Civic Intelligence

Citizens for Balanced Use

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 20-2858176

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Nov 04, 2022

Organization ProfileWWW.BALANCEDUSE.COM
PO Box 606Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730

(406) 600-4228

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

44th percentile

4.4%

Higher net margin than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$30,000

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 36.4% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

47th percentile

3.7%

Faster asset growth than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

33rd percentile

-16%

Faster revenue growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets56th percentile

Assets

Flat

$101,844

Flat from 2021

Net Assets

Flat

$101,844

Flat from 2021

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue56th percentileNet Margin44th percentile

Revenue

Flat

$82,427

Flat from 2021

Expenses

Flat

$78,817

Flat from 2021

Net Income

Flat

$3,610

Flat from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth47th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2010: $41,574Liabilities 2010: $0Net Assets 2010: $41,5742010Assets 2011: $66,588Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $66,5882011Assets 2012: $81,934Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $81,9342012Assets 2013: $66,852Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $66,8522013Assets 2014: $81,706Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $81,7062014Assets 2015: $95,184Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $95,1842015Assets 2016: $106,631Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $106,6312016Assets 2017: $87,778Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $87,7782017Assets 2018: $88,083Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $88,0832018Assets 2019: $115,364Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $115,3642019Assets 2020: $98,234Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $98,2342020Assets 2021: $101,844Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $101,8442021Assets 2021: $101,844Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $101,8442021Assets 2022: $136,966Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $136,9662022Assets 2023: $164,595Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $164,5952023Assets 2024: $151,197Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $151,1972024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$101,844
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$101,844
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth33rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2010: $140,256Expenses 2010: $109,615Net Income 2010: $30,6412010Expenses 2011: $113,4272011Expenses 2012: $144,6662012Revenue 2013: $149,420Expenses 2013: $164,502Net Income 2013: -$15,0822013Revenue 2014: $158,906Expenses 2014: $144,052Net Income 2014: $14,8542014Revenue 2015: $142,833Expenses 2015: $129,355Net Income 2015: $13,4782015Revenue 2016: $135,993Expenses 2016: $124,546Net Income 2016: $11,4472016Revenue 2017: $128,779Expenses 2017: $147,632Net Income 2017: -$18,8532017Revenue 2018: $138,228Expenses 2018: $137,924Net Income 2018: $3042018Revenue 2019: $164,488Expenses 2019: $137,207Net Income 2019: $27,2812019Revenue 2020: $98,437Expenses 2020: $115,570Net Income 2020: -$17,1332020Revenue 2021: $82,427Expenses 2021: $78,817Net Income 2021: $3,6102021Revenue 2021: $82,427Expenses 2021: $78,817Net Income 2021: $3,6102021Revenue 2022: $175,454Expenses 2022: $140,331Net Income 2022: $35,1232022Revenue 2023: $117,792Expenses 2023: $90,163Net Income 2023: $27,6292023Revenue 2024: $113,663Expenses 2024: $127,061Net Income 2024: -$13,3982024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$82,427
Expenses$78,817
Net Income$3,610
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 4, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$87,584
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To educate the public on the issues that confront our ability to access and actively manage our public lands.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$98,234$101,844▲ $3,610
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$92,493$96,199▲ $3,706
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$5,741$3,781▼ $1,960
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$1,864-
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$98,234$101,844▲ $3,610
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$98,234$101,844▲ $3,610
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$98,234$101,844▲ $3,610

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$3,781$16,631$20,412
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay87th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Kerry WhiteExecutive DirectorPT$30,000$30,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ben EricksonExecco - Chairman
Kelsey KristensenExecco - Chairman
Kyle GoodyearExecco - Chairman
Loren BlanksmaExecco - Chairman
Stacy BraggExecco - Chairman
Todd TrotterExecco - Chairman
Wes FehrerExecco - Chairman
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$52,694
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$-464
Other Revenue
$30,197
All Other Contributions
$52,694
Change in Net Assets
$3,610
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$73,567
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$5,250
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising$14,623--$14,623
Grants to Domestic Orgs$5,250--$5,250
Fees for Services Accounting$2,159$381-$2,540
All Other Expenses$1,784$185-$1,969
Depreciation Depletion$1,272$224-$1,496
Office Expenses$988$174-$1,162
Other Expenses$915$161-$1,076
Insurance$840--$840
Travel$496--$496
Conferences and Meetings$435--$435
Total Functional Expenses$76,034$2,783$0$78,817
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Outdoor Heritage CoalitionGildford, MT501 (c) 4General Support$5,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
Yes
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Gaming Gross Income$34,890
Gaming Direct Expenses$4,693
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The form 990 filing will be reviewed by the members at the next scheduled meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial information are made available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Citizens for Balanced Use
EIN
20-2858176
Phone
4066004228
Address
PO BOX 606, GALLATIN GATEWAY, MT 59730

