School of the Beartooths

EIN: 202659076 501(c)(3) Education

Red Lodge, MT

Total Revenue
$236,083
Total Expenses
$225,594
Total Assets
$173,330
Net Assets
$167,181
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
MT
Principal Officer
Margaret Brusven
Phone
4064453084
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

School of the Beartooths, founded in 2005, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $236K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 21% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $226K left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

Mountain Bluebells recognizes and values the uniqueness of each child and fosters within them a sense of belonging inclusivity and connection. We believe that by engaging their heads hearts and hands we empower our students to become compassionate resilient well-rounded individuals.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $72,017
Program Service Revenue $153,014
Investment Income $5,055
Other Revenue $5,997
TOTAL REVENUE $236,083

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $163,405
Fundraising Expenses $2,878
Program Expenses $208,827
Other Expenses $62,189
TOTAL EXPENSES $225,594

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $236,083 $297,402 -0.2%
Expenses $225,594 $298,029 -0.2%
Net Income $10,489 $-627 -17.7%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
17
Volunteers
8

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
2
$0
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
1
$26,240
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Laurie Barnard Chairperson 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jodie Moore Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Samantha Lee Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marilyn Macallair Secretary and Treasurer 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Margaret Brusven Executive Director 24.00
Key Emp
$26,240 $0 $26,240
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
2025 $236,083 $225,594 $173,330 $10,489
2024 $297,402 $298,029 $161,218 $-627
2023 $328,664 $300,982 $161,879 $27,682
2022 $332,717 $238,928 $134,454 $93,789
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