Nonprofit · EIN 88-2064362
BENEFIT BIG SKY
Tax-exempt · BIG SKY, MT 59716
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $206,279 | $96,771 | $109,508 | $228,606 | $21,983 | $206,623 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $233,491 | $140,647 | $92,844 | $207,342 | $110,227 | $97,115 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $200,928
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $5,351
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,499
- Program services (functional)
- $94,402
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,369
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $207,342
- Total assets, end of year
- $228,606
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $21,983
- Net assets, end of year
- $206,623
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,962
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $199,661
- Gross receipts
- $206,279
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 2023
- State of legal domicile
- MT
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUZAN SCOTT | Executive Dir. Officer | 5 | $0 | $149,585 | $32,593 |
| MICHELLE HORNING | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNY HOLTZ | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STACY OSSORIO | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERNIE CHAPPELL | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LES HOPPER | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kent Volosin | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY COLTEA | Executive Dir. Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUZAN SCOTT | Executive Dir. Officer | 5 | $0 | $139,613 | $9,368 |
| MICHELLE HORNING | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNY HOLTZ | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STACY OSSORIO | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERNIE CHAPPELL | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LES HOPPER | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 160057, BIG SKY, MT 59716-0057
- In care of
- % SUZAN P SCOTT
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- PO Box 160057, Big Sky MT 59716
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- HOLLY COLTEA, PO BOX 160057, BIG SKY, MT 59716
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Gail Young - Chair, PO Box 161103, Big Sky MT 59716
- Signed the 990
- HOLLY COLTEA, Executive Director
- Phone
- (406) 995-4166
- Website
- www.benefitbigsky.org
- Return prepared by
- Rudd & Company PLLC
Mission
TO SUPPORT INITIATIVES IN THE BIG SKY COMMUNITY THAT BENEFIT RECREATION, EDUCATION, ARTS, ENVIRONMENT, SAFETY, PUBLIC WORKS, AND INFRASTRUCTURE.
Program accomplishments
- POND & RIVER RESTORATION: THE RESTORATION PROJECT IS ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND WILL BE A COMMUNITY RECREATIONAL FACILITY THAT'S CURRENTLY BEING CONSTRUCTED NEXT TO BIG SKY'S MEADOW VILLAGE. THE WEST FORK GALLATIN RIVER IS BEING SEPARATED FROM LITTLE COYOTE POND WITH AN EARTHEN BERM, RESTORING THE STREAM CHANNEL TO ITS NATURAL FLOW, ENHANCING THE WATER FILTRATION, IMPROVING FISH PASSAGE AND SPAWNING, AND DREDGING THE REMAINING PORTION OF LITTLE COYOTE POND TO CREATE A COMMUNITY RECREATION AREA. THE POND AREA WILL BE FREE TO THE PUBLIC FOR ANYONE TO USE IN PERPETUITY! IT WILL INCLUDE FISHING DOCKS, BEACHES, PICNIC AREAS, DOG FRIENDLY SPECIFIC AREAS, AND KAYAKING, AS WELL AS BOARDWALK, TRAIL, AND ADA ACCESSIBLE RAMP.Expenses $93,149
- TRAFFIC CALMING: THE RESIDENTIAL ROADS AROUND BIG SKY HAVE BEEN GREATLY IMPACTED DUE TO THE SIGNIFICANT GROWTH THAT HAS OCCURRED OVER THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS. ROADS USED BY OUR COMMUINITY AND VISITORS TO ACCESS RECREATION AREAS INCLUDE LITTLE COYOTE ROAD, ADESITE ROAD, AND BEEHIVE BASIN ROAD. WITH GROWTH COMES A HIGHER VOLUME OF TRAFFIC ON OUR RESIDENTIAL ROADS. THERE ARE VARIOUS METHODS TO CALM TRAFFIC AND ENHANCE SAFETY, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION OF SPEED TABLES, INSTALLATION OF DRIVER FEEDBACK SIGNS, COLLECTION OF TRAFFIC DATA, AND THE INCREASE OF SAFETY SIGNAGE. SAFETY OF OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN TOP PRIORITY. BBS IS PARTICIPATING IN A COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING EFFORT FOR THIS PROJECT-ADVOCATING FOR AND MAINTAINING THE SAFETY OF BIG SKY RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ALIKE IS BENEFICIAL FOR EVERYONE IN BIG SKY!Expenses $1,253
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-2064362
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $228,606
- Income (IRS master file)
- $206,279
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $206,279 | $96,771 | $228,606 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $233,491 | $140,647 | $207,342 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Gail Young - Chair | September 30, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 88-2064362).
Questions about BENEFIT BIG SKY
- What is the EIN of BENEFIT BIG SKY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BENEFIT BIG SKY is 88-2064362.
- Is BENEFIT BIG SKY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to BENEFIT BIG SKY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BENEFIT BIG SKY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of BENEFIT BIG SKY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BENEFIT BIG SKY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BENEFIT BIG SKY?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names HOLLY COLTEA.
- Who are the officers and directors of BENEFIT BIG SKY?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BENEFIT BIG SKY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $206,279, expenses of $96,771 and total assets of $228,606 at year end.
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