Environment
American Prairie Foundation
BOZEMAN, MT
Total revenue
$44.7M
Total expenses
$15.4M
Net assets
$202.3M
Grants received
$50.3M
170 grants
EIN
810541893
Tax year
2024
Mission
Our mission is to create the largest nature reserve in the contiguous united states, a refuge for people and wildlife preserved forever as part of america's heritage.
Programs
2 programs
External communications: american prairie strives to work collaboratively and to make positive contributions to the communities around us, both economic and cultural, by building meaningful relationships with local groups and leaders in and around the seven-county region where american prairie operates. The national discovery center in lewistown is a social and educational hub providing meaningful community resources and connections in central montana.continued on schedule o . . .sharing stories from the prairie is a priority, and our marketing efforts have been focused on showcasing the visitor experience and elevating our public access model, including through features in 60 minutes, outside magazine, fast company, and local publications. By raising general awareness in montana, our web traffic, lodging bookings and visitation inquiries have all increased substantially.
Visitor experience and education: american prairie provides public access to more than 140,000 acres of deeded land, along with seamless access to an additional 386,000 acres of adjacent public land. This expansive landscape supports thriving wildlife habitat and offers outstanding opportunities for hiking, hunting, and wildlife viewing. By ensuring public access to these lands, american prairie invites people to explore and connect with the prairie ecosystem, with the promise that each visit will reveal a wilder, more vibrant landscape. Continued on schedule o . . . In addition to land access, american prairie operates the american prairie field school, a k12 education program offering free day and overnight experiences for montana public school students. These programs are designed to foster curiosity and a deeper understanding of the region's natural and cultural heritage through immersive, hands-on outdoor learning. Together, these efforts support conservation, recreation, and education across one of north america's most iconic and ecologically significant landscapes.
Financials
FY 2024
Revenue
Expenses
People
30 listed
ALISON FOX
CEO
$331K
40 hrs/wk
HEATHER GRINER
CHIEF OPERATIONS & FINANCE OFFICER
$200K
40 hrs/wk
JAY ABBE
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
JEFFREY TALPINS
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
JOHN BANOVICH
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
KAREN PETERSEN MEHRA
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
KEITH ANDERSON
DIRECTOR (THRU 09/24)
—
1 hrs/wk
KRISTINE MCDIVITT TOMPKINS
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
LILIANE HAUB
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
MARA TALPINS
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
NANCY MUELLER
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
QUIQUE NAGLE
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
SEAN GERRITY
DIRECTOR (THRU 09/24)
—
1 hrs/wk
SHIRLEY ANN JACKSON
DIRECTOR (THRU 09/24)
—
1 hrs/wk
STEVE COUSINS
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
SUSAN MATELICH
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
TIM KELLY
DIRECTOR (THRU 09/24)
—
1 hrs/wk
JACQUELINE BADGER MARS
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
DANNY O'SHAUGHNESSY
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
BOB GREENLEE
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
ALAN AIRTH
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
DAVID COULTER
TREASURER
—
1 hrs/wk
GEORGE MATELICH
VICE CHAIR
—
1 hrs/wk
BILL HILF
CHAIR (AS OF 5/24)
—
1 hrs/wk
PETE GEDDES
CHIEF EXTERNAL RELATIONS OFFICER
$217K
40 hrs/wk
SAM BEEBOUT
CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER
$157K
40 hrs/wk
GARRETT BUDDS
CHIEF CONSERVATION OFFICER
$131K
40 hrs/wk
TREVOR GORDON
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
$128K
40 hrs/wk
ALISSA YESSEL
DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE AND CULTURE
$124K
40 hrs/wk
ROBYN MILLER
DIRECTOR OF EVENTS
$107K
40 hrs/wk
Independent contractors
LINDSAY SIMONDS CONSULTING
FUNDRAISING CONSULTING SERVICES
AMERICAN STORYTELLER
SPECIALIZED CONTRACTOR, FUNDRAISING EVEN
AMERICAN PUBLIC LAND EXCHANGE INC
REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL ZOO & CONSERVATION
SPACIAL ECOLOGY WORK
Grants received
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Funded by
$50.3M from 71 funders · 170 grants · 2017–2024
$11.8M · 8 grants · 2017–2023
$7.4M · 4 grants · 2020–2023
$6.8M · 6 grants · 2017–2023
$6.0M · 2 grants · 2023–2024
$4M · 3 grants · 2022–2024
$3.9M · 7 grants · 2017–2023
$2.6M · 5 grants · 2018–2024
$1.3M · 5 grants · 2019–2022