Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GREATER YELLOWSTONE COALITION
Employer identification number
81-0414042
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2,046,072
2,187,852
2,784,961
2,216,914
2,843,789
12,079,588
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
2,046,072
2,187,852
2,784,961
2,216,914
2,843,789
12,079,588
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
2,569,850
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
9,509,738
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
2,046,072
2,187,852
2,784,961
2,216,914
2,843,789
12,079,588
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
118,138
133,313
110,231
142,029
143,314
647,025
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
0
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12,726,613
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
74.720 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
75.200 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GREATER YELLOWSTONE COALITION
Employer identification number
81-0414042
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: OTHER PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE OUTREACH AND EDUCATION
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder
THE ORGANIZATIONS MEMBERS PAY AN ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE WHICH ALLOWS THEM VOTING PRIVILEGE IN THE ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED AS A PDF ELECTRONIC FILE TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATIONS GOVERNING BODY, AND IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST IN HARD COPY. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FIRST REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE FORM 990; THE FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR THEN REPORTS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. UPON APPROVAL BY THE BOARD, THE FORM 990 IS SIGNED BY AN OFFICER OF THE CORPORATION AND FILED WITH THE IRS.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
THE ORGANIZATIONS BYLAWS CONTAIN A SECTION ENTITLED SELF-DEALINGS WHICH BROADLY PROHIBITS CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS BY BOARD MEMBERS, STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS. THAT SECTION DESCRIBES WHAT PROSCRIPTIONS MUST BE PLACED ON A BOARD MEMBERS INVOLVEMENT IN GYC ISSUES WHEN SUCH A CONFLICT EXISTS. THE ORGANIZATIONS PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PRACTICES DOCUMENT AND A BOARD AND STAFF ROLES AND RELATIONSHIPS DOCUMENT ALSO CONTAIN WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY SECTIONS. UPON HIRE AND WHEN ANY CHANGES ARE MADE TO THE PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PRACTICES DOCUMENT (WHICH IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY FOR ANY NEEDED UPDATES), ALL EMPLOYEES ARE GIVEN A COPY OF THESE DOCUMENTS, THE CHANGES ARE REVIEWED WITH THEM, AND THEY SIGN A STATEMENT ACKNOWLEDGING THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THEM. NEW BOARD MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED WITH THESE DOCUMENTS DURING A BOARD ORIENTATION SESSION. IN ADDITION, ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE ANNUALLY PROVIDED WITH A MEMO EXPLAINING THE ORGANIZATIONS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ALONG WITH A FORM WHICH THEY SIGN ACKNOWLEDGING THEY HAVE READ THE PROVISIONS, HAVE NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION OR PROGRAMS AT THIS TIME, AND THAT THEY HAVE AN AFFIRMATIVE DUTY TO DISCLOSE TO THE APPROPRIATE GYC BOARD AND/OR STAFF SHOULD THEY BECOME AWARE OF ANY ACTIVITY OR INTEREST WHICH REPRESENTS A MATERIAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN THEIR ROLE WITH THE ORGANIZATION IN THE FUTURE. THERE ARE SEVERAL QUESTIONS TO PROVIDE ANSWERS NEEDED FOR THE IRS FORM 990, AND SPACE IS PROVIDED ON THE FORM TO DISCLOSE POSSIBLE CONFLICTS.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management
