Civic Intelligence

Alternative Energy Resources Organization

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 81-0350698

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Aug 26, 2019

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

83rd percentile

0.18x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

42nd percentile

0.1%

Higher net margin than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$50,692

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 20.7% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

16th percentile

-28%

Faster asset growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

59th percentile

7.1%

Faster revenue growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets83rd percentile

Assets

Flat

$47,758

Flat from 2018

Net Assets

Flat

$39,051

Flat from 2018

Liabilities

Flat

$8,707

Flat from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue74th percentileNet Margin42nd percentile

Revenue

Flat

$244,300

Flat from 2018

Expenses

Flat

$244,168

Flat from 2018

Net Income

Flat

$132

Flat from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth16th 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 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

2018

Assets$47,758
Liabilities$8,707
Net Assets$39,051
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth59th 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 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

2018

Revenue$244,300
Expenses$244,168
Net Income$132
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Aug 26, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$244,300
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.

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 agriculture and renewable energy.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$32,780$29,960▼ $2,820
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$14,000$14,001▲ $1
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$4,882$3,797▼ $1,085
Total Assets$66,142$47,758▼ $18,384
Other Assets Total$14,480--
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$12,592$8,707▼ $3,885
Total Liabilities$12,592$8,707▼ $3,885
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$39,070$39,051▼ $19
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$14,480--
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$53,550$39,051▼ $14,499
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$66,142$47,758▼ $18,384

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$3,797$5,125-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay92nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleBaseTotal
Jennifer BattlesExecutive Director$50,692$50,692

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mark JuedemanCo-chair
Robin KelsonCo-chair
Janet Hess-HerbertVice Chair
Amelia LiberatoreDirector
Demetrius FassasDirector
Emily DavidsonDirector
Jeff PernellDirector
Grace BroganSecretarty
Theresa CoxTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$222,616
Program Service Revenue
$21,330
Investment Income
$354
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$142,978
Change in Net Assets
$132
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$157,201
Other Expenses$86,367
Total Fundraising Expense$16,940
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$600
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$44,427$39,900$3,892$88,219
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$29,361$14,107$7,224$50,692
Travel$11,828$409-$12,237
Payroll Taxes$3,304$7,560$855$11,719
Occupancy-$8,170-$8,170
Other Employee Benefits-$6,571-$6,571
Conferences and Meetings$2,255$1,968$440$4,663
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,535-$3,535
Office Expenses$934$773$175$1,882
Insurance-$1,276-$1,276
Other Expenses$354$3,314$867$1,221
Depreciation Depletion-$1,085-$1,085
Advertising$751-$230$981
Information Technology-$776-$776
Grants to Domestic Individuals$600--$600
All Other Expenses$75$125-$200
Total Functional Expenses$137,080$90,148$16,940$244,168
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
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
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2

“Board Members Mark Juedeman and Theresa Cox have a family relationship as cousins.”

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 staff management board reviews the form 990 prior to it being filed.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“AERO board members all sign the Conflict of Interest policy yearly”

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
Jennifer Battles
Title
Executive Direc
Phone
4064437272
Signed
2019-08-26
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Formed
1974
Legal Domicile
Mt
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
6
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Dustin Wood CPA
Address
PO Box 6943, Helena, MT 59604
Preparer
Dustin Wood
Phone
4064318587
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9

“Removal of mcf endowment from books”

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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.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Board Members Mark Juedeman and Theresa Cox have a family relationship as cousins.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Organization has members who pay membership dues.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Members vote for the Board of Directors and have to approve certain changes to Organization bylaws
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Members have to approve certain changes to Organization bylaws.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The Organizations staff management board reviews the form 990 prior to it being filed.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5AERO board members all sign the Conflict of Interest policy yearly
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Management and key employees compensation is determined by the board of directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8The organization makes its governing documents, financial statements, and Form 990 available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9REMOVAL OF MCF ENDOWMENT FROM BOOKS
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Officer directors etc family relationship Part VI line 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Members or stockholder classes and rights Part VI line 6
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Member election for additional members Part VI line 7a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Governing body decisions Part VI line 7b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc8Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc9Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$47,758
Liabilities
$8,707
Net assets
$39,051
Revenue
$244,300
Expenses
$244,168
Net income
$132
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
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.48$0.09$0.39$2.44$2.44$0.00
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