assets (IRS master file)
$404,792
Income (IRS master file)
$1,559,566

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,559,566$1,297,655$404,792XML
990December 2023$1,524,186$1,450,515$244,095XML
990December 2022$688,210$875,545$131,824IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––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 83-3146987).

Questions about FRIENDS OF THE BRIDGER-TETON

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE BRIDGER-TETON?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE BRIDGER-TETON is 83-3146987.
Is FRIENDS OF THE BRIDGER-TETON tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE BRIDGER-TETON tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE BRIDGER-TETON 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 FRIENDS OF THE BRIDGER-TETON 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 FRIENDS OF THE BRIDGER-TETON 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 FRIENDS OF THE BRIDGER-TETON?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names IAN MACLEOD.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE BRIDGER-TETON?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $91,585 (SCOTT KOSIBA, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE BRIDGER-TETON have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,559,566, expenses of $1,297,655 and total assets of $404,792 at year end.

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