EIN 36-3939787

Bear Creek Council

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
Unknown
State
Year formed
1977
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Bear Creek Council, located in Billings, MT, works closely with park rangers and local citizens to conserve and protect the integrity of the environment and community. They distributed bear-proof trash cans to minimize conflicts between wildlife and residents, worked with restaurants to keep grease traps emptied and reused grease, supported wider regional and state-wide work of the Northern Plains Resource Council to protect land, air, water, and unique quality of life. Lastly, they continued ongoing program work that supports their local community including development.
Related structure
Bear Creek Council is child organization, under the parent exemption from Northern Plains Resource Council.
Also known as...
Northern Plains Resource Council
Total revenues
$126,011
2023
Total expenses
$76,761
2023
Total assets
$95,799
2023
Num. employees
n/a

Who funds Bear Creek Council

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Park County Community FoundationUnrestricted Support.$15,828
Athens Area Community FoundationGeneral Support$15,000

Personnel at Bear Creek Council

NameTitle
Margaret GordonExecutive Director
Nathan VarleyPresident

Financials for Bear Creek Council

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$94,754
Program services$31,257
Membership dues$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$126,011

Form 990s for Bear Creek Council

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-14990EZView PDF

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Data update history
July 14, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $15,828 from Park County Community Foundation
March 27, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
March 1, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2022
May 1, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2021
April 23, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironment
Characteristics
LobbyingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
220 S 27th St Ste A
Billings, MT 59101
Metro area
Billings, MT
County
Yellowstone County, MT
Website URL
northernplains.org/our-local-groups/bear-creek-council/ 
Phone
(406) 248-1154
IRS details
EIN
36-3939787
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
1977
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Child within group exemption
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