Civic Intelligence

Mountain Journal

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 82-1846471

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Jul 30, 2021

Organization Profilewww.mountainjournal.org
PO Box 11251Bozeman, MT 59719

(406) 579-8061

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

57th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 57% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

56th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 56% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

78th percentile

30%

Higher net margin than 78% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$89,000

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 29.2% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

85th percentile

75%

Faster asset growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

83rd percentile

30%

Faster revenue growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets57th percentile

Assets

Up

$214,330

Up $91,837 (+75%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$214,062

Up $91,569 (+75%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$268

Up $219 (+447%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue56th percentileNet Margin78th percentile

Revenue

Up

$304,688

Up $70,950 (+30%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$213,071

Up $11,666 (+5.8%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$91,617

Up $59,284 (+183%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth85th percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2018: $97,119Liabilities 2018: $7,007Net Assets 2018: $90,1122018Assets 2019: $122,493Liabilities 2019: $49Net Assets 2019: $122,4932019Assets 2020: $214,330Liabilities 2020: $268Net Assets 2020: $214,0622020Assets 2021: $196,943Liabilities 2021: $1,669Net Assets 2021: $195,2742021Assets 2022: $324,712Liabilities 2022: $3,586Net Assets 2022: $321,1262022Assets 2023: $156,730Liabilities 2023: $1,127Net Assets 2023: $155,6032023Assets 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: -$106,5632024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$214,330
Liabilities$268
Net Assets$214,062
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth83rd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200K-$400KRevenue 2018: $235,179Expenses 2018: $145,067Net Income 2018: $90,1122018Revenue 2019: $233,738Expenses 2019: $201,405Net Income 2019: $32,3332019Revenue 2020: $304,688Expenses 2020: $213,071Net Income 2020: $91,6172020Revenue 2021: $320,793Expenses 2021: $339,585Net Income 2021: -$18,7922021Revenue 2022: $489,846Expenses 2022: $363,993Net Income 2022: $125,8532022Revenue 2023: $329,744Expenses 2023: $513,311Net Income 2023: -$183,5672023Revenue 2024: $149,208Expenses 2024: $410,281Net Income 2024: -$261,0732024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$304,688
Expenses$213,071
Net Income$91,617
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Jul 30, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$304,688
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Mountain Journal is a powerful voice for public interest journalism and is devoted to celebrating and defending public land heritage of America and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$62,357$212,942▲ $150,585
Pledges and Grants Receivable$55,245--
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$4,891$1,388▼ $3,503
Total Assets$122,493$214,330▲ $91,837
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$49$268▲ $219
Total Liabilities$49$268▲ $219
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$122,444$184,562▲ $62,118
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$29,500-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$122,444$214,062▲ $91,618
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$122,493$214,330▲ $91,837
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Todd Wilkinson Ink CoManaging EditorFT-$89,000$89,000
Emilie SaundersExecutive DirectorFT$48,000-$48,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Lisa DiekmannBoard Chair
Joanne DormanVice Chair
Jackie MathewsDirector
Mike ClarkDirector
Mike PersonDirector
Mike SuttonDirector
Rick ReeseDirector
Roger LangDirector
Sandra LambertDirector
Shane DoyleDirector
Paula BeswickSecretary Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$302,688
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$2,000
All Other Contributions
$274,248
Change in Net Assets
$91,617
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$136,060
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$77,011
Total Fundraising Expense$40,200
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management$80,700-$8,967$89,667
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$20,160$5,040$22,800$48,000
Advertising$20,254-$2,551$22,805
Other Salaries and Wages$2,120$15,191$353$17,664
Information Technology$5,364$628$672$6,664
Payroll Taxes$2,698$2,018$1,722$6,438
Office Expenses$1,345$1,191$2,809$5,345
Other Employee Benefits$4,909--$4,909
Fees for Services Other$525$3,660-$4,185
Insurance$3,228$598-$3,826
Travel$1,413-$101$1,514
Fees for Services Legal$800--$800
Other Expenses$400$20$225$645
Conferences and Meetings$609--$609
Total Functional Expenses$144,525$28,346$40,200$213,071
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
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
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
Yes

Governance Explanations

Management duties delegation Part VI line 3

“The organization contracted the services of Todd Wilkinson Ink, Inc. (TWI) to provide Managing Editor creativedirection services during the year.”

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The organizations Form 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director, Board of Directors prior to filing with the IRS.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“Each board member is required to sign an annual Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement, which is enforced by the Board Chair.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“The Manageing Editors contract fee is reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors annually. Executive Director was hired by the Board President and salary was researched and reviewed by the Executive Committee.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“The organizations 990s are on our website. The organizations governing documents and policies are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Mountain Journal Inc
EIN
82-1846471
Address
PO Box 11251, Bozeman, MT 59719

Signing Officer

Name
Emilie Saunders
Title
Executive Direc
Phone
4065874876
Signed
2021-07-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2017
Legal Domicile
Mt
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
2
Volunteers
72

Preparer

Firm
Gallatin Valley Tax Services LLC
Address
1105 Reeves Rd W Ste 900, Bozeman, MT 59718
Preparer
Katherine M Yerger
Phone
4065872525
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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

“Rounding error. Adding one dollar to compensate.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The organizations Form 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director, Board of Directors prior to filing with the IRS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The Manageing Editors contract fee is reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors annually. Executive Director was hired by the Board President and salary was researched and reviewed by the Executive Committee.
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Filings

Displayed year

2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$214,330
Liabilities
$268
Net assets
$214,062
Revenue
$304,688
Expenses
$213,071
Net income
$91,617
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$1.07$1.49$4.10$2.61
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.57$0.01$1.56$3.30$5.13$1.84
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.25$0.04$3.21$4.90$3.64$1.26
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.97$0.02$1.95$3.21$3.40$0.19
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.14$0.00$2.14$3.05$2.13$0.92
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.22$0.00$1.22$2.34$2.01$0.32
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.97$0.07$0.90$2.35$1.45$0.90