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EIN 81-0494366

West Yellowstone Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
City
West Yellowstone
State
Montana
Year formed
1992
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
S20: Community, Neighborhood Development, Improvement
Description
The West Yellowstone Foundation strengthens the sense of community and enhances the economic vitality in the West Yellowstone and Hebgen Lake Basin area, Montana. It operates a 12 passenger bus and 7 passenger van to transport elderly, handicapped, and needy individuals to medical services 90 miles away. This year, the bus and SUV conducted over 1,100 passenger trips. The foundation also awards scholastic scholarships to local high school graduates attending post high school classes.
Total revenues
$356,140
2023
Total expenses
$536,513
2023
Total assets
$1,922,479
2023
Num. employees
8
2023

Program areas at West Yellowstone Foundation

Operates a 12 passenger bus and 7 passenger van that carries elderly, handicapped, and needy to medical services 90 miles from the rural community of West Yellowstone, mt. The bus and suv conducted over 1,100 passenger trips this year.
Awarded grants to local organizations.
Awarded scholastic scholarships to local high school graduates attending post high school classes.

Grants made by West Yellowstone Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Little Ranger Learning CenterContinued Development of Child Care$22,150

Who funds West Yellowstone Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Montana Community Foundation (MCF)Annual Distribution$220,692
Cross Charitable FoundationGeneral Fund$35,000
Schwab Charitable FundPublic, Societal Benefit$17,500
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at West Yellowstone Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Caroline CoanExecutive Director$62,661
Julie TesorePast Former Executive Director$36,388
Amber SmithTreasurer$0
Beth SerniakChairman / Board Chair / Director$0
Lizz WattSecretary$0
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for West Yellowstone Foundation

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$324,849
Program services$17,330
Investment income and dividends$20,495
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-6,534
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$356,140

Form 990s for West Yellowstone Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-14990View PDF
2022-062023-05-12990View PDF
2021-062022-03-17990View PDF
2020-062021-04-13990View PDF
2019-062020-08-20990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $220,692 from Montana Community Foundation (MCF)
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $26,000 from One Valley Community Foundation
August 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsBusiness and community development organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationCommunity improvement
Characteristics
Operates donor advised fundsProvides grantsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 255
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
County
Gallatin County, MT
Website URL
westyellowstonefoundation.org/ 
Phone
(406) 640-0038
IRS details
EIN
81-0494366
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1992
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S20: Community, Neighborhood Development, Improvement
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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