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Nonprofit · EIN 43-2000515

BITTERROOT WATER PARTNERSHIP

Tax-exempt · HAMILTON, MT 59840

Financials

$333K$452K2023$457K$470K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BITTERROOT WATER PARTNERSHIP by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$456,629$470,490-$13,861$156,355$8,513$147,842
December 31, 2023990$332,971$452,019-$119,048$168,914$7,211$161,703
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$424,057
of which government grants
$183,455
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,863
Net income from fundraising events
$30,002
Net income from sales of inventory
$707
Other revenue
$30,709

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$84,000
Other salaries and wages
$163,890
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$285,332
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$375
Accounting fees
$5,551
Occupancy
$18,536
Travel
$4,691
Depreciation
$212
Program services (functional)
$393,923
Management and general (functional)
$38,148
Fundraising (functional)
$38,419

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$168,914
Total assets, end of year
$156,355
Total liabilities, end of year
$8,513
Net assets, end of year
$147,842
Land, buildings and equipment
$306
Net assets without donor restrictions
$147,842
Gross receipts
$474,906
Employees
8
Volunteers
80
Year formed
2002
State of legal domicile
MT

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HEATHER BARBEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$84,000
DOUG NATIONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ESTELLE SHUTTLEWORTHVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BOB MILLERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JIM STRIEBELSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LAURA CARRASCODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDY MAKIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DOUG HATCHIMONJIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ALEX HIBALADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HEATHER BARBEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$81,500
ED SNOOKPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ESTELLE SHUTTLEWORTHVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DOUG NATIONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SCOTT ZIEGENFUSSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LAURA CARRASCODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDY MAKIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ALEX HIBALADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JIM STRIEBELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BOB MILLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
162 S 2ND ST 1, HAMILTON, MT 59840-2517
In care of
% ROXA FRENCH
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DOUG NATION, PO BOX 1247, HAMILTON, MT 59840
Signed the 990
DOUG NATION, PRESIDENT
Phone
(406) 375-2272
Return prepared by
John P Talia CPA

Mission

BWP leads reliable and intentional conservation initiatives that promote and provide clean, ample water for people and habitats by working with key partners and our communities

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Conservation Engagement: In 2024 inspired deeper community involvement and environmental stewardship across the Bitterroopt Valley. Highlights include the Darby Gardens Project-a living outdoor classroom where students were introduced to native plants, pollinators and sustainable gardening, learning how healthy landscapes protect watershed health. Also led the annual Bitterroot River Cleanup, mobilizing hundreds of volunteers to remove debris from local waterways and and raising public awareness about river health. Outreach efforts on drought-tolerant, native, and pollinator- friendly landscaping expanded through Water Wise Plant Packs and educational tools, empowering residents to conserve water and boost native biodiversity in their own yards
    Expenses $119,150
  • Watershed Restoration: Continued implementing and maintaining targeted restoration projects that protect the lifeblood of the Bitterroot Valley: our rivers and streams. These projects tackled tough challenges like reducing sedimentation, lowering water temperatures, and rebuilding resilient riparian zones-work thats essential for keeping our waterways healthy in the face of draught and other climate pressures. Stream Restoration included 1,900 willows planted, 600 feet of streambank restored, 200 pounds of sediment pollution reduced annually, one native fish passageway restored, 2 miles of streamside road repaired and 310 pounds of non-native invasive weeds removed. These efforts resulted in stronger habitat for native fish, greater climate resiliance for our valley, and cleaner, healthier water for people and wildlife alike.
    Expenses $207,341
  • Project and Program Development: Strengthened strategic partnerships and secured new grant funding to expand conservation initiatives focused on water quality, and ecological resilience. This work includes laying the foundation for decades of restoration success. Careful planning, science-based prioritization and close collaboration with partners and landowners are ensuring that every project delivers lasting benefits for the watershed. This initiative will produce a Prioritized Restoration Action Plan, slated for completion in 2027, which will serve as a long-term roadmap for restortaion work across the Bitterroot Valley. The plan will guide where and how resources are invested, ensuring that each action-whether improving stream flows, enhancing fish habitat,or stabilizing eroding banks-yields the greatest possible benefit for water wildlife, and the community.
    Expenses $67,432

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
43-2000515
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2004
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C32)
Assets (IRS master file)
$156,355
Income (IRS master file)
$474,906

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$456,629$470,490$156,355IRS
990December 2023$332,971$452,019$168,914XML
990December 2022$355,575$299,172$285,637IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 43-2000515).

Questions about BITTERROOT WATER PARTNERSHIP

What is the EIN of BITTERROOT WATER PARTNERSHIP?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BITTERROOT WATER PARTNERSHIP is 43-2000515.
Is BITTERROOT WATER PARTNERSHIP tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to BITTERROOT WATER PARTNERSHIP tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BITTERROOT WATER PARTNERSHIP file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BITTERROOT WATER PARTNERSHIP due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BITTERROOT WATER PARTNERSHIP last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of BITTERROOT WATER PARTNERSHIP?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DOUG NATION.
Who are the officers and directors of BITTERROOT WATER PARTNERSHIP?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $84,000 (HEATHER BARBER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does BITTERROOT WATER PARTNERSHIP have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $456,629, expenses of $470,490 and total assets of $156,355 at year end.

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