Clark Fork Coalition
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Clark Fork Coalition at a glance
- Total assets
- $4,465,828
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,500,027
- +11.3% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $11,604
- +42.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,561,483
- -9.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Clark Fork Coalition funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Missoula Missoula, MT | Flynn-Lowney Ditch Acquisition | $80,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,465,828 | $2,500,027 | $2,561,483 | — | — | $11,604 |
| 2023 | $4,191,665 | $2,245,943 | $2,825,503 | — | — | $8,159 |
| 2022 | $4,757,319 | $1,968,455 | $2,132,231 | — | — | $-4,903 |
| 2021 | $5,162,530 | $2,066,465 | $1,958,291 | $80,000 | 1 | $29,691 |
| 2020 | $7,276,432 | $3,371,880 | $2,351,708 | — | — | $6,578 |
About Clark Fork Coalition
Based on IRS filings
Clark Fork Coalition is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Missoula, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.5M in total assets. Net investment income was $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Clark Fork Coalition is led by Brian Chaffin, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 2 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Chaffin
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$77K (2024)
Daniel Kiely
President
Past President → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Knudsen
Former Executive Director
Executive Director → Former Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$118K (2020) → $75K (2024)
Elaine Caton
Former Board Member
Board Member → Former Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Parker
Former Board Member
Board Member → Former Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Morris
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cody Harris
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katelyn Hepburn
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Harrington
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joellen Shannon
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Miller
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dustin Leftridge
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katrina Mullen
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Snodgrass
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Brent Taylor (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: Jenni Chaffin (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Jen Harrington (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Andy Puckett (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Don King (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Justin Angle (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lexie Moran (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Monte Mills (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Nick Babson (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tim Flynn (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Caryn Miske (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Chuck Stokke (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Sara Rinfret (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $77K, to Brian Chaffin (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Clark Fork Coalition
How large is Clark Fork Coalition?
Clark Fork Coalition reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What is Clark Fork Coalition?
Clark Fork Coalition is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Missoula, MT. It holds $4.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Clark Fork Coalition operate?
Clark Fork Coalition has awarded grants in Montana.
What is Clark Fork Coalition's EIN?
Clark Fork Coalition's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3428665. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 10, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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