ABSAROKA BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS FOUN… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2008

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

WILLIAM HOPKINS

Phone

4064453037

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ABSAROKA BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS FOUNDATION, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $259K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 32% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $296K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

THE ABSAROKA-BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS FOUNDATION SUPPORTS STEWARDSHIP OF THE ABSAROKA-BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS AND FOSTERS APPRECIATION OF ALL WILD LANDS THROUGH WILDERNESS STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $165,872

IN 2024, THE ABSAROKA BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS FOUNDATION (ABWF) ADVANCED ITS MISSION THROUGH A ROBUST SLATE OF STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ACROSS THE ABSAROKA-BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS AND...

IN 2024, THE ABSAROKA BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS FOUNDATION (ABWF) ADVANCED ITS MISSION THROUGH A ROBUST SLATE OF STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ACROSS THE ABSAROKA-BEARTOOTH WILDERNESS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. MORE THAN 150 VOLUNTEERS AND INTERNS CONTRIBUTED TO TRAIL MAINTENANCE, HABITAT RESTORATION, SOLITUDE MONITORING, AND EDUCATION INITIATIVES.TRAIL STEWARDSHIP REMAINED CORE TO ABWF'S WORK: OUR INTERNS AND VOLUNTEERS HELPED CLEAR, REPAIR, OR IMPROVE 595 MILES OF TRAIL, INCLUDING HIGH-PROFILE PROJECTS NEAR COOKE CITY, EAST ROSEBUD, AND THE STILLWATER RIVER. HABITAT RESTORATION CREWS REMOVED OVER 3,000 POUNDS OF INVASIVE WEEDS FROM PRIORITY SITES INCLUDING LIVINGSTON PEAK, MEATRACK CREEK AND THE WEST BOULDER RIVER.ABWF'S TRAILHEAD AMBASSADOR PROGRAM EXPANDED SIGNIFICANTLY, ENGAGING OVER 2,900 VISITORS ON TOPICS LIKE LEAVE NO TRACE, BEAR SAFETY, AND TRAIL CONDITIONS. A PILOT SOLITUDE MONITORING PROGRAM LAUNCHED WITH TWO SUCCESSFUL BACKCOUNTRY TRIPS COLLECTING WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP PERFORMANCE (WSP) DATA FOR THE FOREST SERVICE.ABWF ALSO HIRED THREE SEASONAL INTERNS TO SUPPORT BACKCOUNTRY PROJECTS AND USFS TRAIL CREWS. THROUGH 18 COMMUNITY EVENTS AND VOLUNTEER PROJECTS, ABWF ENGAGED OVER 5,000 PEOPLE IN WILDERNESS OUTREACH AND EDUCATION INCLUDING A CELEBRATION OF THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WILDERNESS ACT. THESE PROGRAMS WERE DELIVERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH USFS, BEARTOOTH BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN, PARK COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL, BEARTOOTH TRAILS AND OTHERS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $222,563

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $36,414

TOTAL REVENUE $258,977

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $193,353

Fundraising Expenses $13,031

Program Expenses $165,872

Other Expenses $100,820

TOTAL EXPENSES $295,803

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$258,977	$196,813	+0.3%
Expenses	$295,803	$184,693	+0.6%
Net Income	$-36,826	$12,120	-4.0%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

115

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
STEVE CALDWELL	PRESIDENT	8.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PETER AENGST	VICE PRESIDENT	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
WILL JONES	TREASURER	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BERNIE QUETCHENBACH	SECRETARY	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GARRY EDSON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROL ENDICOTT	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GRACE STEPHENS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROSEANNE LOCKHART	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DONNA WATSON	BOARD MEMBER	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	$258,977	$295,803	$151,456	$-36,826
2023	$196,813	$184,693	$184,930	$12,120
2022	$195,392	$150,726	$171,031	$44,666
2021	$134,920	$124,274	$124,158	$10,646
2020	$241,522	$168,827	$111,759	$72,695

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