The Paradise Center
- Assets
- $228.6k
- Revenue
- $208.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Paradise, MT
- Founding
- 05/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 47-1975683
Organization Overview
The Paradise Center is located in Paradise, MT. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Paradise Center 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 12/2021, Paradise Center generated $208.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $29.6k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PURPOSE OF THIS NON-PROFIT IS TO FACILITATE THE PRESERVATION AND UTILIZATION OF THE PARADISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LOCATED IN PARADISE, MONTANA, AS A MULTI-PURPOSE COMMUNITY FACILITY TO BE KNOWN AS THE PARADISE CENTER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC BUILDING: THE PARADISE CENTER REPAIRS, IMPROVES AND MAINTAINS THIS HISTORIC SCHOOL BUILDING. THIS ALLOWS FOR HISTORIC DOCUMENTATION OF THE BUILDING AND ITS ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY.
COMMUNITY EVENTS: THE PARADISE CENTER HOSTS COMMUNITY EVENTS, COMMUNITY MEETINGS, FAMILY EVENTS, ART SHOWS, PERFORMANCES AND LOCAL RAILROAD HISTORY EVENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Karen Thorson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
David Colyer Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Judith Stamm President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
John E Thorson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Rudolph Boukal Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Carol Brooker Director | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $207,755 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $207,755 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $132 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $185 |
| 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 | $680 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $208,752 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $778 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $76 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,871 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $959 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $20 |
| Advertising and promotion | $770 |
| Office expenses | $65 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,991 |
| 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 | $346 |
| Insurance | $2,144 |
| All other expenses | $778 |
| Total functional expenses | $29,572 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $213,551 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,232 |
| 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 | $12,822 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $228,605 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18 |
| 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 | $8,881 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $8,899 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $53,038 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $166,668 |
| 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 | $228,605 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that The Paradise Center has recieved totaling $70,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
M J Murdock Charitable Trust Vancouver, WA PURPOSE: NEW EQUIPMENT | $62,500 |
The High Stakes Foundation Missoula, MT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Yellowstone Historic Center Inc West Yellowstone, MT | $1,507,190 | $417,504 |
Badlands Natural History Association Inc Interior, SD | $3,710,673 | $1,802,760 |
Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation Powell, WY | $9,452,012 | $2,858,388 |
South Dakota Historical Society Foundation Pierre, SD | $2,393,071 | $765,039 |
Hardy Foundation Inc Boise, ID | $14,628,798 | $1,249,658 |
Billings Depot Inc Billings, MT | $2,400,537 | $559,343 |
Northern Plains Heritage Foundation Bismarck, ND | $399,840 | $434,792 |
Navy Legacy Flight Foundation Jackson, WY | $249,221 | $443,070 |
Historic Homestake Opera House Society Lead, SD | $3,779,298 | $427,991 |
The Capital Gallery Society Bismarck, ND | $762,645 | $377,655 |
Cheyenne Frontier Days Foundation Inc Cheyenne, WY | $1,906,727 | $465,437 |
Friends Of The Historic Adams Hotel Lavina, MT | $20,330 | $110,009 |