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Western Sustainability Exchange

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 81-0495837

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Jul 25, 2017

Organization ProfileWWW.WESTERNSUSTAINABILITYEXCHANGE.ORG
PO Box 1448Livingston, MT 59047

(406) 222-0730

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

75th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 75% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

73rd percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 73% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

67th percentile

12%

Higher net margin than 67% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

75th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

78th percentile

31%

Faster asset growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

57th percentile

5.3%

Faster revenue growth than 57% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets75th percentile

Assets

Up

$155,171

Up $36,775 (+31%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$144,439

Up $37,257 (+35%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$10,732

Down $482 (-4.3%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue73rd percentileNet Margin67th percentile

Revenue

Up

$303,274

Up $15,204 (+5.3%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$266,017

Down $27,533 (-9.4%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$37,257

Up $42,737 (+780%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth78th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2010: $85,399Liabilities 2010: $13,292Net Assets 2010: $72,1072010Assets 2011: $123,494Liabilities 2011: $13,044Net Assets 2011: $110,4502011Assets 2012: $140,496Liabilities 2012: $16,529Net Assets 2012: $123,9672012Assets 2013: $156,331Liabilities 2013: $16,929Net Assets 2013: $139,4022013Assets 2014: $136,387Liabilities 2014: $17,906Net Assets 2014: $118,4812014Assets 2015: $118,396Liabilities 2015: $11,214Net Assets 2015: $107,1822015Assets 2016: $155,171Liabilities 2016: $10,732Net Assets 2016: $144,4392016Assets 2017: $260,118Liabilities 2017: $12,797Net Assets 2017: $247,3212017Assets 2018: $151,431Liabilities 2018: $17,686Net Assets 2018: $133,7452018Assets 2019: $292,069Liabilities 2019: $13,495Net Assets 2019: $278,5742019Assets 2020: $351,173Liabilities 2020: $12,023Net Assets 2020: $339,1502020Assets 2021: $482,669Liabilities 2021: $16,753Net Assets 2021: $465,9162021Assets 2022: $375,069Liabilities 2022: $4,986Net Assets 2022: $370,0832022Assets 2023: $364,906Liabilities 2023: $16,916Net Assets 2023: $347,9902023Assets 2024: $390,267Liabilities 2024: $28,630Net Assets 2024: $361,6372024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$155,171
Liabilities$10,732
Net Assets$144,439
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth57th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $328,9352010Expenses 2011: $298,3912011Expenses 2012: $307,7972012Revenue 2013: $472,144Expenses 2013: $450,457Net Income 2013: $21,6872013Revenue 2014: $391,647Expenses 2014: $412,568Net Income 2014: -$20,9212014Revenue 2015: $288,070Expenses 2015: $293,550Net Income 2015: -$5,4802015Revenue 2016: $303,274Expenses 2016: $266,017Net Income 2016: $37,2572016Revenue 2017: $445,935Expenses 2017: $343,053Net Income 2017: $102,8822017Revenue 2018: $338,345Expenses 2018: $451,921Net Income 2018: -$113,5762018Revenue 2019: $538,369Expenses 2019: $396,975Net Income 2019: $141,3942019Revenue 2020: $560,337Expenses 2020: $499,761Net Income 2020: $60,5762020Revenue 2021: $585,213Expenses 2021: $458,447Net Income 2021: $126,7662021Revenue 2022: $516,543Expenses 2022: $612,376Net Income 2022: -$95,8332022Revenue 2023: $723,262Expenses 2023: $745,355Net Income 2023: -$22,0932023Revenue 2024: $798,902Expenses 2024: $785,255Net Income 2024: $13,6472024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$303,274
Expenses$266,017
Net Income$37,257
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Jul 25, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$376,970
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Advancing sustainability in the western area of the united states through a series of programs and activities designed to promote better ranching and farming practices.a strong focus is to improve the direct link between local food producers and local consumers, including restaurants.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$64,201$99,781▲ $35,580
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$52,067$52,748▲ $681
Accounts Receivable-$1,469-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,128$1,173▼ $955
Total Assets$118,396$155,171▲ $36,775
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$11,214$10,732▼ $482
Total Liabilities$11,214$10,732▼ $482
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$107,182$144,439▲ $37,257
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$107,182$144,439▲ $37,257
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$118,396$155,171▲ $36,775

