Big Sky Institute For The Advancement Of Nonprofits
- Assets
- $9.0k
- Revenue
- $86.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Helena, MT
- Founding
- 02/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 81-0529716
Organization Overview
Big Sky Institute For The Advancement Of Nonprofits is located in Helena, MT. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (T50) the organization is classified as: Philanthropy, Charity & Voluntarism Promotion, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Big Sky Institute For The Advancement Of Nonprofits employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Big Sky Institute For The Advancement Of Nonprofits 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 12/2020, Big Sky Institute For The Advancement Of Nonprofits generated $86.1k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $87.5k during the year ending 12/2020. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF BIG SKY INSTITUTE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF NONPROFITS (BSI) IS TO BUILD MONTANA'S COMMUNITIES BY STRENGTHENING NONPROFITS AND EXPANDING PHILANTHROPY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
200 MONTANA NONPROFIT SECTOR DEVELOPMENT. DURING 2020, BSI CONTINUED TO OFFER SEMINARS, TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON FUNDRAISING SKILLS THROUGH THE VARIOUS COMPONENT PROGRAMS OF BSI'S HELENA DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE (HDI). MONTHLY MEETINGS OF HDI'S HELENA DEVELOPMENT ROUNDTABLE PROGRAM COMPONENT TYPICALLY RANGED BETWEEN 25 AND 30 NONPROFIT STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN TRAININGS AND DISCUSSIONS ON A DIVERSE RANGE OF FUNDRAISING TOPICS. BSI CONDUCTED SEMINARS ON THE FUNDAMENTALS OF ENDOWMENT DEVELOPMENT FOR INTERESTED NONPROFITS DURING THE WINTER AND SPRING, WITH A DOZEN NONPROFITS PARTICIPATING IN THE TRAININGS. THE ONGOING PANDEMIC UNDERCUT FUNDING FOR MANY NONPROFITS THAT HAD PLANNED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NEXT ROUND OF ENDOWMENT DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS THAT WERE SCHEDULED FOR THE FALL. THE SEMINARS WERE POSTPONED DUE TO THE NEED FOR NONPROFITS TO SHARPLY FOCUS ON FUNDRAISING TO MEET THEIR ANNUAL BUDGET. DURING THE WINTER AND SPRING, BSI WORKED ON ITS ANNUAL HELENA CELEBRATES COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY DINNER AND RECOGNITION EVENT, WHICH HONORS INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES AND FOUNDATIONS THAT ARE BROAD AND INCLUSIVE IN THEIR CHARITABLE GIVING AND GRANTMAKING. AN EXCELLENT SLATE OF AWARDEES WAS APPROVED, AND INITIAL GROUNDWORK WAS LAID FOR THE EVENT; HOWEVER, DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, THE NOVEMBER EVENT WAS POSTPONED TO 2021. THROUGH ITS ACCESS HELENA RESOURCES! PROGRAM COMPONENT, BSI WORKED ON DEVELOPING AND UPDATING HANDOUTS AND INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS TO HELP NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS AND NEW FUNDRAISING STAFF QUICKLY GET UP TO SPEED ON COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT CAN HELP THEM BE SUCCESSFUL IN THEIR NEW JOBS.
800 INSTITUTE ACTIVITIES. DURING 2020, BSI CONTINUED A FISCAL SPONSORSHIP RELATIONSHIP WITH HELENA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (HYP), SUPPORTING THEIR EFFORTS TO PLAN AND CONDUCT A SUMMIT/CONVENING IN HELENA FOR ALL THE LOCAL HYP CHAPTERS FROM ACROSS THE STATE. DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, THE SUMMIT WAS POSTPONED. BSI BEGAN A FISCAL SPONSORSHIP RELATIONSHIP WITH WATERSHED PROTECTION ADVOCATES OF NORTHWEST MONTANA, SUPPORTING THEIR RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY TO COMBAT AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES FROM ENTERING FLATHEAD LAKE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael D Schechtman Executive Director, Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $20,473 |
Heidi Goettel Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Julie Dalsoglio Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Marvin Quinlan President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $20,235 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $64,515 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $84,750 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,192 |
| Investment income | $3 |
| 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 | $86,131 |
| 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. | $20,112 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $336 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $36,188 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,712 |
| 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 | $8,675 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,667 |
| Office expenses | $3,270 |
| Information technology | $1,493 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,200 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $20 |
| Interest | $1,163 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,104 |
| Insurance | $500 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $87,481 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | -$6,545 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,853 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,324 |
| 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 | $2,417 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $9,049 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $22,426 |
| Grants payable | $1,080 |
| Deferred revenue | $24,042 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $8,100 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $12,400 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $68,048 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$61,065 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,066 |
| 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 | $9,049 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Big Sky Institute For The Advancement Of Nonprofits has recieved totaling $10,005.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $2,066 |
| Earnings | $1 |
| Net Contributions | $1,500 |
| Ending Balance | $3,567 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Dakota Medical Charities Fargo, ND | $81,107,368 | $3,853,049 |
Impact Foundation Fargo, ND | $5,033,144 | $2,597,194 |
Lamb Weston Charitable Foundation Eagle, ID | $7,000,922 | $10,181 |
Foundation For Christian Schools Kalispell, MT | $3,056,820 | $378,851 |
Indias Hope Chinook, MT | $238,207 | $614,315 |
Evah C Cray Residuary Charitable Tr Sioux Falls, SD | $4,743,030 | $539,483 |
Van Rooyen Family Foundation Wilson, WY | $4,359,354 | $109,250 |
Watertown Pink Ladies Dart League Watertown, SD | $147,827 | $433,375 |
New American Consortium For Wellness And Empowerment Fargo, ND | $17,368 | $0 |
Running W Therapeutic Riding Center Inc Rathdrum, ID | $23,971 | $0 |
Chair The Hope Inc Star, ID | $168,091 | $0 |
Beacom Family Foundation Sioux Falls, SD | $4,045,629 | $236,348 |