Blackfoot Challenge Inc
- Assets
- $5.7m
- Revenue
- $2.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 18
- Location
- Ovando, MT
- Founding
- 05/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 81-0488863
Organization Overview
Blackfoot Challenge Inc is located in Ovando, MT. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Blackfoot Challenge Inc employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blackfoot Challenge Inc 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, Blackfoot Challenge Inc generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.1% 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 2017, Blackfoot Challenge Inc has awarded 28 individual grants totaling $382,163. 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
THE MISSION OF THE BLACKFOOT CHALLENGE IS TO COORDINATE EFFORTS THAT WILL CONSERVE AND ENHANCE THE NATURAL RESOURCES AND RURAL WAY OF LIFE IN THE BLACKFOOT WATERSHED FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FORMED IN 1993, THE MISSION OF THE BLACKFOOT CHALLENGE IS "TO COORDINATE EFFORTS THAT CONSERVE AND ENHANCE THE NATURAL RESOURCES AND RURAL WAY OF LIFE IN THE BLACKFOOT WATERSHED FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS." OUR SUCCESS IS ROOTED IN OUR APPROACH. THROUGH A COMMUNITY-BASED AND COLLABORATIVE PROCESS, WE BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO IDENTIFY SHARED VALUES AROUND COMMUNITY NEEDS, WE FACILITATE RESPECTFUL CONVERSATIONS AND INFORMATION SHARING, AND WE BUILD PARTNERSHIPS BASED IN TRUST. THE RESULTS ARE HOMEGROWN CONSERVATION SOLUTIONS THAT STAND THE TEST OF TIME.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Seth Wilson Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $100,546 |
Jim Stone Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Randy Gazda Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Williamson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Denny Iverson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Mannix Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,059,219 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,075,589 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,134,808 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $118,740 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$3,464 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,250,084 |
| 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. | $100,546 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,180 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $654,324 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $89,385 |
| Payroll taxes | $72,827 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,922 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,504 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $10,885 |
| Fees for services: Other | $746,603 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,305 |
| Office expenses | $3,669 |
| Information technology | $14,852 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $11,608 |
| Travel | $30,289 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,267 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $9,404 |
| All other expenses | $30,275 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,980,751 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $69,433 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,607,336 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $241,306 |
| 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 | $1,891,284 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $467,744 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,462,471 |
| Total assets | $5,739,574 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $246,898 |
| 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 | $246,898 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,860,186 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $632,490 |
| 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 | $5,739,574 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Blackfoot Challenge Inc has awarded $87,900 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CONFED SALISH &KOOTENAI TRIB PURPOSE: ELEC FENCE AND BEAR RESISTANT CANS | $9,000 |
CENTENNIAL VALLEY ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: CONNECTIVITY AND CONFLICT MANAGEMEN | $9,000 |
GRANITE CONSERVATION DISTRICT PURPOSE: CONNECTIVITY AND CONFLICT MANAGEMEN | $9,000 |
BIG HOLE WATERSHED PURPOSE: CONNECTIVITY AND CONFLICT MANAGEMEN | $10,450 |
HEART OF THE ROCKIES INITIATI | | | $10,000 |
MADISON VALLEY RANCHLANDS PURPOSE: CONNECTIVITY AND CONFLICT MANAGEMEN | $10,050 |