International Association for Bear Research and Management
To advance scientific understanding and global conservation of the world's 8 bear species.
International Association for Bear Research and Management at a glance
In short: International Association for Bear Research and Management gave $286K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $71K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $285,756
- +38000.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $71,439
- +9425.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,392
- Total assets
- $773,442
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to International Association for Bear Research and Management
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from International Association for Bear Research and Management
Who International Association for Bear Research and Management funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Washington State University ($267K). Together the top 4 received $286K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How International Association for Bear Research and Management gives
- Giving grew 502% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $750 (2024) to $286K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $286K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington State University Pullman, WA | Sub-Award | $266,723 |
| Centre for Wildlife Studies Bethesda, MD | Research and Conservation Grant | $9,933 |
| Zoological Society of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Research and Conservation Grant | $8,850 |
| Bear Care Group Alexandria, VA | Bear Care Group Sponsorship | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $773,442 | $607,984 | $677,638 | $285,756 | 4 | $11,810 |
| 2024 | $780,930 | $398,707 | $240,140 | $750 | 1 | $16,447 |
| 2023 | $577,132 | $100,852 | $132,039 | $68,808 | Total only | $753 |
| 2022 | $560,787 | $285,562 | $271,689 | $47,500 | 1 | $4,564 |
| 2021 | $643,258 | $328,580 | $358,794 | $84,522 | Total only | $11,440 |
| 2020 | $635,537 | $350,292 | $382,242 | $94,739 | 1 | $5,202 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About International Association for Bear Research and Management
Based on IRS filings
International Association for Bear Research and Management is a public charity, based in Bozeman, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $773K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $286K. Net investment income was $12K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Association for Bear Research and Management is led by John Hechtel, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Hechtel
President
On filings since 2020
21 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennapher Teunissen Van Manen
Director of Operations & P
Director of Operations & P → Director of Operations & Program Director, 2024
Director of Operations & Program Director → Director of Operations & P, 2025
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$61K (2020) → $64K (2025)
Agnieszka Sergiel
Vice President Eurasia
Council Member → Vice President for Eurasia, 2021
Vice President for Eurasia → Vice President Eurasia, 2022
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Hertel
Councilor
Council Member → Councilor, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gordon Stenhouse
Treasurer
Council Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Olfenbuttel
Councilor
Council Member → Councilor, 2022
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lorraine Scotson
Councilor
Council Member → Councilor, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Edwards
Councilor
Council Member → Councilor, 2022
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stewart Breck
Vice President Americas
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Puckett
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Santiago Molina
Councilor
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Marta De Barba (2021–2024) — Councilor
- Former: Viviana Albarracin Davalos (2021–2024) — Councilor
- Former: Alexander Koptaz (2024) — Secretary
- Former: Alexander Kopatz (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Andreas Zedrosser (2020–2022) — Past-President
- Former: Karyn Rode (2020–2022) — Vice President Americas
- Former: Konstantin Tirronen (2020–2022) — Councilor
- Former: Christopher Kelley (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Jared Laufenberg (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Alex Kopatz (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Jennifer Fortin-Noreus (2020) — Treasurer - Jan-Sep
- Former: Karine Pigeon (2020) — Council Member
- Former: Marta Debarba (2020) — Council Member
- Former: Mei-Hsui Hwang (2020) — Vice President for Eurasia
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $64K, to Jennapher Teunissen Van Manen (Director of Operations & P).
Frequently asked questions about International Association for Bear Research and Management
How much does International Association for Bear Research and Management give each year?
International Association for Bear Research and Management gave $286K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $750 across 1 grant.
What is International Association for Bear Research and Management's typical grant size?
International Association for Bear Research and Management's median grant in 2025 was $9,392, and its average grant was $71,439, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does International Association for Bear Research and Management give grants?
International Association for Bear Research and Management gives mostly in Washington: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does International Association for Bear Research and Management give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on International Association for Bear Research and Management's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is International Association for Bear Research and Management?
International Association for Bear Research and Management reported $773K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $608K.
What is International Association for Bear Research and Management's EIN?
International Association for Bear Research and Management's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3102570. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 20, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 16, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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