A Better Big Sky
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
A Better Big Sky is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Missoula, Montana, registered in 2019, with $7,727,712 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 7134, Missoula, MT, 59807 EIN 82-5313159 Since 2019
Revenue (FY2024)
$7.7M
▲ 280.1% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$7.5M
Net assets
$1.9M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for A Better Big Sky— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · +3% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For A Better Big Sky: 3 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for A Better Big Sky— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For A Better Big Sky: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 7134, Missoula, MT, 59807
- City
- Missoula
- State
- Montana
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $110K (FY2018) to $7.7M (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $7,014Net assets $1.9M
Operating margin
2.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.9M
Total liabilities
$7,014
Net assets
$1.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,727,712▲280% | $7,518,071▲947% | $1,896,466▲12.4% | $1,903,480▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,032,910▲4.6% | $718,083▼60.3% | $1,686,825▲353% | $1,699,749▲349% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,942,632▲386% | $1,808,317▲495% | $371,998▲56.5% | $378,951▲58.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $399,803▼74.9% | $303,709▼80.5% | $237,683▲67.9% | $239,746▲67.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,590,021▲608% | $1,558,070▲895% | $141,589▲29.1% | $143,587▲29.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $224,443▲104% | $156,553▲129% | $109,638▲163% | $111,291▲151% | 990 |
| 2018 | $110,100 | $68,352 | $41,748 | $44,346 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $3.9M total
12 grants to A Better Big Sky totaling $3.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2024 | $1,595,000 |
| Beyond Impact | Civic participation | 2024 | $250,000 |
| Sixteen Thirty Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2024 | $25,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2023 | $900,000 |
| North Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2023 | $77,000 |
| Sixteen Thirty Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Beyond Impact | General support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Sixteen Thirty Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2022 | $500,000 |
| America Votes | Social welfare | 2022 | $202,000 |
| Sixteen Thirty Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2021 | $40,000 |
| Sixteen Thirty Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2020 | $200,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is A Better Big Sky a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. A Better Big Sky is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 82-5313159, based in Missoula, Montana.
- What is A Better Big Sky's EIN?
- A Better Big Sky's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 82-5313159.
- How much revenue does A Better Big Sky report?
- A Better Big Sky reported $7,727,712 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does A Better Big Sky have?
- CharityIndex grades A Better Big Sky C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for A Better Big Sky (EIN 82-5313159) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.