NORTHERN PLAINS RESOURCE COUNCIL (EIN 810367205) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1972

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Margaret Gordon

Phone

4062481154

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

NORTHERN PLAINS RESOURCE COUNCIL, founded in 1972, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $2.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $454K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

Northern Plains Resource Council organizes Montanans to protect our water, land, air, and working landscapes; support a healthy, localized, and sustainable economy; and build strong grassroots leaders, always considering the next generation.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,256,983

Program Service Revenue $221,147

Investment Income $145,167

Other Revenue $46,236

TOTAL REVENUE $2,669,533

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,534,659

Fundraising Expenses $176,489

Program Expenses $1,831,190

Other Expenses $680,944

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,215,603

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$2,669,533	$2,387,522	+0.1%
Expenses	$2,215,603	$1,971,426	+0.1%
Net Income	$453,930	$416,096	+0.1%

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

Financial Distress Indicator

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

130

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Margaret Gordon	Executive Director	40	Highest	$103,190	$0	$103,190
Jeanie Alderson	At-Large Representative	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kristin Aus	Affiliate Representative	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sue Beug	Affiliate Representative	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Steve Charter	Affiliate Representative	3	Director	$0	$0	$0
Diann DeRosier	Affiliate Representative	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Charlie French	Affiliate Representative	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Barbara Gulick	Affiliate Representative	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Linda Iverson	Affiliate Representative	8	Director	$0	$0	$0
George Kelly	Affiliate Representative	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jasmine Krotkov	Affiliate Representative	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kyran Kunkel	At-Large Representative	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Craig McClure	At Large Representative	3	Director	$0	$0	$0
Clint McRae	Affiliate Representative	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Peter Mickelsen	Affiliate Representative	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jane Moses	Affiliate Representative	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Deb Muth	Affiliate Representative	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kirk Panasuk	At Large Representative	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Barbara Ulrich O'Grady	Affiliate Representative	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Eleanor Wend	Affiliate Representative	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gordon Whirry	Affiliate Representative	7	Director	$0	$0	$0
Norane Freistadt	Chair of the Board	6.5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kristine Glenn	Vice Chair	3	Director	$0	$0	$0
Roxa Reller	Secretary	3	Director	$0	$0	$0
Scott Hancock	Treasurer	3	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tom Tschida	Assistant Secretary	3	Director	$0	$0	$0
Joan Kresich	Assistant Treasurer	3	Director	$0	$0	$0
Edward Barta	Past Chair	4	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	$2,669,533	$2,215,603	$7,598,451	$453,930
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$3,182,481	$1,792,148	$6,106,250	$1,390,333
2022	$1,766,643	$1,678,587	$4,600,304	$88,056
2021	$1,669,437	$1,687,541	$4,665,057	$-18,104
2020	$2,889,420	$1,668,531	$4,559,028	$1,220,889
2019	$1,604,136	$1,597,903	$3,265,209	$6,233

NORTHERN PLAINS RESOURCE COUNCIL