Civic Intelligence

Center Pole

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 20-8780215

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Nov 11, 2022

Organization Profilewww.thecenterpole.org
PO Box 71Garryowen, MT 59031

(406) 638-2821

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

25th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

18th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

21st percentile

-3.0%

Higher net margin than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

47th percentile

$45,750

Higher top officer pay than 47% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.4% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-14%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

11th percentile

-27%

Faster revenue growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets25th percentile

Assets

Down

$677,710

Down $108,537 (-14%) from 2020

Net Assets

Down

$674,873

Down $97,175 (-13%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$2,837

Down $11,362 (-80%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue18th percentileNet Margin21st percentile

Revenue

Down

$3,272,177

Down $1,218,145 (-27%) from 2020

Expenses

Down

$3,369,352

Down $428,248 (-11%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

-$97,175

Down $789,897 (-114%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth6th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2015: $12,153Liabilities 2015: $4,3862015Assets 2016: $23,617Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $23,6172016Assets 2017: $42,149Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $42,1492017Assets 2018: $231,212Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $231,2122018Assets 2019: $89,533Liabilities 2019: $10,207Net Assets 2019: $79,3262019Assets 2020: $786,247Liabilities 2020: $14,199Net Assets 2020: $772,0482020Assets 2021: $677,710Liabilities 2021: $2,837Net Assets 2021: $674,8732021Assets 2022: $262,819Liabilities 2022: $10,071Net Assets 2022: $252,7482022Assets 2023: $320,963Liabilities 2023: $25,977Net Assets 2023: $294,9862023Assets 2024: $278,376Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $278,3762024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$677,710
Liabilities$2,837
Net Assets$674,873
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth11th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2015: $104,950Expenses 2015: $100,887Net Income 2015: $4,0632015Revenue 2016: $254,165Expenses 2016: $230,548Net Income 2016: $23,6172016Revenue 2017: $369,589Expenses 2017: $327,439Net Income 2017: $42,1502017Revenue 2018: $688,929Expenses 2018: $499,867Net Income 2018: $189,0622018Revenue 2019: $2,375,701Expenses 2019: $2,585,819Net Income 2019: -$210,1182019Revenue 2020: $4,490,322Expenses 2020: $3,797,600Net Income 2020: $692,7222020Revenue 2021: $3,272,177Expenses 2021: $3,369,352Net Income 2021: -$97,1752021Revenue 2022: $2,899,664Expenses 2022: $3,321,789Net Income 2022: -$422,1252022Revenue 2023: $1,502,365Expenses 2023: $1,460,127Net Income 2023: $42,2382023Revenue 2024: $1,699,851Expenses 2024: $1,716,461Net Income 2024: -$16,6102024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$3,272,177
Expenses$3,369,352
Net Income-$97,175
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 11, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$3,272,177
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Center Pole's mission is to build knowledge, justice, opportunity, prosperity, and sovereignty in Native communities, while preserving and protectingindigenous knowledge and ways.

Center Pole's mission is to build knowledge, justice, opportunity, prosperity, and sovereignty in Native communities and to preserve and protect indigenous knowledge and ways.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$651,076$528,024▼ $123,052
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$121,171$135,686▲ $14,515
Inventories for Sale or Use$14,000$14,000→ $0
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$786,247$677,710▼ $108,537
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$14,199$2,837▼ $11,362
Total Liabilities$14,199$2,837▼ $11,362
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$472,048$374,873▼ $97,175
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$300,000$300,000→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$772,048$674,873▼ $97,175
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$786,247$677,710▼ $108,537

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$135,686$65,906$201,592
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay47th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Peggy Wellknown BuffaloExecutive DirectorFT$45,750$45,750

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Patti CassChairman
Birdie Real BirdBoard Member
Jacquelin StewartBoard Member
Reggie QuancelloBoard Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,270,241
Program Service Revenue
$1,936
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$3,220,241
Change in Net Assets
$-97,175

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Food Inventory1$1,718,000Thrift store.
Clothing and Household Goods-$959,000Thrift store
Total Noncash Contributions1$2,677,000-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$3,246,437
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$122,915
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$107,847$20,530-$107,847
Travel$64,958$8,768-$73,726
Other Salaries and Wages$64,314$4,575-$68,889
Office Expenses$2,659$57,582-$60,241
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$45,750--$45,750
Occupancy$8,442$35,370-$43,812
All Other Expenses$30,797$2,452-$33,249
Fees for Services Other$27,658$3,387-$31,045
Depreciation Depletion$27,761--$27,761
Conferences and Meetings$3,971$16,460-$20,431
Payroll Taxes$7,872$404-$8,276
Information Technology$1,966$4,683-$6,649
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,275-$5,275
Fees for Services Management-$3,800-$3,800
Interest-$180-$180
Total Functional Expenses$3,205,886$163,466$0$3,369,352
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
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, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“Both the Board President and the Director review the Form 990 before filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Center Pole
EIN
20-8780215
Phone
4066382821
Address
PO Box 71, Garryowen, MT 59031

Signing Officer

Name
Peggy Wellknown Buffalo
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2022-11-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Peggy Wellknown Buffalo
Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
Mt
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
4
Volunteers
213

Preparer

Firm
Rosie Barndt CPA Pc
Address
3382 MONIDA STREET, BOZEMAN, MT 59718
Preparer
Rosie Barndt CPA PC
Phone
4062090411
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$677,710
Liabilities
$2,837
Net assets
$674,873
Revenue
$3,272,177
Expenses
$3,369,352
Net income
-$97,175
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.00$0.28$1.70$1.72$0.02
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.32$0.03$0.29$1.50$1.46$0.04
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.26$0.01$0.25$2.90$3.32$0.42
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.68$0.00$0.67$3.27$3.37$0.10
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.79$0.01$0.77$4.49$3.80$0.69
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.01$0.08$2.38$2.59$0.21
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.23$0.00$0.23$0.69$0.50$0.19
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.04$0.00$0.04$0.37$0.33$0.04
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.25$0.23$0.02
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.01$0.00$0.10$0.10$0.00