Alternative Energy Resources Organization
- Assets
- $334.0k
- Revenue
- $422.4k
- Investments
- $168.0k
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Helena, MT
- Founding
- 04/1975
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 81-0350698
Organization Overview
Alternative Energy Resources Organization is located in Helena, MT. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (C35) the organization is classified as: Energy Resources Conservation & Development, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Alternative Energy Resources Organization employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Alternative Energy Resources Organization 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 12/2022, Alternative Energy Resources Organization generated $422.4k 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 $448.4k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 15.3% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
STATEWIDE AND GRASSROOTS, AERO WORKS AT THE INTERSECTION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY, STEWARDSHIP AGRICULTURE, AND LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS TO HELP COMMUNITIES BUILD A MORE SUSTAINABLE, FOOD SELF-RELIANT, AND CLIMATE HEALTHY MONTANA FOR ALL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: AERO SERVES AS A STATEWIDE RESOURCE HUB ON SUSTAINABILITY TOPICS, PARTICULARLY THOSE RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY, STEWARDSHIP AGRICULTURE PRACTICES, RESILIENT COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEMS, AND RELATED POLICY AND LEGISLATIVE MATTERS. AERO SHARES INFORMATION AND RESOURCES THROUGH ITS WEBSITE, NEWLETTER, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND EVENTS. ABUNDANT MONTANA AND ITS LOCAL FOOD GUIDE ARE BUILDING CONSUMER DEMAND FOR MONTANA-GROWN FOOD AND LOCAL SALES CHANNELS FOR MONTANAS FOOD AND FARMING BUSINESSES AND TO CREATE A RESILIENT AND RELIABLE MONTANA FOOD SYSTEM THAT NOURISHES EVERYONE.
FOOD SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING: WITH A PRODUCER-CENTRIC FOCUS,WE HELP MONTANA COMMUNITIES BUILD PLACE-BASED, ROBUST, SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS WITH CLIMATE-HEALTHY SOLUTIONS. MONTANA FOOD ECONOMY INITIATIVE (MFEI): AERO IS COORDINATING COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS IN CONDUCTING THEIR OWN 18-MONTH FOOD SYSTEM ASSESSMENTS IN HELENA, BILLINGS AND THE COMMUNITIES ON THE FORT BELKNAP RESERVATION. VALUE-ADDED PRODUCER SUCCESS: RESPONSIVE TO MONTANAS NEW LAW, THE MONTANA LOCAL FOOD CHOICE ACT, THIS PROGRAM PRODUCED A FOOD SAFETY TOOL KIT FOR HOME PRODUCERS, CONDUCTED ON-FARM RAW MILK TRAININGS, SEMINARS, AND WEBINARS STATEWIDE AS GUIDES TO FOOD SAFETY PRACTICES FOR REDUCING RISK AND LIABILITY.
NETWORK WEAVING & EDUCATION: KEY TO AEROS SUCCESS IN DEVELOPING COMMUNITY LEADERS AND INSPIRING COMMUNITY MODELS FOR SUSTAINABLE, CLIMATE-HEALTHY AGRICULTURE, FOOD SYSTEMS, AND ENERGY ACROSS THE STATE IS BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER THROUGH WORKSHOPS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, WEBINARS AND COMMUNITY GATHERINGS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE CROSS-LEARNING AND KNOWLEDGE-BUILDING, CONNECTION, NETWORKS, RESOURCE-SHARING, PROBLEM-SOLVING AND FINDING COMMON GROUND. AEROS ANNUAL EXPO BRINGS TOGETHER MONTANANS COMMITTED TO THE CULTURE OF STEWARDSHIP TO SHARE IDEAS, MAKE ENDURING CONNECTIONS, AND FIND SENSIBLE, LASTING, PEOPLE-ORIENTED SOLUTIONS TO FOOD AND ENERGY ISSUES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robin Kelson Executive Director | 40 | $55,347 | |
Andrew Shanafelt Abundant Mt Director | Officer | 40 | $45,056 |
Samantha Mcgowan Abundant Mt Assistant Directo | Officer | 40 | $44,455 |
Erin Austin Director Community Partners | Officer | 25 | $18,920 |
Robert Byron Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Madison Boone Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $1,499 |
| Membership dues | $9,983 |
| Fundraising events | $13,272 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $289,886 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $70,349 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $384,989 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $37,356 |
| Investment income | $101 |
| 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 | $422,446 |
| 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. | $55,347 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,321 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $200,652 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $13,584 |
| Payroll taxes | $21,049 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,107 |
| 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 | $6,056 |
| Information technology | $5,390 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,624 |
| Travel | $11,887 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,079 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $542 |
| Insurance | $2,243 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $448,416 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $165,989 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $167,980 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $333,969 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,024 |
| 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 | $97,500 |
| Total liabilities | $104,524 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $229,445 |
| 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 | $333,969 |
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