Sweet Grass Community Foundation
- Assets
- $3.6m
- Revenue
- $1.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Big Timber, MT
- Founding
- 04/2003
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 26-0018693
Organization Overview
Sweet Grass Community Foundation is located in Big Timber, MT. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Sweet Grass Community Foundation employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sweet Grass 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 12/2023, Sweet Grass Community Foundation generated $1.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $650.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.3% per year over the past 9 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 2015, Sweet Grass Community Foundation has awarded 118 individual grants totaling $2,319,112. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AND MANAGE FUNDS TO FOCUS, STRENGTHEN, AND ADVANCE OUR COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SWEET GRASS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HELPS PRESERVE ALL OF THE THINGS WE LOVE ABOUT SWEET GRASS COUNTY, WHILE SUPPORTING NEW EFFORTS THAT WILL HELP OUR COMMUNITY STAY VIBRANT. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS A LEADER WITH AREA NONPROFITS, PLAYING A VITAL ROLE AS AN EDUCATOR TO HELP BOLSTER NONPROFITS AND THEIR BOARDS, AS A RESOURCE TO GUIDE, SUPPORT AND FUND COMMUNITY EFFORTS, TO SERVE AS A PLATFORM BETWEEN DONORS AND COMMUNITY EFFORTS, HELPING DONORS MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS AND MAXIMIZE THEIR IMPACT, AND TO ADMINISTER FUNDS AND AN ENDOWMENT TO HELP PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE WAY OF LIFE WE ALL ENJOY.THE FOUNDATION ACCOMPLISHES THIS THROUGH A VARIETY OF GRANTING PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY FOCUSED FUNDS, ALONG WITH TRAINING AND RESOURCES. GRANTING PROGRAMS INCLUDE COMMUNITY IMPACT, COLLABORATION GRANTING, MATCHING FUNDS, MAJOR COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANTS, MICRO GRANTS, AND GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE.COMMUNITY FOCUSED FUNDS MANAGED BY THE FOUNDATION INCLUDE DONOR ADVISED FUNDS, SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS, DESIGNATED FUNDS, PROJECT FUNDS, FIELD OF INTEREST FUNDS, AND AGENCY FUNDS ALL FOCUSED ON OUR COMMUNITY, COUNTY, AND THOSE WHO LIVE AND WORK HERE.A TOTAL OF $425,120 WAS GRANTED IN 2023.
FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM - ALLOWS ORGANIZATIONS TO FOCUS ON THEIR MISSIONS AND NOT ON 501(C)3 REQUIREMENTS. WE PROVIDE BOOKKEEPING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, AS WELL AS FUNDRAISING TIPS AND ASSISTANCE BUILDING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. SUPPORTED 4 LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS DURING 2023 INCLUDING SWEET GRASS CANCER ALLIANCE, CRAZY MOUNTAIN WRESTLING CLUB, SWEET GRASS ANIMAL COALITION, AND SWEET GRASS COUNTY EARLY CHILDHOOD COALITION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Corry Cremer-Seitz Executive Director | 40 | $76,604 | |
Mary Ann Duffey Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Wes Tuscano Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kathy Mandity Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Marc King Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jv Moody Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 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 | $906,175 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $55,718 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $906,175 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $6,262 |
| Investment income | $112,819 |
| 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 | $1,025,256 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $425,120 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $18,000 |
| 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 | $93,590 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,685 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,838 |
| Fees for services: Management | $6,262 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,727 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $13,512 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,784 |
| Office expenses | $13,917 |
| Information technology | $11,366 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $13,191 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $827 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,131 |
| Insurance | $2,339 |
| All other expenses | $34 |
| Total functional expenses | $650,607 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $277,194 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $109,609 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $8,710 |
| 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 | $303,456 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,897,897 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,596,866 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,453,954 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,142,912 |
| 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 | $3,596,866 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Sweet Grass Community Foundation has awarded $354,630 in support to 20 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ASPEN PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $7,789 |
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS PURPOSE: Youth Programs | $10,000 |
BIG TIMBER AFTER SCHOOL CLUB PURPOSE: YOUTH PROGRAMS | $32,393 |
BIG TIMBER GRADE SCHOOL PURPOSE: Youth Programs | $53,515 |
BT FOOD BANK PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $37,200 |
CASA PURPOSE: Human Services | $5,892 |