NINEPIPES MUSEUM OF EARLY MONTANA (EIN 810519843) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

1998

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LAUREL J CHEFF

Phone

4066443435

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

NINEPIPES MUSEUM OF EARLY MONTANA, founded in 1998, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $312K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 32% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $114K, a strong 37% operating margin.

Mission

OUR PURPOSE IS TO DISCOVER, MEMORIALIZE, PRESERVE, AND PROTECT THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION AND EARLY MONTANA. IS IS DESIGNED FOR THE ENRICHMENT, EDUCATION, AND RECREATION OF LOCAL RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO OUR VALLEY.

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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 $107,130

Program Service Revenue $115,464

Investment Income $610

Other Revenue $88,410

TOTAL REVENUE $311,614

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $106,556

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $162,877

Other Expenses $91,093

TOTAL EXPENSES $197,649

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$311,614	$235,835	+0.3%
Expenses	$197,649	$220,933	-0.1%
Net Income	$113,965	$14,902	+6.6%

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

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LAUREL J CHEFF	EXECTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00		$29,974	$0	$29,974
SEAN CHEFF	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAUREL BUD CHEFF JR	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA SHARP	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DOUG STEVENS	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROD WAMSLEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR STEPHEN CHEFF	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ED GANNON	Vice President	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MILLIE WHITTAKER	Secretary	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
STEVE LOZAR	President	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
TONY HARWOOD	Treasurer	1.00	Officer	$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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$311,614	$197,649	$810,020	$113,965
2022	$235,835	$220,933	$700,043	$14,902
2021	$194,518	$107,603	$683,443	$86,915
2020	$168,590	$160,381	$591,473	$8,209
2019	$126,738	$145,881	$586,380	$-19,143
2018	$258,376	$118,555	$605,314	$139,821

NINEPIPES MUSEUM OF EARLY MONTANA