2024-06-07T03:30:02Z 2023-12-31 990EZ 2023-01-01 810537306 Montana Renewable Energy Association MONT 4062149405 PO Box 276 Helena MT 59624 Patrick Judge Treasurer 4064595838 2024-06-07 Patrick Judge true 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X www.montanarenewables.org X X 86726 64778 21293 0 655 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 86726 0 0 67898 7681 0 68 18520 94167 -7441 106237 0 98796 106237 98796 0 0 0 0 106237 98796 0 0 106237 98796 to expand the use of renewable energy in Montana Providing equitable renewable energy education MREA served over 4000 people through community workshops neighborhood presentations webinars events and media communication tools with the express purpose of clean energy literacy and empowerment for rural and urban communities Hosted 6 webinars on cutting-edge clean energy and efficiency topics for 166 attendees Facilitated 6 networking events across the state for relationship-building between renewable energy consumers supporters professionals and local decision-makers Supported ally organizations events classes and seminars with industry and market information providing guidance for students local businesses tribal nations and other local and state government entities 39961 Defending fair renewable energy generation policies MREA monitors and advocates for fair just renewable energy policy and regulatory decisions from local governments the Montana State Legislature and the Montana Public Service Commission Our activities include communications with government officials spoken and written testimony and public advocacy on key policy issues MREA engages with energy utilities on policy matters that impact the sustainable growth and development of distributed renewable energy systems like wind solar small hydro battery storage and energy efficiency 21295 Fostering robust cleantech workforce development and engagement MREA works with its industry business professional members to advance safety consumer protections continuing education leadership and professional development opportunities MREA leads a platform for meaningful dialogue and problem-solving among the diverse renewable energy sector professionals serving Montanans MREAs membership includes roughly 75 of all distributed renewable energy system specialists in the state 5688 66944 Brad Van Wert President Board Member 6.00 0 0 0 Susan Bilo Vice President Board Member 2.00 0 0 0 Brian Solan Secretary Board Member 2.00 0 0 0 Patrick Judge Treasurer Board Member 4.00 0 0 0 Christopher Borton Board Member Fair Coordinator 3.00 6000 0 0 Caroline Bean Board Member 2.00 0 0 0 Nicola Laverack Board Member 3.00 0 0 0 Mark Juedeman Board Member 2.00 0 0 0 Sarah Stands Board Member 2.00 0 0 0 Makenna Sellers Executive Director 40.00 62582 0 0 false false false false false 0 false false 0 0 0 false 0 false Patrick Judge 1802 Lockey Ave Helena MT 59601 4064595838 false false false false false false false false true false false NONE NONE true X 0 0 65838 80083 88435 64180 64778 363314 98363 13727 16910 19776 21293 170069 164201 93810 105345 83956 86071 533383 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 5000 71172 71172 72172 1000 1000 1000 1000 76172 457211 655 655 655 655 164201 93810 105345 83956 86726 534038 0.86 0.77 0.001 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Schedule O: $634 Fundraising Expenses; $1,200 Donor Management System; $256 Food; $325 Lodging; $1,962 Travel; $87 Lobbying Expenses (not otherwise reported in staff time, etc.); $113 Bank Fees; $1,393 Liability & Event Insurance; $20 Montana Corporate Filing Fee; $215 Website, Email, and Listserv Fees; $156 Zoom Subscription; $264 P.O. Box Rental; $783 Cell Phone (Executive Director); $805 Payroll Service Fee; $85 Montana Nonprofit Association Dues; $200 NW Energy Coalition Dues; $54 Event Fees / Booth Rental; $213 Office Supplies; $252 Computer Supplies & Software; $8,062 Summer Fair (except personnel); $475 Conference & Training Fees; $85 Board Expenses; $278 Membership Events; $50 Expos; $55 Clean Energy Award; $196 Merchandise (Shirts); $303 Refunds; TOTAL = $18,520 (with rounding correction)