The Big Sky Community Organization

Organization Overview

The Big Sky Community Organization is located in Big Sky, MT. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Big Sky Community Organization employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Big Sky Community Organization 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 06/2021, Big Sky Community Organization generated $5.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 43.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.7% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH RECREATIONAL AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PUBLIC TRAILS - ATTAIN AND HOLD PUBLIC TRAIL EASEMENTS, CONSTRUCT NEW TRAILS AND MAINTAIN AND GROOM TRAILS YEAR-ROUND FOR PUBLIC USE. PROVIDE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE TRAIL USE AND OTHER RELATED TOPICS ON THE TRAIL SYSTEM WITH HIKE AND GLIDE BIG SKY, AND YEAR-ROUND TRAIL AMBASSADOR PROGRAM. CURRENTLY CARE FOR AND OPERATE 19 MILES OF PUBLIC TRAILS AND 7 KM OF WINTER TRAILS FOR RECREATIONAL USES AND SAFE PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE ROUTES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY.


PUBLIC PARKS - SECURE, DEVELOP AND MANAGE PUBLIC LAND FOR RECREATIONAL AND COMMUNITY USES. CURRENTLY CARE FOR AND OPERATE 93 ACRES OF PUBLIC PARKS, INCLUDING BIG SKY COMMUNITY PARK, HISTORIC CRAIL RANCH PARK, KIRCHER DISCOVERY PARK, OUSEL FALLS PARK, RT & RALPH'S, BEEHIVE BASIN PRESERVE PARK, AND LEN HILL PARK. THESE PARKS HOST YOUTH AND ADULT PROGRAMMING ALONG WITH RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR PUBLIC USE. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES; ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUE, YOUTH LITTLE LEAGUE, YOUTH MOUNTAIN BIKE LEAGUE, SOCCER, YOUTH SUMMER CAMP, HIKING, BIKING, RUNNING, CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING, SKATEBOARDING, FRISBEE GOLF, TENNIS, PICKLEBALL, VOLLEYBALL, HISTORIC DOCENT TOURS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. FACILITIES INCLUDE PAVILLIONS, SOFTBALL FIELDS, PLAYGROUNDS, TENNIS/PICKLEBALL COURTS, FIELDS, SKATEBOARD PARK, FRISBEE GOLF COURSE, BASKETBALL COURTS, CLIMBING BOULDERS, PICNICKING AREAS, AND FISHING ACCESS.


COMMUNITY CENTER - A 27,000-SQ-FOOT INDOOR COMMUNITY CENTER IS BEING BUILT TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING PROGRAMMING AND ACCESSIBILITY TO ALL FOCUSED AROUND THE IMPACT AREAS OF: PHYSICAL FITNESS, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, ARTS & CULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY.


PUBLIC TRAILS - ATTAIN AND HOLD PUBLIC TRAIL EASEMENTS, CONSTRUCT NEW TRAILS AND MAINTAIN AND GROOM TRAILS YEAR-ROUND FOR PUBLIC USE. PROVIDE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE TRAIL USE AND OTHER RELATED TOPICS ON THE TRAIL SYSTEM WITH HIKE AND GLIDE BIG SKY, AND YEAR-ROUND TRAIL AMBASSADOR PROGRAM. CURRENTLY CARE FOR AND OPERATE 19 MILES OF PUBLIC TRAILS AND 7 KM OF WINTER TRAILS FOR RECREATIONAL USES AND SAFE PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE ROUTES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY.


PUBLIC PARKS - SECURE, DEVELOP AND MANAGE PUBLIC LAND FOR RECREATIONAL AND COMMUNITY USES. CURRENTLY CARE FOR AND OPERATE 93 ACRES OF PUBLIC PARKS, INCLUDING BIG SKY COMMUNITY PARK, HISTORIC CRAIL RANCH PARK, KIRCHER DISCOVERY PARK, OUSEL FALLS PARK, RT & RALPH'S, BEEHIVE BASIN PRESERVE PARK, AND LEN HILL PARK. THESE PARKS HOST YOUTH AND ADULT PROGRAMMING ALONG WITH RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR PUBLIC USE. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES; ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUE, YOUTH LITTLE LEAGUE, YOUTH MOUNTAIN BIKE LEAGUE, SOCCER, YOUTH SUMMER CAMP, HIKING, BIKING, RUNNING, CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING, SKATEBOARDING, FRISBEE GOLF, TENNIS, PICKLEBALL, VOLLEYBALL, HISTORIC DOCENT TOURS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. FACILITIES INCLUDE PAVILLIONS, SOFTBALL FIELDS, PLAYGROUNDS, TENNIS/PICKLEBALL COURTS, FIELDS, SKATEBOARD PARK, FRISBEE GOLF COURSE, BASKETBALL COURTS, CLIMBING BOULDERS, PICNICKING AREAS, AND FISHING ACCESS.


COMMUNITY CENTER - A 27,000-SQ-FOOT INDOOR COMMUNITY CENTER IS BEING BUILT TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING PROGRAMMING AND ACCESSIBILITY TO ALL FOCUSED AROUND THE IMPACT AREAS OF: PHYSICAL FITNESS, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, ARTS & CULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ciara Wolfe
Former CEO
$105,500
Kate Ketschek
Chair
$0
Michelle Horning
Secretary
$0
Tallie Lancey
Vice Chair
$0
Warren Cook
Treasurer
$0
Whitney Montgomery
CEO
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Langlas & Associates
Construction
$7,702,054
American Land Title Company
Title Services
$527,513
A&e Architects
Architecture And Design
$232,995
Langlas & Associates
Construction
$7,702,054
A&e Architects
Architecture And Design
$232,995
American Land Title Company
Title Services
$527,513
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$109,921
Related organizations$0
Government grants $869,580
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$4,779,348
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,758,849
Total Program Service Revenue$95,904
Investment income $20,496
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$16,359
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,895,633

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The Big Sky Community Organization has recieved totaling $115,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Moonlight Community Foundation

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
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$971,175
Earnings$4,879
Ending Balance$976,054

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