BIG BLACKFOOT CHAPTER OF TROUT UNLIMITED INC

EIN: 521765527 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

OVANDO, MT

Total Revenue
$1,972,142
Total Expenses
$1,924,667
Total Assets
$374,325
Net Assets
$374,325
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1995
Legal Domicile
MT
Principal Officer
JAMES W STUTZMAN
Phone
4062404824
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

BIG BLACKFOOT CHAPTER OF TROUT UNLIMITED INC, founded in 1995, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 80% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE BIG BLACKFOOT CHAPTER OF TROUT UNLIMITED (BBCTU) IS TO IDENTIFY, DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT PROJECTS THAT CONSERVE AND ENHANCE THE COLD WATER FISHERY OF THE BLACKFOOT RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES, WHILE PRESERVING THE EXISTING CHARACTER OF THE WATERSHED IN COOPERATION WITH THE LANDOWNERS AND USERS OF THE WATERSHED.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,911,423

DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED 03.31.24, AS THE MISSION STATEMENT IMPLIES, BBCTU WAS INVOLVED IN PLANNING, IMPLEMENTING OR MONITORING A NUMBER OF SPECIFIC HABITAT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AS WELL AS...

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DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED 03.31.24, AS THE MISSION STATEMENT IMPLIES, BBCTU WAS INVOLVED IN PLANNING, IMPLEMENTING OR MONITORING A NUMBER OF SPECIFIC HABITAT IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AS WELL AS PARTICIPATING WITH VALLEY RESIDENTS IN A WIDE RANGE OF GENERAL WATERSHED ISSUES. BBCTU MEMBERS AND PARTNERS PARTICIPATED IN BOTH WATERSHED-WIDE INITIATIVES AS WELL AS SPECIFIC RESTORATION PROJECTS. THE CHAPTER INITIATED AND/OR COMPLETED INSTREAM RESTORATION PROJECT DESIGNS ON ANOTHER REACH OF NEVADA CREEK AND GRAZING MANAGEMENT PROJECTS WERE DEVELOPED ON NEVADA CREEK. FISH PASSAGE PROJECTS DESIGNS WERE IMPLEMENTED ON BENEDICT CREEK, POORMAN CREEK AND CLEARWATER RIVER. BBCTU CONTINUED ITS SUPPORT OF THE RESEARCH OF MONTANA FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS ON THE NATIVE FISHERY OF THE BLACKFOOT. BBCTU ALSO SPONSORED AND PARTICIPATED IN A NUMBER OF EVENTS IN THE BLACKFOOT VALLEY AND WROTE SEVERAL GRANT APPLICATIONS TO SUPPORT PROJECTS. BBCTU LED SEVERAL TOURS, PRESENTED ON RESTORATION TOPICS AND ORGANIZED VOLUNTEER DAYS TO PLANT RIPARIAN VEGETATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,964,895
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $9,052
Other Revenue $-1,805
TOTAL REVENUE $1,972,142

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $4,500
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $100
Program Expenses $1,911,423
Other Expenses $1,920,167
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,924,667

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,972,142 $1,095,771 +0.8%
Expenses $1,924,667 $1,005,751 +0.9%
Net Income $47,475 $90,020 -0.5%
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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
50

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
4
$0
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAMES W STUTZMAN President 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDY GAZDA Vice President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL HORGAN Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY HANSON Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRAVIS THURMOND Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KYLE GRAVELEY Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYAN MANNIX Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HARRY POETT Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL PECORA Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PETE SHINN Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM STONE Director 2.00
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 $1,972,142 $1,924,667 $374,325 $47,475
2024 $1,095,771 $1,005,751 $326,850 $90,020
2023 $593,012 $594,216 $236,830 $-1,204
2022 $1,134,911 $1,063,394 $238,034 $71,517
2021 $1,714,395 $1,693,171 $166,517 $21,224
2020 $1,453,746 $1,573,496 $145,293 $-119,750
2018 $878,597 $794,467 $299,890 $84,130
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