BIG SANDY ACTIVITIES

EIN: 810359276 501(c)(3)

BIG SANDY, MT

Total Revenue
$2,317,040
Total Expenses
$1,932,225
Total Assets
$3,814,475
Net Assets
$3,634,274
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1976
Legal Domicile
MT
Principal Officer
ERIK SIETSEMA
Phone
4063782598
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

BIG SANDY ACTIVITIES, founded in 1976, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $385K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF BIG SANDY ACTIVITIES IS SUPPORTING & EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,810
Program Service Revenue $2,262,333
Investment Income $45,070
Other Revenue $1,827
TOTAL REVENUE $2,317,040

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,587,733
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,749,063
Other Expenses $344,492
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,932,225

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,317,040 $2,304,973 +0.0%
Expenses $1,932,225 $1,692,273 +0.1%
Net Income $384,815 $612,700 -0.4%
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
47
Volunteers
6

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
6
$133,333
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ERIK SIETSEMA PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN MARKEY VICE PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE ROBERTSON SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEE OPHUS TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TYCE BAHNMILLER DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMANTHA WEAVER DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER PLENINGER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$61,110 $4,287 $65,397
MARGARET CLINE TOP FINANCIAL MANAGER 40.00
Officer
$63,848 $4,088 $67,936
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 $2,317,040 $1,932,225 $3,814,475 $384,815
2024 $2,304,973 $1,692,273 $3,415,145 $612,700
2023 $1,863,371 $1,586,915 $2,780,952 $276,456
2022 $1,826,467 $1,581,826 $2,463,209 $244,641
2021 $1,967,236 $1,434,986 $2,437,234 $532,250
2020 $1,524,819 $1,494,306 $2,164,170 $30,513
2019 $1,537,601 $1,527,704 $1,896,422 $9,897
2018 $1,454,315 $1,477,697 $1,889,319 $-23,382
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