MOUNTAIN STATES POLICY CENTER INC

EIN: 882607055 501(c)(3) Public & Societal Benefit

COEUR DALENE, ID

Total Revenue
$974,442
Total Expenses
$795,825
Total Assets
$543,228
Net Assets
$439,022
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
ID
Principal Officer
CHRISTOPHER G CARGILL
Phone
2082959525
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MOUNTAIN STATES POLICY CENTER INC, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $974K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 10% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $179K, a strong 18% operating margin.

Mission

MSPC'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER THOSE IN THE MOUNTAIN STATES TO SUCCEED THROUGH NON-PARTISAN, QUALITY RESEARCH THAT PROMOTES FREE ENTERPRISE, INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY AND LIMITED GOVERNMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $537,186

THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCED 22 MAJOR STUDIES AS WELL AS MORE THAN 600 EDITORIALS ON MAJOR POLICY ISSUES IMPACTING THE REGION. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HELD TWO MAJOR EDUCATIONAL EVENTS IN COEUR D'ALENE...

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THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCED 22 MAJOR STUDIES AS WELL AS MORE THAN 600 EDITORIALS ON MAJOR POLICY ISSUES IMPACTING THE REGION. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HELD TWO MAJOR EDUCATIONAL EVENTS IN COEUR D'ALENE AND BOISE, AS WELL AS SMALLER REGIONAL GATHERINGS IN SPOKANE, MISSOULA, BILLINGS, HELENA, IDAHO FALLS, MERIDIAN AND KALISPELL.

Program 2
Expenses: $29,404

THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED A POLICY MANUAL FOR CITIZENS, LAWMAKERS AND THE MEDIA.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $957,983
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,042
Other Revenue $15,417
TOTAL REVENUE $974,442

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $454,126
Fundraising Expenses $45,803
Program Expenses $566,590
Other Expenses $341,699
TOTAL EXPENSES $795,825

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $974,442 $1,082,116 -0.1%
Expenses $795,825 $632,449 +0.3%
Net Income $178,617 $449,667 -0.6%
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
17
Independent Members
16
Employees
6
Volunteers
16

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
5
$166,420
Total Directors
18
$166,420
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHRISTOPHER CARGILL DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$163,151 $3,269 $166,420
JASON MERCIER DIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT 40.00
Highest
$120,354 $19,225 $139,579
JULIE SHIFLETT DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN OTTER DIRECTOR, VICE CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM JUNKERMIER DIRECTOR, TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRITTANY GAUTREAU DIRECTOR, SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL BALDWIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BONNIE QUINN CLAUSEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD CRANNEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELAINE DAMSCHEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID DENTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEAN HAAGENSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIMOTHY HENNESSEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON KLEIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN KRISTIANSEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER PATTERSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT SCHOENHERR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUSS STROMBERG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DON STAFFORD DIRECTOR (THRU 06/2024) 1.00
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 $974,442 $795,825 $543,228 $178,617
2023 $1,082,116 $632,449 $415,771 $449,667
2022 $113,729 $176,114 $314,489 $-62,385
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