LEWIS & CLARK TRAIL HERITAGE FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 510187715 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

GREAT FALLS, MT

Total Revenue
$299,037
Total Expenses
$395,702
Total Assets
$4,319,506
Net Assets
$4,181,582
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1969
Legal Domicile
MT
Principal Officer
BILL BRONSON
Phone
4064541234
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

LEWIS & CLARK TRAIL HERITAGE FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1969, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $299K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 35% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $396K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 32% operating deficit.

Mission

THE LEWIS AND CLARK TRAIL HERITAGE FOUNDATION PROVIDES NATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN MAINTAINING THE INTEGRITY OF THE TRAIL AND ITS STORY THROUGH STEWARDSHIP, SCHOLARSHIP, EDUCATION, PARTNERSHIP AND CULTURAL INCLUSIVENESS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $123,503
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $88,084
Other Revenue $87,450
TOTAL REVENUE $299,037

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $69,206
Salaries & Benefits $84,383
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $174,589
Other Expenses $242,113
TOTAL EXPENSES $395,702

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $299,037 $222,299 +0.3%
Expenses $395,702 $545,195 -0.3%
Net Income $-96,665 $-322,896 -0.7%
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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
3
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
$52,423
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PHILIPPA NEWFIELD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY KIMSEY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUANN WATERS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH BYSTROM DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT HEACOCK DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXANDRIA SEARLS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTEN ZANE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA TRAFFAS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM SAYCE PAST PRESIDENT 15.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
YVONNE KEAN TREASURER 10.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
BILL BRONSON PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD HUNT CEO 40.00
Officer
$52,423 $0 $52,423
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 $299,037 $395,702 $4,319,506 $-96,665
2023 $222,299 $322,896 $3,659,030 $-100,597
2022 $478,311 $318,540 $3,443,699 $159,771
2021 $929,427 $254,004 $3,985,962 $675,423
2020 $288,492 $233,144 $3,341,170 $55,348
2019 $259,982 $336,024 $3,283,337 $-76,042
2018 $482,089 $315,009 $3,351,983 $167,080
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