2025-06-12T22:30:02Z 2024-12-31 990EZ 2024-01-01 810537306 MONTANA RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION MONT 4062149405 PO BOX 276 HELENA MT 59624 Patrick Judge Treasurer 4064595838 2025-06-12 true 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X www.montanarenewables.org X X 76070 58968 14489 0 2613 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 76070 0 0 68365 4000 0 575 16535 89475 -13405 98796 0 85391 98796 85391 0 0 0 0 98796 85391 0 0 98796 85391 X to expand the use of renewable energy in Montana Education MREA educated Montanans about renewable energy through a variety of means including a monthly electronic newsletter 1300 recipients our annual fair media campaigns and collaborative events In total MREAs education webinars and technical assistance reached over 4900 people in 2024 36292 Policy MREA advocates in local state and federal government affairs with respect to renewable energy Activities include communications with government officials spoken and written testimony communications with the public and media on policy issues MREA also engages with energy utilities on policy matters 19263 Industry Engagement MREA works with its installer members on a variety of topics such as workforce longevity and diversity safety interconnection timelines and other industry issues MREA serves as a convener for distributed energy resource professionals and specialists across Montana 8909 64464 Brad Van Wert President Board Member 8.00 0 0 0 Mark Juedeman Vice President Board Member 2.00 0 0 0 Kevin Owens Secretary Board Member 3.00 0 0 0 Patrick Judge Treasurer Board Member 4.00 0 0 0 Caroline Bean Board Member departed in April 1.00 0 0 0 Jeff Fox Board Member appointed in July 1.00 0 0 0 Kylie Esselstrom Board Member 2.00 0 0 0 Shannon James Board Member 1.00 0 0 0 Brian Solan Board Member 1.00 0 0 0 Sarah Stands Board Member 2.00 0 0 0 Makenna Sellers Executive Director 40.00 62990 0 0 false false false false false 0 false false 0 0 0 false 0 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 80083 88435 64180 64778 58968 356444 13727 16910 19776 21293 14489 86195 93810 105345 83956 86071 73457 442639 1000 1000 1000 1000 1630 5630 0 0 1000 1000 1000 983 1630 5613 437026 655 2613 3268 655 2613 3268 93810 105345 83956 86726 76070 445907 0.98 0.86 0.007 0.001 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Schedule O: FORM 990EZ, LINE 16 ? OTHER EXPENSES $190 Fundraising Expenses $1,200 Donor Management System $263 Food $196 Lodging $2,657 Travel $249 Bank Fees, Errors, etc. $107 Tax Prep & Filing $875 Liability & Event Insurance $20 Montana Corporate Filing Fee $924 Website, Email, and Listserv Fees $166 Zoom Subscription $182 P.O. Box Rental $845 Cell Phone ? Executive Director $622 Payroll Service Fee $85 Montana Nonprofit Association (MNA) Dues $200 NW Energy Coalition (NWEC) Dues $68 Event Fees / Booth Rental $156 Office Supplies $558 Computer Supplies & Software $5,854 Summer Fair (except personnel) $392 Conference & Training Fees $125 Board Expenses $50 Expos $238 Merchandise (Shirts) $313 Merchandise (Stickers) TOTAL = $16,535 FORM 990EZ, Part III ? STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS LINE 31: Solar sales consumer protection. MREA developed and presented a suite of solar consumer protection materials to empower homeowners and small businesses with resources to evaluate contractors and advertising. These resources were used or downloaded by over 200 people in 2024. MREA regularly consulted with the Montana Attorney Generals Office of Consumer Protection and the Better Business Bureau to ensure that solar installation companies in Montana practice transparency and professionalism in the marketplace. LINE 31: NextGen energy leadership. MREA collaborated with students in Montana high schools and higher education, including guest lectures for undergraduate classes in Chemical Engineering, Political Science, and Environmental Studies and Leadership through both Montana State University and University of Montana. MREA hosted a student capstone project to analyze distributed energy resource data and projects from 2021 - 2025. MREA supported PhD candidate and MSU Hillman Scholar work related to Montanas energy landscape. MREAs next generation leadership efforts reached 150 students in 2024. LINE 31: Technical Assistance Consultations. MREA provided 73 individual consultations and technical assistance materials for homeowners, the state of Montana Transportation Department, and numerous regional economic developers. These consultations provided actionable information for recipients regarding renewable energy projects, tax options, and Montanas legal and regulatory landscape. All consultations were provided free-of-charge to recipients.