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Glacier Institute Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 36-3345632

Oct 01, 2016 to Sep 30, 2017 • Filed on Jan 23, 2017

Organization ProfileWWW.THEGLACIERINSTITUTE.ORG
137 Main StKalispell, MT 59903

(406) 755-1211

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

35th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

37th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

78th percentile

21%

Higher net margin than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

49th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 49% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

70th percentile

13%

Faster asset growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

26th percentile

-7.3%

Faster revenue growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets35th percentile

Assets

Up

$836,192

Up $94,545 (+13%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$831,610

Up $91,785 (+12%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$4,582

Up $2,760 (+151%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue37th percentileNet Margin78th percentile

Revenue

Down

$440,130

Down $34,687 (-7.3%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$348,420

Down $20,058 (-5.4%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

$91,710

Down $14,629 (-14%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth70th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2015: $633,811Liabilities 2015: $5,763Net Assets 2015: $628,0482015Assets 2016: $741,647Liabilities 2016: $1,822Net Assets 2016: $739,8252016Assets 2017: $836,192Liabilities 2017: $4,582Net Assets 2017: $831,6102017Assets 2018: $869,154Liabilities 2018: $5,732Net Assets 2018: $863,4222018Assets 2019: $971,887Liabilities 2019: $105,521Net Assets 2019: $866,3662019Assets 2020: $951,064Liabilities 2020: $257,608Net Assets 2020: $693,4562020Assets 2021: $1,312,168Liabilities 2021: $778,918Net Assets 2021: $533,2502021Assets 2022: $917,477Liabilities 2022: $1,002,759Net Assets 2022: -$85,2822022Assets 2023: $845,935Liabilities 2023: $959,537Net Assets 2023: -$113,6022023Assets 2024: $824,298Liabilities 2024: $981,007Net Assets 2024: -$156,7092024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$836,192
Liabilities$4,582
Net Assets$831,610
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth26th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2015: $605,405Expenses 2015: $375,707Net Income 2015: $229,6982015Revenue 2016: $474,817Expenses 2016: $368,478Net Income 2016: $106,3392016Revenue 2017: $440,130Expenses 2017: $348,420Net Income 2017: $91,7102017Revenue 2018: $415,624Expenses 2018: $383,812Net Income 2018: $31,8122018Revenue 2019: $447,996Expenses 2019: $445,052Net Income 2019: $2,9442019Revenue 2020: $320,770Expenses 2020: $493,680Net Income 2020: -$172,9102020Revenue 2021: $977,493Expenses 2021: $1,034,543Net Income 2021: -$57,0502021Revenue 2022: $1,110,307Expenses 2022: $1,728,839Net Income 2022: -$618,5322022Revenue 2023: $1,502,450Expenses 2023: $1,528,989Net Income 2023: -$26,5392023Revenue 2024: $1,718,632Expenses 2024: $1,688,051Net Income 2024: $30,5812024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$440,130
Expenses$348,420
Net Income$91,710
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2016 to Sep 30, 2017
Signed
Jan 23, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.1
Gross Receipts
$451,960
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Strengthening connections to the natural world through outdoor education. We specialize in-depth, field-oriented adult and youth outdoor education.

Serves adults and children as an educational leader in the crown of the continent ecosystem emphasizing outreach and field based learning experiences. Provides a science based understanding of the area's ecology and its interaction with people.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$586,173$672,299▲ $86,126
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$83,381$72,924▼ $10,457
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$17,022$45,920▲ $28,898
Accounts Receivable$52,133$41,120▼ $11,013
Inventories for Sale or Use$2,938$3,929▲ $991
Total Assets$741,647$836,192▲ $94,545
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$1,082$4,146▲ $3,064
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$740$436▼ $304
Total Liabilities$1,822$4,582▲ $2,760
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$657,069$831,610▲ $174,541
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$82,756--
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$739,825$831,610▲ $91,785
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$741,647$836,192▲ $94,545

