Red Ants Pants Foundation
- Assets
- $567.3k
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 52
- Location
- White Sulphur Springs, MT
- Founding
- 04/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 45-1237337
Organization Overview
Red Ants Pants Foundation is located in White Sulphur Springs, MT. The organization was established in 2014. 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, Red Ants Pants Foundation employed 52 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Red Ants Pants 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, Red Ants Pants Foundation generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.2% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE RED ANTS PANTS FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED TO DEVELOP AND EXPAND LEADERSHIP ROLES FOR WOMEN, TO PRESERVE AND SUPPORT WORKING FAMILY FARMS AND RANCHES AND TO ENRICH AND PROMOTE RURAL COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MUSIC FESTIVAL: THE PURPOSE OF THE RED ANTS PANTS MUSIC FESTIVAL IS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE SKILLS AND VALUES THAT ARE THE CORNERSTONE TO ENRICHING RURAL MONTANA. THIS IS DONE THROUGH OUR DEMONSTRATION AREA WHERE TRADITIONAL AGRICULTURAL AND WORK SKILLS ARE TAUGHT, AS WELL AS OUR KIDS TENT WITH EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THE FESTIVAL ALSO BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO EXPERIENCE WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS AND A COMMUNITY CELEBRATION ON A WORKING CATTLE RANCH. THE EVENT ALSO RAISES FUNDS FOR THE RED ANTS PANTS FOUNDATION.
COMMUNITY GRANT CYCLE
SKILLS WORKSHOPS: OFFERING TECHNICAL SKILL BASED WORKSHOPS IN TIMBER SKILLS AND CARPENTRY.
RAPF GIRLS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM. JUNIOR YEAR HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS FROM RURAL MONTANA PARTICIPATE IN A YEAR LONG LEADERSHIP PROGRAM. IT CONSISTS OF THREE WEEKEND LONG RETREATS, 3 WEBINARS, A MENTORSHIP PARTNERSHIP, AND A HOMETOWN COMMUNITY PROJECT. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO INCREASE HOPE FOR OUR YOUTH, PRIDE IN OUR RURAL COMMUNITIES, AND STRENGTH AND COURAGE IN THEIR LEADERSHIP.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Courtney Lowery-Cowgill Secretary/vp | OfficerTrustee | 0.81 | $0 |
Wes Ward Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.06 | $0 |
Kaleena Miller Director | Trustee | 0.38 | $0 |
Chelsea Cole-Thomas Director | Trustee | 0.38 | $0 |
Sarah Fitzgerald President | OfficerTrustee | 0.96 | $0 |
Chris Hedrich Director/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.81 | $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 | $202,275 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $202,275 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,018,578 |
| Investment income | $6,069 |
| 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 | $1,226,922 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $30,000 |
| 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. | $98,503 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,551 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $87,273 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $6,368 |
| Payroll taxes | $15,740 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,105 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $94,480 |
| Advertising and promotion | $31,072 |
| Office expenses | $14,271 |
| Information technology | $2,998 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $10,346 |
| Travel | $40,496 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,183 |
| Interest | $116 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,542 |
| Insurance | $16,027 |