Signing Officer

Name
Kerry White
Title
Executive Director
Phone
4066004228
Signed
2022-11-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2004
Legal Domicile
Mt
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Anderson Zurmuehlen & Co Pc
Address
PO BOX 20435, BILLINGS, MT 59104-0435
Preparer
Daniel S Miller CPA
Phone
4062455136
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IRS990/Desc0CITIZENS FOR BALANCED USE IS A NON-PROFIT 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION REGISTERED WITH THE IRS UNDER EDUCATION. CBU EMPLOYS AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO CONDUCT EVERYDAY OPERATIONS INCLUDING BANK ACCOUNTING, ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, PREPARATION OF EDUCATIONAL DOCUMENTS, MEMBER AND SUPPORTER COMMUNICATION AND NOTICES OF MEETINGS, EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE CONTACT INFORMATION, PROVIDE INFORMATION UPON REQUEST REGARDING ISSUES OUR MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS MAY ENCOUNTER, AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE CBU BOARD.CBU DOES NOT COMPENSATE ANY OF OUR MEMBERS, SUPPORTERS OR THE CBU BOARD. CBU DOES CONTRIBUTE FINANCIALLY TO OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN ASSISTING THEM WITH ISSUES THAT ARE OF INTEREST TO THE MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS OF CBU. EVERY ODD NUMBERED YEAR CBU HIRES A LOBBYIST FOR THE 90-DAY MONTANA LEGISLATIVE SESSION IN ORDER TO TRACK ISSUES IMPORTANT TO OUR MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS. CBU PROVIDES OUR LOBBYIST WITH EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL ON THESE ISSUES THAT ARE PROVIDED TO LEGISLATORS AND DECISION MAKERS. THIS EXPENSE IS REPORTED TO THE COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICE AS REQUIRED AND OUR LOBBY EXPENSE DOES NOT EXCEED THE 20% LIMIT SET BY THE IRS.CBU IS REGISTERED WITH THE MONTANA SECRETARY OF STATE IN GOOD STANDING SINCE 2004 AS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION WITH ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS FILED WITH THE STATE OF MONTANA. CBU HAS MONTHLY MEETINGS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH RECORDED MINUTES. CBU HOSTS AN ANNUAL FUNDRAISER BANQUET IN MAY OF EACH YEAR WITH RAFFLES, SILENT AND LIVE AUCTION, GAMES AND DINNER. IN 2021 CBU DID NOT HOLD THE ANNUAL FUNDRAISER BANQUET DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS. INSTEAD IT HELD THREE RAFFLES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. CBU HAS A SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATE REGISTERED WITH THE STATE OF MONTANA. THIS PLATE IS VERY POPULAR AND HELPS CBU RAISE FUNDS TO FURTHER OUR MISSION OF PROMOTING MULTIPLE USE RECREATION, SUPPORTING ACTIVE FOREST MANAGEMENT, AND ENCOURAGING RESPONSIBLE RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT ON OUR FEDERALLY MANAGED PUBLIC LANDS.CBU HAS HELPED MANY INDIVIDUALS FORM SIMILAR GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN MONTANA AND OTHER WESTERN STATES. OUR WEBSITE INCLUDES A "GUIDELINES TO ACTION" WHICH HELP PEOPLE LEARN HOW TO ENGAGE IN ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGISLATIVE PROCESSES. WE ALSO PROVIDE A LIST OF ISSUES IMPORTANT TO OUR MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS ON OUR WEBSITE FOR THE PUBLIC TO SEE. THIS SITE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.BALANCEDUSE.ORG.EVERY YEAR CBU FILES OUR TAXES WITH THE IRS AND PROVIDES A SUMMARY OF WHAT THE ORGANIZATION WAS INVOLVED IN DURING THE YEAR. THIS INFORMATION IS PUBLIC. ALL CONTRIBUTIONS TO CBU ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE UNDER THE 501(C)3 IRS RULES. CBU IS A GRASS ROOTS MEMBER-BASED ORGANIZATION. WE DO NOT COLLECT ANY DUES FROM OUR MEMBERS. OUR BUSINESS MODEL IS UNIQUE IN WE ONLY ASK OUR MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS TO CONTRIBUTE TO CBU BY ENGAGING IN THEIR GOVERNMENT. THIS MODEL HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL AS CBU HAS GROWN IN MEMBERSHIP CONSISTENTLY OVER THE LAST 15 YEARS TO BECOME THE LARGEST PRO-MULTIPLE USE OF OUR FEDERALLY MANAGED PUBLIC LANDS IN MONTANA. CBU ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL TO INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN OTHER WESTERN STATES.
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IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt016631
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IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd00
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc0501 (C) 4
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
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IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$101,844
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$101,844
Revenue
$82,427
Expenses
$78,817
Net income
$3,610
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.51$0.00$1.51$1.14$1.27$0.13
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.65$0.00$1.65$1.18$0.90$0.28
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.37$0.00$1.37$1.75$1.40$0.35
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.02$0.00$1.02$0.82$0.79$0.04
2021Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.02$0.00$1.02$0.82$0.79$0.04
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.98$0.00$0.98$0.98$1.16$0.17
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.15$0.00$1.15$1.64$1.37$0.27
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.88$0.00$0.88$1.38$1.38$0.00
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.88$0.00$0.88$1.29$1.48$0.19
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.07$0.00$1.07$1.36$1.25$0.11
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.95$0.00$0.95$1.43$1.29$0.13
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.82$0.00$0.82$1.59$1.44$0.15
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.67$0.00$0.67$1.49$1.65$0.15
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.82$0.00$0.82$1.45
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.67$0.00$0.67$1.13
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.42$0.00$0.42$1.40$1.10$0.31