Rocky Mountain Hearth & Barbecue Association
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Rocky Mountain Hearth & Barbecue Association is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Columbia Fls, Montana, registered in 1985, with $75,153 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1130 Riparian Dr, Columbia Fls, MT, 59912 EIN 84-1235809 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2025)
$75K
▲ 16.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$80K
Net assets
$149K
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+
—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 Rocky Mountain Hearth & Barbecue Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating22 mo reserves · -6% 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 Rocky Mountain Hearth & Barbecue Association: 22 mo reserves · -6% margin earns a B+ 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 Rocky Mountain Hearth & Barbecue Association— 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 Rocky Mountain Hearth & Barbecue Association: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1130 Riparian Dr, Columbia Fls, MT, 59912
- City
- Columbia Fls
- State
- Montana
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $61K (FY2011) to $75K (FY2025) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Operating margin
-6.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$149K
Net assets
$149K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $75,153▲16.2% | $80,015▲4.0% | $148,502▼3.2% | $148,502▼3.2% | 990EZ |
| 2024 | $64,652▼10.2% | $76,936▲6.8% | $153,364▲5.1% | $153,364▲5.1% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $72,021▲3.6% | $72,034▼14.1% | $145,886 | $145,886 | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $69,502▲15.7% | $83,815▲31.5% | $145,899▼8.9% | $145,899▼8.9% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $60,060▲20.5% | $63,753▲131% | $160,212▼2.3% | $160,212▼2.3% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $49,851▼25.3% | $27,655▼43.5% | $163,905▲15.7% | $163,905▲15.7% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $66,709▼5.6% | $48,977▼16.2% | $141,709▲14.3% | $141,709▲14.3% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $70,653▲30.4% | $58,451▲8.0% | $123,977▲10.9% | $123,977▲10.9% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $54,202▼29.3% | $54,101▲9.9% | $111,775▲0.1% | $111,775▲0.1% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $76,692▲13.8% | $49,237▼60.2% | $111,674▲32.6% | $111,674▲32.6% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $67,366▲5.7% | $123,745▲169% | $84,219▼40.1% | $84,219▼42.4% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $63,708▼7.8% | $45,960▼42.7% | $140,598▲14.4% | $146,212▲8.7% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $69,091▲27.9% | $80,272▲25.5% | $122,850▼8.3% | $134,524▼11.4% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $54,034▼11.4% | $63,977▼13.3% | $134,039▼6.9% | $151,826▼3.6% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $60,953 | $73,812 | $143,982 | $157,567 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Rocky Mountain Hearth & Barbecue Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Rocky Mountain Hearth & Barbecue Association is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 84-1235809, based in Columbia Fls, Montana.
- What is Rocky Mountain Hearth & Barbecue Association's EIN?
- Rocky Mountain Hearth & Barbecue Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-1235809.
- How much revenue does Rocky Mountain Hearth & Barbecue Association report?
- Rocky Mountain Hearth & Barbecue Association reported $75,153 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Rocky Mountain Hearth & Barbecue Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Rocky Mountain Hearth & Barbecue Association C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Rocky Mountain Hearth & Barbecue Association (EIN 84-1235809) 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.