Civic Intelligence

A Better Big Sky

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 82-5313159

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Nov 13, 2025

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

28th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

21st percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

38th percentile

2.7%

Higher net margin than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

62nd percentile

$105,446

Higher top officer pay than 62% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.4% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

66th percentile

12%

Faster asset growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

280%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)4 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets28th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,903,480

Up $1,524,529 (+402%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$1,896,466

Up $1,524,468 (+410%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$7,014

Up $61 (+0.9%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue21st percentileNet Margin38th percentile

Revenue

Up

$7,727,712

Up $5,785,080 (+298%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$7,518,071

Up $5,709,754 (+316%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$209,641

Up $75,326 (+56%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth66th 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 2024: $1,903,480Liabilities 2024: $7,014Net Assets 2024: $1,896,4662024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,903,480
Liabilities$7,014
Net Assets$1,896,466
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth92nd 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 2024: $7,727,712Expenses 2024: $7,518,071Net Income 2024: $209,6412024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$7,727,712
Expenses$7,518,071
Net Income$209,641
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$7,727,712
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$1,699,749$1,903,480▲ $203,731
Total Assets$1,699,749$1,903,480▲ $203,731
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$12,924$7,014▼ $5,910
Total Liabilities$12,924$7,014▼ $5,910
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,686,825$1,896,466▲ $209,641
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,686,825$1,896,466▲ $209,641
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,699,749$1,903,480▲ $203,731
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay62nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Stacie AndersonExecutive DiFT$102,375$3,071$105,446

Board Members and Trustees

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

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$7,727,712
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$7,727,712
Change in Net Assets
$209,641
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$6,965,000
Other Expenses$277,276
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$275,795
Total Fundraising Expense$16,087
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$6,965,000--$6,965,000
Fees for Services Other$157,012--$157,012
Other Salaries and Wages$148,722--$148,722
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$47,451$44,287$13,708$105,446
Conferences and Meetings$83,285--$83,285
Payroll Taxes$15,788$3,460$2,379$21,627
Occupancy$20,030--$20,030
Fees for Services Legal-$6,075-$6,075
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,079-$3,079
Office Expenses$2,087$232-$2,319
Other Expenses$74--$74
Information Technology$14--$14
Total Functional Expenses$7,444,851$57,133$16,087$7,518,071
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Montana Values Action FundMissoula, MT527-$1,905,000
Big Sky 55Helena, MT501c4-$1,340,000
Work Ep Dba Montana Rural VotersBillings, MT501c4General Support$690,000
Western Native VoteBillings, MT501c4-$650,000
Alliance for Retired AmericansWashington, DC501c4General Support$500,000
Wild Montana Action FundHelena, MT501c4-$465,000
MontpirgMissoula, MT501c4General Support$300,000
Montana Conservation VotersHelena, MT501c4-$280,000
Montana Afl-cioHelena, MT501c5General Support$215,000
Forward MontanaMissoula, MT501c4-$175,000
Middle Fork StrategiesHelena, MT501c4General Support$150,000
Vote VetPortland, OR501c4-$100,000
Working Montana PacHelena, MT527General Support$95,000
Montanans for Public LandsHelena, MT527-$75,000
Western Organization of Resource CoBillings, MT501c4General Support$25,000
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
2025-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Stacie Anderson
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
Mt
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
4

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.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE AGENCIES TAX RETURN IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPLETES A THOROUGH REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING.
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Filings

Displayed year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,903,480
Liabilities
$7,014
Net assets
$1,896,466
Revenue
$7,727,712
Expenses
$7,518,071
Net income
$209,641
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.90$0.01$1.90$7.73$7.52$0.21
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
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