Civic Intelligence

Frontier Institute Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 85-0998465

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on May 10, 2021

Organization Profilewww.frontierinstitute.org
PO Box 5104Helena, MT 59604

(406) 239-5093

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.01x

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

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

Net Margin

93rd percentile

65%

Higher net margin than 93% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

85th percentile

$24,231

Higher top officer pay than 85% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 22.5% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2020

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets65th percentile

Assets

$71,658

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$70,133

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$1,525

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue63rd percentileNet Margin93rd percentile

Revenue

$107,594

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$37,461

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$70,133

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2020: $71,658Liabilities 2020: $1,525Net Assets 2020: $70,1332020Assets 2021: $194,632Liabilities 2021: $10,044Net Assets 2021: $184,5882021Assets 2022: $240,511Liabilities 2022: $724Net Assets 2022: $239,7872022Assets 2023: $604,349Liabilities 2023: $78,295Net Assets 2023: $526,0542023Assets 2024: $606,586Liabilities 2024: $25,171Net Assets 2024: $581,4152024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$71,658
Liabilities$1,525
Net Assets$70,133
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Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Revenue 2020: $107,594Expenses 2020: $37,461Net Income 2020: $70,1332020Revenue 2021: $372,719Expenses 2021: $258,264Net Income 2021: $114,4552021Revenue 2022: $337,791Expenses 2022: $282,592Net Income 2022: $55,1992022Revenue 2023: $746,643Expenses 2023: $460,376Net Income 2023: $286,2672023Revenue 2024: $643,051Expenses 2024: $587,690Net Income 2024: $55,3612024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$107,594
Expenses$37,461
Net Income$70,133
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
May 10, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$107,594
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Founded in 2020, the frontier institute (fi) elevates objective research and powerful stories to cultivate informed civic leaders dedicated to breaking down government barriers so that all montanans can thrive.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$60,658-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$11,000-
Total Assets$0$71,658▲ $71,658
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$1,525-
Total Liabilities$0$1,525▲ $1,525
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions-$70,133-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$70,133▲ $70,133
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$71,658▲ $71,658
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay85th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Kendall CottonPresident and CEOFT$24,231$24,231

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Daniel ZolnikovDirector
Larry ReedDirector
Rick HillDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$107,594
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$107,594
Change in Net Assets
$70,133
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$26,144
Other Expenses$11,317
Total Fundraising Expense$9,314
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$6,048$6,048$6,048$18,144
Payroll Taxes$2,666$2,667$2,667$8,000
Advertising$599$599$599$1,797
Fees for Services Legal-$940-$940
Other Expenses$535$150-$535
Fees for Services Other-$520-$520
Travel$488--$488
Office Expenses-$444-$444
Fees for Services Accounting-$375-$375
Total Functional Expenses$15,336$12,811$9,314$37,461
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Political Expenditures$432
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
Yes
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 board members review the Form 990 on (date) A review by the governing body was conducted on (x date)”

Officer director etc mailing address Part VI line 9

“Each board members mailing address has been entered on the applicable screens”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“We have reviewed and have on file our compliance forms for our conflict of interest policy.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“The compensation for the CEO is determined by the independent board of directors using comparable data and job duties.”

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

“The compensation for the CEO is determined by the independent board of directors using comparable data and job duties.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“The general public may obtain governing documents by contacting the main Frontier Institute phone number or address.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Frontier Institute Inc
EIN
85-0998465
Address
PO Box 5104, Helena, MT 59604

Signing Officer

Name
Kendall Cotton
Title
President and C
Signed
2021-05-10
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
Mt
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
1

Preparer

Firm
Trebas Tax and Accounting LLC
Address
1601 2nd Ave N Ste 450E, Great Falls, MT 59401
Preparer
Jeremy Trebas
Phone
4068995445
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Filings

Displayed year

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

Open filing
Assets
$71,658
Liabilities
$1,525
Net assets
$70,133
Revenue
$107,594
Expenses
$37,461
Net income
$70,133
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.07$0.25$5.81$6.43$5.88$0.55
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.04$0.78$5.26$7.47$4.60$2.86
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.41$0.01$2.40$3.38$2.83$0.55
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.95$0.10$1.85$3.73$2.58$1.14
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.02$0.70$1.08$0.37$0.70
Peer Organizations

Similar nonprofits based on the same Siviq industry and scale cohort. 2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits