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 12/2022, Big Sky Youth Empowerment Project Inc employed 26 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 12/2022, 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 14.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 13.0% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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BIG SKY YOUTH EMPOWERMENT CREATES A TRANSFORMATIVE COMMUNITY WHERE VULNERABLE TEENAGERS EXPERIENCE BELONGING, PURPOSE, AND WELL-BEING THROUGH GROUP MENTORSHIP, ADVENTURE, AND CONNECTION WITH THE NATURAL WORLD. OUR VISION IS THAT BYEP TEENS DISCOVER THEIR OWN CAPACITY FOR GROWTH AND SUCCESS, CONFIDENTLY CONTRIBUTING TOWARDS A KINDER AND MORE CONNECTED COMMUNITY. OUR MOTTO: GET OUTSIDE. GROW INSIDE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN 2022, BIG SKY YOUTH EMPOWERMENT WORKED WITH 148 YOUTH PROVIDING 41,399 HOURS OF PROGRAMMING. 59 MENTORS AND TUTORS PROVIDED 10,914 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. SUMMER ADVENTURES INCLUDED ROPES CHALLENGE COURSES, WHITEWATER RAFTING, OUTDOOR ROCK CLIMBING, MOUNTAIN BIKING, HIKING, CIRCUS SKILLS, LAKE DAYS/SWIMMING, AND WINNING FIRST PLACE IN THE SWEET PEA PARADE. FALL ADVENTURES INCLUDED BIKING, HIKING, INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING, HORSEBACKRIDING, POTTERY, GOAT FARM VISITS, AERIAL SILKS, ESCAPE ROOM, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND CULINARY ARTS.WE PROVIDED TUTORING 2 NIGHTS PER WEEK DURING THE SCHOOL SEASON AND LAUNCHED AN ELECTIVES PROGRAM, 1-2 NIGHTS PER WEEK. ELECTIVES INCLUDED WOODWORKING, PASTA MAKING, PAINTING, HIKING, MARTIAL ARTS, COOKING, MOUNTAIN BIKING, AND SNOWSHOEING. EXPANDING MIDWEEK PROGRAM OFFERINGS MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR YOUTH TO COME TO OUR BYEP TEEN CENTER UP TO 5 DAYS PER WEEK AND GET FURTHER INVOLVED WITH BYEP.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Danica Jamison Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $46,269 |
John Dicola President | OfficerTrustee | 11 | $0 |
Rob Lateiner Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jean Wentz Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gary Kachadurian Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Hilary Burt Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $787,907 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $264,320 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $994,309 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $264,032 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,046,536 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $6,092 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$167,403 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $43,801 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,940,293 |
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. | $8,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $46,256 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,877 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $660,713 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,788 |
Other employee benefits | $44,836 |
Payroll taxes | $53,537 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $17,275 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $38,735 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $13,908 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $60,257 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $204,593 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $80,560 |
Insurance | $156,918 |
All other expenses | $121,893 |
Total functional expenses | $1,930,208 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,082,328 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $107,488 |
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 | $1,431,137 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,404,434 |
Total assets | $4,025,387 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $77,630 |
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 | $1,006,523 |
Total liabilities | $1,084,153 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,673,796 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $267,438 |
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 | $4,025,387 |