LIVING ART OF MONTANA

EIN: 810518819 501(c)(3)

MISSOULA, MT

Total Revenue
$91,874
Total Expenses
$119,416
Total Assets
$63,176
Net Assets
$61,226
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
MT
Principal Officer
HEATHER SUNDHEIM
Phone
4065495329
Tax Period
2018-07-01 to 2019-06-30

LIVING ART OF MONTANA, founded in 1998, is a micro nonprofit that reported $92K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue fell 28% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $119K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 30% operating deficit.

Mission

LIVING ART OF MONTANA'S MISSION IS TO USE THE ARTS TO SUPPORT HEALING. WE OFFER ART WORKSHOPS THAT PROVIDE EXPRESSION AND CONNECTION FOR PEOPLE IN WESTERN MONTANA WHO ARE DEALING WITH ILLNESS AND LOSS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $90,338

IN FISCAL YEAR ENDING 6.30.19 LIVING ART OF MONTANA SERVED 394 PARTICIPANTS IN OUR WORKSHOPS. OUR WORKSHOPS ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE FOR INDIVIDUALS DEALING WITH CANCER, CHRONIC ILLNESS AND...

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IN FISCAL YEAR ENDING 6.30.19 LIVING ART OF MONTANA SERVED 394 PARTICIPANTS IN OUR WORKSHOPS. OUR WORKSHOPS ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE FOR INDIVIDUALS DEALING WITH CANCER, CHRONIC ILLNESS AND LOSS.LIVING ART IS A PLACE TO CREATE, SHARE AND HEAL. OUR WORKSHOPS PROVIDE PARTICIPANTS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SOCIAL CONNECTION IN A SAFE, NON-MEDICAL ENVIRONMENT WITH OTHERS WHO HAVE AN UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT ITS LIKE TO DEAL WITH ILLNESS OR LOSS. WE CREATE A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE INHERENT HEALTH ENHANCING BENEFITS OF THE CREATIVE PROCESS AND THE SOCIAL BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING IN SHARED GROUP ACTIVITIES SUPPORT WELLNESS.LIVING ART PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO: TAP INTO YOUR CREATIVE ABILITY AND DISCOVER YOUR INNER ARTIST; TAKE A BREAK FROM WHATEVER IS BURDENING YOU; EXPRESS THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS YOU MIGHT NOT EXPRESS ELSEWHERE; LEARN NEW ART PROCESSES WITH CONTEMPLATIVE COMPONENTS THAT HELP YOU MAKE MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS WHILE YOU CREATE; ENJOY SOCIAL INTERACTION WITH OTHERS EXPERIENCING DIFFICULT LIFE CHALLENGES.THE BENEFIT OF CREATIVITY SUPPORTING HEALING IS EXPRESSED BY THE FOLLOWING QUOTE FROM A WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT: I KEPT GOING TO SUPPORT GROUPS BECAUSE PEOPLE KEPT SAYING I NEEDED TO. WHEN PEOPLE ASK ME ABOUT LIVING ART, I SAY I DIDNT START HEALING UNTIL MY FIRST ART WORKSHOP AND I DIDNT KNOW HOW BROKEN I WAS. B.D., WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT SERVICE WORKSHOPS AT THE LIVING ART STUDIO WERE FACILITATED BY LOCAL ARTISTS AND STAFF AND INCLUDED:21 Saturday Workshops.Multi-Session Workshops: The Mobile Mural Project, painting; Sgraffito Stories, ceramics; What a Relief, printmaking; Putting the Pieces Together, glass fusing; The Creative Process: Unmasked, mask making.Cancer, Courage & Creativity, 6 session workshop offered in the fall and spring. This workshop integrates writing, art and mask making as tools for self-exploration.OUTREACH WORKSHOPS INCLUDED:Summit for Parkinsons ConferenceMissoula Multiple Sclerosis Support GroupSilver Linings Cancer Support GroupCamp Mak-A-Dream (Family Camp)Susan G. Komen Metastatic Breast Cancer Conference for Idaho/MontanaOUTREACH EXHIBITS, PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS:I Am Mask Exhibit with September First Friday openingDiva Day outreach booth at Community Medical CenterHoliday Made Fair outreach boothHeart Expo at St. Patrick HospitalSouthgate Mall Non-Profit FairSummer Made Fair outreach boothLiving Art bi-annual newsletters reached over 250 individuals

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

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Financial Overview (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $54,111
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $75
Other Revenue $37,688
TOTAL REVENUE $91,874

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $92,197
Fundraising Expenses $17,627
Program Expenses $90,338
Other Expenses $27,219
TOTAL EXPENSES $119,416

Year-over-Year Comparison

2018 2017 Change
Revenue $91,874 $126,784 -0.3%
Expenses $119,416 $117,950 +0.0%
Net Income $-27,542 $8,834 -4.1%
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
6
Volunteers
85

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
$37,462
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BEN SUPER Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HAILEY KERN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH MARIANI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDS SANDERS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KASEY WRIGHT Secretary 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EILEEN RAFFERTY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHELLI KENWORTHY BOARD CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RON HOOPER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER SUNDHEIM EXEC. DIRECTOR 32.00
Officer
$37,462 $0 $37,462
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
2019 $91,874 $119,416 $63,176 $-27,542
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