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$72,924$152,188-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay49th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Lance FahrneyPresident
Art BurchDirector
Bruce HirdDirector
Cheree DeisenrothDirector
Cindie JobeDirector
Jeff EllingsonDirector
Lad BarneyDirector
Nancy KimballDirector
Nancy LundgrenDirector
Heather PeacockSecretary
Rob LefkowiczTreasurer
Jimmy DeherreraVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$82,687
Program Service Revenue
$337,335
Investment Income
$3,635
Other Revenue
$16,473
All Other Contributions
$76,012
Change in Net Assets
$91,710
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$197,610
Other Expenses$150,810
Total Fundraising Expense$29,166
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$27,868$50,806$27,869$106,543
Other Salaries and Wages$68,574$3,474-$72,048
Occupancy$21,275$5,570-$26,845
Insurance$10,344$8,086-$18,430
Payroll Taxes$13,258$1,560$780$15,598
Fees for Services Other$13,975--$13,975
Travel$10,231$1,519-$11,750
Depreciation Depletion$10,837$570-$11,407
Fees for Services Accounting-$8,559-$8,559
Office Expenses$6,644$816-$7,460
All Other Expenses$5,452--$5,452
Other Expenses$5,252$4,319-$4,319
Other Employee Benefits$3,250$171-$3,421
Advertising$1,531$219$517$2,267
Conferences and Meetings-$1,328-$1,328
Information Technology$29--$29
Total Functional Expenses$228,738$90,516$29,166$348,420
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$25,180
Fundraising Direct Expenses$11,830
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Fall Auction$25,180$25,180$11,830$13,350
Total Events$25,180$25,180$11,830$13,350
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Form 990 is provided to the finance committee via email for review. Any changes or errors are noted and corrected via reply email.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Conflict of interest policy is reviewed by all board members yearly. Potential conflicts are reported and discussed and then a decision is made based on the facts and understanding of the board.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“Ed compensation is reviewed yearly by board of directors. Compensation is compared to comperable postions locally and regionally.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The organization maintains a copy of the most recent 990 and all policies and governing documents in the main office. Documents are available for review upon request. Copy and other fees may apply.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Glacier Institute Inc
EIN
36-3345632
Phone
4067551211
Address
137 MAIN ST, KALISPELL, MT 59903
Doing Business As
The Glacier Institute

Signing Officer

Name
Lance Fahrney
Title
President
Phone
4067551211
Signed
2017-01-23

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lance Fahrney
Formed
1984
Legal Domicile
Mt
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
19
Volunteers
40

Preparer

Firm
Mission Accounting Pc
Address
140 AURORA DR, LAKESIDE, MT 59922-9707
Preparer
Christian Shaeffer CPA
Phone
4068906925
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Serves adults and children as an educational leader in the crown of the continent ecosystem emphasizing outreach and field based learning experiences. Provides a science based understanding of the area's ecology and its interaction with people.”

Form 990

“The increase in executive director compensation is due to meeting profitability targets for multiple fiscal years. Incentive payments (bonuses) for those years were paid in fiscal year ending 9/30/16.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0SERVES ADULTS AND CHILDREN AS AN EDUCATIONAL LEADER IN THE CROWN OF THE CONTINENT ECOSYSTEM EMPHASIZING OUTREACH AND FIELD BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES. PROVIDES A SCIENCE BASED UNDERSTANDING OF THE AREA'S ECOLOGY AND ITS INTERACTION WITH PEOPLE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE INCREASE IN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION IS DUE TO MEETING PROFITABILITY TARGETS FOR MULTIPLE FISCAL YEARS. INCENTIVE PAYMENTS (BONUSES) FOR THOSE YEARS WERE PAID IN FISCAL YEAR ENDING 9/30/16.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE VIA EMAIL FOR REVIEW. ANY CHANGES OR ERRORS ARE NOTED AND CORRECTED VIA REPLY EMAIL.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS YEARLY. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE REPORTED AND DISCUSSED AND THEN A DECISION IS MADE BASED ON THE FACTS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE BOARD.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4ED COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED YEARLY BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. COMPENSATION IS COMPARED TO COMPERABLE POSTIONS LOCALLY AND REGIONALLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A COPY OF THE MOST RECENT 990 AND ALL POLICIES AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS IN THE MAIN OFFICE. DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW UPON REQUEST. COPY AND OTHER FEES MAY APPLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$836,192
Liabilities
$4,582
Net assets
$831,610
Revenue
$440,130
Expenses
$348,420
Net income
$91,710
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.82$0.98$0.16$1.72$1.69$0.03
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.85$0.96$0.11$1.50$1.53$0.03
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.92$1.00$0.09$1.11$1.73$0.62
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.31$0.78$0.53$0.98$1.03$0.06
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.95$0.26$0.69$0.32$0.49$0.17
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.97$0.11$0.87$0.45$0.45$0.00
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.87$0.01$0.86$0.42$0.38$0.03
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.84$0.00$0.83$0.44$0.35$0.09
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.74$0.00$0.74$0.47$0.37$0.11
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.63$0.01$0.63$0.61$0.38$0.23