Civic Intelligence

Alternative Energy Resources Org

EIN 81-0350698 • 501(c)3 • Helena, MT

Profile

Aero is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to solutions that promote resource conservation and local economic vitality. Aero nurtures individual and community self reliance through programs that support sustainable ag, renewable energy and environmental quality.

PO Box 1558Helena, MT 59624

www.aeromt.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

86th percentile

0.49x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 86% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

77th percentile

0.20x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 77% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

32nd percentile

-4.0%

Higher net margin than 32% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

42nd percentile

0.5%

Faster asset growth than 42% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

74th percentile

28%

Faster revenue growth than 74% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$267,030

Up $1,228 (+0.5%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$130,619

Up $25,713 (+25%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$136,411

Down $24,485 (-15%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$650,376

Up $142,515 (+28%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$676,676

Up $100,266 (+17%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$26,300

Up $42,249 (+62%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2010: $49,202Liabilities 2010: $16,849Net Assets 2010: $32,3532010Assets 2011: $27,296Liabilities 2011: $27,971Net Assets 2011: -$6752011Assets 2012: $12,635Liabilities 2012: $33,495Net Assets 2012: -$20,8602012Assets 2013: $15,183Liabilities 2013: $3,644Net Assets 2013: $11,5392013Assets 2014: $32,380Liabilities 2014: $9,016Net Assets 2014: $23,3642014Assets 2015: $43,669Liabilities 2015: $23,676Net Assets 2015: $19,9932015Assets 2016: $19,321Liabilities 2016: $5,593Net Assets 2016: $13,7282016Assets 2017: $66,142Liabilities 2017: $12,592Net Assets 2017: $53,5502017Assets 2018: $47,758Liabilities 2018: $8,707Net Assets 2018: $39,0512018Assets 2019: $237,581Liabilities 2019: $12,506Net Assets 2019: $225,0752019Assets 2020: $329,748Liabilities 2020: $130,084Net Assets 2020: $199,6642020Assets 2021: $359,173Liabilities 2021: $103,758Net Assets 2021: $255,4152021Assets 2022: $333,969Liabilities 2022: $104,524Net Assets 2022: $229,4452022Assets 2023: $265,802Liabilities 2023: $104,906Net Assets 2023: $160,8962023Assets 2024: $267,030Liabilities 2024: $130,619Net Assets 2024: $136,4112024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$267,030
Liabilities$130,619
Net Assets$136,411

Operations Trend

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2010: $239,6542010Expenses 2011: $217,8242011Expenses 2012: $154,3442012Revenue 2013: $145,685Expenses 2013: $113,853Net Income 2013: $31,8322013Revenue 2014: $84,308Expenses 2014: $73,644Net Income 2014: $10,6642014Revenue 2015: $139,901Expenses 2015: $143,272Net Income 2015: -$3,3712015Revenue 2016: $199,871Expenses 2016: $206,136Net Income 2016: -$6,2652016Revenue 2017: $228,128Expenses 2017: $188,306Net Income 2017: $39,8222017Revenue 2018: $244,300Expenses 2018: $244,168Net Income 2018: $1322018Revenue 2019: $388,095Expenses 2019: $202,071Net Income 2019: $186,0242019Revenue 2020: $186,849Expenses 2020: $212,260Net Income 2020: -$25,4112020Revenue 2021: $338,328Expenses 2021: $279,865Net Income 2021: $58,4632021Revenue 2022: $422,446Expenses 2022: $448,416Net Income 2022: -$25,9702022Revenue 2023: $507,861Expenses 2023: $576,410Net Income 2023: -$68,5492023Revenue 2024: $650,376Expenses 2024: $676,676Net Income 2024: -$26,3002024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$650,376
Expenses$676,676
Net Income-$26,300

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.67$1.31$1.36$6.50$6.77$0.26
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.66$1.05$1.61$5.08$5.76$0.69
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.34$1.05$2.29$4.22$4.48$0.26
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.59$1.04$2.55$3.38$2.80$0.58
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.30$1.30$2.00$1.87$2.12$0.25
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.38$0.13$2.25$3.88$2.02$1.86
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.48$0.09$0.39$2.44$2.44$0.00
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.66$0.13$0.54$2.28$1.88$0.40
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.19$0.06$0.14$2.00$2.06$0.06
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.44$0.24$0.20$1.40$1.43$0.03
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.32$0.09$0.23$0.84$0.74$0.11
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.04$0.12$1.46$1.14$0.32
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.13$0.33$0.21$1.54
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.27$0.28$0.01$2.18
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.49$0.17$0.32$2.40
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$818,356
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Aero is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to solutions that promote resource conservation and local economic vitality. Aero nurtures individual and community self reliance through programs that support sustainable ag, renewable energy and environmental quality.

