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Bitterroot Ecological Awareness Resources Inc

Bear
  • Hamilton, MT
  • Tax-exempt since Dec. 1998
  • EIN: 81-0520576

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 / Environmental Education and Outdoor Survival Programs (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$359k (2021)

Expenses
$219k (2021)

Total Assets
$229k (2021)

Total Liabilities
$42.4k (2021)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2021

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 Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$359,314
Expenses
$218,653
Net Income
$140,661
Net Assets
$186,654
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $352,651
98.1%
Program Services $6,597
1.8%
Investment Income $66
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 $51,859
23.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $82,666
37.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $229,035
Total Liabilities $42,381
Net Assets $186,654
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Diane Olsen (Executive Director) $51,315 $0 $0
Jay Carrol Phd (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Roch Turner Phd (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Dianne Meyers (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Sager (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Amy Gladwin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Irwin (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 15, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$114,689
Expenses
$152,801
Net Income
-$38,112
Net Assets
$43,847
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $113,545
99.0%
Program Services $1,144
1.0%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $90,469
Total Liabilities $46,622
Net Assets $43,847
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jay Carrol (Board Chair) $0 $0
Roch Turner (Board Vice Chair) $0 $0
Dianne Meyers (Secretary) $0 $0
Pamela Sager (Treasurer) $0 $0
Amy Gladwin (Board Member) $0 $0
Amy Irwin (Board Member) $0 $0
Lisa Clifford (Board Member (Former)) $0 $0
Pauline Gary (Board Member (Former)) $0 $0
Dorea Martin (Board Member (Former)) $0 $0
Stephanie Debiasio (Board Member (Former)) $0 $0
Jeni Seifert (Board Member (Former)) $0 $0
Melissa Langfield (Board Member (Former)) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 16, 2021

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$86,834
Expenses
$174,739
Net Income
-$87,905
Net Assets
$66,932
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $83,195
95.8%
Program Services $3,639
4.2%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $90,596
Total Liabilities $23,664
Net Assets $66,932
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Diane Olsen (Executive Director) $40,804 $0
Jay Carrol (Board Co Chair) $0 $0
Roch Turner (Board Co Chair) $0 $0
Dorea Martin (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Stephanie Debiasio (Secretary) $0 $0
Jeni Seifert (Treasurer) $0 $0
Pauline Gary (Board Member) $0 $0
Melissa Langfield (Board Member) $0 $0
Mary Milodragovich (Board Chair (Former)) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 18, 2020

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$248,829
Expenses
$103,175
Net Income
$145,654
Net Assets
$135,846
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $244,264
98.2%
Program Services $2,123
0.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,442
1.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $27,402
26.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $31,917
30.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $172,828
Total Liabilities $36,982
Net Assets $135,846
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Diane Olsen (Executive Director) $27,402 $0 $0
Mary Milodragovich Former (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jeni Seifert (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Debiasio (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Karen Mahar Jd (Ex Officio Member) $0 $0 $0
Jay Carrol (Board Co Chair) $0 $0 $0
Dorea Martin (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Pauline Gary (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Roch Turner (Board Co Chair) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 16, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$71,615
Expenses
$107,759
Net Income
-$36,144
Net Assets
-$4,154
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $54,980
76.8%
Program Services $6,319
8.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $10,316
14.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $13,014
Total Liabilities $17,168
Net Assets -$4,154
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Diane Olsen (Executive Director) $27,903 $0
Mary Milodragovich (Board Chair) $0 $0
Jeni Seifert (Treasurer) $0 $0
Stephanie Debiasio (Secretary) $0 $0
Karen Mahar Jd (Ex Officio Member) $0 $0
Jay Carrol (Board Member) $0 $0
Pauline Gary (Board Member) $0 $0
Neil Massey (Board Member (Former)) $0 $0
Naomi Gary (Board Member (Former)) $0 $0
Bonnie Mckenna (Board Member (Former)) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 15, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$54,080
Expenses
$163,862
Net Income
-$109,782
Net Assets
$31,990
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $40,264
74.5%
Program Services $3,044
5.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $10,772
19.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $50,748
Total Liabilities $18,758
Net Assets $31,990
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Diane Olsen (Executive Director) $33,600 $0
Naomi Gary (Secretary) $0 $0
Neil Massey (Board Chair) $0 $0
Karen Mahar (Ex Officio Member) $0 $0
Hannah Gimpel (Treasurer) $0 $0
Tom Caffrey (Board Member) $0 $0
Tracy Dickerson (Board Member) $0 $0
Claire Martens (Board Member) $0 $0
Jess Mogan (Board Member) $0 $0
Roch Turner (Board Member) $0 $0
Ryan Tellock Former (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$238,577
Expenses
$157,035
Net Income
$81,542
Net Assets
$141,772
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $227,019
95.2%
Program Services $4,015
1.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $7,543
3.2%
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 $86,235
54.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $168,565
Total Liabilities $26,793
Net Assets $141,772
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Diane Olsen (Executive Director) $26,880 $0 $2,600
Darlene Golas (Board Member Resigned) $0 $0 $0
Hannah Gimpel (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Neil Massey (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Oesau (Board Vice President Resigned) $0 $0 $0
Naomi Gary (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Karen Mahar (Ex Officio Member) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Tellock (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Polhamus (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 15, 2016

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$120,687
Expenses
$139,151
Net Income
-$18,464
Net Assets
$60,230
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $113,744
94.2%
Program Services $2,625
2.2%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $4,318
3.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $81,153
Total Liabilities $20,923
Net Assets $60,230
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Diane Olsen (Executive Director) $26,240 $2,400
Darlene Golas (Board Member) $0 $0
Hannah Molt (Board Member) $0 $0
Neil Massey (Board President) $0 $0
Nancy Oesau (Board Vice President) $0 $0
Naomi Gary (Secretary) $0 $0
Karen Mahar (Board Member) $0 $0
Allison Neals (Board Member) $0 $0
Kiah Hochstetler (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 17, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$137,287
Expenses
$143,988
Net Income
-$6,701
Net Assets
$78,694
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $128,859
93.9%
Program Services $4,325
3.2%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $4,103
3.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $80,947
Total Liabilities $2,253
Net Assets $78,694

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990-EZ
Filed on Sept. 30, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$61,907
Expenses
$187,033
Net Income
-$125,126
Net Assets
$85,395
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $49,566
80.1%
Program Services $4,380
7.1%
Investment Income $38
0.1%
Net Fundraising $7,923
12.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $87,459
Total Liabilities $2,064
Net Assets $85,395

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$377,632
Expenses
$187,678
Net Income
$189,954
Net Assets
$210,521
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $374,402
99.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $3,224
0.9%
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 $110,477
58.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $216,514
Total Liabilities $5,993
Net Assets $210,521

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

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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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
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.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2001

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.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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