The Big Sky Community Organization
- Assets
- $24.6m
- Revenue
- $5.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Big Sky, MT
- Founding
- 11/1998
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 81-0520589
Organization Overview
The Big Sky Community Organization is located in Big Sky, MT. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Big Sky Community Organization employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Big Sky Community 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 06/2021, Big Sky Community Organization generated $5.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 43.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.7% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH RECREATIONAL AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLIC TRAILS - ATTAIN AND HOLD PUBLIC TRAIL EASEMENTS, CONSTRUCT NEW TRAILS AND MAINTAIN AND GROOM TRAILS YEAR-ROUND FOR PUBLIC USE. PROVIDE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE TRAIL USE AND OTHER RELATED TOPICS ON THE TRAIL SYSTEM WITH HIKE AND GLIDE BIG SKY, AND YEAR-ROUND TRAIL AMBASSADOR PROGRAM. CURRENTLY CARE FOR AND OPERATE 19 MILES OF PUBLIC TRAILS AND 7 KM OF WINTER TRAILS FOR RECREATIONAL USES AND SAFE PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE ROUTES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY.
PUBLIC PARKS - SECURE, DEVELOP AND MANAGE PUBLIC LAND FOR RECREATIONAL AND COMMUNITY USES. CURRENTLY CARE FOR AND OPERATE 93 ACRES OF PUBLIC PARKS, INCLUDING BIG SKY COMMUNITY PARK, HISTORIC CRAIL RANCH PARK, KIRCHER DISCOVERY PARK, OUSEL FALLS PARK, RT & RALPH'S, BEEHIVE BASIN PRESERVE PARK, AND LEN HILL PARK. THESE PARKS HOST YOUTH AND ADULT PROGRAMMING ALONG WITH RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR PUBLIC USE. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES; ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUE, YOUTH LITTLE LEAGUE, YOUTH MOUNTAIN BIKE LEAGUE, SOCCER, YOUTH SUMMER CAMP, HIKING, BIKING, RUNNING, CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING, SKATEBOARDING, FRISBEE GOLF, TENNIS, PICKLEBALL, VOLLEYBALL, HISTORIC DOCENT TOURS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. FACILITIES INCLUDE PAVILLIONS, SOFTBALL FIELDS, PLAYGROUNDS, TENNIS/PICKLEBALL COURTS, FIELDS, SKATEBOARD PARK, FRISBEE GOLF COURSE, BASKETBALL COURTS, CLIMBING BOULDERS, PICNICKING AREAS, AND FISHING ACCESS.
COMMUNITY CENTER - A 27,000-SQ-FOOT INDOOR COMMUNITY CENTER IS BEING BUILT TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING PROGRAMMING AND ACCESSIBILITY TO ALL FOCUSED AROUND THE IMPACT AREAS OF: PHYSICAL FITNESS, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, ARTS & CULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY.
PUBLIC TRAILS - ATTAIN AND HOLD PUBLIC TRAIL EASEMENTS, CONSTRUCT NEW TRAILS AND MAINTAIN AND GROOM TRAILS YEAR-ROUND FOR PUBLIC USE. PROVIDE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE TRAIL USE AND OTHER RELATED TOPICS ON THE TRAIL SYSTEM WITH HIKE AND GLIDE BIG SKY, AND YEAR-ROUND TRAIL AMBASSADOR PROGRAM. CURRENTLY CARE FOR AND OPERATE 19 MILES OF PUBLIC TRAILS AND 7 KM OF WINTER TRAILS FOR RECREATIONAL USES AND SAFE PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE ROUTES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY.
