Bear Paw Development Corp Of North Montana Hill County Courthouse

Organization Overview

Bear Paw Development Corp Of North Montana Hill County Courthouse is located in Havre, MT. The organization was established in 1969. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Bear Paw Development Corp Of North Montana Hill County Courthouse employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bear Paw Development Corp Of North Montana Hill County Courthouse 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, Bear Paw Development Corp Of North Montana Hill County Courthouse generated $3.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.3% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE COMPANY'S PRIMARY FUNCTION IS THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN HILL, BLAINE, LIBERTY, PHILLIPS AND CHOUTEAU COUNTIES OF MONTANA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES. BEAR PAW DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION WORKS WITH LOCAL AND TRIBAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, AND PRIVATE INTERESTS, ON INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS IN A NUMBER OF AREAS, INCLUDING COMMUNITY PLANNING, VALUE-ADDED AGRICULTURE AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT. COLLECTIVELY, OUR ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES IN 2021 RESULTED IN THE INVESTMENT FROM OUTSIDE SOURCES OF MORE THAN $13.1 MILLION INTO THE ECONOMY OF OUR RURAL AREA OF NORTHERN MONTANA.


BEAR PAW DEVELOPMENT'S BROWNFIELDS PROGRAM THAT STARTED IN 2009 HAS BEEN FUNDED BY A TOTAL OF $3,000,000 IN GRANTS FROM THE EPA. $1.5 MILLION OF THIS AMOUNT IS ASSOCIATED WITH PERFORMING ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS ON PROPERTIES IN THE BEAR PAW DISTRICT THAT ARE CONTAMINATED OR PERCEIVED TO BE CONTAMINATED. $1,500,000 IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A BROWNFIELDS REVOLVING LOAN FUND TO MAKE LOW OR NO INTEREST LOANS TO BUSINESSES AND OTHER ENTITIES WISHING TO CLEANUP CONTAMINATION ON THEIR PROPERTY. TO DATE, 76 ASSESSMENTS AND 12 CLEANUPS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED.


ADMINISTRATION OF LOAN PROGRAMS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. THROUGH BEAR PAW DEVELOPMENT'S LOAN DEPARTMENT, $3.3 MILLION WAS LOANED TO SMALL BUSINESSES IN 2021 FOR START-UP OR EXPANSION OPPORTUNITIES. THESE LOANS WERE FOR BUSINESSES THAT COULD NOT RECEIVE FINANCING FROM CONVENTIONAL BANK SOURCES. THIS LOAN ACTIVITY RESULTED IN THE CREATION OR RETENTION OF 46 JOBS.


SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER ACTIVITIES. BEAR PAW DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SERVES AS THE HOST FOR ONE OF TEN SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERS LOCATED THROUGHOUT MONTANA. FUNDING THROUGH A VARIETY OF SOURCES ALLOWS BEAR PAW DEVELOPMENT TO HIRE AN INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSISTING SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS AND ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS WITH ASSISTANCE IN DEVELOPING BUSINESS PLANS, FINANCE STRATEGIES, AND MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES. IN 2020, THE SBDC AT BEAR PAW DEVELOPMENT COUNSELED 91 DISTINCT CLIENTS, WHICH RESULTED IN OVER $515,000 IN FINANCING FROM LOCAL BANKS AND OTHER SOURCES. THIS FUNDING HELPED TO START 7 NEW BUSINESSES, WHILE SUPPORTING 62 JOBS.ST. MARY REHABILITATION WORKING GROUP ACTIVITIES. BEAR PAW DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SERVES AS FISCAL AGENT FOR THIS GROUP OF CONCERNED ENTITIES IN THE MILK RIVER BASIN THAT HAS ORGANIZED TO EXPEDITE THE REHABILITATION OF THE ST. MARY CONVEYANCE WORKS AND CANAL SYSTEM, WHICH DELIVERS WATER FOR IRRIGATION, RECREATION, AND MUNICIPAL USE TO A BROAD AREA OF NORTHERN MONTANA. THE GROUP CONSISTS OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM MUNICIPALITIES, CONSERVATION GROUPS, IRRIGATION DISTRICTS, AND OTHERS, AND WORKS WITH THE STATE AND FEDERAL OFFICIALS, IN AN ATTEMPT TO SECURE FUNDING FOR THIS AGING INFRASTRUCTURE, WHICH WAS DEVELOPED NEARLY 100 YEARS AGO.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Paul Tuss
Ed
$93,540
Tiffany Melby
Loan Officer
$58,926
Stefnie Redding
Doo
$48,925
Doug Kaercher
Secretary
$0
Jim Ghekiere
Treasurer
$0
Debbie Callahan
President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$115,000
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,548,489
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$147,000
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,810,489
Total Program Service Revenue$177,669
Investment income $420,982
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 $3,629,842

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Bear Paw Development Corp Of North Montana Hill County Courthouse has recieved totaling $8,400.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Montana History Foundation

Helena, MT

PURPOSE: PROMOTE AND PRESERVE MONTANA HISTORY

$8,400
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