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Bitter Root Land Trust Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 31-1595967

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Oct 08, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.BITTERROOTLANDTRUST.ORG
PO Box 1806Hamilton, MT 59840

(406) 375-0956

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

26th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

23rd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

91st percentile

51%

Higher net margin than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

60th percentile

$82,200

Higher top officer pay than 60% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.3% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

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No value available

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Source year 2017

Revenue Growth

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No value available

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Source year 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets26th percentile

Assets

$1,069,038

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Net Assets

$1,057,520

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Liabilities

$11,518

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Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue23rd percentileNet Margin91st percentile

Revenue

$885,512

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Expenses

$436,522

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Net Income

$448,990

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Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2017: $1,069,038Liabilities 2017: $11,518Net Assets 2017: $1,057,5202017Assets 2018: $1,599,202Liabilities 2018: $484,787Net Assets 2018: $1,114,4152018Assets 2021: $2,204,388Liabilities 2021: $15,304Net Assets 2021: $2,189,0842021Assets 2022: $3,058,260Liabilities 2022: $491,033Net Assets 2022: $2,567,2272022Assets 2024: $3,688,772Liabilities 2024: $511,485Net Assets 2024: $3,177,2872024

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2017

Assets$1,069,038
Liabilities$11,518
Net Assets$1,057,520
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Operations Trend

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Revenue 2017: $885,512Expenses 2017: $436,522Net Income 2017: $448,9902017Revenue 2018: $620,082Expenses 2018: $537,536Net Income 2018: $82,5462018Revenue 2021: $1,321,915Expenses 2021: $726,488Net Income 2021: $595,4272021Revenue 2022: $1,533,262Expenses 2022: $1,039,117Net Income 2022: $494,1452022Revenue 2024: $1,389,064Expenses 2024: $1,218,170Net Income 2024: $170,8942024

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2017

Revenue$885,512
Expenses$436,522
Net Income$448,990
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Oct 8, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$988,128
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

BRLT PARTNERS WITH LANDOWNERS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS TO CONSERVE the WATER, WILDLIFE, AND WORKING FARMS AND RANCHES IN MONTANA'S BITTERROOT VALLEY FOR all GENERATIONS, utilizing conservation easements, fee purchases, and proactive land stewardship.

The bitter root land trust partners with local landowners and community groups to conserve clean water, wildlife habitat, and working farms and ranches in and around montana's bitterroot valley for present and future generations, utilizing conservation easements, fee purchases, and proactive land stewardship.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$296,039$373,008▲ $76,969
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$177,206$329,894▲ $152,688
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$8,878$216,152▲ $207,274
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$112,805$149,984▲ $37,179
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-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$594,928$1,069,038▲ $474,110
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,943$11,518▲ $6,575
Total Liabilities$4,943$11,518▲ $6,575
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$485,108$587,136▲ $102,028
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$97,487$462,994▲ $365,507
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$7,390$7,390→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$589,985$1,057,520▲ $467,535
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$594,928$1,069,038▲ $474,110

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$210,000-$210,000
Other Land Buildings$6,152$35,708$41,860

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2017$10,900-▲ $1,006-$11,906
2016$10,122-▲ $778-$10,900
2015$10,437-▼ $325-$10,112
2014$10,066-▲ $371-$10,437
2013$9,059-▲ $1,007-$10,066
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay60th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Gavin RicklefsExecutive DirectorFT$82,200$82,200

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jean SteelePresident
Peggy RatchesonVice President
Gail GoheenDirector
Heather RileyDirector
John OrmistonDirector
Lynn ThurberDirector
Pete SeifertDirector
Roger GantzDirector
Tori NoblesDirector
Tonia BloomSecretary
Andy MassieTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$862,083
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$22,042
Other Revenue
$1,387
All Other Contributions
$799,063
Change in Net Assets
$448,990

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
Real Estate Other2$299,900Appraisal
Securities Publicly Traded2$35,406Fair Market Value
Total Noncash Contributions4$335,306-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$298,458
Other Expenses$137,869
Total Fundraising Expense$35,713
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$195
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$148,557$20,426$16,713$185,696
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$65,760$9,042$7,398$82,200
Payroll Taxes$19,156$2,634$2,154$23,944
All Other Expenses$7,901$1,004$2,618$11,523
Occupancy$8,467$1,164$953$10,584
Pension Plan Contributions$5,294$728$596$6,618
Travel$5,198$975$325$6,498
Other Expenses$3,539$2,927$1,906$5,445
Office Expenses$3,089$883$441$4,413
Fees for Services Accounting$2,190$2,190-$4,380
Insurance$1,666$2,540-$4,206
Depreciation Depletion-$3,676-$3,676
Fees for Services Other$540$695$560$1,795
Advertising$1,461-$300$1,761
Fees for Services Legal$420--$420
Grants to Domestic Orgs$195--$195
Total Functional Expenses$351,925$48,884$35,713$436,522
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$12,716
Fundraising Gross Income$10,838
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Tob/barn Dance$41,422$10,838$6,125$4,713
Total Events$41,422$10,838$12,716$-1,878
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
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
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

“All members of the board of directors are provided a copy of the 990 prior to submission”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“The organization has a written conflict of interest policy. The procedure for addressing conflicts of interest is provided in the policy and adhered to by the board. Insiders sign the conflict of interest policy on an annual basis.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“Executive director's salary is determined annually by the full board using state and regional comparison data and recommendations provided by the personnel committee.”

