Big Sky Youth Empowerment Project Inc is located in Bozeman, MT. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Big Sky Youth Empowerment Project Inc employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Big Sky Youth Empowerment Project 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 12/2021, Big Sky Youth Empowerment Project Inc generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 42.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 42.2% per year over the past 7 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
OUR MISSION AT BIG SKY YOUTH EMPOWERMENT IS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR VULNERABLE TEENAGERS IN THE GALLATIN VALLEY TO EXPERIENCE SUCCESS AND BECOME CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH GROUP MENTORSHIP AND EXPERIENTIAL ADVENTURES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN 2021, BIG SKY YOUTH EMPOWERMENT WORKED WITH AN AVERAGE OF 148 YOUTH PROVIDING 38,610 HOURS OF PROGRAMMING UTILIZING 51 MENTORS WHO PROVIDED 18,360 HOURS OF SERVICE. YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN 36 WEEKS OF EVENING WORKSHOPS AND 30-WEEKEND ADVENTURES. THE WORKSHOP CURRICULUM FOCUSED ON A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS INCLUDING TRUST, TEAMWORK, COMMUNICATION, COPING SKILLS, GOAL SETTING, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. ADVENTURES INCLUDED SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING IN WINTER, ROPE COURSES, ZIP-LINING, WHITEWATER RAFTING, CIRCUS, AND OUTDOOR ROCK CLIMBING IN SUMMER, AND POTTERY, YOGA, PAINTING, INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING, CREATIVE WRITING, AND CULINARY ARTS IN THE FALL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Robin Hill Executive Dir. | Trustee | 40 | $76,153 |
Pete Macfadyen Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
John Dicola President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Gary Karchadurian Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Kari Locati Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Hilary Burt Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $512,400 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,065,493 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $301,180 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,577,893 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,313 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $295,184 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $39,730 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,915,120 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,000 |
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. | $76,153 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,384 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $468,622 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,354 |
Other employee benefits | $52,193 |
Payroll taxes | $46,679 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,976 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,041 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $18,123 |
Office expenses | $49,847 |
Information technology | $52,935 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $155,906 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $1,617 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $70,060 |
Insurance | $157,525 |
All other expenses | $142,342 |
Total functional expenses | $1,752,563 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,117,950 |
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 | $1,421,015 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $475,185 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $9,300 |
Total assets | $3,023,450 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | -$312 |
Total liabilities | -$312 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,735,543 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $288,219 |
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 | $3,023,450 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Big Sky Youth Empowerment Project Inc has recieved totaling $2,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Volker Schmidt Family Foundation Bozeman, MT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT OF MISSION | $2,000 |
Beg. Balance | $31,357 |
Earnings | $1,288 |
Net Contributions | $50,000 |
Ending Balance | $82,456 |
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