EIN 81-6016828

Museum of the Rockies

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Bozeman
State
Year formed
1965
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Museum of the Rockies inspires life-long learning in science, history, culture, and art through engaging exhibits and educational opportunities. The Museum invites all people to discover natural science and cultural history while bringing the world to Montana. Additionally, the Museum operates a bookstore and gift shop that align with its mission. Through research, acquisition, and maintenance of collections, the Museum presents informative permanent and temporary exhibits to the public. The Museum is located in Bozeman, MT.
Total revenues
$5,426,303
2023
Total expenses
$4,615,804
2023
Total assets
$37,645,468
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Museum of the Rockies

Construction and presentation of permanent and temporary exhibits that informs the public about the results of the Museum's research. the Museum conducts research and acquires and maintains collections for publication, exhibition, and teaching.
the Museum operates a bookstore and gift shop in the Museum. Books, science kits, and other inventory are selected with consideration of how they contribute to the Museum's mission. Expenses reported above on line 4c represent functional expenses only. As presented in part ix expenses reported above on line 4c do not include cost of goods sold amounting to $495,112 as presented in part viii, line 10b.
the musuem develops and provides education programs internally and through outreach programs to students.
the Museum offers memberships that provide free, unlimited admission to the Museum and the planetarium, discounts on classes, programs, field trips, and store merchandise

Who funds Museum of the Rockies

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$93,700
Schwab Charitable FundArts, Culture & Humanities$15,175
Montana Community Foundation (MCF)Annual Distribution$10,137
...and 14 more grants received

Personnel at Museum of the Rockies

NameTitleCompensation
Chris DobbsExecutive Director$0
Daniel AdamsDirector of Finance
Alicia HarveyDirector of Marketing
Patricia 'Tricia' Erikson, Ph.D.Director of Development and Membership
Scott A. WilliamsDirector of Exhibits
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for Museum of the Rockies

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,476,026
Program services$2,710,638
Investment income and dividends$808,407
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$8,985
Net income from fundraising events$-125,033
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$547,280
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$5,426,303

Form 990s for Museum of the Rockies

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-16990View PDF
2022-122023-11-09990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122022-04-18990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 14, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
November 7, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
October 24, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $10,137 from Montana Community Foundation (MCF)
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from The Enrico Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 172720
Bozeman, MT 59715
County
Gallatin County, MT
Website URL
museumoftherockies.org/ 
Phone
(406) 994-5275
IRS details
EIN
81-6016828
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1965
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A56: Natural History, Natural Science Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Central organization
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