GLACIER INSTITUTE INC

EIN: 363345632 501(c)(3) Environment

COLUMBIA FALLS, MT

Total Revenue
$2,624,757
Total Expenses
$2,213,012
Total Assets
$4,144,869
Net Assets
$239,760
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
MT
Principal Officer
DAVID FETVEIT
Phone
4067551211
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

GLACIER INSTITUTE INC, founded in 1984, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 53% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $412K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

STRENGTHENING CONNECTIONS TO THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH OUTDOOR EDUCATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,568,859 Revenue: $1,245,282

WE SPECIALIZE IN IN-DEPTH, FIELD ORIENTED ADULT AND YOUTH OUTDOOR.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $628,767
Program Service Revenue $1,245,282
Investment Income $599,087
Other Revenue $151,621
TOTAL REVENUE $2,624,757

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $993,917
Fundraising Expenses $67,661
Program Expenses $1,568,859
Other Expenses $1,219,095
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,213,012

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $2,624,757 $1,718,632 +0.5%
Expenses $2,213,012 $1,688,051 +0.3%
Net Income $411,745 $30,581 +12.5%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
54
Volunteers
146

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
5
$100,161
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAVID FETVEIT PRESIDENT 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEE MANN AUST VICE PRESIDE 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LANCE FAHRNEY SECRETARY 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNIE GLADDEN TREASURER 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH BROWN BOARD MEMBER 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY LUNDGREN BOARD MEMBER 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL CARPENTER BOARD MEMBER 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT NICHOLSON BOARD MEMBER 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEAU SERVO BOARD MEMBER 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSH ARRANTS BOARD MEMBER 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY NELSON EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$94,396 $5,765 $100,161
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
2025 $2,624,757 $2,213,012 $4,144,869 $411,745
2024 $1,718,632 $1,688,051 $824,298 $30,581
2023 $1,502,450 $1,528,989 $845,935 $-26,539
2022 $1,110,307 $1,728,839 $917,477 $-618,532
2021 $977,493 $1,034,543 $1,312,168 $-57,050
2020 $320,770 $493,680 $951,064 $-172,910
2019 $447,996 $445,052 $971,887 $2,944
2018 $415,624 $383,812 $869,154 $31,812
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