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EIN 91-1569993

Mount St Helens Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
38
City
Amboy
State
Washington
Year formed
1996
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
B00: Education: General
Description
Mount St Helens Institute advances understanding and stewardship of the Earth through science, education, and exploration of volcanic landscapes. It develops and implements youth education programs both on-site at Mount St. Helens (msh) and in local classrooms educating students on the impact of 1980 eruption, aftermath, and recovery of plant and animal life; conducts guided exploration programs for all ages.
Total revenues
$2,156,963
2023
Total expenses
$1,435,445
2023
Total assets
$1,092,650
2023
Num. employees
38
2023

Program areas at Mount St Helens Institute

Develop and implement youth education programs both on-site at Mount St. Helens (msh) and in local classrooms educating students on the impact of 1980 eruption, aftermath and recovery of plant and animal life; conduct guided exploration programs for all ages on-site at msh educating participants on leave no trace ethics and the natural and cultural history, geology, ecology and biology of the local environment; conduct adult educational lecture series and field seminars in clark, cowlitz and skamania counties; recruit, train and manage usda forest service Mount St. Helens national volcanic monument volunteers who offer interpretive information to general public at msh visitor portals and centers, rove hiking trails providing interpretive information to general public; and assist with trail maintenance and repair. Managed msh Institute board meeting and developed msh Institute website.

Who funds Mount St Helens Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
M J Murdock Charitable TrustStrategic Projects Director$62,000
United States Endowment ForestryInnovative Finance$56,650
Mightycause Charitable FoundationUnrestricted$10,479
...and 10 more grants received

Personnel at Mount St Helens Institute

NameTitleCompensation
Alyssa HoytExecutive Director
Cathy DowFinance and Human Resources Director$29,160
Jen StewardFinance and Administration Director
Amanda ConroyDevelopment and Marketing Director
Abigail GroskopfPrograms Director
...and 14 more key personnel

Financials for Mount St Helens Institute

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,766,331
Program services$339,751
Investment income and dividends$71
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$23,549
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$27,261
Total revenues$2,156,963

Form 990s for Mount St Helens Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-03990View PDF
2022-122023-08-10990View PDF
2021-122022-10-18990View PDF
2020-122021-09-23990View PDF
2019-122020-12-10990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 2, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Forest Foundation
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $6,276 from GHD Foundation USA
May 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $82,941 from United States Endowment for Forestry and Communities
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsSchoolsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
42218 Ne Yale Bridge Rd
Amboy, WA 98601
Metro area
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
County
Clark County, WA
Website URL
mshinstitute.org/ 
Phone
(360) 449-7883
IRS details
EIN
91-1569993
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1996
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B00: Education: General
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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