Big Sky Discovery School Inc is located in Big Sky, MT. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (B24) the organization is classified as: Primary & Elementary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 07/2023, Big Sky Discovery School Inc employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Big Sky Discovery School Inc 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 07/2023, Big Sky Discovery School Inc generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 07/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.3% 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
OUR MISSIONTO CREATE AND SUPPORT A COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS BY PROVIDING PERSONALIZED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT FOCUS ON THE HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT AND ACADEMIC GROWTH OF THE INDIVIDUAL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:BSDA OFFERS A PRE-K MONTESSORI PROGRAM SERVING UP TO 35 STUDENTS. KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 8TH GRADE SCHOOL PROGRAM SERVING APPROXIMATELY 30 STUDENTS, AND A BLENDED HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM THAT SERVES 20 STUDENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Scott Poloff Head Of Schools | 40 | $105,900 | |
Karen Maybee President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Suzanne Schreiner Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Ann Scheder-Bieschin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Molly Carrico Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Derek Lennon Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $36,439 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $593,972 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $630,411 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $762,048 |
Investment income | $406 |
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 | $1,392,865 |
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. | $105,900 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $105,900 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $503,170 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $5,673 |
Payroll taxes | $71,197 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $50,703 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $5,694 |
Advertising and promotion | $31,393 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $155,443 |
Travel | $309 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $308 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,240 |
Insurance | $11,038 |
All other expenses | $75,093 |
Total functional expenses | $1,146,643 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $82,029 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $338,869 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | -$844 |
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 | $14,550 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $60,784 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $38,468 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $533,856 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | -$4,231 |
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 | $1 |
Total liabilities | -$4,230 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $538,086 |
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 | $533,856 |