MONTANA STOCKGROWERS FOUNDATION

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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

1980

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DELLA EHLKE

Phone

4064423420

Tax Period

2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

MONTANA STOCKGROWERS FOUNDATION, founded in 1980, is a small nonprofit that reported $345K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 21% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $313K left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

INVESTING IN MONTANA'S RANCHING COMMUNITY THROUGH LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION, AND CONSERVATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $230,966 Revenue: $0

MONTANA STOCKGROWERS FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO ENSURE THE FUTURE OF MONTANA'S CATTLE INDUSTRY THROUGH PRODUCER AND PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND PROMOTION OF MONTANA STOCKGROWERS ASSOCIATION, INC...

MONTANA STOCKGROWERS FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO ENSURE THE FUTURE OF MONTANA'S CATTLE INDUSTRY THROUGH PRODUCER AND PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND PROMOTION OF MONTANA STOCKGROWERS ASSOCIATION, INC. PROGRAMS.PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY THE FOUNDATION INCLUDE: THE MONTANA ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM AWARD, MONTANA RANGE DAYS, MSF EDUCATIONAL HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIPS, MSGA MID-YEAR EDUCATION, THE YOUNG AG LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, THE YOUNG AG COUPLES CONFERENCE, MSU COLLEGIATE STOCKGROWERS TO NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF ASSOCIATION MEETINGS AND ONE MONTANA.MONTANA STOCKGROWERS FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS PER APPLICATION PROCESS AND APPROVAL BY THE TRUSTEES.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $323,879

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $4,251

Other Revenue $16,933

TOTAL REVENUE $345,063

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $109,014

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $230,966

Other Expenses $204,042

TOTAL EXPENSES $313,056

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$345,063	$435,534	-0.2%
Expenses	$313,056	$414,229	-0.2%
Net Income	$32,007	$21,305	+0.5%

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

N/A

Volunteers

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

$97,449

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
DELLA ELHKE	CHAIR	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TY MCDONALD	VICE CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHERYL CURRY	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN MOORE	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN PATTERSON	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
WAYNE SLAGHT	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
TURK STOVALL	TRUSTEE - MSGA BOARD REP.	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
BUZZ TATOM	TRUSTEE	0.10	Director	$0	$0	$0
RAYLEE HONEYCUTT	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	20.00	Officer	$0	$16,149	$97,449

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	$345,063	$313,056	$867,301	$32,007
2023	$435,534	$414,229	$589,828	$21,305
2022	$209,971	$286,787	$591,241	$-76,816
2021	$202,287	$166,876	$633,629	$35,411
2019	$150,321	$147,424	$495,748	$2,897
2018	$223,233	$266,201	$449,721	$-42,968