Moonlight Community Foundation
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $1.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Big Sky, MT
- Founding
- 07/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 80-0941705
Organization Overview
Moonlight Community Foundation is located in Big Sky, MT. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Moonlight Community 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, Moonlight Community Foundation generated $1.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 34.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $851.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 40.3% 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.
Since 2016, Moonlight Community Foundation has awarded 161 individual grants totaling $2,688,609. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SUPPORT INITIATIVES FOR YOUTH EDUCATION, CONSERVATION, AND UNDER-SERVED NEEDS BENEFITING THE BIG SKY COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
2023 WAS A BANNER YEAR FOR MOONLIGHT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (MCF). $748,457 WAS AWARDED IN GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS. THE IMPACT OF THOSE DOLLARS MAKES A TRUE DIFFERENCE IN BIG SKY. THE LACK OF WORKFORCE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN GENERAL IS A HUGE CHALLENGE IN BIG SKY WITH THE RIPPLE EFFECTS FELT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY. MCF AWARDED $40K TO BIG SKY COMMUNITY HOUSING TRUST FUNDING FOR THEIR RENT LOCAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM, WHICH AIMS TO CREATE MORE RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL WORKERS TO RESIDE IN BIG SKY. ADDITIONALLY, THE HOUSING TRUST RECEIVED $75K FOR THE GOOD DEEDS PROGRAM THIS YEAR. BIG SKY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK RECEIVED $23K FOR THEIR EMERGENCY FOOD AND SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM, WHICH SERVED 900 HOUSEHOLDS THIS YEAR. WELLNESS IN ACTION RECEIVED $30K FOR THEIR AFFORDABLE COUNSELING PROGRAM, WHICH AIMS TO REDUCE BARRIERS TO CARE BY PROVIDING EXPANDED ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. BIG SKY SUSTAINABILITY NETWORK ORGANIZATION RECEIVED FUNDING FOR THE RIVER VIEW ROOFTOP SOLAR INSTALLATION PROJECT, CLIMATE ACTION PLAN SPEAKER SERIES, AND A NEW INITIATIVE TO PROMOTE GREENER BUILDING PRACTICES. THRIVE AND BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS RECEIVED FUNDING TO OPERATE THEIR PROGRAMMING IN THE BIG SKY SCHOOL DISTRICT, IMPACTING 83 LOCAL STUDENTS. THESE ARE JUST A FEW EXAMPLES OF PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS MCF GRANTS SUPPORT. IN ADDITION TO SUPPORTING CORE INITIATIVES THROUGH GRANTS, MCF ALSO CONTINUED TO BE ACTIVE ASSISTING LOCAL FAMILIES BY PROVIDING $41,617 IN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOCAL KIDS TO ATTEND CAMP MOONLIGHT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bob Rhea Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Liz Kelly Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jerry Hood Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lynn Kelley Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Ania Bulis Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kevin Germain Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $340,232 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $538,808 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $141,755 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $879,040 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $266 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,804 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $128,878 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,008,036 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $706,841 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $40,192 |
| 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 | $64,476 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,550 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,425 |
| Office expenses | $10,720 |
| Information technology | $2,032 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,638 |
| 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 | $2,195 |
| All other expenses | $18,298 |
| Total functional expenses | $851,367 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,006,303 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $122,678 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,128,981 |
| 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 | $1,006,303 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $122,678 |
| 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 | $1,128,981 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Moonlight Community Foundation has awarded $685,341 in support to 25 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ARTS COUNCIL OF BIG SKY PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTE-WHAT-YOU-CAN ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPPORT | $7,500 |
BE WELL BIG SKY PURPOSE: BE WELL BIG SKY - SEED FUNDING | $30,000 |
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS PURPOSE: BIG SKY YOUTH PROGRAMMING - MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH MENTORSHIP | $10,000 |
BIG SKY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK PURPOSE: EMERGENCY FOOD AND SOCIAL SERVICES - UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS | $25,200 |
BIENVENIDOS A GALLATIN VALLEY (BIENVENIDOS) PURPOSE: BIENVENIDOS IN BIG SKY: GROWING CONNECTIONS AND BUILDING COMMUNITY | $22,300 |
BIG OPPORTUNITIES PURPOSE: WIRELESS MICROPHONES FOR BIG SKY'S CHILDREN AND TEEN MUSICALS | $10,000 |