Moonlight Community Foundation
- Assets
- $969.2k
- Revenue
- $912.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Big Sky, MT
- Founding
- 07/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 80-0941705
Organization Overview
Moonlight Community Foundation is located in Big Sky, MT. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Moonlight Community Foundation 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 12/2022, Moonlight Community Foundation generated $912.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 37.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $710.2k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 43.1% per year over the past 8 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.
Since 2016, Moonlight Community Foundation has awarded 154 individual grants totaling $2,361,735. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MOONLIGHT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS INITIATIVES FOR YOUTH, EDUCATION, CONSERVATION AND UNDER-SERVED NEEDS BENEFITING THE BIG SKY COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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2022 WAS A BANNER YEAR FOR MOONLIGHT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (MCF). CUMULATIVELY, $601,877 WAS AWARDED THROUGH THE GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. IN ADDITION TO ANNUAL SPRING AND FALL GRANTS, MCF AWARDED $30,000 TO SUPPORT NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY THE DEVASTATING FLOODING THIS PAST SPRING. BIG SKY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION ALSO RECEIVED FUNDS TO ASSIST WITH THE BASE BUILDING DEFICIT. BIG SKY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK RECEIVED FUNDING FOR EMERGENCY FOOD AND SOCIAL SERVICES. THIS YEAR ALONE, THEY HAVE SEEN A 60% INCREASE IN SERVICES FROM 2021. THEIR CUSTOMER DEMOGRAPHICS HAVE ALSO SHIFTED SIGNIFICANTLY WITH HALF OF THEIR SERVICES NOW GOING TO WORKFORCE MEMBERS WHOSE FIRST LANGUAGE IS SPANISH. THEIR FREE WEEKEND MEALS KIDSPACK PROGRAM SERVES AN AVERAGE OF 47 CHILDREN IN THE BIG SKY SCHOOL DISTRICT.THE LACK OF HOUSING AND OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN GENERAL IS A HUGE CHALLENGE IN BIG SKY WITH THE RIPPLE EFFECTS FELT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. MCF RECENTLY AWARDED BIG SKY COMMUNITY HOUSING TRUST FUNDING FOR THEIR RENT LOCAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM, WHICH AIMS TO CREATE MORE RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL WORKERS TO RESIDE IN BIG SKY. SINCE AUGUST OF 2021, OVER 175 LOCALS HAVE FOUND HOUSING ACROSS 72 UNITS IN IN THE COMMUNITY WHERE THEY WORK THROUGH THE RENT LOCAL PROGRAM. BSCHT ANTICIPATES THE PROGRAM WILL SERVE APPROXIMATELY 200 LOCALS IN 2023.RIMROCK FOUNDATION, BASED OUT OF BILLINGS, MT, IS THE LARGEST DRUG AND ALCOHOL ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTER IN THE REGION, SERVING ADULTS WITH SUBSTANCE USE AND CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS. THEY HAVE A PROVEN TRACK RECORD WITH THEIR PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST PROGRAM WHERE THEY EMPLOY PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN THE RECOVERY PROCESS WHO HELP OTHERS EXPERIENCING SIMILAR SITUATIONS TO ASSIST PEOPLE IN ACHIEVING AND SUSTAINING A LIFE IN RECOVERY. MCF IS PROUD TO HAVE GRANTED THEM FUNDS THIS PAST FALL TO BRING A SUPPORT SPECIALIST TO BIG SKY. THIS POSITION ENGAGES IN A WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS ADVOCATING FOR PEOPLE IN RECOVERY, SHARING RESOURCES AND BUILDING SKILLS, BUILDING COMMUNITY AND RELATIONSHIPS, LEADING RECOVERY GROUPS, MENTORING AND SETTING GOALS.THESE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE EXAMPLES OF PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS MCF GRANTS SUPPORT.IN ADDITION TO SUPPORTING CORE INITIATIVES THROUGH GRANTS, MCF ALSO CONTINUED TO BE ACTIVE ASSISTING LOCAL FAMILIES BY PROVIDING $10,150 IN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOCAL KIDS TO ATTEND CAMP MOONLIGHT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Anna Shipley Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $51,479 |
Heather Morris Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Bob Rhea Board Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Liz Kelly Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jerry Hood Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Kevin Germain Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $274,754 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $537,333 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $103,999 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $812,087 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $22 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$575 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $98,329 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $912,063 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $598,981 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $10,150 |
| 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 | $51,479 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,529 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $18,816 |
| Information technology | $2,000 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $576 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $196 |
| Insurance | $1,809 |
| All other expenses | $23,674 |
| Total functional expenses | $710,210 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $510,559 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $371,108 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $87,575 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $969,242 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,518 |
| 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 | $7,518 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $874,149 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $87,575 |
| 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 | $969,242 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Moonlight Community Foundation has awarded $587,134 in support to 26 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Big Sky, MT PURPOSE: BSCO WILL USE THIS FUNDING TO FOCUS ON THEIR CORE PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT TO MANAGE AREA PARKS AND TRAILS, AS WELL AS FOR BASE COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDING DEFICIT, AND COMMUNITY PARK IMPROVEMENTS. | $115,000 |
Big Sky, MT PURPOSE: RENT LOCAL PROGAM AIMED AT CREATING MORE RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL WORKERS WHO RESIDE IN BIG SKY. RENT LOCAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO CREATE IMMEDIATE RENTAL INVENTORY BY PROVIDING CASH TO OWNERS WHO TURN THEIR VACANT HOME OR VACATION RENTAL INTO A HOME FOR LOCAL WORKERS. | $95,000 |
Big Sky, MT PURPOSE: FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR BIG SKY CHILDREN AND YOUTH. | $59,500 |
Big Sky, MT PURPOSE: FUNDS WIL BE USED FOR CLIMATE ACTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION LAUNCH TO APPLY SOLUTIONS-DRIVEN EFFORTS, SUPPORTING THE REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS COMMUNITY-WIDE. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED FOR DATA PROCUREMENT AND MONITORING. | $46,917 |
Big Sky, MT PURPOSE: FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS THROUGH TEACHER SUPPORT. | $25,000 |
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 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Moonlight Community Foundation has recieved totaling $104,622.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $52,500 |
Minneapolis Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT | $16,000 |
Spartanburg County Foundation Spartanburg, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $14,000 |
Servant Foundation Overland Park, KS PURPOSE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $10,000 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL | $10,000 |
Focus Foundation Westlake, OH PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $1,100 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $80,573 |
| Earnings | -$15,059 |
| Net Contributions | $22,061 |
| Ending Balance | $87,575 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Idaho Conservation League Inc Boise, ID | $7,842,765 | $3,577,511 |
Yellowstone To Yukon Conservation Initiative Bozeman, MT | $4,186,486 | $3,419,566 |
Muley Fanatic Foundation Of Wyoming Inc Green River, WY | $1,477,626 | $2,243,158 |
Wildland Firefighter Foundation Boise, ID | $4,563,249 | $2,968,585 |
Ecology Project International Missoula, MT | $4,110,685 | $862,174 |
Home Resource Missoula, MT | $3,240,079 | $1,256,759 |
Headwaters Resource Conservation And Development Area Inc Butte, MT | $5,696,045 | $1,614,818 |
Montana Association Of Conservation Districts Helena, MT | $835,726 | $1,085,544 |
Heart Of The Rockies Initiative Missoula, MT | $464,680 | $1,215,140 |
Montana Audubon Helena, MT | $3,168,959 | $1,979,314 |
Swan Valley Connections Condon, MT | $1,175,459 | $1,074,334 |
Bitter Root Resource Conservation And Development Area Incorporated Hamilton, MT | $214,191 | $828,659 |