Nonprofit · EIN 81-0426408
BIG SKY RESORT ASSOCIATION INC
Also known as BIG SKY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Tax-exempt · BIG SKY, MT 59716
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,319,882 | $1,300,287 | $19,595 | $1,323,657 | $288,252 | $1,035,405 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,257,992 | $1,167,221 | $90,771 | $1,194,335 | $178,525 | $1,015,810 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,150,758 | $1,118,969 | $31,789 | $1,180,808 | $255,769 | $925,039 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $504,225
- of which government grants
- $242,000
- Membership dues
- $231,981
- Program service revenue
- $796,365
- Investment income
- $28,630
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$9,338
- Other revenue
- -$9,338
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $216,504
- Other salaries and wages
- $474,315
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $764,402
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $61,422
- Depreciation
- $1,314
- Program services (functional)
- $997,955
- Management and general (functional)
- $302,332
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,194,335
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,323,657
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $288,252
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,035,405
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $10,525
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,003,569
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $31,836
- Gross unrelated business income
- $32,001
- Gross receipts
- $1,347,303
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 1980
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRADLEY NIVA | CEO Officer | 8.8 | $202,876 | $6,268 |
| KATIE GRICE | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY HALMES | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK ACITO | SEC./TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN WILSON | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM DELZER | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM DRAIN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG WAGNER | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELLE MILLER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JODI DAILY | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRADLEY NIVA | CEO Officer | 10.4 | $194,396 | $6,012 |
| KATIE GRICE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK ACITO | SEC./TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM DRAIN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS DARNELL | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM DELZER | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH GAITHER BIVENS | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN PORTER | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG WAGNER | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN NELSON | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELLE MILLER | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JODI DAILY | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRAD NIVA | CEO Officer | 26.67 | $177,189 | $3,309 |
| KATIE GRICE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN HINKLE | SEC./TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK ACITO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM KENT | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL HINKEL | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON SEARS | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM DRAIN | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS DARNELL | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM DELZER | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH GAITHER | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN PORTER | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 160100, BIG SKY, MT 59716-0100
- In care of
- % CANDACE CARR STRAUSS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BRADLEY NIVA, PO BOX 160100, BIG SKY, MT 59716
- Signed the 990
- BRADLEY NIVA, Executive Director
- Phone
- (406) 995-3000
- Website
- WWW.BIGSKYCHAMBER.COM
- Return prepared by
- Rudd & Company PLLC
Mission
SERVING AS THE VOICE OF BUSINESS, THE BIG SKY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHAMPIONS A HEALTHY ECONOMY AND WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AS A CONVEYOR AND A CATALYST TO IMPROVE THE OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE REGION.
Program accomplishments
- The Big Sky Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for the local business community in Big Sky, Montana. The Chamber serves approximately 400 member businesses and focuses on strengthening the local economy through business engagement, professional development, networking opportunities, and member benefit programs. Key priorities include workforce sustainability initiatives and the development of leadership programming to support current and future community leaders.Expenses $863,689 · revenue $692,325
- The Chamber also plays a central role in local governance and public affairs by convening stakeholders and facilitating community dialogue. It hosts biannual Eggs and Issues forums that bring together business leaders and local government officials from Gallatin and Madison Counties to discuss critical issues impacting the community. Additional initiatives include the Coordinating Council of Big Sky, which aligns community partners around strategic priorities, and the Business of Big Sky Forum, which provides updates and discussion on growth, development, and economic trends.Expenses $92,454 · revenue $29,004
- The Chambers annual meeting serves as a key convening event for the business community, providing an opportunity to review organizational priorities, recognize outstanding businesses and professionals, and conduct board elections. The event fosters collaboration, information sharing, and business development among members.Expenses $41,812 · revenue $43,035
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
- 81-0426408
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,323,657
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,347,303
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,319,882 | $1,300,287 | $1,323,657 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,257,992 | $1,167,221 | $1,194,335 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,150,758 | $1,118,969 | $1,180,808 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $999,268 | $884,405 | $1,120,759 | 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 81-0426408).
Questions about BIG SKY RESORT ASSOCIATION INC
- What is the EIN of BIG SKY RESORT ASSOCIATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BIG SKY RESORT ASSOCIATION INC is 81-0426408.
- Is BIG SKY RESORT ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1994.
- Are donations to BIG SKY RESORT ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does BIG SKY RESORT ASSOCIATION INC 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 BIG SKY RESORT ASSOCIATION INC 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 BIG SKY RESORT ASSOCIATION INC 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 BIG SKY RESORT ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BRADLEY NIVA.
- Who are the officers and directors of BIG SKY RESORT ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $202,876 (BRADLEY NIVA, CEO).
- How much revenue does BIG SKY RESORT ASSOCIATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,319,882, expenses of $1,300,287 and total assets of $1,323,657 at year end.
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