Civic Intelligence

Alternative Energy Resources Organization

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 81-0350698

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Nov 14, 2022

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.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

87th percentile

0.31x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

61st percentile

17%

Higher net margin than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$50,425

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 14.9% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

54th percentile

8.9%

Faster asset growth than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

82nd percentile

81%

Faster revenue growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets85th percentile

Assets

Up

$359,173

Up $29,425 (+8.9%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$255,415

Up $55,751 (+28%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$103,758

Down $26,326 (-20%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue87th percentileNet Margin61st percentile

Revenue

Up

$338,328

Up $151,479 (+81%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$279,865

Up $67,605 (+32%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$58,463

Up $83,874 (+330%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth54th 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

2021

Assets$359,173
Liabilities$103,758
Net Assets$255,415
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth82nd 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

2021

Revenue$338,328
Expenses$279,865
Net Income$58,463
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 14, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$385,928
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 cultivates sustainability by engaging community stakeholders and weaving networks that build lasting partnerships in the climate smart, sustainable agriculture, and local food system sphere, allowing leaders and inspired communities to flourish

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$119,451$191,193▲ $71,742
Investments Other Securities$206,500$167,980▼ $38,520
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,085--
Total Assets$327,036$359,173▲ $32,137
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$118,500$97,500▼ $21,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$11,584$6,258▼ $5,326
Total Liabilities$130,084$103,758▼ $26,326
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$196,952$255,415▲ $58,463
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$196,952$255,415▲ $58,463
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$327,036$359,173▲ $32,137

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$8,922-
Other Securities$167,980--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay92nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Robin KelsonExecutive DirectorFT$50,425$50,425
Lindsay GanongGrant Programs ManagerPT$28,738$28,738
Andrew ShanafeltAbundant Mt DirectorFT$17,537$17,537
Erin AustinDirector Community PartnersPT$8,224$8,224

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Madison BooneChair
Christopher LarocheVice-chair
Andrew CroweMember
Robert ByronMember
Erin CarrollSecretary
Mark JuedemanTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$321,262
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$17,066
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$7,372
Change in Net Assets
$58,463
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$153,739
Other Expenses$126,126
Total Fundraising Expense$28,401
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$65,705$4,750$8,708$79,163
Other Salaries and Wages$46,435$3,357$6,154$55,946
Payroll Taxes$9,791$708$1,298$11,797
Travel$4,436$3,207$588$8,231
Other Employee Benefits$5,671$410$752$6,833
Conferences and Meetings$5,577-$335$5,912
Information Technology$953$353$4,594$5,900
Fees for Services Accounting$1,164$3,819$660$5,643
Occupancy$685$2,859-$3,544
Insurance$1,255$147$74$1,476
Depreciation Depletion-$1,085-$1,085
Other Expenses$342$43$663$1,048
Office Expenses$687$124$227$1,038
Payments to Affiliates$140--$140
Interest-$139-$139
Total Functional Expenses$230,275$21,189$28,401$279,865
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
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
2022-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Formed
1974
Legal Domicile
Mt
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
8
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Dustin Wood CPA
Address
PO Box 6943, Helena, MT 59604
Preparer
Dustin Wood
Phone
4064318587
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0FOOD SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING: AERO takes action on solutions that build sustainable community food webs with climate-smart solutions to co-create the best future for Montanans. The MONTANA FOOD ECONOMY INITIATIVE (MFEI) provided funding and mentorship to 17 community-led solutions for building more resilient local food systems across the state. The 21-WEEK RACIAL EQUITY IN THE FOOD SYSTEM CHALLENGE (REC) provided a virtual learning forum to explore racial inequities in our state. The COTTAGE FOOD/VALUE-ADDED PRODUCER SUPPORT program provided information and support to producers and farmers markets responsive to Montanas new law, the Montana Local Food Choice Act.
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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
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.
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$359,173
Liabilities
$103,758
Net assets
$255,415
Revenue
$338,328
Expenses
$279,865
Net income
$58,463
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
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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
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