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EIN 31-1595967

Bitter Root Land Trust

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
City
Hamilton
State
Montana
Year formed
1997
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C34: Land Resources Conservation
Description
The Bitter Root Land Trust partners with landowners and community groups to conserve the water, wildlife, and working farms and ranches in Montana's Bitterroot Valley for all generations, utilizing conservation easements, fee purchases, and proactive land stewardship. It is run by Gavin Ricklefs.
Total revenues
$1,290,788
2023
Total expenses
$1,138,457
2023
Total assets
$3,331,407
2023
Num. employees
11
2023

Program areas at Bitter Root Land Trust

In 2023, Bitter Root Land Trust continued building a lasting conservation legacy inthe bitterroot valley by partnering with local families and our community toconserve important farm and ranchland, wildlife and fisheries habitat, scenic openspace, and public recreational opportunities. These conservation victoriesprotected over 969 acres from stevensville to victor and preserved a diverse suiteof community and natural benefits, including prime agricultural soils and habitatfor elk and mule deer." See schedule o for additional details.

Who funds Bitter Root Land Trust

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Cadeau FoundationLand Conservation$227,471
Heart of the Rockies FoundationProtect Lands of High Conserv Value$105,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$40,300
...and 12 more grants received

Personnel at Bitter Root Land Trust

NameTitleCompensation
Lauren RennakerExecutive Director
Kori AndersonOperations Director
Stephanie SipeCommunications Director
Rhiannon KlingonsmithStewardship Director
Melissa OdellLands Director
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Bitter Root Land Trust

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,238,946
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$34,306
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$17,536
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,290,788

Form 990s for Bitter Root Land Trust

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-11990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-08990View PDF
2020-122021-09-20990View PDF
2019-122021-02-17990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 12, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 5, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Greater Houston Community Foundation
December 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
October 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from The High Stakes Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
LobbyingConservation easementFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1806
Hamilton, MT 59840
County
Ravalli County, MT
Website URL
bitterrootlandtrust.org/ 
Phone
(406) 375-0956
IRS details
EIN
31-1595967
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1997
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C34: Land Resources Conservation
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Revoked
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0188447
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-02-19
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