EIN 77-0322706

Polar Bears International

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
28
City
Bozeman
State
Year formed
1992
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Polar Bears International is the only conservation organization whose sole passion and focus is on polar bears. They're a nonprofit known for our cutting-edge science, inspired use of media, and relentless drive to ensure polar bears remain a part of the Arctic forever. Their mission is to conserve polar bears and the sea ice they depend on. Through media, science, and advocacy, they work to inspire people to care about the Arctic, the threats to its future, and the connection between this remote region and their global climate.
Total revenues
$4,253,577
2022
Total expenses
$4,092,655
2022
Total assets
$7,603,238
2022
Num. employees
28
2022

Program areas at Polar Bears International

Polar Bears International's mission is to conserve polar bears and the sea ice they depend on. Through media, science, and advocacy, we work to inspire people to care about the Arctic, the threats to its future, and the connection between this remote region and our global climate. We serve as the global resource for information regarding polar bears and their habitat and are the leading voice on climate warming impacts to polar bears and their Arctic home while actively seeking solutions through education, advocacy, and action. We conduct, support, and share scientific research that informs polar bear conservation and educate an international audience about polar bear conservation and provide mentorship for the actions that will help ensure their survival.
PBI Research in the Field (U.S., Russia, Norway, and Canada) involves conducting our own research and sponsoring researchers studying population biology and changing environments. Research using captive animals in zoos involves questions of basic physiology and behavior.

Who funds Polar Bears International

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Annenberg FoundationGeneral Operating Support$250,000
Lafetra FoundationGeneral Support$150,000
Head and Heart Foundation TR 12319General Support$100,000
...and 52 more grants received totalling $1,031,174

Personnel at Polar Bears International

NameTitleCompensation
Steve DolmanChief Financial Officer$0
Tara KramerChief of Staff
Dr. Steven AmstrupChief Scientist
Carolyn BuchananFounder
Krista WrightExecutive Director$121,547
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for Polar Bears International

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,266,105
Program services$516
Investment income and dividends$195
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$8,477
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-21,716
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$4,253,577

Form 990s for Polar Bears International

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-05-26990View PDF
2021-122022-04-21990View PDF
2020-122021-05-21990View PDF
2019-122021-01-27990View PDF
2018-122019-10-30990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 15 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Lafetra Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $23,867 from American Online Giving Foundation
March 31, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 15 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from Annenberg Foundation
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $15,500 from American Endowment Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
AnimalsWildlifePublic policy
Characteristics
Political advocacyFundraising eventsOperates internationallyGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
810 N Wallace Ste E
Bozeman, MT 59715
County
Gallatin County, MT
Website URL
polarbearsinternational.org/ 
Facebook page
PolarBearsInternational 
Twitter profile
@polarbears 
IRS details
EIN
77-0322706
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1992
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D30: Wildlife Preservation, Protection
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
087445
FTB Entity ID
1838927
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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