Montana 4-h Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Montana 4-h Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bigfork, Montana, registered in 2013, with $208,062 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
29906 Loon Lake Rd, Bigfork, MT, 59911 EIN 81-6016521 Since 2013
Revenue (FY2023)
$208K
▲ 31.9% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2023)
$153K
Net assets
$384K
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 Montana 4-h Foundation Inc— 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 rating30 mo reserves · +26% 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 Montana 4-h Foundation Inc: 30 mo reserves · +26% 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 Montana 4-h Foundation Inc— 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 Montana 4-h Foundation Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 29906 Loon Lake Rd, Bigfork, MT, 59911
- City
- Bigfork
- State
- Montana
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Youth Development Programs
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $62K (FY2011) to $208K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $1,770Net assets $384K
Operating margin
26.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$386K
Total liabilities
$1,770
Net assets
$384K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $208,062▲31.9% | $153,287▲20.1% | $384,143▲16.6% | $385,913▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $157,767▲24.1% | $127,648▲104% | $329,368▲16.2% | $334,774▲17.3% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $127,140▲116% | $62,553▲8.2% | $283,386▲29.5% | $285,386▲23.4% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $58,766▼55.4% | $57,830▼52.5% | $218,800▼8.2% | $231,180▼8.3% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $131,752▼11.8% | $121,810▼7.5% | $238,310▲4.4% | $252,149▲9.0% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $149,369▲48.7% | $131,719▲20.6% | $228,368▲8.4% | $231,413▲8.9% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $100,438▼13.5% | $109,211▲3.6% | $210,719▼4.0% | $212,569▼5.1% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $116,107▼7.4% | $105,399▼22.4% | $219,490▲5.1% | $223,968▲7.0% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $125,385▲12.7% | $135,881▲40.5% | $208,785▼4.8% | $209,354▼6.1% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $111,242▲79.5% | $96,746▲13.3% | $219,280▲7.1% | $222,951▲7.7% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $61,981 | $85,381 | $204,783 | $207,030 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Montana 4-h Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Montana 4-h Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-6016521, based in Bigfork, Montana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Montana 4-h Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Montana 4-h Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-6016521.
- How much revenue does Montana 4-h Foundation Inc report?
- Montana 4-h Foundation Inc reported $208,062 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Montana 4-h Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Montana 4-h Foundation Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Montana 4-h Foundation Inc (EIN 81-6016521) 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.