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Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc

To ensure the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat and our hunting heritage.

Animal Welfare Missoula, MT EIN 810421425 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc is a animal welfare organization based in MISSOULA, United States. Annual revenue: $61.9 million. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 810421425.

Founded
Headquarters
Missoula, MT
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
D300
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1984

Mission

To ensure the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat and our hunting heritage.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D300
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.56%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.00 ($67.1 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Missoula, MT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. Its EIN is 810421425. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 92/100 for animal welfare charities in United States. The organization reports $100M in annual revenue. 125 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 92/100.

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc is located in Missoula, MT, United States. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years.

Based on official tax filings, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc has $100M in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $100M in annual revenue. The organization has 125 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. Visit the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc is a animal welfare organization based in MISSOULA, United States. Annual revenue: $61.9 million. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 810421425. Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1984.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $100M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 810421425, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

SH
Shane Cronk
CFO/Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AN
Anderson S••••
Director
AS
Ashlee S•••••
Director
BI
Bill P•••
Director
BL
Blake H••••••
CHIEF CONSERVATION OFFICER
CA
Casey C••••
CONTROLLER
CH
Chad F•••••••
MNG. DIR. OF FIELD OPERATIONS
CH
Charlie D•••••
Director
CH
Chuck R••••
Director
DA
Dave S•••••••
Director
DE
Dennis R••••••
Director
DO
Donna M•••••••
Director
DR
Dr M••••• V•••• P••
Director
ER
Eric J••••••
Director
FR
Fred L••••
CHAIR
GR
Grant P•••••
GENERAL COUNSEL/SECRETARY
JA
James J B••••
Director
JE
Jennifer D••••••
Director
KE
Kent J••••••
Director
KI
Kirk M•••••
DIR. OF FIELD OPERATIONS - NW
KR
Kristoffer L•••••••
DIR. OF FIELD OPERATIONS - E
MA
Mark B••••
CHAIR
MA
Maurice H•••
Director
MI
Michael W•••••
Director
NA
Nancy H•••••
Director
NA
Nancy H••••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Natural Sightings: Chillin' like a villain - Tehachapi News
Apr 2026
www.tehachapinews.com
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to host Superior Land Chapter Big Game Banquet at River Rock Lanes - Upper Michigan's Sour
Mar 2026
www.uppermichiganssource.com
RMEF raises $124K at Big Game Banquet, “best ever” - The Mountain Mail
Mar 2026
www.themountainmail.com
Rocky Mountain elk seen in the Central Valley - yourcentralvalley.com
Feb 2026
www.yourcentralvalley.com
33rd Annual RMEF Banquet At Joe Meagher Civic Center On March 28 - KSEN AM 1150
Feb 2026
ksenam.com
Popular Rocky Mountain Elk Takes Its Final Breath at the Hands of a Hunter - Green Matters
Feb 2026
www.greenmatters.com
'Split 5' Was One of the Most Photographed Bull Elk from Rocky Mountain National Park. A Hunter Tagged Him This Fall - O
Feb 2026
www.outdoorlife.com
RMEF and USFS partnership improves safety, wildlife habitat - The Wildlife Society
Jan 2026
wildlife.org
Rhea County outraged after rare elk is killed and left to waste - WTVC
Nov 2025
newschannel9.com
Tour the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Visitor Center - where conservation comes to life - NBC Montana
Nov 2025
nbcmontana.com
Form filed
$100.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$83.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$66.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$61.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$68.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc This page 76 $100.1 million 0%
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Spca of Tennessee 93 $189,417 83%
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Better Days Inc 93 $181,989 99%
Fifty Shades of Furr Inc 93 $314,656 94%
Bullpen Way Station & Sanctuary Ltd 90 $151,835 93%
Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc 90 $136,295 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 125 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc

What is Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc?
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Missoula, United States. Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc is a animal welfare organization based in MISSOULA, United States. Annual revenue: $61.9 million. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 810421425.
When was Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc founded?
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc was founded in 1984.
Who leads Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc?
Shane Cronk serves as CFO/Treasurer.
Where is Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc located?
Headquartered in Missoula, United States.
What is Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc trustworthy?
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 810421425.
What is Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc's website?
http://www.rmef.org