Nonprofit · EIN 94-3102570
THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BEAR RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT
Tax-exempt · BOZEMAN, MT 59719
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $607,984 | $677,638 | -$69,654 | $773,442 | $5,883 | $767,559 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $398,707 | $240,140 | $158,567 | $780,930 | $12,970 | $767,960 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $100,852 | $132,039 | -$31,187 | $577,132 | $6,386 | $570,746 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $461,359
- Membership dues
- $29,100
- Program service revenue
- $136,295
- Investment income
- $11,810
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $111
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$6,448
- Net income from gaming
- $4,968
- Other revenue
- -$1,480
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $349,774
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $67,942
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $73,946
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $970
- Accounting fees
- $13,115
- Travel
- $910
- Program services (functional)
- $605,434
- Management and general (functional)
- $72,204
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $780,930
- Total assets, end of year
- $773,442
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,883
- Net assets, end of year
- $767,559
- Publicly traded securities
- $614,383
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $716,263
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $51,296
- Gross receipts
- $713,594
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 72
- Year formed
- 1972
- State of legal domicile
- AK
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNAPHER TEUNISSEN VAN MANEN | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & P Officer | 37.5 | $63,538 |
| JOHN HECHTEL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 21 | $0 |
| STEWART BRECK | VICE PRESIDENT AMERICAS Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AGNIESZKA SERGIEL | VICE PRESIDENT EURASIA Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| GORDON STENHOUSE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $0 |
| EMILY PUCKETT | SECRETARY (INCOMING) Trustee or director, Officer | 1.2 | $0 |
| MARK EDWARDS | COUNCILOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ANNE HERTEL | COUNCILOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SANTIAGO MOLINA | COUNCILOR (INCOMING) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| COLLEEN OLFENBUTTEL | COUNCILOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| LORRAINE SCOTSON | COUNCILOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNAPHER TEUNISSEN VAN MANEN | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & PROGRAM DIRECTOR Officer | 37.5 | $61,000 |
| JOHN HECHTEL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 21 | $0 |
| AGNIESZKA SERGIEL | VICE PRESIDENT EURASIA Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| STEWART BRECK | VICE PRESIDENT AMERICAS Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GORDON STENHOUSE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER KOPTAZ | SECRETARY (OUTGOING) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY PUCKETT | SECRETARY (INCOMING) Trustee or director, Officer | 1.2 | $0 |
| MARTA DE BARBA | COUNCILOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| VIVIANA ALBARRACIN DAVALOS | COUNCILOR (OUTGOING) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARK EDWARDS | COUNCILOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ANNE HERTEL | COUNCILOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| COLLEEN OLFENBUTTEL | COUNCILOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| LORRAINE SCOTSON | COUNCILOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SANTIAGO MOLINA | COUNCILOR (INCOMING) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN HECHTEL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $0 |
| AGNIESZKA SERGIEL | VICE PRESIDENT EURASIA Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| STEWART BRECK | VICE PRESIDENT AMERICAS Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GORDON STENHOUSE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER KOPATZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARTA DE BARBA | COUNCILOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VIVIANA ALBARRACIN DAVALOS | COUNCILOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK EDWARDS | COUNCILOR Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| ANNE HERTEL | COUNCILOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| COLLEEN OLFENBUTTEL | COUNCILOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LORRAINE SCOTSON | COUNCILOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNAPHER TEUNISSEN VAN MANEN | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & P Officer | 37.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 10938, BOZEMAN, MT 59719-0938
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOHN HECHTEL, PO BOX 10938, BOZEMAN, MT 597190938
- Signed the 990
- JENNAPHER TEUNISSEN VAN MANEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (530) 379-5476
- Website
- BEARBIOLOGY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WIPFLI ADVISORY LLC
Mission
TO ADVANCE SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING AND GLOBAL CONSERVATION OF THE WORLD'S 8 BEAR SPECIES.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE EDUCATION AND EVIDENCE BASED SCIENCE THROUGH PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL, INTERNATIONAL NEWS LETTER, CONFERENCES, AND WEBSITE TO CONSERVE AND ADVANCE THE SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD'S EIGHT BEAR SPECIES.Expenses $344,718 · revenue $136,295
- OFFER COMPETITIVE GRANTS TO IBA MEMBERS FOR BEAR RESEARCH, CONSERVATION, AND MANAGEMENT TO HELP FURTHER UNDERSTAND THE WORLD'S EIGHT BEAR SPECIES.Expenses $260,716 · grants $349,774
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-3102570
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $773,442
- Income (IRS master file)
- $713,594
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $607,984 | $677,638 | $773,442 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $398,707 | $240,140 | $780,930 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $100,852 | $132,039 | $577,132 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $285,562 | $271,689 | $560,787 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | 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 94-3102570).
Questions about THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BEAR RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT
- What is the EIN of THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BEAR RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BEAR RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT is 94-3102570.
- Is THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BEAR RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BEAR RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BEAR RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT 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 THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BEAR RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BEAR RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BEAR RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JOHN HECHTEL.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BEAR RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $63,538 (JENNAPHER TEUNISSEN VAN MANEN, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & P).
- How much revenue does THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BEAR RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $607,984, expenses of $677,638 and total assets of $773,442 at year end.
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