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EIN 73-1644103

Mountain Studies Institue

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
29
City
Durango
State
Colorado
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
U50: Biological, Life Science Research
Description
Mountain Studies Institute connects scientists and stakeholders for research, education, and community science/stewardship programs to address mountain issues.
Also known as...
Mountain Studies Institute
Total revenues
$1,614,270
2023
Total expenses
$1,672,323
2023
Total assets
$781,981
2023
Num. employees
29
2023

Program areas at Mountain Studies Institue

Water program conducted watershed monitoring, planning, and restoration activities.
Community science program conducted youth environmental education, citizen science, and stewardship and restoration activities.
Forest program coordinated stakeholder collaboratives and forest health monitoring.

Who funds Mountain Studies Institue

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Wildlife Conservation SocietyConservation$83,285
The Pew Charitable Trusts (Pew)Policy$57,500
National Forest FoundationSupport Us National Forests and Grasslands$41,248
...and 6 more grants received

Personnel at Mountain Studies Institue

NameTitleCompensation
Melissa May, M.S.Executive Director$15,000
Lisa BrannerDirector of Development and Engagement
Bill Smith, Ph.D.Forest Program Director
Scott Roberts, M.S.Water Programs Director and Aquatic Ecologist
Amanda Kuenzi, M.S.F.Community Science Director
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for Mountain Studies Institue

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,131,507
Program services$478,808
Investment income and dividends$3,955
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,614,270

Form 990s for Mountain Studies Institue

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-16990View PDF
2022-122023-11-12990View PDF
2021-122022-06-02990View PDF
2020-122021-08-02990View PDF
2019-122021-01-21990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $83,285 from Wildlife Conservation Society
December 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 24, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $27,831 from Catena Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Research centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducationLand and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Conducts researchReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
162 Stewart St Unit A
Durango, CO 81303
County
La Plata County, CO
Website URL
mountainstudies.org/ 
Phone
(970) 387-5161
IRS details
EIN
73-1644103
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2002
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U50: Biological, Life Science Research
NAICS code, primary
5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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