EIN 81-0471734

Lewis and Clark Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
State
Year formed
1991
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Lewis and Clark Foundation's mission is to provide funding for the construction, expansion, and improvement of the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center in Great Falls, MT. They operate the portage cache store at the center, which sells books and art related to the expedition as well as Native American events/historical lore. The organization has provided funding for the center's construction, expansion, improvement, and purchase of certain items.
Also known as...
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center Found
Total revenues
$281,618
2023
Total expenses
$190,860
2023
Total assets
$1,339,968
2023
Num. employees
11
2023

Program areas at Lewis and Clark Foundation

The organization has provided funding and intends to provide future funding for the construction, expansion and improvement of the Lewis and Clark interpretive center located in great falls, mt. The organization has also provided funding for the purchase of land to preserve the integrity of the center and Lewis and Clark trail which is located directly across the Missouri river from the Lewis and Clark center in great falls, mt. Funds are also used for education and promotion of the Lewis and Clark interpretive center.
The Lewis and Clark Foundation operates the portage cache store at the Lewis and Clark interpretive center. The portage cache store sells books and art covering the Lewis & Clark expedition as well as related native american events/historical lore and also sells period items. Items sold in the store are intended to provide visitors to the Lewis and Clark interpretive center with an opportunity for expanding upon the educational experience provided at the Lewis and Clark interpretive center. Any profits from the store are used to support the mission of the Lewis & Clark Foundation.

Who funds Lewis and Clark Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Dennis and Phyllis Washington FoundationRural Schools Scholarship Program$20,000
Montana Community Foundation (MCF)Seasonal Staff Intern$9,474
First Interstate BancSystem FoundationGeneral Support$5,000
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at Lewis and Clark Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Elizabeth MooreExecutive Director$62,583
Kelly PaladinoDirector of Sales and Special Events
Duane BuchiCenter Director
Jay RussellPast Executive Director - Retired$33,625
Heather KubasTreasurer$0
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for Lewis and Clark Foundation

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$224,843
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$10,493
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-3,078
Net income from fundraising events$-18,448
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$67,632
Miscellaneous revenues$176
Total revenues$281,618

Form 990s for Lewis and Clark Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-08-15990View PDF
2022-092023-08-15990View PDF
2021-092022-08-15990View PDF
2020-092021-08-16990View PDF
2019-092020-10-08990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $9,474 from Montana Community Foundation (MCF)
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation
September 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
4201 Giant Springs Rd
Great Falls, MT 59405
Metro area
Great Falls, MT
County
Cascade County, MT
Website URL
lewisandclarkfoundation.org/ 
Phone
(406) 899-7993
IRS details
EIN
81-0471734
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1991
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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