Grizzly Discovery Center A Not- For-profit Corporation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Grizzly Discovery Center A Not- For-profit Corporation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in W Yellowstone, Montana, registered in 2000, with $4,286,051 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 996, W Yellowstone, MT, 59758 EIN 81-0527102 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.3M
▼ 16.4% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.9M
Net assets
$13.0M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Grizzly Discovery Center A Not- For-profit Corporation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating39 mo reserves · +8% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Grizzly Discovery Center A Not- For-profit Corporation: 39 mo reserves · +8% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Grizzly Discovery Center A Not- For-profit Corporation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Grizzly Discovery Center A Not- For-profit Corporation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 996, W Yellowstone, MT, 59758
- City
- W Yellowstone
- State
- Montana
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Wildlife Preservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.0M (FY2013) to $4.3M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $6.2MNet assets $13.0M
Operating margin
7.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$19.1M
Total liabilities
$6.2M
Net assets
$13.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,286,051▼16.4% | $3,949,294▲4.7% | $12,950,949▲2.7% | $19,106,427▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $5,124,211▲37.0% | $3,773,369▲9.6% | $12,614,192▲12.0% | $18,797,799▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,740,712▼10.6% | $3,444,036▲11.7% | $11,265,760▲2.7% | $17,628,781▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,183,431▼2.4% | $3,082,735▲13.4% | $10,969,084▲11.2% | $17,583,694▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,286,637▲48.2% | $2,718,021▲22.4% | $9,868,388▲18.9% | $17,347,021▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,892,441▲3.3% | $2,221,451▲2.4% | $8,299,772▲9.4% | $15,311,222▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,800,477▲2.9% | $2,169,629▲8.4% | $7,583,874▲9.1% | $13,985,826▲30.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,720,716▲5.2% | $2,001,107▲7.7% | $6,953,026▲11.5% | $10,680,627▲38.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,586,224▲14.7% | $1,858,234▲5.4% | $6,233,417▲13.2% | $7,727,470▲13.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,254,629▲11.9% | $1,763,861▲7.8% | $5,505,427▲9.8% | $6,824,366▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,014,028 | $1,636,235▲0.6% | $5,014,659▲8.1% | $6,402,696▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,627,105▲11.4% | $4,636,866▲4.5% | $6,064,263▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,460,221▲6.0% | $4,436,670▲16.8% | $5,901,777▲11.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $1,377,436 | $3,799,563 | $5,300,667 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $437K total
14 grants to Grizzly Discovery Center A Not- For-profit Corporation totaling $437K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Park Zoological Society | Empathy capacity building grant program | 2024 | $60,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Woodland Park Zoological Society | Advancing empathy grants | 2023 | $133,905 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Woodland Park Zoological Society | Advancing empathy grants | 2022 | $122,695 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $7,200 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $25,700 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $25,700 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2021 | $5,750 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $5,300 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $8,525 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2016 | $6,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Grizzly Discovery Center A Not- For-profit Corporation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Grizzly Discovery Center A Not- For-profit Corporation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-0527102, based in W Yellowstone, Montana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Grizzly Discovery Center A Not- For-profit Corporation's EIN?
- Grizzly Discovery Center A Not- For-profit Corporation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-0527102.
- How much revenue does Grizzly Discovery Center A Not- For-profit Corporation report?
- Grizzly Discovery Center A Not- For-profit Corporation reported $4,286,051 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Grizzly Discovery Center A Not- For-profit Corporation have?
- CharityIndex grades Grizzly Discovery Center A Not- For-profit Corporation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Grizzly Discovery Center A Not- For-profit Corporation (EIN 81-0527102) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.