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EIN 81-0405765

Great Bear Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
Unknown
City
Missoula
State
Montana
Year formed
1982
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
D30: Wildlife Preservation, Protection
Description
The Great Bear Foundation studies and protects bears through its mission. Its Bear Basics Program provides comprehensive education on the natural and cultural history of bears, as well as other Montana and Alaska wildlife. Additionally, they offer Field Courses throughout the year. The foundation also hosts Bear Honoring, a weekend-long event that welcomes the bears out of hibernation. Each fall, they offer Bears and Apples to educate the public about wildlife attractions. They are located in Missoula, MT.
Total revenues
$174,011
2023
Total expenses
$92,906
2023
Total assets
$115,012
2023
Num. employees
n/a

Who funds Great Bear Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
For The EnvironmentTo Further Bear Ecosystem Conservation Work of the Organization$1,950
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$285

Personnel at Great Bear Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Frank TyroOfficer Director$0
Shannon DonahueOfficer Director / Secretary Treasurer$0

Financials for Great Bear Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$126,041
Program services$47,869
Membership dues$16,317
Investment income and dividends$2
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$99
Total revenues$174,011

Form 990s for Great Bear Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-18990EZView PDF
2022-122023-10-25990EZView PDF
2021-122022-11-17990EZView PDF
2020-122021-10-28990EZView PDF
2019-122021-05-18990EZView PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,950 from For The Environment
November 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
July 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
June 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2020
May 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from For The Environment
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationAnimalsWildlife
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 9383
Missoula, MT 59807
Metro area
Missoula, MT
County
Missoula County, MT
Website URL
greatbear.org/ 
IRS details
EIN
81-0405765
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
1982
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
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