Civic Intelligence

Alternative Energy Resources Organization

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 81-0350698

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Nov 01, 2021

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

86th percentile

0.39x

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

92nd percentile

0.70x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

25th percentile

-14%

Higher net margin than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

76th percentile

39%

Faster asset growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

21st percentile

-52%

Faster revenue growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets86th percentile

Assets

Up

$329,748

Up $92,167 (+39%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$199,664

Down $25,411 (-11%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$130,084

Up $117,578 (+940%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue92nd percentileNet Margin25th percentile

Revenue

Down

$186,849

Down $201,246 (-52%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$212,260

Up $10,189 (+5.0%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$25,411

Down $211,435 (-114%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth76th 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

2020

Assets$329,748
Liabilities$130,084
Net Assets$199,664
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth21st 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

2020

Revenue$186,849
Expenses$212,260
Net Income-$25,411
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Nov 1, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$186,849
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 statewide, grassroots membership organization helping communities build a more sustainable Montana. We focus on the sustainable ag and energy/local food system sphere, creating spaces where future food system leaders and inspired community models flourish.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Other Securities$236,600$206,500▼ $30,100
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$-2,816$119,451▲ $122,267
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,797$3,797→ $0
Total Assets$237,581$329,748▲ $92,167
Liabilities
Other Liabilities-$118,500-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$12,506$11,584▼ $922
Total Liabilities$12,506$130,084▲ $117,578
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$225,075$199,664▼ $25,411
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$225,075$199,664▼ $25,411
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$237,581$329,748▲ $92,167

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$3,797$5,125-
Other Securities$206,500--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Rebecca MeyersChair
Kendra ProueVice-chair
Robin KelsonExecutive Director
Lindsay GanongGrant Programs Manager
Andrew CroweMember
Dodie AndersenMember
Erin CarrollMember
Madison BooneSecretarty
Mark JuedemanTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$186,211
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$638
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$44,934
Change in Net Assets
$-25,411
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$106,982
Other Expenses$104,678
Total Fundraising Expense$13,381
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$600
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$69,943$8,840$7,072$85,855
Payments to Affiliates$18,941--$18,941
Other Salaries and Wages$8,008$781$977$9,766
Payroll Taxes$6,965$680$849$8,494
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,159-$4,159
Occupancy-$3,309-$3,309
Conferences and Meetings$2,965--$2,965
Travel$1,181$849$865$2,895
Other Employee Benefits$1,988$391$488$2,867
Information Technology$2,148$100-$2,248
Insurance-$2,137-$2,137
Other Expenses$1,144$361$1,051$1,144
Depreciation Depletion-$1,085-$1,085
Grants to Domestic Individuals$600--$600
Office Expenses$39$347$180$566
Advertising-$21-$21
Total Functional Expenses$175,819$23,060$13,381$212,260
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Eidl Sba Loan$97,500
Ppp Sba Loan$21,000
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 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
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 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
Robin Kelson
Title
Executive Direc
Phone
4064437272
Signed
2021-11-01
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Formed
1974
Legal Domicile
Mt
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
4
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Dustin Wood CPA
Address
PO Box 6943, Helena, MT 59604
Preparer
Dustin Wood
Phone
4064318587
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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 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
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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.
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$329,748
Liabilities
$130,084
Net assets
$199,664
Revenue
$186,849
Expenses
$212,260
Net income
-$25,411
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
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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