Western Organization of Resource
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Western Organization of Resource is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Billings, Montana, registered in 2015, with $6,380,993 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
220 S 27th St Ste B, Billings, MT, 59101 EIN 84-1123481 Since 2015
Revenue (FY2024)
$6.4M
▼ 10.7% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$6.6M
Net assets
$6.2M
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
—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 Western Organization of Resource— 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 rating11 mo reserves · -4% 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 Western Organization of Resource: 11 mo reserves · -4% 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 Western Organization of Resource— 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 Western Organization of Resource: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 220 S 27th St Ste B, Billings, MT, 59101
- City
- Billings
- State
- Montana
- Subcategory
- Economic Development
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.2M (FY2015) to $6.4M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $987KNet assets $6.2M
Operating margin
-4.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.2M
Total liabilities
$987K
Net assets
$6.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,380,993▼10.7% | $6,648,252▲6.3% | $6,166,739▼3.5% | $7,154,184▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $7,146,397▲5.4% | $6,255,137▼28.2% | $6,393,643▲12.9% | $6,610,243▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $6,779,754▼28.5% | $8,713,978▲94.2% | $5,665,294▼25.5% | $5,827,294▼23.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $9,479,621▲66.6% | $4,488,115▼15.0% | $7,599,518▲166% | $7,655,474▲164% | 990 |
| 2020 | $5,689,552▲18.8% | $5,281,468▲10.3% | $2,852,109▲16.7% | $2,904,165▲18.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $4,788,338▲33.7% | $4,789,239▲51.2% | $2,444,025▲0.1% | $2,448,821▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,582,462▲24.4% | $3,166,705▲27.7% | $2,440,575▲56.3% | $2,440,575▲20.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,879,256▼4.2% | $2,478,989▼16.5% | $1,561,569▲3.4% | $2,024,818▲34.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,004,549▼4.9% | $2,969,597▲6.6% | $1,510,000▲2.4% | $1,510,000▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,160,240 | $2,786,868 | $1,475,048 | $1,484,454 | 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.
Grants received · $12.5M total
109 grants to Western Organization of Resource totaling $12.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rf Catalytic Capital Inc | To provide technical assistance | 2024 | $800,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Environment | 2024 | $400,000 |
| Tides Center | Sustainable environment | 2024 | $400,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support and project support | 2024 | $205,000 |
| Advocacy Action Fund Inc | Support for outreach on federal land policy | 2024 | $160,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Community development | 2024 | $150,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build an equitable clean energy future. | 2024 | $150,000 |
| Windward Fund | Environmental programs | 2024 | $75,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2024 | $70,000 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs Inc | Collaboration grant | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Rural economic development | 2024 | $40,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | General | 2024 | $27,500 |
| Common Counsel Foundation | North dakota native vote | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Climate Imperative Foundation | To support research, education, and outreach on the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy | 2023 | $1,000,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Western Organization of Resource a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Western Organization of Resource is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 84-1123481, based in Billings, Montana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Western Organization of Resource's EIN?
- Western Organization of Resource's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-1123481.
- How much revenue does Western Organization of Resource report?
- Western Organization of Resource reported $6,380,993 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Western Organization of Resource have?
- CharityIndex grades Western Organization of Resource B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Western Organization of Resource (EIN 84-1123481) 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.