CITIZENS FOR A BETTER FLATHEAD

EIN: 810482317 501(c)(3) Human Services

KALISPELL, MT

Total Revenue
$441,132
Total Expenses
$374,262
Total Assets
$206,990
Net Assets
$196,398
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1992
Legal Domicile
MT
Principal Officer
MAYRE FLOWERS
Phone
4067568993
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

CITIZENS FOR A BETTER FLATHEAD, founded in 1992, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $441K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 88% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $67K, a strong 15% operating margin.

Mission

WHAT DO WE DO? THE MISSION OF CITIZENS FOR A BETTER FLATHEAD IS TO FOSTER CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND CHAMPION SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS NEEDED TO KEEP THE FLATHEAD ECOLOGICALLY AND ECONOMICALLY HEALTHY. SINCE 1992, CITIZENS FOR A BETTER FLATHEAD HAS BEEN A LEADER AT THE FOREFRONT OF ADDRESSING THE CHALLENGES THAT RAPID GROWTH IS BRINGING TO OUR REGION. WE WORK TO PROTECT THE VALLEY'S CLEAN WATER, NATURAL BEAUTY, AND FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES THROUGH SOLID PLANNING AND POLICY SOLUTIONS. WE CHAMPION THE DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES, SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS, AND SHARED VISION NECESSARY TO KEEP THE FLATHEAD SPECIAL FOREVER. PRIMARY PROGRAM OVERVIEW: OVER OUR THIRTY-FOUR YEARS OF WORK IN THE FLATHEAD, WE HAVE BUILT A REPUTATION AS A NON-PARTISAN, WELL INFORMED, AND SOLUTION-ORIENTED COMMUNITY ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION. WE FOCUSED ON LAND USE, WATER QUALITY, TRANSPORTATION, AND WASTE REDUCTION ISSUES. WE WORK TO ALERT AND INFORM THE PUBLIC OF OPPORTUNITIES TO BE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN CRITICAL DECISIONS SHAPING HOW

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $308,579
Program Service Revenue $118,969
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $13,584
TOTAL REVENUE $441,132

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $125,660
Fundraising Expenses $4,332
Program Expenses $313,260
Other Expenses $248,602
TOTAL EXPENSES $374,262

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $441,132 $234,356 +0.9%
Expenses $374,262 $274,012 +0.4%
Net Income $66,870 $-39,656 -2.7%
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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
5
Volunteers
30

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
4
$12,496
Total Directors
7
$12,496
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MAYRE FLOWERS CO-CHAIR 40.00
Officer Director
$12,496 $0 $12,496
SUSAN CAHILL CO-CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA DAMON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID FISCHLOWITZ TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROD MCIVER DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA NEWGARD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE TAYLOR-MAHNKE SECRETARY 2.00
Officer 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 $441,132 $374,262 $206,990 $66,870
2024 $234,356 $274,012 $139,423 $-39,656
2022 $126,040 $115,206 $129,840 $10,834
2021 $118,252 $86,801 $118,492 $31,451
2020 $84,087 $29,378 $85,348 $54,709
2018 $295,711 $315,677 $77,548 $-19,966
2018 $295,711 $315,677 $77,548 $-19,966
2017 $312,260 $329,357 $100,374 $-17,097
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