Liabilities / Assets
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Higher debt load relative to assets than 12% of similar nonprofits.
The Vital Ground Foundation Inc
EIN 87-0483446 • 501(c)3 • Missoula, MT
Profile
Vital ground works to ensure the recovery and long-term survival of grizzly bears and the many native species that share their range through the protection and restoration of wildlife habitat and landscape linkages, and by supporting community-based programs that prevent conflicts between people and wildlife.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
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Liabilities / Revenue
14th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 14% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
90th percentile
Higher net margin than 90% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
56th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 56% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 4.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
68th percentile
Faster asset growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
11th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$24,380,269
Up $2,276,442 (+10%) from 2023
Liabilities
Down$109,249
Down $611,980 (-85%) from 2023
Net Assets
Up$24,271,020
Up $2,888,422 (+14%) from 2023
Revenue
Down$5,067,558
Down $1,618,008 (-24%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$2,370,250
Up $151,176 (+6.8%) from 2023
Net Income
Down$2,697,308
Down $1,769,184 (-40%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $24,380,269
- Liabilities
- $109,249
- Net assets
- $24,271,020
- Revenue
- $5,067,558
- Expenses
- $2,370,250
- Net income
- $2,697,308
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- May 30, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.1
- Gross Receipts
- $5,225,140
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Vital ground works to ensure the recovery and long-term survival of grizzly bears and the many native species that share their range through the protection and restoration of wildlife habitat and landscape linkages, and by supporting community-based programs that prevent conflicts between people and wildlife.
Protect and restore north america's grizzly bear populations by conserving wildlife habitat.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $11,414,902 | $12,091,718 | ▲ $676,816 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $3,349,593 | $5,209,030 | ▲ $1,859,437 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $4,178,222 | $3,539,961 | ▼ $638,261 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $3,023,114 | $3,464,469 | ▲ $441,355 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $19,515 | $12,409 | ▼ $7,106 |
| Accounts Receivable | $8,734 | - | - |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $5,091 | $5,091 | → $0 |
| Total Assets | $22,103,827 | $24,380,269 | ▲ $2,276,442 |
| Other Assets Total | $104,656 | $57,591 | ▼ $47,065 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Deferred Revenue | $600,000 | - | - |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $73,200 | $88,838 | ▲ $15,638 |
| Other Liabilities | $48,029 | $20,411 | ▼ $27,618 |
| Total Liabilities | $721,229 | $109,249 | ▼ $611,980 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $14,149,851 | $14,177,013 | ▲ $27,162 |
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $7,232,747 | $10,094,007 | ▲ $2,861,260 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $21,382,598 | $24,271,020 | ▲ $2,888,422 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $22,103,827 | $24,380,269 | ▲ $2,276,442 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land | $12,061,381 | - | $12,061,381 |
| Equipment | $18,348 | $19,429 | $37,777 |
| Other Land Buildings | $11,989 | $16,361 | $28,350 |
Endowment Activity
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $192,972 | - | ▲ $28,712 | - | $221,684 |
| 2023 | $168,665 | - | ▲ $24,307 | - | $192,972 |
| 2022 | $196,719 | - | ▼ $28,054 | - | $168,665 |
| 2021 | $130,277 | $34,184 | ▲ $40,254 | - | $196,719 |
| 2020 | $118,731 | - | ▲ $11,546 | - | $130,277 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Lutey | Executive Director | FT | $183,400 | $21,328 | $204,728 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Kelly Johnson | Chair |
| Matthew Dusek | Vice Chair |
| Andrea Nasi | Trustee |
| Cheri Cooley-hick | Trustee |
| Dale Becker | Trustee |
| Danielle Feidler | Trustee |
| Doug Chadwick | Trustee |
| Jo Lowe | Trustee |
| John Hechtel | Trustee |
| Ken Hick | Trustee |
| Lynne Seus | Trustee |
| Maureen Mayer | Trustee |
| Meggen Wilson | Trustee |
| Russell Fox | Trustee |
| Scott Birmingham | Trustee |
| Stuart Strahl | Trustee |
| Tom Fey | Trustee |
| Theresa Young | Secretary |
| Tim Polich | Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $4,424,173
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $573,600
- Other Revenue
- $69,785
- All Other Contributions
- $3,691,958
- Change in Net Assets
- $2,697,308
Noncash Contribution Practices
- Property subject to holding requirements
- No
- Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
- Yes
- Third parties used for noncash contributions
- No
Noncash Contributions
| Contribution Type | Contribution Count | Reported Amount | Valuation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Securities Publicly Traded | 5 | $140,747 | Fair Market Value |
| Qualified Contrib Other | 1 | $80,000 | Appraisal |
| Total Noncash Contributions | 6 | $220,747 | - |
Audited Revenue Reconciliation
- Revenue per Audited Statements
- $5,067,558
- Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
- $0
- Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
- $230,378
- Total Revenue per Audited Statements
- $5,297,936
- Total Revenue per Form 990
- $5,067,558
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $1,243,439 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $1,056,411 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $290,022 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $70,400 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $478,841 | $108,828 | $137,847 | $725,516 |
| Fees for Services Other | $603,867 | $12,446 | $9,566 | $625,879 |
| Office Expenses | $135,696 | $17,934 | $40,846 | $194,476 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $125,664 | $28,560 | $36,176 | $190,400 |
| Payroll Taxes | $52,234 | $11,871 | $15,035 | $79,140 |
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $70,400 | - | - | $70,400 |
| All Other Expenses | $33,569 | $22,663 | $11,782 | $68,014 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $34,320 | $7,800 | $9,881 | $52,001 |
| Advertising | $48,404 | $139 | - | $48,543 |
| Travel | $29,500 | $6,595 | $7,409 | $43,504 |
| Occupancy | $20,065 | $8,293 | $8,293 | $36,651 |
| Other Expenses | $16,494 | $9,475 | $5,480 | $21,974 |
| Insurance | $17,971 | $2,784 | $291 | $21,046 |
| Fees for Services Legal | $11,034 | $675 | - | $11,709 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $4,688 | $2,345 | $2,344 | $9,377 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $6,174 | $1,403 | $1,777 | $9,354 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $1,835,913 | $244,315 | $290,022 | $2,370,250 |
Audited Expense Reconciliation
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $2,409,514 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $2,370,250 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $2,370,250 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $39,264 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $0 |
International Activity
Grant and Assistance Recipients
| Recipient | Location | Category | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methow Valley Bear Aware | Twisp, WA | N/a | Conservation Partner Grant | $11,210 |
| Teton Regional Land Trust | Driggs, ID | 501(c)(3) | Conservation Partner Grant | $10,000 |
| Blackfoot Challenge | Ovando, MT | 501(c)(3) | Conservation Partner Grant | $5,500 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Gross Income | $4,500 |
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $1,730 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Debt and Bond Financing
Other Reported Liabilities
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Lease Liabiliy | $11,417 |
| Split Interest Agreement | $8,994 |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Audit committee
- Yes
- Backup withholding compliance
- Yes
- Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
- No
- 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
- Yes
- 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, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B
“Prior to filing, a complete copy of the 990 is reviewed by the organization's finance director and executive director, and reviewed and approved by the organization's audit committee (a committee of the organization's board of trustees). A copy of the 990 is then provided to the full board of trustees for review and comment.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C
“The conflict of interest policy applies to all persons holding positions of responsibility and trust on behalf of vital ground, including employees, officers and members of the board of trustees, and committee members. The chair of the board of trustees shall be responsible for the application and interpretation of the policy on conflicts of interest as it relates to officers, members of the board of trustees and committee members. The executive director shall be responsible for the application and interpretation of the policy as it relates to employees of vital ground. An insider who has a conflict of interest may participate as an insider in the board's or committee's discussion of the contract or transaction if asked to participate by the board or committee. The person with a conflict of interest is otherwise not present for the contract or transaction discussion. The insider having a conflict of interest may not vote on the contract or transaction or be present during voting. Such insider's ineligibility to vote shall be reflected in the minutes of the meeting. If requested by the board, an insider shall take a temporary leave of absence from the board until completion of the contract or transaction in which the insider has a conflict of interest.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15
“The executive director's compensation is reviewed and approved by the board of trustees using current compensation survey information from the land trust alliance and consideration of form 990 returns from similarly situated organizations. The total employee compensation budget is reviewed and approved by the board of trustees as part of the annual budget review and approval process. Employee compensation (other than the executive director) is not individually reviewed by the board, but by the executive director. Published salary surveys (land trust alliance and training resources for the environmental community) are used to provide comparative compensation guidelines.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
“Audited financial statements are posted on the organization's website. Other organizational documents (form 1023, irs letter of determinations, articles of incorporation, bylaws, conflicts of interest policy, and other governing policies) are provided upon request.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- The Vital Ground Foundation Inc
- EIN
- 87-0483446
- Phone
- 4065498650
- Address
- 30 FORT MISSOULA ROAD, MISSOULA, MT 59804-7211
Signing Officer
- Name
- Ryan Lutey
- Title
- Executive Director
- Phone
- 4065498650
- Signed
- 2025-05-30
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Ryan Lutey
- Formed
- 1990
- Legal Domicile
- Ut
- Voting Board Members
- 19
- Independent Board Members
- 19
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 19
Preparer
- Firm
- Junkermierclarkcampanellastevens Pc
- Address
- 321 W BROADWAY 4TH FLOOR, MISSOULA, MT 59802
- Preparer
- Drew Rieker Cpaabv
- Phone
- 4065494148
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G
“Other services: program service expenses 603,867. Management and general expenses 12,446. Fundraising expenses 9,566. Total expenses 625,879.”
Financial Statement Notes
PART II, LINE 9:
“The organization reports the donated value of conservation easements in revenue in the statement of activity. The donated value of the easement less $1, the amount recorded in the statement of financial position for each conservation easement, is recorded in the statement of activity as a program expense. The cost of the conservation easement to the organization is recorded in the statement of activity as a program expense.”
PART V, LINE 4:
“Vital ground's endowment fund provides long-term financial security for organizational operations and conservation programs.”
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| IRS990/Desc | 0 | LAND CONSERVATION: VITAL GROUND IDENTIFIES CRUCIAL GRIZZLY BEAR HABITAT ON PRIVATELY OWNED LAND AND WORKS WITH WILLING LANDOWNERS TO PROTECT THE LAND'S CONSERVATION VALUES. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY ACQUIRING CONSERVATION EASEMENTS THROUGH DONATION OR BARGAIN PURCHASE, OR BY PURCHASING LAND IN FEE TITLE THEN MANAGING IT TO BENEFIT WILDLIFE AND THE PUBLIC. VITAL GROUND HAS A PERPETUAL RESPONSIBILITY TO MONITOR THE LANDS ON WHICH IT HOLDS CONSERVATION EASEMENTS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE CONSERVATION EASEMENTS. VITAL GROUND ALSO MANAGES AND WORKS TO RESTORE THE LAND IT OWNS TO PROVIDE QUALITY HABITAT FOR THE BENEFIT OF GRIZZLY BEARS AND OTHER WILDLIFE. IN ADDITION TO DEVELOPING AND MANAGING ITS OWN PROJECTS, VITAL GROUND STRATEGICALLY PROVIDES GRANTS TO AGENCIES, GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES AND OTHER NONPROFIT CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS TO ASSIST THEIR EFFORTS TO CONSERVE AND RESTORE IMPORTANT WILDLIFE HABITAT AND PREVENT CONFLICTS BETWEEN BEARS AND PEOPLE.2024 ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:CONSERVATION EASEMENTS - ACQUIRED ONE CONSERVATION EASEMENT IN MONTANA TOTALING 160 ACRES TO PROTECT HIGHLY THREATENED GRIZZLY BEAR HABITAT IN A KEY LINKAGE AREA BETWEEN THE NORTHERN CONTINENTAL DIVIDE AND BITTERROOT GRIZZLY BEAR RECOVERY AREAS.- MONITORED TWENTY-THREE CONSERVATION EASEMENTS HELD BY VITAL GROUND IN MONTANA, THREE CONSERVATION EASEMENTS HELD BY VITAL GROUND IN IDAHO, AND FOUR U.S. FOREST SERVICE FOREST LEGACY PROGRAM CONSERVATION EASEMENTS HELD BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF LANDS IN IDAHO. LAND ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT- ACQUIRED TWO PROPERTIES TOTALING 60 ACRES IN FEE-TITLE IN MONTANA TO PROTECT WILDLIFE HABITAT AND SCENIC VALUES, AND TO SPECIFICALLY CONSERVE KEY GRIZZLY BEAR HABITAT IN THE CABINET-YAAK AND NORTHERN CONTINENTAL DIVIDE ECOSYSTEMS.- CONTINUED PROMOTING THE GOALS OF THE U.S. FOREST SERVICE'S COMMUNITY FOREST AND OPEN SPACE PROGRAM THROUGH FOREST STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES AT VITAL GROUND'S ALVORD LAKE COMMUNITY FOREST, CONDUCTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PUBLIC STAKEHOLDERS' COMMITTEE THAT GUIDES MANAGEMENT OF THE FOREST.- MONITORED AND MANAGED FIVE FEE-TITLE CONSERVATION PROPERTIES IN IDAHO AND SEVEN FEE-TITLE CONSERVATION PROPERTIES IN MONTANA.- CONDUCTED WILDLIFE HABITAT ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES ON PROPERTIES IN BONNER COUNTY, IDAHO, AND IN LINCOLN AND SANDERS COUNTIES, MONTANA. |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc | 0 | OTHER: IN ADDITION TO ITS HABITAT CONSERVATION AND CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAMS, THE VITAL GROUND FOUNDATION ALSO PARTNERS WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND TRIBAL AGENCIES, OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS PREVENTING CONFLICTS BETWEEN BEARS AND PEOPLE. THROUGH ITS 2024 CONSERVATION PARTNERS PROGRAM, VITAL GROUND AWARDED $70,000 IN SMALL GRANTS TO 16 COMMUNITIES, ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES WORKING TO PREVENT CONFLICTS BETWEEN BEARS AND PEOPLE IN 15 HIGH PRIORITY LANDSCAPES. THESE INVESTMENTS HELPED:- PROTECT 48,000 ACRES OF LIVESTOCK RANGE USING RANGE RIDERS- CONSTRUCT 33 ELECTRIC FENCES TO SECURE CHICKEN COOPS, ORCHARDS, AND LIVESTOCK- DISTRIBUTE 69 BEAR PROOF CONTAINERS - REMOVE 336 LIVESTOCK CARCASSES IN AREAS PRONE TO WILDLIFE CONFLICT- PROVIDE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO MORE THAN 8,000 PEOPLE AT EVENTS, MAILINGS, AND BEAR SPRAY TRAINING SESSIONS - GLEAN 13,700 POUNDS OF FRUIT- PURCHASE 4700 CONFLICT PREVENTION MATERIALS- PURCHASE 24 CONFLICT PREVENTION TOOLS PROACTIVE PREVENTION OF AVOIDABLE CONFLICTS BETWEEN BEARS AND PEOPLE IS CRITICAL TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND THE BROADER PUBLIC ACCEPTING THE PRESENCE OF GRIZZLIES AS THE SPECIES RECOVERS AND EXPANDS BACK INTO HABITAT WHERE IT HAS BEEN ABSENT - IN SOME CASES FOR MORE THAN A CENTURY. |
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