Friends Of Big Sky Education
- Assets
- $745.6k
- Revenue
- $958.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Big Sky, MT
- Founding
- 06/2007
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 33-1106018
Organization Overview
Friends Of Big Sky Education is located in Big Sky, MT. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (T12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Friends Of Big Sky Education employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Big Sky Education is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Friends Of Big Sky Education generated $958.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $802.7k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FRIENDS OF BIG SKY EDUCATION (FOBSE) IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES THAT ENHANCE AND SUPPORT THE EDUCATION OF BIG SKY STUDENTS AND THE BIG SKY COMMUNITY, INCLUDING CULTURAL EDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE WARREN MILLER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PRESENTS A WINTER SERIES OF PERFORMANCES FOR THE BIG SKY AND GREATER MONTANA COMMUNITY AND A SUMMER CONSERVATORY TRAINING PROGRAM FOR STUDENT AND PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS FROM AROUND THE NATION. ONGOING CAMPAIGNS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS SUSTAIN THESE TWO ARTS PROGRAMS TO GROW A BASE OF CONFIDENT PERFORMERS AND INSPIRED AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES.
FOBSE RAISED FUNDS TO SUPPORT GRANTS PROVIDED TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL AND STUDENT TUTORING PROGRAM FOR LONG PEAK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
FRIENDS OF BIG SKY EDUCATION SPONSORS COMMUNITY-BASED COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM LONE PEAK HIGH SCHOOL AND ENROLLING IN AN ACCREDITED POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Anne Marie Mistretta Vice President And Secreta | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
David Gasser Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Loren Bough President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
John Zirkle Artistic Director | Officer | 22 | $0 |
Jill Bough Board Member | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Gerald Mistretta Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $57,501 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $762,918 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $820,419 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $137,881 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $958,300 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $16,222 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $89,445 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,460 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,603 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $409,609 |
| Advertising and promotion | $84,078 |
| Office expenses | $4,802 |
| Information technology | $6,233 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,265 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,457 |
| Insurance | $2,735 |
| All other expenses | $4,148 |
| Total functional expenses | $802,733 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $710,207 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $194 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $30,317 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,927 |
| Total assets | $745,645 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,439 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,439 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $590,512 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $153,694 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $745,645 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Friends Of Big Sky Education has recieved totaling $41,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Moonlight Community Foundation Big Sky, MT PURPOSE: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR OUR PLACE IN THE MOUNTAINS: WMPAC 2.0 AND CELEBRATING A DECADE OF CREATIVITY: SEASON 10 AT WMPAC | $25,000 |
Moonlight Community Foundation Big Sky, MT PURPOSE: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE LEE POOLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR THE LOCAL FOODS AND SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT, WHICH WILL ALLOW FOR THE PURCHASING OF LOCAL (WHENEVER POSSIBLE) AND REGIONAL PRODUCE TO FEED STUDENTS AND STAFF WITHIN THE LUNCH PROGRAM. | $16,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Sanford Health Foundation Sioux Falls, SD | $1,085,759,919 | $148,692,334 |
Seeds Of Change Foundation Sioux Falls, SD | $998,757 | $2,484,573 |
Foundation To Decrease World Suck Missoula, MT | $62,334 | $1,683,464 |
Make-A-Wish Foundation Of North Dakota Fargo, ND | $6,281,245 | $1,489,265 |
Going To The Sun Bozeman, MT | $10,899,422 | $1,181,932 |
Friends Of Big Sky Education Big Sky, MT | $745,645 | $958,300 |
Orrion And Edith Barger Memorial Foundation Inc Chamberlain, SD | $7,796,750 | $205,517 |
Edrev Foundation Hamilton, MT | $91,701 | $39 |
Thundering Saints Valley City, ND | $584,140 | $564,024 |
Boise Sunrise Foundation Boise, ID | $73,769 | $210,565 |
Hauge Family Foundation Carson, ND | $97,089 | $254,808 |
Mountainview Medical Center Foundation Inc White Sulphur Springs, MT | $59,032 | $0 |