Pondera County Canal & Reservoir Co
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Pondera County Canal & Reservoir Co is a 501(c)(12) organization based in Valier, Montana, registered in 2018, with $3,302,820 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 245, Valier, MT, 59486 EIN 81-0244871 Since 2018
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.3M
▲ 13.2% vs prior year
Membership median: $185K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.6M
Net assets
$10.5M
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.
B
★★★★
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 Pondera County Canal & Reservoir Co— 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 rating48 mo reserves · +21% 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 Pondera County Canal & Reservoir Co: 48 mo reserves · +21% 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 Pondera County Canal & Reservoir Co— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Pondera County Canal & Reservoir Co: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 245, Valier, MT, 59486
- City
- Valier
- State
- Montana
- Category
- Mutual & Membership Benefit
- Subcategory
- Membership Benefit Organizations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.6M (FY2013) to $3.3M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.8MNet assets $10.5M
Operating margin
21.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$12.2M
Total liabilities
$1.8M
Net assets
$10.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,302,820▲13.2% | $2,607,517▲3.1% | $10,477,433▲7.1% | $12,234,676▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,917,852▲2.9% | $2,529,273▲20.3% | $9,782,130▲4.1% | $12,097,271▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,834,415▼5.1% | $2,101,684▲2.1% | $9,393,551▲8.5% | $12,035,294▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,988,123▲10.4% | $2,059,332▲0.8% | $8,660,820▲12.0% | $11,621,861▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,705,559▲9.6% | $2,043,743▲4.6% | $7,732,029▲9.4% | $11,159,832▲16.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,469,456▲29.2% | $1,953,783▲8.9% | $7,070,466▲7.9% | $9,615,336▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,911,090▲5.5% | $1,793,544▲3.1% | $6,554,796▲3.8% | $9,313,750▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,811,941▲1.2% | $1,739,625▼2.9% | $6,317,171▲1.2% | $9,075,603▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,790,961▲2.4% | $1,792,393▲3.2% | $6,244,855 | $9,204,429▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,749,562▲7.7% | $1,736,952▲1.2% | $6,246,310▲0.2% | $9,319,494▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,624,716 | $1,716,812▲5.2% | $6,233,700▼1.5% | $9,413,740▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,632,079▲4.1% | $6,325,796▲0.9% | $9,519,399▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,567,925▼2.7% | $6,271,333▼1.0% | $9,604,234▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,610,673 | $6,336,879 | $9,813,952 | 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Pondera County Canal & Reservoir Co a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Pondera County Canal & Reservoir Co is a 501(c)(12) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-0244871, based in Valier, Montana.
- What is Pondera County Canal & Reservoir Co's EIN?
- Pondera County Canal & Reservoir Co's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-0244871.
- How much revenue does Pondera County Canal & Reservoir Co report?
- Pondera County Canal & Reservoir Co reported $3,302,820 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Pondera County Canal & Reservoir Co have?
- CharityIndex grades Pondera County Canal & Reservoir Co B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Pondera County Canal & Reservoir Co (EIN 81-0244871) 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.