Middle Fork Strategies Inc is located in Helena, MT. As of 12/2023, Middle Fork Strategies Inc employed 3 individuals. Middle Fork Strategies Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MIDDLE FORK STRATEGIES WAS FOUNDED TO ENGAGE IN RESEARCH, ADVOCACY, AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS ON THE ISSUES THAT IMPACT MONTANA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ENGAGED IN A CAMPAIGN TO EDUCATE MONTANANS ABOUT PROPOSED LEGISLATION TO AMEND THE STATE CONSTITUTION, AND HOW MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE VOTED ON PROPOSALS. THIS CONSISTED PRIMARILY OF FLYERS AND DIGITAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
LAUNCHED A CAMPAIGN TO EDUCATE MONTANANS ABOUT ISSUES RELATING TO PROPERTY TAXES AND HOUSING PRICES IN THE STATE. CONSISTED OF ONLINE ADS AND A WEBSITE WITH A CALCULATOR TO ALLOW HOMEOWNERS TO REVIEW POTENTIAL INCREASES TO THEIR TAX BILLS.
BEGAN AN ONGOING PROGRAM OF CONDUCTING OPINION RESEARCH ON KEY ISSUES AND POLICIES AFFECTING MONTANA. THE RESULTS ARE RELEASED PUBLICLY ONLINE TO PROVIDE INSIGHT INTO CITIZEN VIEWS ON ISSUES LIKE HOUSING POLICY, HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, AND OTHERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Brandon Demars Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $55,800 |
Stacie Anderson Board Chair | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Dayna Swanson Board Vice Chair | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Kari Kaiser Secretary Treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Funk Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Patti Prinkki Keebler Director | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $907,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $907,000 |
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 | $907,000 |
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. | $55,800 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $80,053 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $11,116 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $800 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $169,175 |
Advertising and promotion | $140,147 |
Office expenses | $1,389 |
Information technology | $24,185 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,450 |
Travel | $7,625 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $148 |
Total functional expenses | $494,888 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $417,641 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $417,641 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,529 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $5,529 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $412,112 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $417,641 |