Western Montana Professional Learning Collaborative is located in Trout Creek, MT. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Western Montana Professional Learning Collaborative employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Montana Professional Learning Collaborative 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, Western Montana Professional Learning Collaborative generated $450.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $442.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 26.2% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE CORPORATION IS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND SERVICES WHICH SUPPORT COMMUNITIES OF LIFELONG LEARNERS TO ACHIEVE SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND THE WESTERN MONTANA COMMUNITY. AREAS OF FOCUS SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CONSULTATION, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, PURCHASING SERVICES, AND ALL OTHER AREAS AUTHORIZED BY LAW.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WMPLC OFFERS REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS (FACE-TO-FACE, ONLINE, AND IN A BLENDED FORMAT) IN WESTERN MONTANA AND THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MONTANA. WE CURRENTLY SERVE OVER 684 SCHOOLS IN MONTANA'S 302 SCHOOL DISTRICTS.THE AUGUST INSTITUTE IS ONE OF THE MANY EVENTS WMPLC OFFERS DURING THE YEAR WHICH FOCUSES ON TEACHING AND LEARNING THROUGH TECHNOLOGY. DURING 2023, 242 EDUCATORS ATTENDED.IN 2023, WE OFFERED AN ADVANCED PLACEMENT ONLINE CONFERENCE. 60 PEOPLE REGISTERED FOR 5 DIFFERENT AP COURSES. THE EVENT WAS OFFERED ONLINE AND IN PERSON.WMPLC CONTINUED TO OFFER INDIAN EDUCATION FOR ALL ONLINE COURSES AND WE ALSO OFFERED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT USING THE GO GRANT WE RECEIVED.ON OCTOBER 13, 2022, WESTERN MONTANA PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COLLABORATIVE (WMPLC) PARTNERED WITH THE MONTANA SMALL SCHOOL ALLIANCE (MSSA) TO RECEIVE AND MANAGE $1,000,000 IN FEDERAL FUNDING (OVER THREE YEARS) TO INCREASE THE EQUITY OF STUDENT SERVICES FOR RURAL, TRIBAL, AND FRONTIER SCHOOLS ACROSS THE STATE OF MONTANA. THE WMPLC/MSSA PARTNERSHIP AIMS TO SERVE NEARLY 150 SMALL SCHOOL AND FRONTIER MEMBER DISTRICTS, AS WELL AS TRIBAL SCHOOLS, BY PROVIDING COUNSELING SUPPORT, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND PROVEN VIOLENCE PREVENTION TOOLS DESPERATELY NEEDED BY STUDENTS, STAFF, AND FAMILIES ACROSS MONTANA. THE GRANT WILL HELP FUND INCREASED ACCESS TO BASIC NEEDS RESOURCES, TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE, SCHOOL COUNSELORS, E-THERAPY ASSESSMENTS, AND TREATMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Cindy Fouhy Resource Nav | Officer | 20 | $27,412 |
Erin Lipkind Co-Director | Officer | 10 | $17,883 |
Jessica Johnson Executive Dir. | Officer | 10 | $16,965 |
Daisy Carlsmith Technology | Officer | 5 | $9,787 |
Anna East Grants | Officer | 3 | $7,540 |
Michelle Mitchell Board Chair | Trustee | 0.1 | $6,092 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $347,872 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $347,872 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $102,256 |
Investment income | $472 |
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 | $450,600 |
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. | $85,679 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,568 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $24,309 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $22,903 |
Payroll taxes | $9,424 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,571 |
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 | $2,146 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,695 |
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 | $633 |
All other expenses | $27,231 |
Total functional expenses | $442,194 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $79,048 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,859 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $529 |
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 | $81,436 |
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 | $81,436 |
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 | $81,436 |