A BETTER BIG SKY

MISSOULA, MT, 59807-7134 (406) 544-0406 Est. 2018 EIN 82-5313159
S05 - Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis 990 - Public charity return 501(c)(4)

Mission

A BETTER BIG SKY WORKS TO INFORM AND ENGAGE MONTANANS ON ISSUES RELATED TO PUBLIC EDUCATION, PUBLIC LANDS ACCESS, VOTING RIGHTS, THE ENVIRONMENT, SUSTAINABLE ENERGY, WOMEN'S HEALTH, TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY, ACCESS TO COURTS, ECONOMIC JUSTICE, AND HUMAN RIGHTS, PRIMARILY THROUGH THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.

Giving Portfolio

Total Grants
43
Total Giving
$9.9M
Recipients
40
Years Active
2020 - 2024
Avg grant: $201,847 Median: $83,050

Yearly Trends

YearGrantsTotal Giving Avg GrantNewRepeat
202415$7.0M $464K85
20237$247K $35K43
20226$1.3M $214K24
202015$1.4M $94K140

Sectors Funded

Environment
6
Civil Rights & Advocacy
5
Public & Societal Benefit
4
Community Improvement
3
Human Services
1

Top States

Montana
35
District of Columbia
5
New York
1
Oregon
1

Grantee Size Profile

$100K - $500K
7
$1M - $5M
7
$5M - $10M
6
$500K - $1M
6
Under $100K
2
$10M - $50M
1
Over $50M
1

Top Grantees

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MONTANA VALUES ACTION FUND
MT
$1.9M
$1.6M
MONTANANS FOR LIBERTY AND JUSTICE
MT
$600K
ALLIANCE FOR RETIRED AMERICANS
DC
$500K
BIG SKY VOTES PAC
MT
$400K

Grants Awarded · 35 grants

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Financials

Total Revenue
$7,727,712
Total Expenses
$7,518,071
Net Assets
$1,896,466
4 employees
From latest filing (tax period ending 2024-12-31)

Financial Health

Operating Reserve
3.0 months Adequate
Net assets / monthly expenses
Year-over-Year Change
Revenue ↑ 280.1%
Expenses ↑ 947.0%
Revenue Sources
Contributions 100.0%
Expense Breakdown
Program 99.0% Management 0.8% Fundraising 0.2%

Officers & Trustees (5)

Individual compensation is available on Grow plans.

Filing History (6 filings)

YearRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2024 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
$7,727,712 ↑$7,518,071$1,896,466
2023 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
$2,032,910 ↑$718,083$1,686,825
2022 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
$1,942,632 ↑$1,808,317$371,998
2020 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
$1,590,021 ↑$1,558,070$141,589
2019 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
$224,443 ↑$156,553$109,638
2018 990-EZ - Short-form return
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
$110,100 $68,352$41,748

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EIN: 82-5313159 · Source: IRS Form 990 e-file data