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Mountain Studies Institute Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification / Natural Resources Conservation and Protection (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.61M (2023)

Expenses
$1.67M (2023)

Total Assets
$782k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$498k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,614,270
Expenses
$1,672,323
Net Income
-$58,053
Net Assets
$283,915
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,131,507
70.1%
Program Services $478,808
29.7%
Investment Income $3,955
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $849,523
50.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $781,981
Total Liabilities $498,066
Net Assets $283,915
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dr Tim Haarmann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Stiles (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Wesley Berg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Kimple (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anita Rancatti (President) $0 $0 $0
Cal Joyner (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Mark Garcia (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ellen Roberts Jd (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,380,013
Expenses
$1,542,608
Net Income
-$162,595
Net Assets
$341,968
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $906,969
65.7%
Program Services $457,333
33.1%
Investment Income $71
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $15,640
1.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $894,848
58.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $759,455
Total Liabilities $417,487
Net Assets $341,968
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marcie D Bidwell (Exec Dir Thru 7112022) $46,000 $0 $2,200
Melissa May (Exec Dir As Of 1112022) $15,000 $0 $500
Dr Tim Haarmann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Wesley Berg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Kimple (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Stiles (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ellen Roberts (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Anita Rancatti (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Cal Joyner (Board Vicee President) $0 $0 $0
Mark Garcia (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,011,165
Expenses
$2,005,563
Net Income
$5,602
Net Assets
$504,563
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,343,774
66.8%
Program Services $667,099
33.2%
Investment Income $292
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $92,676
4.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $848,162
42.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $837,750
Total Liabilities $333,187
Net Assets $504,563
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marcie D Bidwell (Exec Dir) $92,676 $0 $4,722
Susan Bolton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr G Sam Foster (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gigi Richard (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Tim Haarmann (Board Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Mark Stiles (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Mckeever (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Christie Chatterley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sue Morris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Rob Milofsky (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Dr Chris Rapp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anita Rancatti (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,020,169
Expenses
$1,833,600
Net Income
$186,569
Net Assets
$498,961
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,085,004
53.7%
Program Services $737,779
36.5%
Investment Income $2,208
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $195,178
9.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $90,113
4.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $654,416
35.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $936,212
Total Liabilities $437,251
Net Assets $498,961
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marcie D Bidwell (Exec Dir) $90,113 $0 $85
Susan Bolton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr G Sam Foster (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Mckeever (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tim Haarmann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Stiles (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gigi Richard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Christie Chatterley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sue Morris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Chris Rapp (Board Vice Pres) $0 $0 $0
Dr Rob Milofsky (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Bev Rich (Board Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Anita Rancatti (Board Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,565,089
Expenses
$1,531,609
Net Income
$33,480
Net Assets
$312,391
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,011,322
64.6%
Program Services $548,214
35.0%
Investment Income $5,473
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $80
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $82,501
5.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $675,936
44.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $509,049
Total Liabilities $196,658
Net Assets $312,391
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marcie D Bidwell (Executive Di) $82,500 $0 $0
Dr Sam Foster (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Tim Haarmann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nik Kendziorski (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Mckeever (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Robert Milofsky (President) $0 $0 $0
Sue Morris (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anita Rancatti (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chris Rapp (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Beverly Rich (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mark Stiles (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,180,853
Expenses
$1,128,556
Net Income
$52,297
Net Assets
$278,911
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $665,910
56.4%
Program Services $512,635
43.4%
Investment Income $4,432
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$4,610
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,486
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $76,661
6.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $570,861
50.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $560,858
Total Liabilities $281,947
Net Assets $278,911
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marcie D Bidwell (Executive Di) $76,584 $0 $0
Dr Sam Foster (President) $0 $0 $0
Beverly Rich (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Nik Kendziorski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Robert Milofsky (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chris Rapp (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Anita Rancatti (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Mckeever (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,095,324
Expenses
$1,066,580
Net Income
$28,744
Net Assets
$226,614
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $650,382
59.4%
Program Services $440,657
40.2%
Investment Income $2,455
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,830
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $70,383
6.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $6,983
0.7%
Other Salaries and Wages $404,979
38.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $346,165
Total Liabilities $119,551
Net Assets $226,614
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marcie D Bidwell (Executive Di) $70,383 $0 $0
Ilana Stern (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sam Foster (President) $0 $0 $0
Beverly Rich (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Nik Kendziorski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Judy Graham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lesley Gannon Meiring (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Milofsky (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chris Rapp (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$787,766
Expenses
$745,846
Net Income
$41,920
Net Assets
$197,870
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $498,196
63.2%
Program Services $285,819
36.3%
Investment Income $1,060
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,691
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $64,482
8.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $273,426
36.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $388,280
Total Liabilities $190,410
Net Assets $197,870
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marcie D Bidwell (Executive Di) $70,055 $0 $0
Ilana Stern (President) $0 $0 $0
Sam Foster (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Beverly Rich (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Nik Kendziorski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Judy Graham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lesley Gannon Meiring (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Milofsky (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Rapp (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$556,017
Expenses
$567,620
Net Income
-$11,603
Net Assets
$155,950
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $397,388
71.5%
Program Services $154,981
27.9%
Investment Income $336
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,312
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $73,707
13.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $208,264
36.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $268,107
Total Liabilities $112,157
Net Assets $155,950
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marcie D Bidwell (Executive Di) $65,606 $0 $8,101
Rob Blair (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Brame (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sam Foster (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leslie Gannon Meiring (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ann Goff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Judy Graham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nick Kendziorski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Beverly Rich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wally White (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thurman Wilson (President/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Ali Baird (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Ilana Stern (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$587,610
Expenses
$572,515
Net Income
$15,095
Net Assets
$167,553
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $432,880
73.7%
Program Services $151,172
25.7%
Investment Income $586
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,972
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $68,653
12.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $175,510
30.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $217,022
Total Liabilities $49,469
Net Assets $167,553
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marie D Bidwell (Executive Di) $63,000 $0 $7,303
Thurman Wilson (President/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Ali Baird (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Ilana Stern (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Robert Blair (Director) $0 $0 $0
Judy Graham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wally White (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ann Goff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pete Mccormick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nick Kendowski (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$392,251
Expenses
$434,104
Net Income
-$41,853
Net Assets
$152,458
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $238,956
60.9%
Program Services $153,102
39.0%
Investment Income $53
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $140
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $63,230
14.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $176,164
40.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $180,682
Total Liabilities $28,224
Net Assets $152,458
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Marie D Bidwell (Executive Di) $61,344 $0 $1,886
Robert Blair (Director) $0 $0 $0
Judy Graham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wally White (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thurman Wilson (President/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Ali Baird (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Ilana Stern (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ann Goff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pete Mccormick (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$459,007
Expenses
$411,163
Net Income
$47,844
Net Assets
$194,311
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $372,230
81.1%
Program Services $85,797
18.7%
Investment Income $301
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $679
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $69,678
16.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $158,659
38.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $304,491
Total Liabilities $110,180
Net Assets $194,311

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$300,685
Expenses
$325,559
Net Income
-$24,874
Net Assets
$146,467
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $109,879
36.5%
Program Services $190,112
63.2%
Investment Income $82
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $612
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $88,420
27.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $100,419
30.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $227,671
Total Liabilities $81,204
Net Assets $146,467

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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