MISSOULA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

EIN: 810494721

MISSOULA, MT

Total Revenue
$143,822
Total Expenses
$161,084
Total Assets
$282,537
Net Assets
$276,226
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1994
Legal Domicile
MT
Principal Officer
KATHRYN BALLOU
Phone
4065461989
Tax Period
2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

MISSOULA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, founded in 1994, is a small nonprofit that reported $144K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $161K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PROMOTE AND FOSTER IMPROVED EDUCATION OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY STUDENTS.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $38,170
Program Service Revenue $99,709
Investment Income $156
Other Revenue $5,787
TOTAL REVENUE $143,822

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $141,179
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $19,905
TOTAL EXPENSES $161,084

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $143,822 $139,968 +0.0%
Expenses $161,084 $169,561 0.0%
Net Income $-17,262 $-29,593 -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
40
Independent Members
40
Employees
3
Volunteers
32

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
8
$137,731
Total Directors
40
$139,681
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KATHRYN BALLOU President 40.00
Officer Director
$15,899 $118,677 $134,576
JENNIFER MOLLOY Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$1,450 $1,450 $2,900
KASEY DIRNBERGER Director 0.25
Director
$0 $150 $150
Rhonda Krouse Director 0.25
Director
$0 $150 $150
Brianna Hougard Director 0.25
Director
$0 $150 $150
Olivia DeJohn Director 0.25
Director
$0 $150 $150
Dianne McBride Director 0.25
Director
$0 $150 $150
Errin River Director 0.25
Director
$0 $150 $150
Junell Lawrence Director 0.25
Director
$0 $150 $150
SARA MANNING Director 0.25
Director
$0 $135 $135
Melissa Shepard Director 0.25
Director
$0 $135 $135
Lindsey Kuntz Director 0.25
Director
$0 $135 $135
Maria Ahnen Director 0.25
Director
$0 $135 $135
Shannon Judge Vice President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $135 $135
Bethany Nagel Director 0.25
Director
$0 $120 $120
Niki Vanek Director 0.25
Director
$0 $120 $120
Kristin Zschaechner EL REP AT LARGE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $120 $120
SARAH DEGRANDPRE Director 0.25
Director
$0 $120 $120
DOUG ROSSBERG CO-VP 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA BOYS HS REP-AT-LARGE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT CHOOK MS REP-AT-LARGE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Amanda Powers Director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amanda Ranstrom Director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nick Shepherd Director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andy Mogan Director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Garth Smith Director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rita Coates Director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGIE PALIN Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Camille Barraclough Director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tim Nielson Director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEX ROTZAL Director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRITT LOWNEY Director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT CLAUSEN Director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH FESSLER Director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA THOMAS Director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE HERIZA Director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETEY TORMA Director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY WEINGART Director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACKIE WOOD Director 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
BONNIE SCHRAEDER Director 0.25
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
2024 $143,822 $161,084 $282,537 $-17,262
2023 $139,968 $169,561 $298,494 $-29,593
2022 $256,968 $283,755 $335,452 $-26,787
2021 $317,890 $314,187 $369,595 $3,703
2020 $360,519 $472,614 $362,299 $-112,095
2019 $284,333 $160,278 $466,834 $124,055
2018 $444,601 $235,117 $334,975 $209,484
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