Civic Intelligence

Alternative Energy Resources Organization

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 81-0350698

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Aug 13, 2017

Organization ProfileWWW.AEROMT.ORG
PO Box 1558Helena, MT 59624

(406) 443-7272

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

85th percentile

0.29x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

71st percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

34th percentile

-3.1%

Higher net margin than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$42,814

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 21.4% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

7th percentile

-56%

Faster asset growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

84th percentile

43%

Faster revenue growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets85th percentile

Assets

Down

$19,321

Down $24,348 (-56%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$13,728

Down $6,265 (-31%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$5,593

Down $18,083 (-76%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue71st percentileNet Margin34th percentile

Revenue

Up

$199,871

Up $59,970 (+43%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$206,136

Up $62,864 (+44%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$6,265

Down $2,894 (-86%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth7th percentile

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

$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

2016

Assets$19,321
Liabilities$5,593
Net Assets$13,728
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth84th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2016

Revenue$199,871
Expenses$206,136
Net Income-$6,265
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Aug 13, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$199,871
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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$39,979$15,721▼ $24,258
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$90--
Total Assets$43,669$19,321▼ $24,348
Other Assets Total$3,600$3,600→ $0
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$12,000--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$11,676$5,593▼ $6,083
Total Liabilities$23,676$5,593▼ $18,083
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$12,000--
Unrestricted Net Assets$-4,889$7,110▲ $11,999
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$12,882$6,618▼ $6,264
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$19,993$13,728▼ $6,265
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$43,669$19,321▼ $24,348

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$3,498-
Other Assets Org$3,600--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2015$3,600---$3,600
2014$3,254-▲ $648-$3,700
2013$16,988--$13,734$3,254
2012$16,988----
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay90th percentile

Employees

NameTitleBaseTotal
Jennifer Hill-HartExecutive Director$42,814$42,814

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ephraim RishoChair
Patti ArmbristerVice-chair
Emily DavidsonDirector
Lily ElisonDirector
Linda JaquetteDirector
Linda KiltzDirector
Mark JuedemanDirector
Robin KelsonDirector
Janet Hess-HerbertInterim Executive Director
Grace BroganSecretarty
Jeff PernellTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$185,503
Program Service Revenue
$14,368
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$56,595
Change in Net Assets
$-6,265
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$103,984
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$102,152
Total Fundraising Expense$21,959
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$17,986$18,119$10,049$46,154
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$15,526$19,115$7,461$42,102
All Other Expenses$12,525$2,476-$15,001
Occupancy-$7,103-$7,103
Other Employee Benefits-$7,099-$7,099
Payroll Taxes$2,676$2,835$1,286$6,797
Office Expenses$4,355$2,240-$6,595
Advertising$4,033$315$1,129$5,477
Other Expenses$3,553$553$1,189$5,295
Travel$3,218$73$335$3,626
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,875-$2,875
Conferences and Meetings$687--$687
Insurance-$422-$422
Total Functional Expenses$114,147$70,030$21,959$206,136
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

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

Governance Explanations

Members or stockholder classes and rights Part VI line 6

“Organization has members who pay membership dues.”

Member election for additional members Part VI line 7A

“Members vote for the Board of Directors and have to approve certain changes to Organization bylaws”

Governing body decisions Part VI line 7B

“Members have to approve certain changes to Organization bylaws.”

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The Organizations management reviews the form 990 prior to it being filed.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“Executive director compensation is determined by the board of directors.”

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

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

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI 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
Address
PO Box 1558, Helena, MT 59624

Signing Officer

Name
Janet Hess-Herbert
Title
Interim Executi
Phone
4064437272
Signed
2017-08-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1974
Legal Domicile
Mt
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
5
Volunteers
2

Preparer

Firm
Dustin Wood CPA
Address
PO Box 6943, Helena, MT 59604
Preparer
Dustin Wood
Phone
4064318587
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0PROVIDE A FORUM FOR THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AND INFORMATION THROUGH WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS AND PUBLICATIONS AS WELL AS ONLINE RESOURCES.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0HELP CITIZENS DEVELOP ENVIRNOMENTALLY COMPATIBLE TECHNOLOGIES AND PRACTICES THAT CONSERVE ENERGY, REDUCE FOSSIL FUEL DEPENDENCY AND FOSTER COMMUNITY SELF-RELIANCE.
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IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Meet and engage law makers in an effort to influence legislation for the benefit of our members and our mission. Shared information with our membership that impacted our mission and goals and urged them to contact their legislators.
IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Activities to influence legislation (Part II-B, lines 1a - 1h)
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm0Jennifer Hill-Hart
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IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Form 990, Part I, Line 1, Description of Organization Mission: Conservation and local economic vitality. AERO nurtures individual and community self reliance through programs that support sustainable agriculture, renewable energy and environmental quality
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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 Organizations management reviews the form 990 prior to it being filed.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Management and key employees compensation is determined by the board of directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6The organization makes its governing documents, financial statements, and Form 990 available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Members or stockholder classes and rights Part VI line 6

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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$19,321
Liabilities
$5,593
Net assets
$13,728
Revenue
$199,871
Expenses
$206,136
Net income
-$6,265
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
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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