BIG SKY YOUTH EDUCATION FOUNDATION (EIN 020756891) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2005

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MATTHEW MCDONNELL

Phone

4066569484

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

BIG SKY YOUTH EDUCATION FOUNDATION, founded in 2005, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $494K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 91% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $752K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 52% operating deficit.

Mission

ENSURING THAT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CAN THRIVE IN MONTANA BY SUPPORTING BILLINGS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL AND MONTANA BIBLE COLLEGE

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $500,046

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $2,522

Other Revenue $-8,987

TOTAL REVENUE $493,581

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $453,662

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $648,592

Other Expenses $298,495

TOTAL EXPENSES $752,157

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$493,581	$5,750,977	-0.9%
Expenses	$752,157	$809,629	-0.1%
Net Income	$-258,576	$4,941,348	-1.1%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$49,181

Total Directors

$66,509

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MATTHEW MCDONNELL	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAKE VAN BINSBERGEN	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
COLE HOEFLE	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS KUKULSKI	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROSS CORSON	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$66,509
TODD HARP	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JESSICA JOHNSTON	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DIANN FLOTH	CHIEF FINANICAL OFFICER	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$49,181

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$493,581	$752,157	$10,455,548	$-258,576
2023	$5,750,977	$809,629	$10,714,164	$4,941,348
2022	$543,188	$225,884	$6,219,168	$317,304
2021	$1,468,696	$190,459	$5,391,764	$1,278,237
2020	$611,666	$233,021	$4,276,901	$378,645
2019	$330,042	$268,912	$3,906,117	$61,130
2018	$206,357	$237,683	$3,834,628	$-31,326

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