MISSOULA FAIRGROUNDS FOUNDATION (EIN 841396995) - 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

1999

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BOB BURNS

Phone

4067213247

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

MISSOULA FAIRGROUNDS FOUNDATION, founded in 1999, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $219K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 25% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $579K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 164% operating deficit.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PRESERVE A PLACE OF COMMUNITY CONNECTION THAT RENEWS CURIOSITY IN OUR RURAL ROOTS WHILE ENSURING THAT ICONIC WESTERN MONTANA TRADITIONS LIVE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PROJECTS FOR BUILDING RENOVATION AND RESTORATION AS WELL AS PROGRAMMING OPPORTUNITIES CONNECTED TO THE WESTERN MONTANA FAIR , AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AND WESTERN SPORTING TRADITIONS.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $204,800

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $14,529

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $219,329

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $578,513

Other Expenses $578,513

TOTAL EXPENSES $578,513

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$219,329	$175,938	+0.2%
Expenses	$578,513	$1,181	+488.9%
Net Income	$-359,184	$174,757	-3.1%

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

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
RANDY ARNOLD	BOARD MEMBER	0.50	Officer	$0	$0	$0
BILLIE AYERS	SECRETARY/TR	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
BOB BURNS	PRESIDENT	0.50	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DALE CLOUSE	REGISTERED A	0.50	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MIKE NUGENT	VICE PRESIDE	0.50	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
2025	$219,329	$578,513	$245,782	$-359,184
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$125,539	$1,105	$560,945	$124,434
2021	$494,179	$120,490	$381,214	$373,689

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