Arts Council Of Big Sky is located in Big Sky, MT. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (A26) the organization is classified as: Arts & Humanities Councils & Agencies, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Arts Council Of Big Sky employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arts Council Of Big Sky 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, Arts Council Of Big Sky generated $153.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $119.0k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (14.1%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
TO ENRICH THE BIG SKY COMMUNITY THROUGH ARTISTIC EXPERIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS: A SUMMER SERIES OF FREE CONCERTS HELD ON THURSDAYS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY PARK. AVERAGE ATTENDANCE OF 3,000 PEOPLE WHO COME TO HEAR UP AND COMING, NATIONALLY TOURING BANDS WITH LOCAL AND REGIONAL OPENING ARTISTS.
OTHER EVENTS AND PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE ARTVENTURE PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES YOUTH EDUCATION OUTREACH THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY, ADULT ART WORKSHOPS, AND INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT. THE ARTS COUNCIL ALSO OFFERS ARTIST WORKSHOPS AND DOES VARIOUS OUTREACH EFFORTS IN THE LOCAL SCHOOLS.
ART CLASSES: CLASSES IN A VARIETY OF MEDIUMS ARE HELD IN OUR EDUCATION CLASSROOM. SUBJECTS INCLUDE POTTERY, PAINTING, KIDS CLASSES, MOSAIC, ETC. CLASSES RANGE FROM 5-20 PEOPLE.
PUBLIC ART PROGRAM: INSTALLATION OF NEW SCULPTURES IN PUBLIC COMMUNITY SPACES, AS WELL AS MANAGING AN EXISTING COLLECTION OF 13 SCULPTURES AND MORE THAN 40 UTILITY BOX WRAPS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Melissa Mckeithen President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rebecca Appenzeller Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sally Stilwill Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Johnson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kirsten Hilleman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Trux Emerson Past President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $134,192 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $134,192 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $19,821 |
Investment income | $56 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,127 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $55 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $152,997 |
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. | $16,833 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,208 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $51,095 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $2,400 |
Payroll taxes | $5,111 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $585 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,935 |
Advertising and promotion | $851 |
Office expenses | $4,326 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,745 |
Travel | $5,122 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $119,009 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $320,527 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $170,301 |
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 | $18,260 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,623 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,567 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $879,422 |
Total assets | $1,395,700 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $409 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $4,018 |
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 | $4,427 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $922,781 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $468,492 |
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 | $1,395,700 |