Lava Lake Institute for Science and Conservation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Hailey, ID EIN: 90-0132172

Lava Lake Institute for Science and Conservation Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Hailey, ID. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12K in total assets. In 2024, it made $21K in qualifying distributions.

Lava Lake Institute for Science and Conservation Inc at a glance

Total assets
$11,709
-11.5% vs 2023
Revenue (2024)
$19,091
-42.6% vs 2023
Qualifying distributions (2024)
$20,615
-11.4% vs 2023
Expenses (2024)
$20,615
-11.4% vs 2023
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.

Who Lava Lake Institute for Science and Conservation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

BoiseGarden CityPocatello

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1K$2K$3K0 grants2020 1 grant2021 2 grants2022 0 grants2023 0 grants2024

From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $2K (2022). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $2K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jay Carlisle Boise, IDConservation$1,850
River Newe Pocatello, IDConservation$500
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment Income
2024$11,709$19,091$20,615——$20,615—
2023$13,233$33,251$23,257——$23,257—
2022$3,239$300$4,761$2,3502$3,362—
2021$8,245$11,614$12,577$1,3501—$1
2020$9,970$16,364$19,019———$10

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Lava Lake Institute for Science and Conservation Inc is led by Brian Bean, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Brian Bean

    President

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Craig Croves

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Kathleen Bean

    Secretary & Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

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.

Frequently asked questions about Lava Lake Institute for Science and Conservation Inc

How large is Lava Lake Institute for Science and Conservation Inc?

Lava Lake Institute for Science and Conservation Inc reported $12K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $19K.

What is Lava Lake Institute for Science and Conservation Inc?

Lava Lake Institute for Science and Conservation Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Hailey, ID. It holds $12K in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Lava Lake Institute for Science and Conservation Inc operate?

Lava Lake Institute for Science and Conservation Inc has awarded grants in Idaho.

What is Lava Lake Institute for Science and Conservation Inc's EIN?

Lava Lake Institute for Science and Conservation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0132172. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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