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EIN 81-0472379

Montana Natural History Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
29
City
Missoula
State
Montana
Year formed
1991
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
Description
The mission of the Montana Natural History Center is to foster understanding, appreciation, and conservation of Natural systems through Natural History education in the northern rocky mountain region. The Montana Natural History Center promotes appreciation, understanding, and stewardship of nature and the environment through education.
Total revenues
$1,221,330
2022
Total expenses
$1,028,296
2022
Total assets
$2,025,703
2022
Num. employees
29
2022

Program areas at Montana Natural History Center

The Montana Natural History Center promotes appreciation, understanding, and stewardship of nature and the environment through education. During 2022, the mnhc awarded a total of 53 scholarships related to mnhc courses and camps. Mnhc provided a visiting naturalist to 83 school classrooms.

Who funds Montana Natural History Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Liz Claiborne and Art Ortenberg Foundation (LCAOF)General Support$100,000
Louis L Borick FoundationCharitable Donation$50,000
Kendeda FundThe Visiting Naturalist in the Schools$40,000
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at Montana Natural History Center

NameTitleCompensation
Thurston ElfstromExecutive Director$69,516
Jennifer RobinsonDirector of Education
Andrea PanagakisShe and Her School Programs Manager
Katie GuffinShe and Her President / Treasurer / Board Member$0
Peggy ChristianVice President / Secretary / Board Member$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Montana Natural History Center

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,019,179
Program services$188,961
Investment income and dividends$3,145
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$28,805
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$38
Net income from fundraising events$-26,424
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$7,626
Total revenues$1,221,330

Form 990s for Montana Natural History Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122024-02-23990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-09-23990View PDF
2020-122021-11-05990View PDF
2019-122021-02-17990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

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Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History AssociationBorrego Springs, CA$377,980
South Fork Natural History SocietyBridgehampton, NY$1,129,721
Allen and Alice Stokes Nature CenterLogan, UT$374,199
Wylde CenterDecatur, GA$1,188,798
Eastern Shore of Virginia Barrier Islands CenterMachipongo, VA$812,744
Gordon Bubolz Nature PreserveAppleton, WI$1,402,671
Dunwoody Nature CenterAtlanta, GA$985,839
Columbia SpringsVancouver, WA$1,058,260
Wakan Tipi AwanyankapiSt Paul, MN$3,622,723
Bayshore Center at BivalvePort Norris, NJ$1,291,712
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $6,171 from Montana Community Foundation (MCF)
January 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
January 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 17, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Liz Claiborne and Art Ortenberg Foundation (LCAOF)
Nonprofit Types
Environmental organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesEnvironmentHistory
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsAuction fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
120 Hickory St
Missoula, MT 59801
Metro area
Missoula, MT
County
Missoula County, MT
Website URL
montananaturalist.org/ 
Phone
(406) 327-0405
IRS details
EIN
81-0472379
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1991
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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