Liabilities / Assets
65th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.
Paradise Elementary School Preservation
EIN 47-1975683 • 501(c)3 • Paradise, MT
Profile
This non-profits purpose is to facilitate the preservation and utilization of the paradise elementary school located in paradise, montana, as a multi-purpose community facility to be known as the paradise center.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.01x
Liabilities / Revenue
73rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 73% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
80th percentile
Higher net margin than 80% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
81st percentile
Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
66th percentile
Faster asset growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
20th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$446,269
Up $33,051 (+8.0%) from 2023
Liabilities
Down$2,403
Down $2,194 (-48%) from 2023
Net Assets
Up$443,866
Up $35,245 (+8.6%) from 2023
Revenue
Down$129,982
Down $102,376 (-44%) from 2023
Expenses
Down$94,741
Down $7,887 (-7.7%) from 2023
Net Income
Down$35,241
Down $94,489 (-73%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.
- Assets
- $446,269
- Liabilities
- $2,403
- Net assets
- $443,866
- Revenue
- $129,982
- Expenses
- $94,741
- Net income
- $35,241
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Aug 13, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.2
- Gross Receipts
- $129,982
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Facilitate the preservation and utilization of paradise elementary school as a multi-purpose community facility.
To preserve the 114-year old school building in Paradise, MT (listed on the National Register of Historic Places) and repurpose it as a community center, visitor center, and art center
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $312,837 | $319,905 | ▲ $7,068 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $96,315 | $115,615 | ▲ $19,300 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $4,066 | $4,815 | ▲ $749 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | - | $3,500 | - |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | - | $2,434 | - |
| Loans From Officers Directors | $4,581 | $2,403 | ▼ $2,178 |
| Total Assets | $413,218 | $446,269 | ▲ $33,051 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Other Liabilities | $16 | - | - |
| Total Liabilities | $4,597 | $2,403 | ▼ $2,194 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $357,303 | $401,180 | ▲ $43,877 |
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $51,318 | $42,686 | ▼ $8,632 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $408,621 | $443,866 | ▲ $35,245 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $413,218 | $446,269 | ▲ $33,051 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $8,141 | $660 | - |
| Leasehold Improvements | $311,764 | $27,634 | - |
Compensation and Service Providers
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Dave Colyer | President |
| Janice Hanson | Vice President |
| Benita Hanson | Director |
| Carol Brooker | Director |
| Gary Sanks | Director |
| Ginny Weber | Director |
| Jackie Colyer | Director |
| Karval Pickering | Director |
| Kathleen Hubka | Director |
| Mac Hall | Director |
| Marilyn Sisler | Director |
| Ricki Bullock | Director |
| Karen Thorson | Secretary |
| John Thorson | Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $105,685
- Program Service Revenue
- $18,779
- Investment Income
- $749
- Other Revenue
- $4,769
- All Other Contributions
- $74,887
- Change in Net Assets
- $35,241
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $85,689 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $9,052 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $885 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | $28,584 | - | - | $28,584 |
| Other Expenses | $19,450 | $9,269 | - | $19,450 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $11,684 | - | - | $11,684 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | - | $8,305 | - | $8,305 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $2,899 | - | $2,899 |
| Insurance | - | $2,835 | - | $2,835 |
| Advertising | - | - | $885 | $885 |
| Payroll Taxes | - | $747 | - | $747 |
| Conferences and Meetings | - | $428 | - | $428 |
| Interest | - | $270 | - | $270 |
| Fees for Services Legal | - | $200 | - | $200 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $68,903 | $24,953 | $885 | $94,741 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $4,581 | $2,403 | ▼ $2,178 |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- Yes
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Audit committee
- 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
- Yes
- Compensation from other sources disclosed
- No
- CEO compensation reviewed
- No
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- No
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2
“John Thorson and Karen Thorson are spouses. Dave Colyer, Jackie Colyer, and Karval Pickering are siblings.”
Organizational document changes Part VI line 4
“The organization instituted a bylaw change in July 2024. The number of directors was officially constrained between 5 and 15. It also established emeritus board membership allowing non-voting board membership”
Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11
“The governing body authorizes John Thorson to contract and review the 990 tax return. Preparer wrote a project proposal which was approved by the board, and John Thorson reviewed the return in full before approving it for e-file.”
Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C
“All decisions are voted on by the board, and all members disclose any connections or interests they have with any prospective vendors or other third parties before those votes are taken. Paradise is a small community and many board members have a rich family history there, so those situations are not uncommon, and as one would expect in a small and tight-knit community, those connections are typically already known without the need for an explicit disclosure.”
Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19
“All board meetings for the Paradise Center are open to the public and governing documents are available upon request at any of those open meetings”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- The Paradise Center
- EIN
- 47-1975683
- In Care Of
- % Ginny Weber
- Phone
- 5107109733
- Address
- PO Box 162, Paradise, MT 59856
Signing Officer
- Name
- Ginny Weber
- Title
- Director
- Phone
- 5107109733
- Signed
- 2025-08-13
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Ginny Weber
- Formed
- 2014
- Legal Domicile
- Mt
- Voting Board Members
- 14
- Independent Board Members
- 14
- Employees
- 2
Preparer
- Firm
- Paelking LLC
- Address
- 304 S Jones Blvd Ste 788, Las Vegas, NV 89107
- Preparer
- Jesse Knapp
- Phone
- 4063815462
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9
“A small adjustment was made to reconcile amounts affected by rounding. For example, on last years 990, the end of year rounded total assets figure is different than the beginning of year total of each total asset after being rounded individually. There were many expense categories which happened to round up so the actual change to net assets is slightly different than the change after each amount is rounded.”
Part III response or note to any other line in Part III
“Part III box 1: To preserve the 114-year old school building (listed on the National Register of Historic Places) and repurpose it as a community center, visitor center, and art center. We provide meeting space for community events, develop and interpret exhibits about the natural and human history of the area aimed at residents and visitors, and offer a wide range of art programs and performances to culturally benefit the community.”
Part XI response or note to any line in Part XI
“Rounding”
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | John Thorson and Karen Thorson are spouses. Dave Colyer, Jackie Colyer, and Karval Pickering are siblings. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | The organization instituted a bylaw change in July 2024. The number of directors was officially constrained between 5 and 15. It also established emeritus board membership allowing non-voting board membership |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | The governing body authorizes John Thorson to contract and review the 990 tax return. Preparer wrote a project proposal which was approved by the board, and John Thorson reviewed the return in full before approving it for e-file. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | All decisions are voted on by the board, and all members disclose any connections or interests they have with any prospective vendors or other third parties before those votes are taken. Paradise is a small community and many board members have a rich family history there, so those situations are not uncommon, and as one would expect in a small and tight-knit community, those connections are typically already known without the need for an explicit disclosure. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | All board meetings for the Paradise Center are open to the public and governing documents are available upon request at any of those open meetings |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | A small adjustment was made to reconcile amounts affected by rounding. For example, on last years 990, the end of year rounded total assets figure is different than the beginning of year total of each total asset after being rounded individually. There were many expense categories which happened to round up so the actual change to net assets is slightly different than the change after each amount is rounded. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | Part III box 1: To preserve the 114-year old school building (listed on the National Register of Historic Places) and repurpose it as a community center, visitor center, and art center. We provide meeting space for community events, develop and interpret exhibits about the natural and human history of the area aimed at residents and visitors, and offer a wide range of art programs and performances to culturally benefit the community. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 7 | Rounding |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | Organizational document changes Part VI line 4 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 6 | Part III response or note to any other line in Part III |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 7 | Part XI response or note to any line in Part XI |
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