Sweet Grass Lodge

EIN: 810383156 501(c)(3)

Chester, MT

Total Revenue
$377,565
Total Expenses
$428,337
Total Assets
$753,993
Net Assets
$554,522
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1979
Legal Domicile
MT
Principal Officer
Cathy Hinebauch-Luke
Phone
4067595400
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Sweet Grass Lodge, founded in 1979, is a small nonprofit that reported $378K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $428K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 13% operating deficit.

Mission

Operation and administration of an independent living facility.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $27,838
Program Service Revenue $349,727
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $377,565

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $149,041
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $426,237
Other Expenses $279,296
TOTAL EXPENSES $428,337

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $377,565 $372,076 +0.0%
Expenses $428,337 $409,415 +0.0%
Net Income $-50,772 $-37,339 +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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
17
Volunteers
9

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
2
$0
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
1
$50,454
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Cathy Hinebauch-Luke Manager 40.00
Key Emp
$50,454 $0 $50,454
Marion Wanken President 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jackie Frey Secretary 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Rob Moog Board Member 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Damon Lalum Board Member 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marcus Jochim Board Member 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Hawks Board Member 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kirsten Kammerzell Board Member 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Dolezal Board Member 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeanne Kucera Board Member 1.50
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 $377,565 $428,337 $753,993 $-50,772
2024 $372,076 $409,415 $808,181 $-37,339
2023 $377,882 $389,731 $853,000 $-11,849
2022 $374,713 $423,583 $901,332 $-48,870
2021 $374,078 $384,765 $966,535 $-10,687
2020 $365,792 $391,219 $1,002,633 $-25,427
2019 $344,766 $365,697 $1,046,775 $-20,931
2018 $311,688 $359,939 $1,089,058 $-48,251
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