Yaak Valley Forest Council
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Yaak Valley Forest Council is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Troy, Montana, registered in 1999, with $410,680 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
11896 Yaak River Rd, Troy, MT, 59935 EIN 81-0517993 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2024)
$411K
▼ 13.4% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$448K
Net assets
$142K
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
—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 Yaak Valley Forest Council— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · -9% 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 Yaak Valley Forest Council: 4 mo reserves · -9% margin earns a B+ 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 Yaak Valley Forest Council— 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 Yaak Valley Forest Council: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 11896 Yaak River Rd, Troy, MT, 59935
- City
- Troy
- State
- Montana
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $101K (FY2010) to $411K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $7,567Net assets $142K
Operating margin
-9.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$150K
Total liabilities
$7,567
Net assets
$142K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $410,680▼13.4% | $447,813▲6.0% | $141,958▼20.7% | $149,525▼19.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $474,304▲18.0% | $422,309▲23.1% | $179,091▲40.9% | $185,886▲40.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $402,108▲30.9% | $343,159▼11.0% | $127,096▲86.5% | $131,921▲81.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $307,187▼21.4% | $385,596▲17.1% | $68,147▼53.5% | $72,561▼51.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $390,689▲3.2% | $329,215▼12.5% | $146,556▲72.3% | $150,225▲49.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $378,520▲59.8% | $376,099▲43.4% | $85,082▲2.9% | $100,817▲19.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $236,857▼15.4% | $262,216▲1.0% | $82,661▼23.5% | $84,181▼22.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $279,976▲24.4% | $259,626▲6.0% | $108,020▲23.2% | $108,094▲21.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $225,093▼36.3% | $244,975▼18.2% | $87,670▼18.5% | $89,061▼17.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $353,272▲21.7% | $299,413▼5.4% | $107,552▲100% | $107,892▲101% | 990 |
| 2014 | $290,163▲51.2% | $316,613▲58.7% | $53,693▼33.0% | $53,693▼33.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $191,883 | $199,457▼2.1% | $80,143▼8.6% | $80,143▼8.6% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | — | $203,746▲12.9% | $87,717▲73.0% | $87,717▲71.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $180,446▼8.8% | $50,698▲108% | $51,048▲107% | 990 |
| 2010 | $100,779 | $197,773 | $24,336 | $24,686 | 990EZ |
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 · $284K total
18 grants to Yaak Valley Forest Council totaling $284K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2024 | $9,744 |
| The San Diego Foundation | For general support | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $11,658 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $15,597 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $12,967 |
| National Forest Foundation | Support us national forests and grasslands | 2020 | $31,500 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $22,007 |
| National Forest Foundation | Support us national forests and grasslands | 2019 | $19,017 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2019 | $5,144 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Improving habitat connect | 2018 | $25,000 |
| National Forest Foundation | Support us national forests and grasslands | 2018 | $13,305 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support. | 2018 | $10,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2018 | $5,526 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support. | 2018 | $1,000 |
| National Forest Foundation | Support us national forests and grasslands | 2017 | $16,862 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Yaak Valley Forest Council a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Yaak Valley Forest Council is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-0517993, based in Troy, Montana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Yaak Valley Forest Council's EIN?
- Yaak Valley Forest Council's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-0517993.
- How much revenue does Yaak Valley Forest Council report?
- Yaak Valley Forest Council reported $410,680 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Yaak Valley Forest Council have?
- CharityIndex grades Yaak Valley Forest Council B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Yaak Valley Forest Council (EIN 81-0517993) 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.