The Mountain Institute Inc

EIN: 550541323 501(c)(3)

Washington, DC

Total Revenue
$600,340
Total Expenses
$401,291
Total Assets
$92,051
Net Assets
$16,030
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1972
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
Augusta Molnar
Tax Period
2019-10-01 to 2020-09-30

The Mountain Institute Inc, founded in 1972, is a small nonprofit that reported $600K in total revenue in fiscal year 2019. Revenue fell 62% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $199K, a strong 33% operating margin.

Mission

Advance the well- being of mountain people and conservation of mountain environments.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $263,627

South America - This program addresses water security and climate change adaptation in the Andes Mountains with local communities, government and universities. Our project in Mountain Ecosystem Based...

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South America - This program addresses water security and climate change adaptation in the Andes Mountains with local communities, government and universities. Our project in Mountain Ecosystem Based Adaptation shared lessons with Perus Ministry of Environment and contributed to the design of the SERNANP climate change adaptation strategy. Accomplishments included: training courses and production of videos to improve food availability for cattle as well as solutions to improve the management of native grasslands In northern Perus Piura region, studies of ethnobotany identifying the biochemical active principles of six promising medicinal plants; training farmers in the processing of medicinal plants; pilot projects to produce potato botanical seed to replace use of virus infected tuber seeds. As a result of our work, highland communities in Piura obtained government support from the National Innovation Fund (PINIA) to conduct applied research in trout production.

Program 2
Expenses: $30,947

Asia - In 2018 the Asia Program focused on improving the livelihoods and resilience of impoverished mountain communities, restoring ecosystems, and adapting to climate change in Nepal. Highlights...

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Asia - In 2018 the Asia Program focused on improving the livelihoods and resilience of impoverished mountain communities, restoring ecosystems, and adapting to climate change in Nepal. Highlights include training of farmers in cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants, including provision of seeds and other supplies; establishment of community-run plant nurseries; restoration of degraded lands; citizen-scientists training to monitor biodiversity; and porter and trekking guide training. We initiated the Mountain Ecosystem-based Adaptation project in Nepal, which will be extended to Bhutan next year. The Institute also initiated work on the conservation of the snow-leopard in two mountain regions. See details in Schedule O.

Program 3
Expenses: $6,519

North America -The Mountain Institute manages global policy dialogue and awareness raising in this program as well as the global Ecosystem-based Adaptation project components. In the Western USA we...

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North America -The Mountain Institute manages global policy dialogue and awareness raising in this program as well as the global Ecosystem-based Adaptation project components. In the Western USA we are working with indigenous peoples seeking to preserve ancient traditions while protecting their sacred land. The current focus of the program is in the Western United States, where The Mountain Institute works with Native Americans and Federal Protected Area managers on visitor interpretation and collaborative natural resource management in partnership with Portland State University, Oregon. We supported an annual gathering of the Nuwuvi Tribe to strengthen their community and links to the land and natural resources, in Nevada. See additional details in Schedule O.

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

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Financial Overview (2019)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $583,213
Program Service Revenue $9,243
Investment Income $137
Other Revenue $7,747
TOTAL REVENUE $600,340

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $32,475
Salaries & Benefits $112,915
Fundraising Expenses $700
Program Expenses $301,093
Other Expenses $255,901
TOTAL EXPENSES $401,291

Year-over-Year Comparison

2019 2018 Change
Revenue $600,340 $1,574,026 -0.6%
Expenses $401,291 $1,606,155 -0.8%
Net Income $199,049 $-32,129 -7.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
2
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
3
$0
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Walter Arensberg Secretary 7.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ruth Greenspan Bell Trustee 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Boucher Trustee 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan Braatz Trustee 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bennett Freeman Trustee 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Augusta Molnar Chair Acting Exec Director 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
John Shilling Vice Chair 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
David Sloan Trustee 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ryan Byrd Treasurer 10.00
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
2020 $600,340 $401,291 $92,051 $199,049
2019 $1,574,026 $1,606,155 $374,959 $-32,129
2018 $1,546,610 $1,500,912 $1,138,384 $45,698
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