Grassroots and statewide aero promotes a more sustainable montana for all, working at the intersection of renewable energy, stewardship agriculture, and community food systems. Our niche is providing practical, solution-based education that fills information gaps so as to produce a lasting foundational change in montana communities and enterprises.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$97,822$260,009▲ $162,187
Investments Other Securities$167,980$0▼ $167,980
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$7,021-
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 Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$265,802$267,030▲ $1,228
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$97,500$97,500→ $0
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$7,406$18,119▲ $10,713
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$15,000-
Total Liabilities$104,906$130,619▲ $25,713
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$160,896$136,411▼ $24,485
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$160,896$136,411▼ $24,485
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$265,802$267,030▲ $1,228

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$8,922-
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Erin AustinDirector of Community Partners/salesFT$60,869$60,869
Samantha McgowanDirector of Marketing/communicationFT$58,726$58,726
Mary BaumstarkDirector of PhilanthropyFT$34,615$34,615

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sophie AlbertChairman
Ada SmithVice-chair/secr
Scot ChisholmDirector
Robin KelsonExecutive Director
Jeremy NadisonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$423,838
Program Service Revenue
$143,806
Investment Income
$82,732
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$294,065
Change in Net Assets
$-26,300
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$469,192
Other Expenses$207,484
Total Fundraising Expense$65,910
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$138,030$59,285$26,880$224,195
Other Salaries and Wages$152,919$14,903-$167,822
Other Employee Benefits$34,800$3,179$6,779$44,758
Payroll Taxes$24,219$6,062$2,136$32,417
Travel$17,476$296$2,195$19,967
Office Expenses$6,106$870$2,415$9,391
Fees for Services Accounting$745$6,400-$7,145
Other Expenses$3,492$3,418$173$7,083
Interest$48$5,171-$5,219
Occupancy$3,744--$3,744
Conferences and Meetings$2,105-$136$2,241
All Other Expenses$54-$1,898$1,952
Insurance$1,695--$1,695
Information Technology$502--$502
Total Functional Expenses$510,740$100,026$65,910$676,676
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-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Eidl Loan$97,500
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

Organization has members who pay membership dues

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

Members vote for the board of directors and have to approve certain changes to organization bylaws.

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

Members have to approve certain changes to organization bylaws.

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

The organization's staff management board reviews the form 990 prior to it being filed.

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

Aero board members all sign the conflict of interest policy yearly.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

Executive director compensation is determined by the board of directors.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15B

Management and key employees compensation is determined by the board of directors.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The organization makes its governing documents, financial statements, and form 990 available to the public upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Alternative Energy Resources Org
EIN
81-0350698
Phone
4064437272
Address
PO BOX 1558, HELENA, MT 59624

Signing Officer

Name
Robin Kelson
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2025-05-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Robin Kelson
Formed
1974
Legal Domicile
Mt
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
13

Preparer

Firm
Atwood Accounting Services LLC
Address
110 E LYNDALE AVE, HELENA, MT 59601
Preparer
Terry Atwood
Phone
4064421947
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

Prior period adjustments = $1815

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This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0ORGANIZATION HAS MEMBERS WHO PAY MEMBERSHIP DUES
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1MEMBERS VOTE FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND HAVE TO APPROVE CERTAIN CHANGES TO ORGANIZATION BYLAWS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2MEMBERS HAVE TO APPROVE CERTAIN CHANGES TO ORGANIZATION BYLAWS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION'S STAFF MANAGEMENT BOARD REVIEWS THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO IT BEING FILED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4AERO BOARD MEMBERS ALL SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY YEARLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6MANAGEMENT AND KEY EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND FORM 990 AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS = $1815
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b

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