Civic Intelligence

Montana Land Reliance Foundation Inc

EIN 27-1125289 • 501(c)3 • Helena, MT

Profile

The montana land reliance foundation's purpose is to provide services to and hold title to assets used to support the charitable programs of the montana land reliance (mlr). The foundation is organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of and to carry out the charitable purposes of mlr as a 509(a)(3) support organization.

401 N California StHelena, MT 59601

mtlandreliance.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

4th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

5th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

98th percentile

95%

Higher net margin than 98% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

9th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 9% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

67th percentile

10%

Faster asset growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

5th percentile

-41%

Faster revenue growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$43,118,178

Up $4,046,174 (+10%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$43,118,178

Up $4,046,174 (+10%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$3,176,511

Down $2,195,082 (-41%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$168,165

Up $3,669 (+2.2%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$3,008,346

Down $2,198,751 (-42%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$60M$40M$20M$0Assets 2020: $22,681,036Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $22,681,0362020Assets 2021: $33,190,033Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $33,190,0332021Assets 2022: $30,357,247Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $30,357,2472022Assets 2023: $39,072,004Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $39,072,0042023Assets 2024: $43,118,178Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $43,118,1782024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$43,118,178
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$43,118,178

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2020: $1,314,626Expenses 2020: $521,911Net Income 2020: $792,7152020Revenue 2021: $11,103,275Expenses 2021: $594,278Net Income 2021: $10,508,9972021Revenue 2022: -$219,385Expenses 2022: $759,007Net Income 2022: -$978,3922022Revenue 2023: $5,371,593Expenses 2023: $164,496Net Income 2023: $5,207,0972023Revenue 2024: $3,176,511Expenses 2024: $168,165Net Income 2024: $3,008,3462024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$3,176,511
Expenses$168,165
Net Income$3,008,346

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Sep 30, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$3,212,902
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The montana land reliance foundation's purpose is to provide services to and hold title to assets used to support the charitable programs of the montana land reliance (mlr). The foundation is organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of and to carry out the charitable purposes of mlr as a 509(a)(3) support organization.

The foundation's purpose is to provide services to and hold title to assets used to support the charitable programs of the montana land reliance (mlr). The foundation is organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, and to carry out the charitable purposes of mlr as a 509(a)(3) support organization.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$34,207,508$42,886,705▲ $8,679,197
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$4,864,496$231,473▼ $4,633,023
Total Assets$39,072,004$43,118,178▲ $4,046,174
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$28,614,648$32,209,882▲ $3,595,234
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$10,457,356$10,908,296▲ $450,940
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$39,072,004$43,118,178▲ $4,046,174
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$39,072,004$43,118,178▲ $4,046,174

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$3,085,409-▲ $327,061-$3,402,467
2023$2,616,683-▲ $478,412-$3,085,409
2022$2,422,202-▲ $238,928-$2,616,683
2021$2,125,446-▲ $354,287-$2,422,202
2020$2,182,180-▼ $335-$2,125,446
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Nick BucklinPresident
Skip OlingerVice President
John HeynemanDirector
Kirsten FeldmanDirector
Chris MontagueSecretary-treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$465,113
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$2,711,398
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$217,140
Change in Net Assets
$3,008,346

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,176,511
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$1,037,828
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,214,339
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,176,511
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$166,438
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,727
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$114,278-$114,278
Fees for Services Accounting-$36,000-$36,000
Fees for Services Other-$11,000-$11,000
Travel-$3,302-$3,302
Insurance-$1,858-$1,858
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,727--$1,727
Total Functional Expenses$1,727$166,438$0$168,165

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$168,165
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$168,165
Total Expenses per Form 990$168,165
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
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
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

The foundation was organized and is operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purpose of "publicly supported organizations" as defined in sections 509(a)(2) of the internal revenue code and treasury regulations section 1.509(a)-4, and as such, is operated, supervised, and controlled by the montana land reliance (mlr), a montana non-profit public benefit corporation, within the meaning of treasury regulation 1.509(a)(-4(g)(1). Each year, the board of the directors of mlr, by resolution, appoints the foundation's directors for any vacant director positions.

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

The form 990 is reviewed by the foundation's board of directors and by management prior to submittal to the internal revenue service.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

The foundation's conflict of interest policy covers all board members or members of the family who might have a personal or business interest in, or is involved in any way with, an organization with whom the board is considering a grant request or business contract. Any such interest or involvement must be disclosed to the full board prior to any discussion. The conflicted director may not vote on or be present for the discussion. Conflicts are documented in the meeting minutes of the foundation and discussed with legal counsel if necessary. A board transaction with a conflicted party is authorized, approved, or ratified if it receives the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors who have no direct or indirect interest in the transaction. Each director signs a statement, which confirms he/she has received, read, and understands, and agrees to comply with the foundation's conflict of interest policy.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The foundation provides its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, annual audit, and form 990 to the general public upon request at no charge.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Montana Land Reliance Foundation Inc
EIN
27-1125289
Phone
4064437027
Address
401 N CALIFORNIA ST, HELENA, MT 59601

Signing Officer

Name
Nick Bucklin
Title
President
Phone
4064437027
Signed
2025-09-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Nick Bucklin
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
Mt
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Newland and Company Pc
Address
PO BOX 3006, BUTTE, MT 59702-3006
Preparer
Debbie Ouellette
Phone
4064944754
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

The foundation's board of directors and management oversee and review the financial statement audit each year.

