Greater Yellowstone Coalition
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Greater Yellowstone Coalition meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to work with all people to protect the lands, waters, and wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, now and for future generations."
Year, State Incorporated:
1983, MT
Greater Yellowstone Coalition (GYC) aims to tackle the challenges facing the region by conserving core habitat and enhancing landscape connectivity; protecting and restoring Indigenous conservation priorities that honor cultural landscapes, Tribal rights, and Tribal ways of life; making Greater Yellowstone a global model for resilience to the impacts of climate change; and protecting and balancing the needs of wildlife and people.
For the year ended September 30, 2023, Greater Yellowstone Coalition's program expenses were:
| Program services | $3,488,036 |
| Total Program Expenses | $3,488,036 |
Chief Executive
Scott Christensen, Executive Director
Compensation*
$170,003
Chair of the Board
Nancy Watters
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Attorney
Board Size
18
Paid Staff Size
32
*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Workplace Giving
Fundraising costs were 2% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $12,867,603, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Greater Yellowstone Coalition's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Patrons | $9,198,194 |
| Foundation grants | $3,433,216 |
| Investment return, net | $1,292,281 |
| Special events | $207,758 |
| Rental income | $30,081 |
| In-kind contributions | $28,435 |
| Miscellaneous | $10,208 |
| Total Income | $14,200,173 |
Programs: 80% Fundraising: 7% Administrative: 13%
| Total Income | $14,200,173 |
| Total expenses: | $4,334,262 |
| Program expenses | $3,488,036 |
| Fundraising expenses | $295,340 |
| Administrative expenses | $550,886 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $9,865,911 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $15,829,719 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $25,695,630 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,595,478 |
| Total Assets | $27,291,108 |
Note: According to GYC's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2023, the organization received in-kind contributions totaling $28,435 in the form of supplies ($20,160), contracted services ($6,630), information technology ($1,345), and printing ($300).
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance