MONTANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION (EIN 810378308) - 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

1955

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BRIDGER MAHLUM

Phone

4064424316

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MONTANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION, founded in 1955, is a small nonprofit that reported $615K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 31% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $527K left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF TELEPHONE LOCAL EXCHANGE COMPANY MEMBERS AND TO PROVIDE REPRESENTATION ON A STATEWIDE BASIS

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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 $14,043

Program Service Revenue $410,733

Investment Income $6,670

Other Revenue $183,095

TOTAL REVENUE $614,541

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $391,857

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $135,508

TOTAL EXPENSES $527,365

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$614,541	$467,335	+0.3%
Expenses	$527,365	$474,349	+0.1%
Net Income	$87,176	$-7,014	-13.4%

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

N/A

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

$265,157

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ROB JOHNSTONE	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AIMEE DIETRICH	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DORAN FLUCKIGER	SECRETARY/TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JASON MOOTHART	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRYCE DANIEL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DIONNE NIESKENS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVE GIBSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAY W PRESTON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN DEMARCO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JASON WILLIAMS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CRAIG GATES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ZEKE HIOTT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIDGER MAHLUM	GENERAL MANAGER	40.00	Officer	$244,607	$20,550	$265,157

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	$614,541	$527,365	$455,298	$87,176
2023	$467,335	$474,349	$378,207	$-7,014
2023	$467,335	$474,349	$378,207	$-7,014
2022	$501,097	$535,363	$346,614	$-34,266
2021	$461,019	$467,301	$284,810	$-6,282
2020	$361,217	$373,772	$252,177	$-12,555
2019	$428,069	$437,300	$263,461	$-9,231
2018	$419,248	$423,664	$322,380	$-4,416

MONTANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION