A BETTER BIG SKY WORKS TO INFORM AND ENGAGE MONTANANS ON ISSUES RELATED TO PUBLIC EDUCATION, PUBLIC LANDS ACCESS, VOTING RIGHTS, THE ENVIRONMENT, SUSTAINABLE ENERGY, WOMEN'S HEALTH, TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY, ACCESS TO COURTS, ECONOMIC JUSTICE, AND HUMAN RIGHTS, PRIMARILY THROUGH THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9M
+12.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.0M
+2719.8% YoY
Grant Count
15
+114.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$464K
+1215.9% YoY
About A Better Big Sky
Based on IRS filings
A Better Big Sky is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in MISSOULA, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 15 grants totaling $7.0M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,903,480 | $1,699,749 | $378,951 |
| Revenue | $7,727,712 | $2,032,910 | $1,942,632 |
| Expenses | $7,518,071 | $718,083 | $1,808,317 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Montana Values Action Fund ($1,905,000), Big Sky 55 ($1,340,000), Work Ep Dba Montana Rural Voters ($690,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALLIANCE FOR RETIRED AMERICANS WASHINGTON, DC | — | $500,000 |
| WORKING MONTANA PAC HELENA, MT | — | $95,000 |
| MIDDLE FORK STRATEGIES HELENA, MT | — | $150,000 |
| MONTPIRG MISSOULA, MT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $300,000 |
| MONTANA AFL-CIO HELENA, MT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $215,000 |
| WORK EP DBA MONTANA RURAL VOTERS BILLINGS, MT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $690,000 |
| WESTERN ORGANIZATION OF RESOURCE CO BILLINGS, MT | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| WESTERN NATIVE VOTE BILLINGS, MT | — | $650,000 |
| WILD MONTANA ACTION FUND HELENA, MT | — | $465,000 |
| VOTE VET PORTLAND, OR | — | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STACIE ANDERSON | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $102,375 |
| ERIK BURK | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| STEPHANIE SCHROIK | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| TIM STEVENS | SECRETARY/TR | 2 | — |
| MARY STRANAHAN | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Better Big Sky?
A Better Big Sky is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in MISSOULA, MT. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is A Better Big Sky?
As of 2024, A Better Big Sky holds $1.9M in total assets with $7.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 15 grants totaling $7.0M in 2024.
Where does A Better Big Sky operate?
A Better Big Sky has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Montana, New York, Oregon.
What size grants does A Better Big Sky award?
In 2024, A Better Big Sky awarded 15 grants totaling $7.0M — an average of about $464K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is A Better Big Sky's EIN?
A Better Big Sky's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5313159. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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