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

“The organization makes its 990, 1023, governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bitter Root Land Trust
EIN
31-1595967
Phone
4063750956
Address
PO BOX 1806, HAMILTON, MT 59840

Signing Officer

Name
Gavin Ricklefs
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2018-10-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Gavin Ricklefs
Formed
1997
Legal Domicile
Mt
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
7
Volunteers
120

Preparer

Firm
Boyle Deveny & Meyer PC
Address
305 South 4th East Suite 200, Missoula, MT 59801
Preparer
Jaime Ward CPA
Phone
4067213555
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2: Change of Oversight or Selection Process

“The executive committee of the board has been designated by the board to perform the oversight function for the selection and the work performed by the independent accountants.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part II, Line 9: Organization Reporting of conservation easements.

“The bitter root land trust expenses in the current fiscal year any costs of acquistion of conservation easements. Conservation easements represent rights to restrict the use of certain properties. By accepting an easement contribution, the bitter root land trust commits to protecting the easement restrictions in perpetuity. The easements have no market value as they technically cannot be sold but remain attached as a deeded restriction to the property and accordingly are not included as assets of the organization since the undrelying property to which the easement is attached is not owned by the organization.”

Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund.

“The purpose of the endowment fund is to sustain the organization's work into the future, once the fund is capitalized.”

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IRS990/Desc0In 2017 Bitter Root Land Trust continued building our conservation legacy by securing three new conservation projects protecting important farmland, wildlife habitat, scenic open space, and public recreational opportunities on nearly 600 acres in the Bitterroot Valley. Bitter Root Land Trust staff secured and spent over $800,000 from public and private sources to purchase a conservation easement on one of these important properties, which payment was made directly to the landowner during closing and does not appear as revenue or expenses of BRLT on this 990. Additionally, Bitter Root Land Trust board and staff conducted due diligence and secured funding commitments in excess of $500,000 for several additional conservation easements on approximately to be finalized in the next several years. Bitter Root Land Trust staff expanded our cooperative land stewardship grants program that enhances natural resources on conservation easement lands and neighboring properties. As we do every year, staff monitored all of 34 of our conservation easements in 2017. Bitter Root Land Trust again invested in conservation education programs to raise community awareness - among adults and students - of the importance of the Bitterroot Valleys water, wildlife, and working agricultural lands.Program Service Area 1: Conservation Project WorkCompleted Conservation Projects: I.In November of 2017, Bitter Root Land Trust completed the 502-acre 61-Bar Ranch conservation easement with the Smith family in Stevensville, MT. This important ranch is the sixth and largest - ranch Bitter Root Land Trust has helped local families protect in the Burnt Fork drainage. The 61-Bar Ranch is comprised of prime soils, important wildlife habitat, and is the foreground of the vista looking east to the Sapphire Mountains for motorists and cyclists utilizing the Eastside Highway.Fishing and Recreational Access Projects:I.In October of 2017, Bitter Root Land Trust secured a purchase agreement for 70 acres of riverfront land adjacent to Hamilton, MT. This land acquisition (completed in January of 2018) will provide over a mile of riverfront trail access through open, natural areas to the community of Hamilton. Bitter Root Land Trust will ultimately donate this land to the City of Hamilton for long-term use as a public park.II.In December of 2017, Bitter Root Land Trust accepted a 12-acre parcel of land along the banks of the East Fork of the Bitterroot River in Sula, MT. This small parcel will become a fishing access and walking area for the public on a crucial stretch of the East Fork.In addition to completing these critical conservation projects, Bitter Root Land Trust staff continued to work with local and federal partners to further agricultural conservation programs in the Bitterroot Valley that encourage high-value farmland conservation, agricultural diversification, and generational succession. Working with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Bitter Root Land Trust identified and secured funding to conserve several working farms and ranches in 2017, while meetings with dozens of interested landowners yielded additional conservation projects that will proceed in 2018 and beyond. As a result of this partnership between Bitter Root Land Trust, local landowners, and the NRCS, many of these landowners will choose to conserve their critical pieces of the Bitterroot Valley. The Bitter Root Land Trust further implemented our collaborative neighborhood conservation model encouraging multiple landowners in identified priority areas to collectively protect their communities through conservation easements. BRLT staff followed up on previous meetings in several neighborhoods to explore mutually beneficial conservation measures, closed an additional conservation project in the Burnt Fork drainage, and cultivated several additional conservation easements in the Burnt Fork and Corvallis Agricultural Corridor areas. These neighborhoods comprise the most highly productive agricul
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,069,038
Liabilities
$11,518
Net assets
$1,057,520
Revenue
$885,512
Expenses
$436,522
Net income
$448,990
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.69$0.51$3.18$1.39$1.22$0.17
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.06$0.49$2.57$1.53$1.04$0.49
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.20$0.02$2.19$1.32$0.73$0.60
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.60$0.48$1.11$0.62$0.54$0.08
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.07$0.01$1.06$0.89$0.44$0.45