THE BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETS AT LEAST ANNUALLY IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO REVIEW THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS PERFORMANCE, SALARY AND BENEFITS, AND MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ANY CHANGES TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR APPROVAL IN AN EXECUTIVE SESSION. IN DOING SO, THE COMMITTEE CONSIDERS DATA FROM CURRENT COMPENSATION SURVEYS COMPILED BY INDEPENDENT FIRMS, AND DATA FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS WITH OTHER SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. THE BOARDS DECISION IS DOCUMENTED IN GENERAL IN MINUTES OF THEIR MEETING, AND IN DETAIL IN A CONFIDENTIAL MEMO TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS PERSONNEL FILE, WHICH IS GIVEN TO THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND FILING. INCLUDED IN THE DOCUMENTATION ARE THE TERMS OF THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT; THE DATE APPROVED, THE NAMES OF THE BOARD MEMBERS WHO WERE PRESENT DURING THE DISCUSSION AND WHO VOTED ON IT, AND THE DATA RELIED UPON IN MAKING THE DECISION.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST IN THE FORM OF ELECTRONIC PDF COPIES OR HARD COPY. IN ADDITION, THE IRS DETERMINATION LETTER, AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990S ARE POSTED ON THE ORGANIZATIONS WEB SITE.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A - PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
LANDS PROTECTION - GREATER YELLOWSTONE'S TAPESTRY OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LANDS STITCH TOGETHER A STUNNING BACKDROP OF HABITAT FOR THE REGIONS CELEBRATED WILDLIFE POPULATIONS. GYCS LANDS PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON SECURING NEW PROTECTIONS FOR THE MOST CRITICAL PARTS OF THIS LANDSCAPE AND DEFENDING KEY LANDS FROM HARMFUL PROPOSALS. AT THE MACRO-SCALE, THE NEW CONGRESS SEEMS POISED TO MAKE CHANGES TO NATIONAL FOREST MANAGEMENT, WHICH WILL DICTATE THAT WE WORK CLOSELY WITH OUR NATIONAL PARTNERS TO ENSURE IMPORTANT CONSERVATION MEASURES ARE NOT UNDERMINED. GYC CONTINUES BUILDING STRONG SUPPORT FOR PROTECTING PUBLIC LANDS IN SOUTHWEST MONTANA SUCH AS THE GALLATIN RANGE AND LANDS TO THE WEST IN THE HIGH DIVIDE. IN WYOMING, WE WILL CELEBRATE A SIGNIFICANT WIN AS WE FINALIZE THE SHOSHONE NATIONAL FORESTS NEW FOREST PLAN, WHICH WILL PUT ALMOST ONE MILLION ACRES OFF LIMITS TO OIL & GAS DEVELOPMENT. OTHER PRIORITIES WILL BE THE BLMS BIGHORN BASIN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND ENSURING KEY FOREST LANDS ARE PROTECTED FROM EXPANDED MOTORIZED USE AS THE SHOSHONE LAUNCHES A TRAVEL PLANNING PROCESS. IN EASTERN IDAHO, WE HAVE HELPED BUILD SOLID MOMENTUM BEHIND A PARTNERSHIP THAT IS SEEKING TO PROTECT CRITICAL WILDLIFE HABITAT ON PRIVATE LANDS IN THE HENRYS FORK WATERSHED. GYC CONTINUES EFFORTS IN IDAHO TO INFLUENCE THE BLMS FORTHCOMING UPPER SNAKE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN, THROUGH WHICH WE SEE A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO SECURE NEW ADMINISTRATIVE LAND PROTECTIONS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B - PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
WILDLIFE PROTECTION - AS GREATER YELLOWSTONES HUMAN POPULATION CONTINUES TO GROW, ADDITIONAL PRESSURE IS BEING PLACED ON THE REGIONS ICONIC WILDLIFE POPULATIONS. CONFLICTS ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASING RECREATIONAL USES, LIVESTOCK GRAZING AND POLITICAL PRESSURE ON POLICY AND MANAGEMENT DECISIONS CONTINUALLY CHALLENGE OUR EFFORTS TO CONSERVE PRIORITY SPECIES SUCH AS GRIZZLY BEARS AND BISON. THE YEAR AHEAD IS A CRITICAL YEAR FOR BOTH SPECIES AS DELISTING IS CONTEMPLATED FOR BEARS AND A NEW MULTI-YEAR PLANNING PROCESS KICKS OFF FOR BISON MANAGEMENT.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.