North American Bear Center

Arts & culture organization based in Ely, MN. 25 employees. Exempt under §501(c)(3).

MissionTo advance the long-term survival of bears worldwide by replacing misconceptions with scientific facts about bears, their role in ecosystems, and their relations with humans THROUGH AN EDUCATIONAL FACILITY IN ELY, MN, WWW.BEAR.ORG WEBSITE, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.

Financial snapshot · TY 2021

$922K
Total revenue
$666K
Total expenses
$4.5M
Net assets

Financial health · TY 2024

94
Strong financial health
Composite score out of 100 based on reserve ratio, program efficiency, and revenue diversification.
Reserve ratio
100
72 months of expenses
Program efficiency
88
85.1% spent on programs
Revenue diversity
92
Mix of program fees, grants & contributions

Leadership compensation

Scott Edgett
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
$40,000
44th percentile vs. peers

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