EIN 82-0525968

The Earthfire Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
City
Driggs
State
Year formed
2000
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The Earthfire Institute changes how people see and treat wildlife and nature through expanded programs in art, conservation, education, and wellness/spirituality. The Institute works with rescued native animals and thought leaders to positively impact society. Care is provided for 30 wild animals year-round under USDA and Idaho state fish and game license while also maintaining their shelter and facilities.
Total revenues
$2,285,001
2022
Total expenses
$839,315
2022
Total assets
$4,221,178
2022
Num. employees
11
2022

Program areas at The Earthfire Institute

Earthfire Institute provided care for rescued native wildlife by providing shelter, food, water, and veterinarian care for 32 wild animals, 365 days of The year under license of The usda and Idaho state fish and game. Earthfire also performed maintenance of structures for bears, wolves, bison, coyotes, foxes, one cougar, one porcupine and one bobcat; worked to improve habitats; provided essential enrichment; monitored their health and updated nutritional care based on latest research; and provided small mammal wildlife rehabilitation services for The state of Idaho.
Earthfire Institute expanded public access to their location by leading two hour guided visits focused on conservation, education, and wild animals. Earthfire hosted artists, filmmakers, and photographers to assist with conservation efforts via art, documentaries, and other projects to further share our mission and conservation approach of reconnection ecology.
Earthfire Institute continued to improve increased web functionality, social media, written educational outreach, and informational print media advertising. Earthfire sent over 3800 newsletters every month and approximtely 1,000 semi-annual hard copy newsletters. Ten educational presentations about our work were provided to national and global audiences via online organizations or in person conferences.

Who funds The Earthfire Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
American Endowment FoundationAnimal-Related$650,000
Community Foundation of Jackson HoleGeneral Operating Support$63,584
Sharon D. Lund FoundationGeneral Operations$50,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at The Earthfire Institute

NameTitleCompensation
Susan B EirichExecutive Director$0
Andrew TorgoveChair and Treasurer / Treasurer / Director$0
Allan N BlitzVice President$0
Elizabeth M KutterSecretary$0
John TownerPast Treasurer$0

Financials for The Earthfire Institute

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,267,941
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$12,660
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$4,400
Total revenues$2,285,001

Form 990s for The Earthfire Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122020-10-29990View PDF
2018-122020-02-06990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Teller Wildlife RefugeCorvallis, MT$696,226
WildCareSan Rafael, CA$4,131,881
The Friends of Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife RefugeSan Antonio, NM$997,053
Wild Bird FundNew York, NY$1,838,634
Lacawac Sanctuary FoundationLake Ariel, PA$1,507,068
San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory (SFBBO)Milpitas, CA$1,106,867
Rocky Mountain Raptor ProgramFort Collins, CO$805,405
Data update history
January 7, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 26, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $650,000 from American Endowment Foundation
June 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationAnimalsWildlifeEnvironment
Characteristics
State / local levelTax deductible donations
General information
Address
Post Office Box 368
Driggs, ID 83422
County
Teton County, ID
Website URL
earthfireinstitute.org/ 
Phone
(208) 456-0926
IRS details
EIN
82-0525968
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2000
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D34: Wildlife Sanctuary, Refuge
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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