PUBLIC PARKS - SECURE, DEVELOP AND MANAGE PUBLIC LAND FOR RECREATIONAL AND COMMUNITY USES. CURRENTLY CARE FOR AND OPERATE 93 ACRES OF PUBLIC PARKS, INCLUDING BIG SKY COMMUNITY PARK, HISTORIC CRAIL RANCH PARK, KIRCHER DISCOVERY PARK, OUSEL FALLS PARK, RT & RALPH'S, BEEHIVE BASIN PRESERVE PARK, AND LEN HILL PARK. THESE PARKS HOST YOUTH AND ADULT PROGRAMMING ALONG WITH RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR PUBLIC USE. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES; ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUE, YOUTH LITTLE LEAGUE, YOUTH MOUNTAIN BIKE LEAGUE, SOCCER, YOUTH SUMMER CAMP, HIKING, BIKING, RUNNING, CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING, SKATEBOARDING, FRISBEE GOLF, TENNIS, PICKLEBALL, VOLLEYBALL, HISTORIC DOCENT TOURS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. FACILITIES INCLUDE PAVILLIONS, SOFTBALL FIELDS, PLAYGROUNDS, TENNIS/PICKLEBALL COURTS, FIELDS, SKATEBOARD PARK, FRISBEE GOLF COURSE, BASKETBALL COURTS, CLIMBING BOULDERS, PICNICKING AREAS, AND FISHING ACCESS.
COMMUNITY CENTER - A 27,000-SQ-FOOT INDOOR COMMUNITY CENTER IS BEING BUILT TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING PROGRAMMING AND ACCESSIBILITY TO ALL FOCUSED AROUND THE IMPACT AREAS OF: PHYSICAL FITNESS, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, ARTS & CULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ciara Wolfe Former CEO | Officer | 40 | $105,500 |
Kate Ketschek Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michelle Horning Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tallie Lancey Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Warren Cook Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Whitney Montgomery CEO | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Langlas & Associates Construction | 6/29/21 | $7,702,054 |
American Land Title Company Title Services | 6/29/21 | $527,513 |
A&e Architects Architecture And Design | 6/29/21 | $232,995 |
Langlas & Associates Construction | 6/29/21 | $7,702,054 |
A&e Architects Architecture And Design | 6/29/21 | $232,995 |
American Land Title Company Title Services | 6/29/21 | $527,513 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $109,921 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $869,580 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,779,348 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,758,849 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $95,904 |
| Investment income | $20,496 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$16,359 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,895,633 |
| 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. | $97,063 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $28,956 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $467,187 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $49,730 |
| Payroll taxes | $54,172 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| 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 | $123,408 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,104 |
| Office expenses | $40,055 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $85,664 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $2,591 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $187,277 |
| Insurance | $77,172 |
| All other expenses | $12,129 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,355,427 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $571,701 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,335,164 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,488,946 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $87,046 |
| 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 | $64,424 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,003,417 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $19,879 |
| Total assets | $24,570,577 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,977,293 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $106,252 |
| 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 | $256,817 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,340,362 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $15,205,458 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $7,019,878 |
| 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 | $24,570,577 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The Big Sky Community Organization has recieved totaling $115,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Moonlight Community Foundation Big Sky, MT PURPOSE: BSCO WILL USE THIS FUNDING TO FOCUS ON THEIR CORE PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT TO MANAGE AREA PARKS AND TRAILS, AS WELL AS FOR BASE COMMUNITY CENTER BUILDING DEFICIT, AND COMMUNITY PARK IMPROVEMENTS. | $115,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $971,175 |
| Earnings | $4,879 |
| Ending Balance | $976,054 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The Big Sky Community Organization Big Sky, MT | $24,570,577 | $5,895,633 |
International Water Institute Fargo, ND | $1,362,645 | $1,044,274 |
Gallatin River Task Force Big Sky, MT | $1,090,847 | $1,143,872 |
Project Wet Foundation Bozeman, MT | $1,436,177 | $911,425 |
Friends Of The Teton River Inc Driggs, ID | $842,983 | $865,549 |
Montana Aquatic Resources Services Inc Livingston, MT | $3,329,072 | $454,579 |
Red River Basin Commission Fargo, ND | $574,607 | $550,424 |
Four Corners Community Foundation Bozeman, MT | $917,180 | $500,204 |
Wilderness Watch Inc Missoula, MT | $3,588,790 | $724,233 |
Oden Water Association Inc Sandpoint, ID | $3,332,723 | $609,493 |
Montana Watershed Coordination Council Inc Helena, MT | $240,236 | $455,668 |
Big Hole Watershed Committee Divide, MT | $161,701 | $410,003 |