| All other expenses | $110,407 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,251,636 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $336,185 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $200,000 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $6,595 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,681 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,747 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $5,136 |
| Other assets | $6,000 |
| Total assets | $567,344 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,484 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $114,819 |
| 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 | $119,303 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $448,041 |
| 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 | $567,344 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Red Ants Pants Foundation has awarded $10,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
WESTERN LANDOWNERS ALLIANCE PURPOSE: WOMEN IN RANCHING STRIVES TO EMPOWER WOMEN ON THE LAND, THROUGH OUR CIRCLE GATHERINGS. THESE CIRCLES BUILD A CONNECTED COMMUNITY OF RANCH WOMEN WHO SUPPORT EACH OTHER IN THEIR WORK ON THE LAND. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED IN OUR GATHERINGS THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, SELF-INQUIRY, EXPLORATION AND UNIQUE SKILL-BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES IN A SAFE, FACILITATED ENVIRONMENT. OUR GOAL IS ACCOMPLISHED WHEN WOMEN RETURN TO THEIR RURAL COMMUNITIES WITH AN INCREASED SENSE OF AGENCY. THIS WORK IS EMERGENT AND EVOLVING, WE ARE TRULY GRATEFUL FOR THE SUPPORT OFFERED BY THE RED ANTS PANTS FOUNDATION! | $800 |
CARTER COUNTY GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY PURPOSE: FOUNDED BY THE CARTER COUNTY GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY, THE MUSEUM IS A COMMUNITY INSTITUTION THAT ENGAGES AUDIENCES IN EXPLORING 90 MILLION YEARS OF HISTORY INCLUDING DINOSAURS, AMERICAN INDIAN WAY OF LIFE, AND THE RANCHING TRADITIONS OF TODAY. THIS GRANT WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE A PROTOCYCLER TO RECYCLE PLASTIC WASTE FROM FAILED 3D PRINT PROJECTS AND UPCYCLE WATER BOTTLES INTO 3D PRINTING FILAMENTS FOR EDUCATIONAL KITS BASED ON MUSEUM COLLECTIONS. THIS PROGRAM WILL EDUCATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF CHILDREN IN SCIENCE, WHILE INSPIRING DISCUSSIONS ON SUSTAINABILITY AND THE FUTURE OF OUR PLANET. | $1,700 |
GALLATIN COLLEGE-MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: WOMEN TEACHING WELDING TO WOMEN! THIS FALL, GALLATIN COLLEGE WELDING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM IS OFFERING A WELDING COURSE EXCLUSIVELY FOR WOMEN, TAUGHT BY WOMEN. OUR GOAL IS TO ENCOURAGE SELF-RELIANCE AND EXPAND THE SKILL SET OF WOMEN IN THE GALLATIN, PARK, MEAGHER, MADISON, JEFFERSON, AND BROADWATER AREA TO INCLUDE WELDING AND METAL WORKING SO THAT THEY CAN TAKE THESE VALUABLE SKILLS BACK TO THE FARM OR RANCH, TO MAKE REPAIRS, CREATE ARTWORK, OR AS AN INTRODUCTION FOR A FUTURE CAREER IN WELDING. | $5,000 |
MONTANA PRESERVATION ALLIANCE PURPOSE: THE HERITAGE OF MONTANA IS EMBEDDED IN THE RURAL PLACES AND NATURAL LANDSCAPES THAT ARE THE BACKDROP TO OUR LIVES. THESE ARE PLACES WHERE TIMELESS ROCK ART, BUFFALO JUMPS, HISTORIC TRAILS, AGRICULTURAL AND TRIBAL COMMUNITIES, AND RICH CULTURAL TRADITIONS ALL TWINE TOGETHER TO TELL THE OVER-ARCHING STORY OF MONTANA. THE MPA WILL HOST OUR FIFTH BIENNIAL PRESERVATION ROADSHOW, TO TAKE IN SITES SUCH AS THESE IN WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS AREA NEXT JUNE 10-13, 2020. WE HOLD THIS AWARD-WINNING CONFERENCE IN SMALL MONTANA TOWNS EVERY OTHER YEAR TO SHOWCASE THE HERITAGE AND SUCCESSFUL PRESERVATION WORK IN OUR RURAL STATE. EACH ROADSHOW INVOLVES A PARTNERSHIP OF FEDERAL LAND MANAGING AGENCIES; STATE HISTORIC, HUMANITIES AND PARK AGENCIES; REGIONAL TOURISM; AND LOCAL BUSINESS CULTURE LEADERS. THIS GRANT AWARD WILL BE USED TO CURATE A PANEL OF RURAL LEADERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY AS PART OF THE PRESERVATION ROADSHOW. | $2,500 |