Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc
To ensure the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat and our hunting heritage.
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Visit www.rmef.orgAbout 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.
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Mission
To ensure the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat and our hunting heritage.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 16,157 animal welfare charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 91% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- Established in 1984, it predates 81% of the animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRocky 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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 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's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 810421425. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('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 90/100.
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 74% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 85% 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 an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a major 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 74% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
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 an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1984.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 85%. 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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8 articles found
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Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation to host Superior Land Chapter Big Game Banquet at River Rock Lanes - Upper Michigan's Source
RMEF raises $124K at Big Game Banquet, “best ever” - The Mountain Mail
Rocky Mountain elk seen in the Central Valley - yourcentralvalley.com
Popular Rocky Mountain Elk Takes Its Final Breath at the Hands of a Hunter - Green Matters
'Split 5' Was One of the Most Photographed Bull Elk from Rocky Mountain National Park. A Hunter Tagged Him This Fall - Outdoor Life
Tour the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Visitor Center - where conservation comes to life - NBC Montana
Support the Best Rocky Mountain Elk Habitat in Oregon and Washington - Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership
Rocky Mountain Elk - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (.gov)
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- 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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 125 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1984
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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, MT, United States.
- What is Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 74% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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