Random Acts Of Silliness is located in Bozeman, MT. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Random Acts Of Silliness 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, Random Acts Of Silliness generated $237.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 2 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $233.9k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.2% per year over the past 2 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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RANDOM ACTS OF SILLINESS IS AN ARTS ORGANIZATION INSPIRING LAUGHTER AND PLAY IN THE GALLATIN VALLEY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE 4TH ANNUAL BUMBLEWOOD THICKET FAIRY VILLAGE WAS AN ENCHANTING PUBLIC ART INSTALLATION CONTAINING 20 FAIRY HOMES AND BUSINESSES CREATED BY MONTANA ARTISTS. LOCATED IN A CITY PARK, THE VILLAGE WAS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. 30 VOLUNTEER DOCENTS PUT IN 200 HOURS GREETING MORE THAN 18,000 VISITORS OVER THE COURSE OF THREE WEEKS AT THE END OF SUMMER. APPROXIMATELY 500 VISITORS PARTICIPATED IN THE BUILD YOUR OWN AREA BY CREATING THEIR OWN FAIRY HOUSES. 4,006 VISITORS WROTE LETTERS TO THE FAIRIES AND 520 AUDIENCE MEMBERS ATTENDED THE IMMERSIVE MAGICAL FAIRY PLAY! BOTH THE FAIRY VILLAGE AND PLAY WERE OFFERED FOR FREE.
OUR THEATER PROGRAMMING OFFERS A VARIETY OF FAMILY-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCES TO THE COMMUNITY. THE MAGIC MONSTER SHOW IS A UNIQUE BLEND OF IMPROV COMEDY AND PUPPETRY GUIDED BY SUGGESTIONS FROM CHILDREN IN THE AUDIENCE. RAS PERFORMED 12 MAGIC MONSTER WITH MORE THAN 2,100 ATTENDEES. IN MAY, RAS PRODUCED ITS INAUGURAL CRANKIE FESTIVAL, ENGAGING 8 ARTISTS IN CREATING CRANKIES AND DELIGHTING MORE THAN 500 AUDIENCE MEMBERS WITH A FORM OF STORYTELLING THAT WAS NEW TO MOST OF THEM. ALL EXPERIENCES WERE OFFERED FOR FREE.
THE GNOME ROAM WAS HELD AT STORY MILL COMMUNITY PARK IN FEBRUARY. MORE THAN 7,000 VISITORS TRAVERSED THE PARK DELIGHTING IN SCENIC DEPICTIONS AND AUDIO STORIES ABOUT THE GNOMES WHO STEWARD AND INHABIT THE PARK. 65 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED 252 HOURS TO MAKING GNOME HATS AND GREETING VISITORS. THE INSTALLATION WAS OFFERED FOR FREE
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Danielle Thomsen President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Lander Cooney Treasurer | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Susan Riggs Secretary | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Maddy Pope Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $237,093 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $237,093 |
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 | $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 | $237,093 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $60,000 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $5,068 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $594 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,823 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $4,600 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,184 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,745 |
Office expenses | $704 |
Information technology | $6,678 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12,753 |
Travel | $1,194 |
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 | $2,268 |
Insurance | $1,435 |
All other expenses | $3,326 |
Total functional expenses | $233,893 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $18,601 |
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 | $3,291 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $14,951 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $36,843 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,826 |
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 |
Total liabilities | $5,827 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $31,016 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $36,843 |