Yellowstone Bighorn Research Association

EIN: 060694694 501(c)(3) Science & Technology

Red Lodge, MT

Total Revenue
$217,842
Total Expenses
$167,733
Total Assets
$747,357
Net Assets
$746,873
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1936
Legal Domicile
MT
Phone
4064251952
Tax Period
2023-06-01 to 2023-12-31

Yellowstone Bighorn Research Association, founded in 1936, is a small nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $218K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 70% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $50K, a strong 23% operating margin.

Mission

Provide education and research facilities for courses in the areas of geology, botany and other earth and environmental sciences.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $34,881
Program Service Revenue $173,724
Investment Income $9,237
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $217,842

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $61,167
Fundraising Expenses $107
Program Expenses $160,433
Other Expenses $106,566
TOTAL EXPENSES $167,733

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $217,842 $128,064 +0.7%
Expenses $167,733 $112,827 +0.5%
Net Income $50,109 $15,237 +2.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
8
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Richard Fifarek President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
John Weber Vice President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jinny Sisson Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jack Bonini Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Christopher Coughenour Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Matt Knight Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jason Schein Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jacob Thacker Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $217,842 $167,733 $747,357 $50,109
2022 $166,616 $119,446 $685,559 $47,170
2021 $84,251 $123,045 $661,808 $-38,794
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