SPARROW'S NEST OF NW MT

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2015

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LINDA KAPS

Phone

4063095196

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SPARROW'S NEST OF NW MT, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $983K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 92% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $503K, a strong 51% operating margin.

Mission

DEDICATED TO ENSURING SAFE, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND RESOURCES FOR UNACCOMPANIED HOMELESS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE FLATHEAD VALLEY, ENABLING THEM TO GRADUATE AND BECOME PRODUCTIVE, CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $421,715

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: -PROVIDED HOUSING TO 13 UNACCOMPANIED HOMELESS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS-3 GRADUATED IN JUNE 24, 2 MORE IN JUNE 25-CONNECTED STUDENTS WITH SOCIAL SERVICES-ADDRESSED MEDICAL...

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: -PROVIDED HOUSING TO 13 UNACCOMPANIED HOMELESS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS-3 GRADUATED IN JUNE 24, 2 MORE IN JUNE 25-CONNECTED STUDENTS WITH SOCIAL SERVICES-ADDRESSED MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VISION FOR ALL RESIDENTS-ADDRESSED MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS FOR ALL RESIDENTS -HELPED ALL RESIDENTS WITH JOB READINESS

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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 $953,229

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $31,483

Other Revenue $-1,350

TOTAL REVENUE $983,362

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $372,508

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $421,715

Other Expenses $108,072

TOTAL EXPENSES $480,580

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$983,362	$513,272	+0.9%
Expenses	$480,580	$433,351	+0.1%
Net Income	$502,782	$79,921	+5.3%

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

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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

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

$74,106

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LINDA KAPS	CHAIRPERSON	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
SEAN FRAMPTON	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLY RUBY	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAKE BERRY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CLINT MCCLURE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TINA BLAIR	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY OBERMILLER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BLAKE ROBINSON	PAST DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LEES ROB KNUDSEN	PAST DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RACHELLE BUCKLEY	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$74,106	$0	$74,106

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	$983,362	$480,580	$1,645,493	$502,782
2024	$513,272	$433,351	$1,108,114	$79,921
2023	$517,023	$406,576	$1,027,195	$110,447
2022	$502,003	$413,787	$924,053	$88,216
2021	$439,686	$379,652	$837,113	$60,034
2020	$507,771	$415,593	$773,292	$92,178
2019	$436,633	$352,327	$680,141	$84,306
2018	$422,225	$328,755	$594,418	$93,470