Civic Intelligence

A Better Big Sky

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 82-5313159

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 01, 2024

Organization ProfileN/A
PO Box 7134Missoula, MT 59807

(406) 544-0406

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

38th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

33rd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

92nd percentile

65%

Higher net margin than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$100,508

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.9% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

98th percentile

349%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

46th percentile

4.6%

Faster revenue growth than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets38th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,699,749

Up $1,320,798 (+349%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$1,686,825

Up $1,314,827 (+353%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$12,924

Up $5,971 (+86%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue33rd percentileNet Margin92nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,032,910

Up $90,278 (+4.6%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$718,083

Down $1,090,234 (-60%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$1,314,827

Up $1,180,512 (+879%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth98th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2018: $44,346Liabilities 2018: $2,598Net Assets 2018: $41,7482018Assets 2019: $111,291Liabilities 2019: $1,653Net Assets 2019: $109,6382019Assets 2020: $143,587Liabilities 2020: $1,998Net Assets 2020: $141,5892020Assets 2021: $239,746Liabilities 2021: $2,063Net Assets 2021: $237,6832021Assets 2022: $378,951Liabilities 2022: $6,953Net Assets 2022: $371,9982022Assets 2023: $1,699,749Liabilities 2023: $12,924Net Assets 2023: $1,686,8252023Assets 2024: $1,903,480Liabilities 2024: $7,014Net Assets 2024: $1,896,4662024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$1,699,749
Liabilities$12,924
Net Assets$1,686,825
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth46th percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Revenue 2018: $110,100Expenses 2018: $68,352Net Income 2018: $41,7482018Revenue 2019: $224,443Expenses 2019: $156,553Net Income 2019: $67,8902019Revenue 2020: $1,590,021Expenses 2020: $1,558,070Net Income 2020: $31,9512020Revenue 2021: $399,803Expenses 2021: $303,709Net Income 2021: $96,0942021Revenue 2022: $1,942,632Expenses 2022: $1,808,317Net Income 2022: $134,3152022Revenue 2023: $2,032,910Expenses 2023: $718,083Net Income 2023: $1,314,8272023Revenue 2024: $7,727,712Expenses 2024: $7,518,071Net Income 2024: $209,6412024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$2,032,910
Expenses$718,083
Net Income$1,314,827
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 1, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$2,032,910
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

A better big sky works to inform and engage montanans on issues related to public education, public lands access, voting rights, the environment, sustanable energy, women's health, tribal sovereignty, access to courts, economic justice, and human rights, primarily through the financial support of nonprofit organizations.

A better big sky works to inform and engage montanans on issues related to public education, public lands access, voting rights, the environment, sustainable energy, women's health, tribal sovereignty, access to courts, economic justice, and human rights, primarily through the financial support of nonprofit organizations.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$378,951$1,699,749▲ $1,320,798
Total Assets$378,951$1,699,749▲ $1,320,798
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$6,953$12,924▲ $5,971
Total Liabilities$6,953$12,924▲ $5,971
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$371,998$1,686,825▲ $1,314,827
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$371,998$1,686,825▲ $1,314,827
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$378,951$1,699,749▲ $1,320,798
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Stacie AndersonExecutive DiFT$97,581$2,927$100,508

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mary StranahanBoard Chair
Erik BurkBoard Member
Tim StevensSecretary/tr
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,032,910
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,032,910
Change in Net Assets
$1,314,827
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$254,215
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$252,000
Other Expenses$211,868
Total Fundraising Expense$13,177
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$252,000--$252,000
Fees for Services Other$152,561--$152,561
Other Salaries and Wages$137,071--$137,071
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$46,107$43,180$11,221$100,508
Travel$18,181--$18,181
Payroll Taxes$11,978$2,702$1,956$16,636
Conferences and Meetings$12,321--$12,321
Office Expenses$9,144$1,016-$10,160
Occupancy$7,600--$7,600
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,430-$4,430
Information Technology$3,100$1,146-$4,246
Other Expenses$338$751-$338
Total Functional Expenses$651,681$53,225$13,177$718,083
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Middle Fork Strategies--General Support$125,000
Searchlight Research LLCHelena, MT-General Support$42,000
Big Sky 55Billings, MT503c4General Support$20,000
Mt Human Rights Network Dba Mt VoteMissoula, MT501c3General Support$20,000
Forward MontanaMissoula, MT501c4General Support$15,000
Montana Conservation VotersBillings, MT501c3General Support$15,000
Effective Communications NsWashington, DC501c3General Support$10,000
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
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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
No
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 agencies tax return is provided to the board. The executive director completes a thorough review prior to filing.”

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

“Any board member must indicate any conflicts of interest if an issue arises and excuse themselves from further discussion.”

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

“Compensation of the executive director is reviewed annually and determined by comparative wages for other similar organizations”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The agency's governing documents are available upon request at the agency's address.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
A Better Big Sky
EIN
82-5313159
Phone
4065440406
Address
PO BOX 7134, MISSOULA, MT 59807

Signing Officer

Name
Stacie Anderson
Title
Executive Director
Phone
4065440406
Signed
2024-11-01
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Stacie Anderson
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
Mt
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
7

Preparer

Firm
Sally M Hensel CPA Pc
Address
2825 STOCKYARD RD STE I1, MISSOULA, MT 59808-1548
Preparer
Sally Hensel CPA
Phone
4065427001
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“A better big sky works to inform and engage montanans on issues related to public education, public lands access, voting rights, the environment, sustainable energy, women's health, tribal sovereignty, access to courts, economic justice, and human rights, primarily through the financial support of nonprofit organizations.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Senior advisor 14,113 0 0 outside contract services 117,741 0 0 contract services 20,707 0 0 total 152,561 0 0”

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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0GRANTS ARE GENERAL SUPPORT GRANTS. IF THERE ARE ANY LIMITATIONS ON THE USAGE OF THE FUNDING, THESE LIMITATIONS ARE OUTLINED IN THE GRANT AWARD LETTER. A BETTER BIG SKY REQUIRES A FINAL REPORT FROM OUR GRANTEES, AT THE END OF THE GRANT PERIOD, THAT INCLUDES A PROJECT BUDGET.
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,699,749
Liabilities
$12,924
Net assets
$1,686,825
Revenue
$2,032,910
Expenses
$718,083
Net income
$1,314,827
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.90$0.01$1.90$7.73$7.52$0.21
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.70$0.01$1.69$2.03$0.72$1.31
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.38$0.01$0.37$1.94$1.81$0.13
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.24$0.00$0.24$0.40$0.30$0.10
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.14$0.00$0.14$1.59$1.56$0.03
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.11$0.00$0.11$0.22$0.16$0.07
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.04$0.00$0.04$0.11$0.07$0.04