Nonprofit · EIN 46-2417912
VISIT BIG SKY
Tax-exempt · BIG SKY, MT 59716
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,814,701 | $1,910,667 | -$95,966 | $437,977 | $15,000 | $422,977 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,107,943 | $2,160,275 | -$52,332 | $520,294 | $1,351 | $518,943 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,316,926 | $1,619,014 | -$302,088 | $583,095 | $11,820 | $571,275 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,686,412
- of which government grants
- $1,686,412
- Program service revenue
- $128,271
- Investment income
- $18
- 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
- $4,501
- Travel
- $48,614
- Depreciation
- $1,876
- Program services (functional)
- $1,345,305
- Management and general (functional)
- $565,362
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $520,294
- Total assets, end of year
- $437,977
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $15,000
- Net assets, end of year
- $422,977
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,814
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $422,977
- Gross receipts
- $1,814,701
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2013
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRAD NIVA | CEO Officer | 31.2 | $0 | $202,876 | $6,268 |
| STACIE HARRIS | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS DUNKERSON | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS TORSLEFF | SEC./TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID O'CONNOR | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILIE WAGNER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZZIE PEYTON | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| THAD BEATTY | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN AXE | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VANESSA TRACEY | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL JACQUARD | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRAD NIVA | CEO Officer | 29.6 | $0 | $194,396 | $6,012 |
| STACIE HARRIS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS DUNKERSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS TORSLEFF | SEC./TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIDGET FRENCH | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN COLE | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID O'CONNOR | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILEE WAGNER | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE TOMKINSON | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSEY FOOTE | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZZIE PEYTON | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRAD NIVA | CEO Officer | 13.33 | $0 | $177,189 | $3,309 |
| STACIE MESUDA | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS DUNKERSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS TORSLEFF | SEC./TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIDGET FRENCH | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN COLE | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID O'CONNOR | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILEE WAGNER | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE TOMKINSON | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSEY FOOTE | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZZIE PEYTON | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 160100, BIG SKY, MT 59716-0100
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRIS DUNKERSON, PO BOX 160100, BIG SKY, MT 59716
- Signed the 990
- CHRIS DUNKERSON, Chairman
- Phone
- (406) 995-3000
- Website
- WWW.VISITBIGSKY.COM
- Return prepared by
- Rudd & Company PLLC
Mission
AS THE COMMUNITY'S OFFICIAL DESTINATION MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING ORGANIZATION, VISIT BIG SKY LEADS THE DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF AUTHENTIC TOURISM EXPERIENCES THROUGH RESEARCH AND STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION TO GROW BIG SKY'S ECONOMY WHILE BALANCING THE NEED TO SUSTAIN QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ITS RESIDENTS.
Program accomplishments
- Visit Big Sky is a destination marketing and management organization whose mission is to promote Big Sky, Montana as a year-round tourism destination while supporting the long-term sustainability of the community. In 2025, the organization expanded its focus to include destination management initiatives aimed at mitigating the impacts of increased visitation through visitor and resident education, stewardship messaging, and responsible travel practices.The organization utilizes data-driven strategies to inform its work, including research that has identified connections between tourism trends and local housing challenges, such as the prevalence of short-term rentals. Visit Big Sky applies these insights to guide programming and community-based solutions that address the impacts of tourism.Marketing efforts are focused on attracting high-value visitors and encouraging repeat visitation from established markets, including Dallas, New York, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Seattle. Campaign messaging highlights Big Skys proximity to Yellowstone National Park, promoting the area as a convenient and scenic basecamp for park visitation while supporting local lodging and extended stays.Expenses $1,345,305 · revenue $128,271
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-2417912
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $437,977
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,814,701
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,814,701 | $1,910,667 | $437,977 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,107,943 | $2,160,275 | $520,294 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,316,926 | $1,619,014 | $583,095 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,265,070 | $937,160 | $903,784 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 46-2417912).
Questions about VISIT BIG SKY
- What is the EIN of VISIT BIG SKY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VISIT BIG SKY is 46-2417912.
- Is VISIT BIG SKY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 2015.
- Are donations to VISIT BIG SKY tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does VISIT 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 VISIT BIG SKY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did VISIT BIG SKY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of VISIT BIG SKY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHRIS DUNKERSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of VISIT BIG SKY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does VISIT BIG SKY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,814,701, expenses of $1,910,667 and total assets of $437,977 at year end.
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