EIN 81-0467431

Montana Conservation Corps (MCC)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
489
City
Bozeman
State
Year formed
1990
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
To inspire young people through hands-on conservation service to be leaders, stewards of the land, and engaged citizens who improve their communities, is brought to life through our five core program objectives.
Total revenues
$10,116,488
2022
Total expenses
$9,462,220
2022
Total assets
$6,285,148
2022
Num. employees
489
2022

Program areas at MCC

MCC programs bring together hands-on conservation service in the outdoors with leadership development, civic engagement and workforce training to develop young people as productive individuals and engaged citizens. MCC helps young people develop vital competencies and discover their capacity to lead in their lives and their communities. Expenses support three delivery models: 1) AmeriCorps crew-based experiences; 2) Individual Placement models for young adults; and 3) Youth corps opportunities for Montana teens. In the AmeriCorps young adult programs, members ages 17 and up complete a term of service of three to nine months. They may serve on a four to six-person crew or be placed individually in Conservation Intern or Conservation Fellow positions. For youth ages 14-18, MCC offers two and four-week service Expeditions during the summer, as well as full-summer positions as part of Youth Conservation Corps partnerships with federal agency partners. MCC conducts over 300 community and conservation service projects each year. Projects meet community and public lands needs in Montana and surrounding states in the Northern Rockies and Great Plains regions. Projects involve a variety of conservation work including trails building and maintenance, invasive species mitigation, wildfire rehabilitation and fuels reduction, historic restoration, biological monitoring, habitat enhancement, fencing, watershed restoration, and community service. Significant accomplishments in 2022 included improvements to 1,742 miles of recreational trails that enhanced safety and access to public lands, restoration of 6,950 acres including 2,173 acres treated for invasive and noxious weeds, planting 5,882 trees, and repairing or installing 46 miles of fencing to reduce wildlife mortality and improve habitat management. Through meaningful service projects, members cultivate service values and a vigorous work ethic, learn practical job skills, develop as effective leaders and crew members, practice responsible land stewardship, and make lasting contributions to our communities and environment. A youth participant reflected: "I will definitely cherish the outdoors more and take home all my new insights on leadership, nature, myself, and teamwork. In the future, I will volunteer more and follow LNT [Leave No Trace]. I'll also take with me the mental stamina that I have gained on this hitch. I also plan on leading more by letting others make mistakes and learn from themselves, instead of just giving a resolution or answer right away."
The Big Sky Watershed Corps (BSWC) is a partnership between Montana Conservation Corps, Montana Association of Conservation Districts, and Montana Watershed Coordination Council. BSWC activates community-based solutions for watershed health and protection. BSWC AmeriCorps members serve with local watershed-related groups throughout the state of Montana where they increase the capacity of host site organizations to lead community based, citizen-led watershed stewardship. Home-grown solutions to local watershed issues, on the ground watershed education and outreach, volunteer training, stream restoration projects and water monitoring initiatives make a measurable difference in local conservation efforts. BSWC AmeriCorps members gain practical, professional experience in watershed stewardship while developing skills for project leadership, collaborative management, volunteer engagement, and the role of citizens in leading change in their communities.

Who funds Montana Conservation Corps (MCC)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Kendeda FundOperating Reserve Fund$150,000
Kendeda FundJustice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Program$100,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)Northern Great Plains$83,747
...and 22 more grants received totalling $658,156

Personnel at MCC

NameTitleCompensation
Jonathan McKinneyPresident and Chief Executive Officer$133,634
Wendy WigertVice President of Finance and Oper.$109,933
David WeinsteinChair$0
Whitney TiltVice Chair$0
Jan SchweitzerTreasurer$0
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for MCC

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,872,291
Program services$5,158,609
Investment income and dividends$678
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$84,910
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$10,116,488

Form 990s for MCC

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-06-19990View PDF
2021-122022-09-16990View PDF
2020-122021-06-28990View PDF
2019-122021-01-21990View PDF
2018-122020-01-10990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $60,000 from Otto Bremer Trust (OBT)
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 17 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Kendeda Fund
August 10, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 2, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 24, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Employment organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationLand and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
LobbyingState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
301 N Willson Ave
Bozeman, MT 59715
Website URL
mtcorps.org/ 
Phone
(406) 587-4475
Facebook page
MontanaConservationCorps 
Twitter profile
@mt_corps 
IRS details
EIN
81-0467431
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1990
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
NAICS code, primary
611430: Professional and Management Development Training
Parent/child status
Independent
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