LIVINGSTON BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DIS

EIN: 452805610 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

LIVINGSTON, MT

Total Revenue
$273,975
Total Expenses
$329,330
Total Assets
$210,356
Net Assets
$207,160
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
MT
Principal Officer
LAUREN SILANO
Phone
4062209600
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

LIVINGSTON BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DIS, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $274K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $329K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 20% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE LBID IS TO FACILITATE AN IMPROVED BUSINESS CLIMATE, WHICH IS HEAVILY DEPENDENT ON TOURISM. THE LBID ALSO IMPROVES THE FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BUSINESS DISTRICT, SUCH AS ENHANCING THE STREETSCAPE, CONDUCTING THE MAINTENANCE THAT THE CITY OF LIVINGSTON DOES NOT HAVE THE FUNDS TO PERFORM, IMPROVING SECURITY AND SAFETY, CONSERVING THE HISTORICAL NATURE OF THE DOWNTOWN AREA, AND DEVELOP A STRONG, AGGRESSIVE MARKETING PROGRAM TO ADVERTISE THE AREA. THE LBID WAS FORMED IN 2011 AFTER A MAJORITY (60%+)OF THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS OWNERS SIGNED A PETITION IN FAVOR OF CREATING THE DISTRICT,WHICH WAS THEN APPROVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION. IN FISCAL 2021, BY VOTE OF THE CITY COMMISSION, THE LBID WAS RENEWED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 10 YEARS, EXPIRING IN MARCH 2031. PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN THE DISTRICT PAY AN ADDITIONAL TAX TO FUND THE PURPOSES OF THE LBID.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $311,582 Revenue: $2,775

SOME OF THE ONGOING PROGRAMS FUNDED BY THE LBID INCLUDE GRAFFITI MITIGATION, MAINTENANCE OF SIDEWALK TRASH CANS, INSTALLING AND MAINTAINING FLOWER BASKETS, HOLIDAY DECORATIONS, AND A BANNER PROGRAM...

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SOME OF THE ONGOING PROGRAMS FUNDED BY THE LBID INCLUDE GRAFFITI MITIGATION, MAINTENANCE OF SIDEWALK TRASH CANS, INSTALLING AND MAINTAINING FLOWER BASKETS, HOLIDAY DECORATIONS, AND A BANNER PROGRAM TO ADVERTISE LOCAL NONPROFITS AND EVENTS. LBID ALSO PARTICIPATED FINANCIALLY AND COLLABORATIVELY WITH OTHER LOCAL NONPROFITS TO DEVELOP A SINGLE BRAND IDENTITY AND ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ALSO TAKEN ON THE PROJECT OF ENHANCING AND INSTALLING THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY DECORATIONS IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA. SINCE 2021, THE LBID HAS ALSO RECEIVING FUNDING FROM THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU TO FURTHER PROMOTE TOURISM IN THE AREA, AS WELL AS HANDLE INCOMING FUNDS FROM THE TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT. SMALL GRANTS WERE MADE TO OTHER NONPROFITS IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA, WHO PROMOTE SIMILAR MISSIONS. THE LARGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR IS THE ANNUAL LIGHT UP LIVINGSTON HOLIDAY EVENT. LBID PAIRS WITH SEVERAL OTHER NONPROFITS, INCLUDING THE HOLIDAY LIGHTS COMMITTEE, THE DEPOT FOUNDATION, AND LOCAL SCHOOLS. THIS EVENT HAS GROWN OVER THE PAST THREE YEARS TO THOUSANDS OF ATTENDEES, MANY OF THEM OUT-OF-TOWN TOURISTS AS WORD HAS SPREAD.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $270,656
Program Service Revenue $2,775
Investment Income $544
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $273,975

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $101,886
Salaries & Benefits $66,568
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $311,582
Other Expenses $160,876
TOTAL EXPENSES $329,330

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $273,975 $284,630 0.0%
Expenses $329,330 $270,576 +0.2%
Net Income $-55,355 $14,054 -4.9%
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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
1
Volunteers
N/A

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
0
$0
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MEGAN EUBANK SECRETARY/TR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF GALLI BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DALE HOPKINS BOARD VICE C 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEX PINSON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DALE SEXTON BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN SILANO BOARD CHAIR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $273,975 $329,330 $210,356 $-55,355
2024 No data No data No data No data
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