Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc Group Return
The mission of the rocky mountain elk foundation (RMEF) is to ensure the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat and our hunting heritage. Our mission includes four core programs; land protection and access, hunting heritage, habitat stewardship and wildlife management.
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc Group Return at a glance
In short: Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc Group Return gave $25.2M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $25.2M), mostly in Montana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,237,191
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,237,191
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,237,191
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc Group Return funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc ($25.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc Group Return gives
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9.4M (2020) to $25.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $25.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc Missoula, MT | Support Operations of Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation | $25,237,191 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,237,191 | $25,237,191 | $25,237,191 | 1 |
| 2023 | $24,431,604 | $24,431,604 | $24,431,604 | 1 |
| 2022 | $24,475,923 | $24,475,923 | $24,475,923 | 1 |
| 2021 | $18,696,083 | $18,696,083 | $18,696,083 | 1 |
| 2020 | $9,442,998 | $9,442,998 | $9,442,998 | 1 |
About Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc Group Return
Based on IRS filings
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc Group Return is a public charity, based in Missoula, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25.2M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc Group Return is led by R. Kyle Weaver, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 25 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
R. Kyle Weaver
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Lekse
Chair
Chair → Director, 2021
Director → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rodney Triepke
Managing Director of It
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Decker
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Stephens
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna McDonald
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirk Murphy
Director of Field Operations - Nw
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Wright
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Holland
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Robinson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashlee Strong
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James J. Baker
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maurice Hull
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Walker
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vince Rosdahl
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Pierce
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Ray
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Blake Henning
Chief Conservation Officer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grant Parker
General Counsel & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shane Cronk
CFO & Treasurer
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer → CFO & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Decker
Chief Revenue Officer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tobias Toby Buck
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Casey Cline
Controller
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Riza Lesser Mng Dir
Of Marketing & Communications
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Doherty Mng Dir
Of Mission Operations
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Anderson Smith (2020–2023) — Director of Development
- Former: Chad Franklin (2020–2023) — Mng. Director of Field Operations
- Former: Kent Johnson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Martin Vavra PhD (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Timothy Delaney (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Doherty (2020–2022) — Director of Lands
- Former: Mark Baker (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Chuck Roady (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kristoffer Lofstrom (2022) — Director of Field Operaons - Eastern
- Former: Riza Lesser (2022) — Mng. Director of Marketing & Committee
- Former: Troy Sweet (2020–2021) — Director of Field Operations - Sw
- Former: Bill Pine (2020) — Director
- Former: Dennis Radocha (2020) — Director
- Former: Eric Johnson (2020) — Director
- Former: Nancy Hadley (2020) — Director
- Former: Ralph Cinfio III (2020) — Director of Support Services
- Former: Scott Swasey (2020) — Director
- Former: Tw Garrett (2020) — Director
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 Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc Group Return
How much does Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc Group Return give each year?
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc Group Return gave $25.2M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $24.4M across 1 grant.
Where does Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc Group Return operate?
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc Group Return has awarded grants in Montana.
What is Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc Group Return's EIN?
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc Group Return's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3953351. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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