Billings Pipe Trades Apprentice & Journeyman Training Fund
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Billings Pipe Trades Apprentice & Journeyman Training Fund is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Billings, Montana, registered in 1975, with $588,342 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 30616, Billings, MT, 59107 EIN 81-0344080 Since 1975
Revenue (FY2023)
$588K
▲ 3.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$559K
Net assets
$702K
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 Billings Pipe Trades Apprentice & Journeyman Training Fund— 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 rating15 mo reserves · +5% 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 Billings Pipe Trades Apprentice & Journeyman Training Fund: 15 mo reserves · +5% 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 Billings Pipe Trades Apprentice & Journeyman Training Fund— 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 Billings Pipe Trades Apprentice & Journeyman Training Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $397K (FY2016) to $588K (FY2023) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $728Net assets $702K
Operating margin
5.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$703K
Total liabilities
$728
Net assets
$702K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $588,342▲3.5% | $558,650▲18.3% | $702,012▲4.4% | $702,740▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $568,189▲51.9% | $472,320▲3.5% | $672,320▲16.6% | $669,780▲16.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $373,935▼4.7% | $456,303▼4.2% | $576,451▼12.5% | $573,856▼13.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $392,363▲25.8% | $476,518▲6.8% | $658,797▼11.3% | $662,116▼13.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $311,842▼45.4% | $446,167▲14.0% | $742,952▼15.3% | $766,282▼12.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $570,654▲50.4% | $391,246▲16.7% | $877,277▲25.7% | $877,277▲25.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $379,301▼4.5% | $335,349▼0.6% | $697,869▲6.7% | $697,869▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $396,994 | $337,398 | $653,917 | $653,917 | 990 |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Billings Pipe Trades Apprentice & Journeyman Training Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Billings Pipe Trades Apprentice & Journeyman Training Fund is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-0344080, based in Billings, Montana.
- What is Billings Pipe Trades Apprentice & Journeyman Training Fund's EIN?
- Billings Pipe Trades Apprentice & Journeyman Training Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-0344080.
- How much revenue does Billings Pipe Trades Apprentice & Journeyman Training Fund report?
- Billings Pipe Trades Apprentice & Journeyman Training Fund reported $588,342 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Billings Pipe Trades Apprentice & Journeyman Training Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Billings Pipe Trades Apprentice & Journeyman Training Fund C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Billings Pipe Trades Apprentice & Journeyman Training Fund (EIN 81-0344080) 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.