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$1,173$48,478$49,651
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay75th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mark LedgerBoard Chair
Albert McdonaldBoard Treasu
Kent CochranBoard Vice C
Bryan UlringDirector
Carrie BalkcomDirector
Dylan HoffmanDirector
Heather KahlerDirector
Jim EvanoffDirector
Karen CochranDirector
Lew WilksDirector
Roger IndrelandDirector
Roth JordanDirector
Jaycie ChitwoodSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$197,546
Program Service Revenue
$35,053
Investment Income
$150
Other Revenue
$70,525
All Other Contributions
$195,196
Change in Net Assets
$37,257
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$189,239
Other Expenses$76,564
Total Fundraising Expense$52,342
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$214
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$60,868$10,864$19,583$91,315
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$30,000$15,000$20,000$65,000
Occupancy$7,327$5,735$5,217$18,279
Other Expenses$18,267--$18,267
Other Employee Benefits$12,872$1,320$2,182$16,374
Office Expenses$11,567$2,710$718$14,995
Payroll Taxes$7,428$3,150$3,525$14,103
Travel$7,137$150$402$7,689
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,376-$4,376
Advertising$3,689-$41$3,730
Insurance$172$3,515-$3,687
Pension Plan Contributions$1,412$517$518$2,447
Conferences and Meetings$2,366$20-$2,386
Fees for Services Other$1,973$47$156$2,176
Depreciation Depletion$955--$955
Grants to Domestic Orgs$214--$214
Information Technology$24--$24
Total Functional Expenses$166,271$47,404$52,342$266,017
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$59,448
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

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

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The form 990 is reviewed by the executive director and by members of the board of directors.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“The board of directors annually reviews compliance with the policy.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“The board of directors reviews the compensation of the executive director and other staff each year. The last review was in 2014. The next review scheduled will be in 2015.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 18

“Governing documents, conflicts of interest policy, tax returns and financial statements are available in the organization's office.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“UPON REQUEST”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Western Sustainability Exchange
EIN
81-0495837
Phone
4062220730
Address
PO BOX 1448, LIVINGSTON, MT 59047

Signing Officer

Name
Lill Erickson
Title
Executive Director
Phone
4062220730
Signed
2017-07-25
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Mark Ledger
Formed
1994
Legal Domicile
Mt
Voting Board Members
14
Independent Board Members
14
Employees
10
Volunteers
220

Preparer

Firm
Cem Bookkeeping & Tax Services Inc
Address
124 S 2ND ST, LIVINGSTON, MT 59047-2604
Preparer
Catherine E Moody
Phone
4063337315
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Advancing sustainability in the western area of the united states through a series of programs and activities designed to promote better ranching and farming practices.a strong focus is to improve the direct link between local food producers and local consumers, including restaurants.”

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4A

“Steer to steak program rewards cattle ranchers who conserve open space and protect fish and wildlife habitat, and secures large-scale markets willing to pay a premium for sustainably certified beef, and coordinates all phases of the sale and distribution. The farm to restaurant program recruits food service businesses to buy from local certified producers and facilitates relationships between producers and buyers. The farmers market generates sales for local farmers, ranchers and artisans, and the young entrepreneur program teaches children business basics and sustainable practices.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1STEER TO STEAK PROGRAM REWARDS CATTLE RANCHERS WHO CONSERVE OPEN SPACE AND PROTECT FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT, AND SECURES LARGE-SCALE MARKETS WILLING TO PAY A PREMIUM FOR SUSTAINABLY CERTIFIED BEEF, AND COORDINATES ALL PHASES OF THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION. THE FARM TO RESTAURANT PROGRAM RECRUITS FOOD SERVICE BUSINESSES TO BUY FROM LOCAL CERTIFIED PRODUCERS AND FACILITATES RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PRODUCERS AND BUYERS. THE FARMERS MARKET GENERATES SALES FOR LOCAL FARMERS, RANCHERS AND ARTISANS, AND THE YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR PROGRAM TEACHES CHILDREN BUSINESS BASICS AND SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY REVIEWS COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER STAFF EACH YEAR. THE LAST REVIEW WAS IN 2014. THE NEXT REVIEW SCHEDULED WILL BE IN 2015.
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$155,171
Liabilities
$10,732
Net assets
$144,439
Revenue
$303,274
Expenses
$266,017
Net income
$37,257
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.90$0.29$3.62$7.99$7.85$0.14
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.65$0.17$3.48$7.23$7.45$0.22
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.75$0.05$3.70$5.17$6.12$0.96
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.83$0.17$4.66$5.85$4.58$1.27
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.51$0.12$3.39$5.60$5.00$0.61
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.92$0.13$2.79$5.38$3.97$1.41
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.51$0.18$1.34$3.38$4.52$1.14
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.60$0.13$2.47$4.46$3.43$1.03
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.55$0.11$1.44$3.03$2.66$0.37
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.18$0.11$1.07$2.88$2.94$0.05
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.36$0.18$1.18$3.92$4.13$0.21
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.56$0.17$1.39$4.72$4.50$0.22
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.40$0.17$1.24$3.08
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.23$0.13$1.10$2.98
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.85$0.13$0.72$3.29