VISIT BIG SKY

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2013

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CHRIS DUNKERSON

Phone

4069953000

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

VISIT BIG SKY, founded in 2013, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year.

Mission

AS THE COMMUNITY'S OFFICIAL DESTINATION MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING ORGANIZATION, VISIT BIG SKY LEADS THE DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF AUTHENTIC TOURISM EXPERIENCES THROUGH RESEARCH AND STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION TO GROW BIG SKY'S ECONOMY WHILE BALANCING THE NEED TO SUSTAIN QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ITS RESIDENTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,345,305 Revenue: $128,271

Visit Big Sky is a destination marketing and management organization whose mission is to promote Big Sky, Montana as a year-round tourism destination while supporting the long-term sustainability of the community. In 2025, the organization expanded its focus to include destination management initiatives aimed at mitigating the impacts of increased visitation through visitor and resident education, stewardship messaging, and responsible travel practices.The organization utilizes data-driven strategies to inform its work, including research that has identified connections between tourism trends and local housing challenges, such as the prevalence of short-term rentals. Visit Big Sky applies these insights to guide programming and community-based solutions that address the impacts of tourism.Marketing efforts are focused on attracting high-value visitors and encouraging repeat visitation from established markets, including Dallas, New York, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Seattle. Campaign messaging highlights Big Skys proximity to Yellowstone National Park, promoting the area as a convenient and scenic basecamp for park visitation while supporting local lodging and extended stays.

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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 $1,686,412

Program Service Revenue $128,271

Investment Income $18

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,814,701

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $1,345,305

Other Expenses $1,910,667

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,910,667

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,814,701	$2,107,943	-0.1%
Expenses	$1,910,667	$2,160,275	-0.1%
Net Income	$-95,966	$-52,332	+0.8%

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

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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

$209,144

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BRAD NIVA	CEO	31.20	Officer	$0	$6,268	$209,144
STACIE HARRIS	PAST CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS DUNKERSON	BOARD CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS TORSLEFF	SEC./TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID O'CONNOR	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
EMILIE WAGNER	VICE CHAIR	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LIZZIE PEYTON	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
THAD BEATTY	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
BEN AXE	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
VANESSA TRACEY	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL JACQUARD	Director	0.50	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	$1,814,701	$1,910,667	$437,977	$-95,966
2024	$2,107,943	$2,160,275	$520,294	$-52,332
2023	$1,316,926	$1,619,014	$583,095	$-302,088
2022	$1,265,070	$937,160	$903,784	$327,910
2021	$1,491,927	$1,337,964	$547,102	$153,963
2020	$892,496	$826,890	$393,889	$65,606
2019	$1,043,372	$1,002,591	$355,819	$40,781
2018	$886,834	$776,379	$382,217	$110,455