Big Sky Film Institute
- Assets
- $119.2k
- Revenue
- $381.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 20
- Location
- Missoula, MT
- Founding
- 01/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-1937230
Organization Overview
Big Sky Film Institute is located in Missoula, MT. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (A31) the organization is classified as: Film & Video, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Big Sky Film Institute employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Big Sky Film Institute 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 12/2021, Big Sky Film Institute generated $381.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $338.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.5% 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CREATING AND PRESENTING THE BIG SKY DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL, BIG SKY DOC SHOP AND BIG SKY FILM SERIES TO THE PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
BIG SKY DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL - PRESENTED MORE THAN 149 FILMS TO THE PUBLIC IN 2021 WITH APPROXIMATELY 24,857 IN ATTENDANCE. PROMOTED THE UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF NON-FICTION FILM AND VIDEO THROUGH THE BIG SKY DOC SHOP WITH CONFERENCE EVENTS, PANELS, WORKSHOPS AND MORE.
YOUTH EDUCATION - THE BIG SKY FILM INSTITUTE OFFERS EXCITING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE MEDIA LITERACY, OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS, FILMMAKERS, AND FAMILIES TO ACCESS, EVALUATE, CREATE, REFLECT AND ENGAGE IN DISCOURSE ON DOCUMENTARY FILM. BSFI IS DEDICATED TO BRINGING FILM EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES TO MONTANANS AND VISITING FILMMAKERS ALIKE DURING THE BSDFF AND THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
THE BIG SKY FILM SERIES IS A FREE MONTHLY FILM SERIES.
THE NATIVE FILMMAKER INITIATIVE FILM CLUB IS A VIRTUAL YOUTH EDUCATION OUTREACH PROGRAM THAT SCREENS A CURATED SELECTION OF INDIGENOUS-MADE DOCUMENTARY FILMS IN CLASSROOMS ACROSS THE STATE OF MONTANA. FOLLOWING THE SCREENINGS, FILMMAKERS VISIT CLASSROOMS VIA INSPIRED CLASSROOM'S VIDEO CONFERENCE TECHNOLOGY FOR Q&A AND DISCUSSION ACTIVITIES ROOTED IN MONTANA'S INDIAN EDUCATION FOR ALL ESSENTIAL UNDERSTANDINGS. FILM CLUB DISCUSSIONS ARE LED BY THE BIG SKY FILM INSTITUTE IN COLLABORATION WITH THE MONTANA OFFICE OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION'S INDIAN EDUCATION SPECIALIST, MIKE JETTY, AS WELL AS PARTICIPATING FILMMAKERS TO TALK IN-DEPTH ABOUT THE PROCESS OF FILMMAKING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rachel E Gregg Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $52,800 |
Ann Quirk Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Robert Homer President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Willy Miller Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Briggs Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeremy Sauter 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 | $240,085 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $240,085 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $138,461 |
| Investment income | $1,104 |
| 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 | $381,150 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $52,800 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $115,206 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,293 |
| Payroll taxes | $14,629 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,888 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $21,483 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,004 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $18,551 |
| Travel | $2,990 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $658 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,499 |
| All other expenses | $20,030 |
| Total functional expenses | $338,804 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $107,641 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $10,600 |
| 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 | $1,000 |
| 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 | $119,241 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,076 |
| 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 | $6,076 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $113,165 |
| 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 | $119,241 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Big Sky Film Institute has recieved totaling $100.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc Billings, MT PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Windrider Institute Inc Eagle, ID | $1,082,934 | $1,579,515 |
The Myrna Loy Helena, MT | $2,151,915 | $735,142 |
The Roxy Theater Missoula, MT | $1,024,322 | $925,634 |
Cine Billings Billings, MT | $1,162,382 | $882,030 |
Sun Valley Film Festival Sun Valley, ID | $120,522 | $464,166 |
Big Sky Film Institute Missoula, MT | $119,241 | $381,150 |
Human Family Inc Fargo, ND | $43,171 | $0 |
Thunderheart Media Inc Gallatin Gateway, MT | $344,760 | $486,259 |
Bozeman Film Festival Inc Bozeman, MT | $125,179 | $0 |
Ndstrong Minot, ND | $10,653 | $0 |
Kalispell Chamber Foundation Inc Kalispell, MT | $19,175 | $0 |
Black Hills Film Festival Hill City, SD | $2,965 | $18,952 |