Civic Intelligence

Mountain Journal

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 82-1846471

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

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

63rd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 63% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 61% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

28th percentile

-5.9%

Higher net margin than 28% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

99th percentile

$133,904

Higher top officer pay than 99% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 41.7% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

28th percentile

-8.1%

Faster asset growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

51st percentile

5.3%

Faster revenue growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets63rd percentile

Assets

Down

$196,943

Down $17,387 (-8.1%) from 2020

Net Assets

Down

$195,274

Down $18,788 (-8.8%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$1,669

Up $1,401 (+523%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin28th percentile

Revenue

Up

$320,793

Up $16,105 (+5.3%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$339,585

Up $126,514 (+59%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

-$18,792

Down $110,409 (-121%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth28th 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

2021

Assets$196,943
Liabilities$1,669
Net Assets$195,274
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth51st 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

2021

Revenue$320,793
Expenses$339,585
Net Income-$18,792
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
$320,793
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$212,942$195,873▼ $17,069
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,388$1,070▼ $318
Total Assets$214,330$196,943▼ $17,387
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$268$1,669▲ $1,401
Total Liabilities$268$1,669▲ $1,401
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$184,562$135,274▼ $49,288
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$29,500$60,000▲ $30,500
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$214,062$195,274▼ $18,788
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$214,330$196,943▼ $17,387
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay99th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Todd Wilkinson Ink CoManaging EditorFT$97,581$36,323$133,904

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Chris EdelenDirector
Hank PerryDirector
Jackie MathewsDirector
Joanne DornanaDirector
Mike FinleyDirector
Mike PersonDirector
Mike SuttonDirector
Roger LangDirector
Sandra LambertDirector
Shane DoyleDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$318,793
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$2,000
All Other Contributions
$318,793
Change in Net Assets
$-18,792
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$215,490
Other Expenses$124,095
Total Fundraising Expense$61,356
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$117,694$3,506$19,967$141,167
Fees for Services Management$56,064--$56,064
Other Salaries and Wages$1,518$18,721$35,000$55,239
Advertising$20,460-$110$20,570
Fees for Services Other$18,150--$18,150
Payroll Taxes$10,657$2,099$1,643$14,399
Travel$7,666-$1,275$8,941
Office Expenses$3,695$876$3,246$7,817
Other Employee Benefits$4,685--$4,685
Insurance$4,118--$4,118
Information Technology$3,626$150-$3,776
Conferences and Meetings$1,755$12$5$1,772
Fees for Services Legal$1,732--$1,732
Other Expenses$745-$110$855
Fees for Services Accounting-$300-$300
Total Functional Expenses$252,565$25,664$61,356$339,585
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
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The organizations Form 990 is reviewed by the current Executive Director, officers of the 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 Managing Editor became an employee (rather than a contractor ) in May 2021 and this change and salary approval was approved by the Board of Directors.”

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
Jessie Wiese
Title
Officer
Phone
4065874876
Signed
2022-11-14

Organization Details

Formed
2017
Legal Domicile
Mt
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
3
Volunteers
64
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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

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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$196,943
Liabilities
$1,669
Net assets
$195,274
Revenue
$320,793
Expenses
$339,585
Net income
-$18,792
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