Financial Statement Notes

Part V - Line 4

The montana land reliance foundation currently holds two endowment funds: 1) the conservation fund is a permanent endowment fund which provides a source of revenue to the montana land reliance (mlr) for outreach to landowners for land conservation projects; for research, public outreach, and education on private land conservation; for bridge capital or property acquisition; for option purchases of all or a portion of a threatened property to be resold to a conservation buyer; and for conservation easement purchases. The corpus may not be used. Interest, dividend income, or capital gains may be used for the direct costs of activities designated, including, but not limited to staff time, consultant and legal expenses, travel, phone, overhead, and any expenses incurred by representatives of mlr. Use of the conservation fund is authorized by a vote of the board of directors. 2) the traditions fund is a temporarily restricted endowment fund which holds two annuity gifts given to mlr. The present value of any contribution at the time that the donor makes a planned gift or an outright contribution to the fund shall not be expanded. The corpus of the fund may not be used. Any use of the traditions fund is authorized by a vote of the board of directors.

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE MONTANA LAND RELIANCE FOUNDATION CURRENTLY HOLDS TWO ENDOWMENT FUNDS: 1) THE CONSERVATION FUND IS A PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FUND WHICH PROVIDES A SOURCE OF REVENUE TO THE MONTANA LAND RELIANCE (MLR) FOR OUTREACH TO LANDOWNERS FOR LAND CONSERVATION PROJECTS; FOR RESEARCH, PUBLIC OUTREACH, AND EDUCATION ON PRIVATE LAND CONSERVATION; FOR BRIDGE CAPITAL OR PROPERTY ACQUISITION; FOR OPTION PURCHASES OF ALL OR A PORTION OF A THREATENED PROPERTY TO BE RESOLD TO A CONSERVATION BUYER; AND FOR CONSERVATION EASEMENT PURCHASES. THE CORPUS MAY NOT BE USED. INTEREST, DIVIDEND INCOME, OR CAPITAL GAINS MAY BE USED FOR THE DIRECT COSTS OF ACTIVITIES DESIGNATED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO STAFF TIME, CONSULTANT AND LEGAL EXPENSES, TRAVEL, PHONE, OVERHEAD, AND ANY EXPENSES INCURRED BY REPRESENTATIVES OF MLR. USE OF THE CONSERVATION FUND IS AUTHORIZED BY A VOTE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 2) THE TRADITIONS FUND IS A TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUND WHICH HOLDS TWO ANNUITY GIFTS GIVEN TO MLR. THE PRESENT VALUE OF ANY CONTRIBUTION AT THE TIME THAT THE DONOR MAKES A PLANNED GIFT OR AN OUTRIGHT CONTRIBUTION TO THE FUND SHALL NOT BE EXPANDED. THE CORPUS OF THE FUND MAY NOT BE USED. ANY USE OF THE TRADITIONS FUND IS AUTHORIZED BY A VOTE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE FOUNDATION WAS ORGANIZED AND IS OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, OR TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSE OF "PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS" AS DEFINED IN SECTIONS 509(A)(2) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND TREASURY REGULATIONS SECTION 1.509(A)-4, AND AS SUCH, IS OPERATED, SUPERVISED, AND CONTROLLED BY THE MONTANA LAND RELIANCE (MLR), A MONTANA NON-PROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION, WITHIN THE MEANING OF TREASURY REGULATION 1.509(A)(-4(G)(1). EACH YEAR, THE BOARD OF THE DIRECTORS OF MLR, BY RESOLUTION, APPOINTS THE FOUNDATION'S DIRECTORS FOR ANY VACANT DIRECTOR POSITIONS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND BY MANAGEMENT PRIOR TO SUBMITTAL TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE FOUNDATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS ALL BOARD MEMBERS OR MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY WHO MIGHT HAVE A PERSONAL OR BUSINESS INTEREST IN, OR IS INVOLVED IN ANY WAY WITH, AN ORGANIZATION WITH WHOM THE BOARD IS CONSIDERING A GRANT REQUEST OR BUSINESS CONTRACT. ANY SUCH INTEREST OR INVOLVEMENT MUST BE DISCLOSED TO THE FULL BOARD PRIOR TO ANY DISCUSSION. THE CONFLICTED DIRECTOR MAY NOT VOTE ON OR BE PRESENT FOR THE DISCUSSION. CONFLICTS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES OF THE FOUNDATION AND DISCUSSED WITH LEGAL COUNSEL IF NECESSARY. A BOARD TRANSACTION WITH A CONFLICTED PARTY IS AUTHORIZED, APPROVED, OR RATIFIED IF IT RECEIVES THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE DIRECTORS WHO HAVE NO DIRECT OR INDIRECT INTEREST IN THE TRANSACTION. EACH DIRECTOR SIGNS A STATEMENT, WHICH CONFIRMS HE/SHE HAS RECEIVED, READ, AND UNDERSTANDS, AND AGREES TO COMPLY WITH THE FOUNDATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ANNUAL AUDIT, AND FORM 990 TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AT NO CHARGE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MANAGEMENT OVERSEE AND REVIEW THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT EACH YEAR.
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