BITTER ROOT HUMANE ASSOCIATION

EIN: 810351709 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

HAMILTON, MT

Total Revenue
$1,121,092
Total Expenses
$854,699
Total Assets
$5,286,191
Net Assets
$5,213,536
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1972
Legal Domicile
MT
Principal Officer
LISA ALLISON
Phone
4063635311
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

BITTER ROOT HUMANE ASSOCIATION, founded in 1972, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 18% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $266K, a strong 24% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE BITTER ROOT HUMANE ASSOCIATION IS TO PROVIDE CARING AND COMPASSIONATE SHELTER AND ENRICHMENT FOR HOMELESS COMPANION ANIMALS, FIND LOVING, LIFELONG HOMES, REUNITE PETS AND OWNERS, PROMOTE POPULATION CONTROL AND ADVOCATE FOR ALL ANIMALS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $752,707
Program Service Revenue $87,149
Investment Income $177,852
Other Revenue $103,384
TOTAL REVENUE $1,121,092

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $462,162
Fundraising Expenses $1,215
Program Expenses $752,670
Other Expenses $392,537
TOTAL EXPENSES $854,699

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,121,092 $1,373,184 -0.2%
Expenses $854,699 $797,104 +0.1%
Net Income $266,393 $576,080 -0.5%
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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
20
Volunteers
60

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
BARBARA GARTEN BOARD MEMBER 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA WILLIAMS TREASURER 25.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBIN DEWEY BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEN CHASE BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA RYAN BOARD MEMBER 7.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHAD HILLMAN VICE PRESIDE 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA ALLISON PRESIDENT 25.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERYL DOOLEY BOARD MEMBER 7.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VANESSA HAMMOND SECRETARY 25.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIE FISHER BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GINA BARBATO-KNEPP BOARD MEMBER 20.00
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
2024 $1,121,092 $854,699 $5,286,191 $266,393
2023 $1,373,184 $797,104 $5,485,191 $576,080
2022 $536,579 $842,700 $5,531,156 $-306,121
2021 $757,946 $607,018 $5,894,567 $150,928
2020 $1,351,997 $437,661 $4,767,034 $914,336
2019 $1,375,811 $493,016 $4,204,747 $882,795
2018 $1,124,782 $503,417 $2,980,701 $621,365
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