A Better Big Sky
- Assets
- $239.7k
- Revenue
- $399.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Missoula, MT
- Founding
- 08/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 82-5313159
Organization Overview
A Better Big Sky is located in Missoula, MT. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (S05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. A Better Big Sky is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, A Better Big Sky generated $399.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 38.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $303.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 45.2% per year over the past 4 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 2020, A Better Big Sky has awarded 20 individual grants totaling $1,534,350. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
A BETTER BIG SKY WORKS TO INFORM AND ENGAGE MONTANANS ON ISSUES RELATED TO PUBLIC EDUCATION, PUBLIC LANDS ACCESS, VOTING RIGHTS, THE ENVIRONMENT, SUSTANABLE ENERGY, WOMEN'S HEALTH, TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY, ACCESS TO COURTS, ECONOMIC JUSTICE, AND HUMAN RIGHTS, PRIMARILY THROUGH THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN 2021 THE AGENCY ENGAGED IN LONG-TERM STRATEGIC PLANNING WITH STATE-BASED PROGRESSIVE ORGANIZATIONS, AS WELL AS A LANDSCAPE NEEDS ASSESSMENT. THE AGENCY WORKED TO CULTIVATE NEW DONORS, PUT TOGETHER EDUCATIONAL DONOR BRIEFINGS, BUILD A DONOR COMMUNITY, AND ENCOURAGE INVESTMENT IN MONTANA ADVOCACY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Stacie Anderson Executive Di | Officer | 50 | $70,000 |
Tim Stevens Secretary/tr | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mary Stranahan Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Erik Burk Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $347,747 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $347,747 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $52,056 |
| 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 | $399,803 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $134,239 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $70,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,500 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,100 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,963 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,447 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $81,801 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $5,363 |
| Information technology | $450 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $557 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $739 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $50 |
| Total functional expenses | $303,709 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $239,746 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $239,746 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,063 |
| 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 | $2,063 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $237,683 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $239,746 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, A Better Big Sky has awarded $127,800 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Helena, MT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Helena, MT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Billings, MT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Missoula, MT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Missoula, MT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,800 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that A Better Big Sky has recieved totaling $110,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
State Leadership Project Raleigh, NC PURPOSE: TO RECRUIT CHARITABLE DONORS AND REVIEW NON PARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PLANS. | $50,000 |
Sixteen Thirty Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $40,000 |
All Hands On Deck Network Inc Northampton, MA PURPOSE: PRIMARY PURPOSE | $10,000 |
All Hands On Deck Network Inc Northampton, MA PURPOSE: PRIMARY PURPOSE | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Metropolitan Entertainment & Omaha, NE | $158,635,208 | $95,451,675 |
Spire Credit Union Falcon Heights, MN | $1,948,614,361 | $81,305,193 |
Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency Inc Salem, OR | $25,806,708 | $62,767,748 |
National Cattlemens Beef Association Inc Centennial, CO | $34,892,254 | $54,202,215 |
Peoples Cooperative Services Oronoco, MN | $177,535,847 | $51,884,380 |
United States Meat Export Federation Inc Denver, CO | $20,783,822 | $49,870,327 |
Salt Lake Community Action Program Salt Lake City, UT | $34,376,346 | $45,240,174 |
Iowa Soybean Association Ankeny, IA | $41,040,308 | $49,594,198 |
Serveminnesota Minneapolis, MN | $9,195,680 | $42,573,491 |
Impact Community Action Partnership Inc Des Moines, IA | $12,202,614 | $39,610,263 |
Waterstone Supporting Organization Trust 1 Colorado Springs, CO | $40,765,931 | $77,364,111 |
North Central States Regional Council Of Carpenters St Paul, MN | $80,577,529 | $40,138,567 |