Greater Gardiner Community Council is located in Gardiner, MT. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (S99) the organization is classified as: Community Improvement & Capacity Building N.E.C., 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. Greater Gardiner Community Council 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, Greater Gardiner Community Council generated $120.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $16.9k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (30.8%) per year over the past 6 years. 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 ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS THE SMALL RURAL COMMUNITY OF GARDINER MT BY MAINTAINING A COMMUNITY CENTER FOR GATHERINGS AND EVENTS AS WELL AS MAINTAINING THE SMALL PARK AT THE ENTRANCE TO YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK. THE LONG-TERM GOAL OF THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDES RENOVATION OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER AS WELL AS RAISING FUNDS TO ESTABLISH A LIBRARY FOR THE COMMUNITY, IN CONJUNCTION WITH PARK COUNTY MT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN 2015, THE ORGANIZATION PAID 100 TO THE GARDINER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO ACQUIRE THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL BUILDING. IN 2015, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO BEGAN TO RECEIVE FUNDS FROM THE NEWLY ESTABLISHED RESORT TAX LEVIED UPON THE COMMUNITY. IN 2016, THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED FUNDING FROM TWO PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS TOTALLING 85,000 AND PAID THOSE FUNDS TO THE YELLOWSTONE ASSOCIATION TO SUPPORT THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ("AN EVENING AT THE ARCH") OF YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO RECEIVES FUNDS FROM THE LOCAL RESORT TAX AND SPENDS THOSE FUNDS ON VARIOUS COMMUNITY PROJECTS. IN 2019, RESORT TAX FUNDS WERE USED TO RENOVATE THE OLD JAIL AND HIRE A GRANT WRITER. IN 2020, THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED A GRANT TO PURCHASE PARTITIONS TO ALLOW FOR SMALLER SPACES IN THE GARDINER COMMUNITY CENTER TO MAKE THE SPACE EASIER TO UTILIZE. IN 2020 A RESORT TAX GRANT FOR 12,500 WAS GRANTED TO REPOINT MASONRY ON THE GARDINER JAIL WHICH IS IS A HISTORIC COUNTY-OWNED BUILDING ORGINALLY BUILT IN THE 20TH CENTURY. THIS PROJECT WAS COMPLETED IN 2021, HOWEVER THE 12,500 FROM THE RESORT TAXES WAS RECEIVED IN JANUARY OF 2022. IN MARCH OF 2021 A 10,000 GRANT WAS AWARDED FROM THE MONTANA HISTORY FOUNDATION. THIS GRANT WAS DESIGNATED FOR A COMMUNITY CENTER MASONRY PROJECT. THIS COMMUNITY CENTER IS OVER 110 YEARS OLD AND IS THE LONGEST SERVING COMMUNITY ASSET IN TOWN. A 500,000 GRANT WAS AWARDED FROM THE STATE OF MONTANA AND AN ADDITIONAL 100,000 IN RESORT TAXES HAVE BEEN ALLOCATED TO THE ORGANIZATION. CONSTRUCTION FOR SOME OF THE NEEDED REPAIRS WILL BEGIN IN LATE 2024. ADDITIONAL FUNDRAISING WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ALL NEEDED CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Schalene Darr Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Chelsea Deweese Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dennis Mcintosh President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Nichols Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Becky Smith Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Laura Williams Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $100,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,626 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $108,626 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $11,172 |
Investment income | $189 |
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 | $119,987 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,542 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $365 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,636 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,866 |
All other expenses | $506 |
Total functional expenses | $16,915 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $174,213 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $16,752 |
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 | $100 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $191,065 |
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 | $191,065 |
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 | $191,065 |
Over the last fiscal year, Greater Gardiner Community Council has awarded $135,993 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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YELLOWSTONE PARK ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: EVENING UNDER THE AR | $85,000 |
POCKET PARK | | | $30,993 |
HRDC HOUSING STUDY | | | $7,500 |
ARCHITECTURAL FEES COMMUNITY CENTER | | | $12,500 |