BENEFIT BIG SKY

EIN: 882064362 501(c)(3) Public & Societal Benefit

BIG SKY, MT

Total Revenue
$206,279
Total Expenses
$96,771
Total Assets
$228,606
Net Assets
$206,623
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2023
Legal Domicile
MT
Principal Officer
HOLLY COLTEA
Phone
4069954166
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

BENEFIT BIG SKY, founded in 2023, is a small nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $206K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $110K, a strong 53% operating margin.

Mission

TO SUPPORT INITIATIVES IN THE BIG SKY COMMUNITY THAT BENEFIT RECREATION, EDUCATION, ARTS, ENVIRONMENT, SAFETY, PUBLIC WORKS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $93,149

POND & RIVER RESTORATION: THE RESTORATION PROJECT IS ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND WILL BE A COMMUNITY RECREATIONAL FACILITY THAT'S CURRENTLY BEING CONSTRUCTED NEXT TO BIG SKY'S MEADOW VILLAGE. THE...

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POND & RIVER RESTORATION: THE RESTORATION PROJECT IS ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND WILL BE A COMMUNITY RECREATIONAL FACILITY THAT'S CURRENTLY BEING CONSTRUCTED NEXT TO BIG SKY'S MEADOW VILLAGE. THE WEST FORK GALLATIN RIVER IS BEING SEPARATED FROM LITTLE COYOTE POND WITH AN EARTHEN BERM, RESTORING THE STREAM CHANNEL TO ITS NATURAL FLOW, ENHANCING THE WATER FILTRATION, IMPROVING FISH PASSAGE AND SPAWNING, AND DREDGING THE REMAINING PORTION OF LITTLE COYOTE POND TO CREATE A COMMUNITY RECREATION AREA. THE POND AREA WILL BE FREE TO THE PUBLIC FOR ANYONE TO USE IN PERPETUITY! IT WILL INCLUDE FISHING DOCKS, BEACHES, PICNIC AREAS, DOG FRIENDLY SPECIFIC AREAS, AND KAYAKING, AS WELL AS BOARDWALK, TRAIL, AND ADA ACCESSIBLE RAMP.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,253

TRAFFIC CALMING: THE RESIDENTIAL ROADS AROUND BIG SKY HAVE BEEN GREATLY IMPACTED DUE TO THE SIGNIFICANT GROWTH THAT HAS OCCURRED OVER THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS. ROADS USED BY OUR COMMUINITY AND VISITORS...

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TRAFFIC CALMING: THE RESIDENTIAL ROADS AROUND BIG SKY HAVE BEEN GREATLY IMPACTED DUE TO THE SIGNIFICANT GROWTH THAT HAS OCCURRED OVER THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS. ROADS USED BY OUR COMMUINITY AND VISITORS TO ACCESS RECREATION AREAS INCLUDE LITTLE COYOTE ROAD, ADESITE ROAD, AND BEEHIVE BASIN ROAD. WITH GROWTH COMES A HIGHER VOLUME OF TRAFFIC ON OUR RESIDENTIAL ROADS. THERE ARE VARIOUS METHODS TO CALM TRAFFIC AND ENHANCE SAFETY, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION OF SPEED TABLES, INSTALLATION OF DRIVER FEEDBACK SIGNS, COLLECTION OF TRAFFIC DATA, AND THE INCREASE OF SAFETY SIGNAGE. SAFETY OF OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN TOP PRIORITY. BBS IS PARTICIPATING IN A COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING EFFORT FOR THIS PROJECT-ADVOCATING FOR AND MAINTAINING THE SAFETY OF BIG SKY RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ALIKE IS BENEFICIAL FOR EVERYONE IN BIG SKY!

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $200,928
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $5,351
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $206,279

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $2,369
Program Expenses $94,402
Other Expenses $96,771
TOTAL EXPENSES $96,771

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $206,279 $233,491 -0.1%
Expenses $96,771 $140,647 -0.3%
Net Income $109,508 $92,844 +0.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
6

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
$182,178
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SUZAN SCOTT Executive Dir. 5.00
Officer
$0 $32,593 $182,178
MICHELLE HORNING CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNY HOLTZ Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STACY OSSORIO Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERNIE CHAPPELL Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LES HOPPER Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kent Volosin Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HOLLY COLTEA Executive Dir. 5.00
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
2025 $206,279 $96,771 $228,606 $109,508
2024 $233,491 $140,647 $207,342 $92,844
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