2025-03-04T12:08:54-08:00 2024-12-31 463057681 Amatics CPA Group 45 Discovery Drive Bozeman MT 59718 990EZ 2024-01-01 831957856 MEAGHER COUNTY STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL MEAG 4062008117 PO BOX 607 WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS MT 59645 CASSIDY COBURN Executive Dir. 2025-03-04 true true MORGAN SCARR P00747394 4064041925 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X www.meaghercountystewardshipcouncil.org X X 112379 X 105764 15 0 6600 0 0 6600 0 112379 84793 4330 290 6999 96412 15967 20109 36076 X 20123 35058 1018 20123 36076 14 20109 36076 The Meagher County Stewardship Council shepherds efforts to safeguard and enhance the natural resources, culture, and economic interests of Meagher County for the benefit of current and future generations. The Meagher County Stewardship Council shepherds efforts to safeguard and enhance the natural resources, culture, and economic interests of Meagher County for the benefit of current and future generations. 40187 40187 X ROB BRANDT Chair 1.00 0 SARAH CALHOUN Vice Chair 1.00 0 MEGAN SHROYER Treasurer 1.00 0 DAVID VOLDSETH Secretary 1.00 0 BERT WILLIAMS Director 1.00 0 CASSIDY COBURN Executive Dir. 40.00 73271 NICOLLE SEREDAY Director 1.00 0 JAY KOLBE Director 1.00 0 TAYA CROMLEY Director 1.00 0 JACKSON ROSE Director 1.00 0 ADAM SCHAFER Director 1.00 0 ANDREA MASSEY-FARRELL Director 1.00 0 RON BURNS Director 1.00 0 KATIE BOEDECKER Director 1.00 0 COLLEEN COYLE Director 1.00 0 false false false false false false false 0 0 0 false 0 0 false CASSIDY COBURN PO BOX 607 WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS MT 59645 4062008117 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 25550 69650 113045 116829 105764 430838 0 0 25550 69650 113045 116829 105764 430838 338325 92513 1 3 23 15 42 6600 6600 0 437480 0.21150 X Current Year Facts and Circumstances: Introduction: The Meagher County Stewardship Council, dedicated to enhancing community welfare and environmental stewardship, respectfully submits this narrative to demonstrate our eligibility under the 10% facts and circumstances test. Despite achieving a public support percentage of 21.1%, which is below the required 33 1/3%, we maintain robust public engagement and fundraising initiatives that assert our compliance with IRS criteria.Continuous Solicitation of Public Support: Our Council has engaged in continuous and diversified efforts to solicit public support over the past year. Notable initiatives include a Fishing Raffle held in December 2024, which brought in $16,600, and the formation of a development committee tasked with identifying and applying for various grants. These efforts are not only targeted at maintaining our existing donor base but also at expanding our reach within and beyond Meagher County.Board Composition and Governance: The governance of our Council is upheld by a board of directors whose composition reflects a broad spectrum of the public's interests, including landowners, executives, an FWP representative, a water rights attorney, a fishing outfitter, small business owners, and a professor in a geospatial core facility. This diverse group brings a variety of expertise and perspectives, ensuring our board's alignment with the community's diverse needs and its sustainable development.Public Benefit Services: The Meagher County Stewardship Council provides numerous services that directly benefit the general public. Recent achievements include funding a grant writer for both the City and County to apply for HB819 funds to address our community's housing needs, with both applications successfully receiving funding. The Executive Director has worked closely with both governments to implement these grants through survey collection, event planning, and meeting organization. Additionally, our council facilitates collaboration between Black Butte Copper, large employers, and local government entities to plan for future community impacts and projects as the mine develops.Conclusion and Future Plans: In conclusion, while we recognize the shortfall in our public support percentage this fiscal year, our continuous efforts in fundraising, board diversification, and public service strongly position us within the criteria of the 10% facts and circumstances test. Looking ahead, we are committed to further enhancing our public engagement strategies with plans to distribute a documentary completed in February 2025, focused on the diverse perspectives about the mine and how our community is planning for change and growth. We anticipate increased support as we continue to serve the broader interests of Meagher County. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Other Expenses.1002 Office Expenses $515 Other Expenses.1003 Information Technology $2686 Other Expenses.1005 Travel $758 Other Expenses.1012 Insurance $1139 Other Expenses.1 TRAINING $1419 Other Expenses.2 GRANT EXPENSE $262 Other Expenses.3 MEALS $220 Other Assets.1011 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $0 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $1018 Total Liabilities.1001 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $14 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $0