Nonprofit · EIN 82-5373235
BIG SKY CARE CONNECT
Tax-exempt · HELENA, MT 59604
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $6,360,824 | $7,493,033 | -$1,132,209 | $1,808,877 | $2,105,969 | -$297,092 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $6,384,626 | $7,510,898 | -$1,126,272 | $3,250,205 | $2,415,088 | $835,117 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,082,309
- of which government grants
- $4,693,630
- Program service revenue
- $1,278,515
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $584,062
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,250,013
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,174,570
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $55,347
- Accounting fees
- $26,100
- Travel
- $74,807
- Depreciation
- $1,311,239
- Program services (functional)
- $6,152,251
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,340,782
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,250,205
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,808,877
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,105,969
- Net assets, end of year
- -$297,092
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$297,092
- Gross receipts
- $6,360,824
- Employees
- 16
- Volunteers
- 31
- Year formed
- 2018
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENJAMIN TYRRELL | CEO Officer | 40 | $289,130 | $14,429 |
| ANDREW HENSEL | CIO Officer | 40 | $121,602 | $10,434 |
| TARA PRESTON | CFO Officer | 40 | $109,014 | $15,221 |
| JEAN BRANSCUM | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY THOMPSON MD | CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRAH ANDERSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY COYLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARRIE ALBRO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MARK MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAILYN MOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY STERGAR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC WOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON COHEN MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL ALESSI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC ARZUBI MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JON FORTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD MILTENBERGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENJAMIN TYRRELL | CEO Officer | 40 | $260,238 | $12,111 |
| TARA PRESTON | CFO Officer | 40 | $86,002 | $12,628 |
| JEAN BRANSCUM | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY THOMPSON MD | CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRAH ANDERSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY COYLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON CRONK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID LANGSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MARK MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAILYN MOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY STERGAR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY WINDECKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC WOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON COHEN MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL ALESSI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC ARZUBI MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON FORTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD MILTENBERGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE RANDOL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN ABEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ALDERFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA BERNER | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL CAULFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN FELTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE GARSKE PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIE MATTHEWS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDI POWERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL VLASES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 7962, HELENA, MT 59604-7962
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BENJAMIN TYRRELL, PO BOX 7962, HELENA, MT 59604
- Signed the 990
- BENJAMIN TYRRELL, CEO
- Phone
- (406) 422-1078
- Website
- MTBSCC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JUNKERMIERCLARKCAMPANELLASTEVENSPC
Mission
THE PURPOSES OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE SPECIFICALLY TO OPERATE A STATEWIDE COORDINATED HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE AND RELATED SERVICES TO ENHANCE CLINICAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY AND TO IMPROVE AND PROMOTE PUBLIC HEALTH CARE IN THE MONTANA GENERAL HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY BY (1) FACILITATING TIMELY AND SECURE ACCESS BY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO CLINICAL INFORMATION BETWEEN THE VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE SUCH INFORMATION, AND (2) ENGAGING IN SUCH OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT HELP TO IMPROVE AND PROMOTE THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE IN THE COMMUNITY, ALL IN A COST EFFECTIVE MANNER.
Program accomplishments
- THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON NEW SERVICE AND PAYMENT MODELS THAT ENCOURAGE GREATER COORDINATION OF CARE AND IMPROVED QUALITY. ACTIVITIES WILL BE CONSISTENT WITH THE INSTITUE FOR HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT'S "TRIPLE AIM INITIATIVE" FOR OPTIMIZING HEALTH SYSTEM PERFORMANCE BY (1) IMPROVING THE PATIENT EXPERIENCE (INCLUDING QUALITY AND SATISFACTION); (2) IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF POPULATIONS; AND (3) REDUCING THE PER CAPITA COST OF HEALTH CARE.Expenses $6,152,251 · revenue $1,278,515
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-5373235
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E19)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,808,877
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,360,824
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $6,360,824 | $7,493,033 | $1,808,877 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $6,384,626 | $7,510,898 | $3,250,205 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $6,279,950 | $8,709,545 | $4,605,826 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 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 82-5373235).
Questions about BIG SKY CARE CONNECT
- What is the EIN of BIG SKY CARE CONNECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BIG SKY CARE CONNECT is 82-5373235.
- Is BIG SKY CARE CONNECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to BIG SKY CARE CONNECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BIG SKY CARE CONNECT 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 CARE CONNECT due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BIG SKY CARE CONNECT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of BIG SKY CARE CONNECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BENJAMIN TYRRELL.
- Who are the officers and directors of BIG SKY CARE CONNECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 17 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $289,130 (BENJAMIN TYRRELL, CEO).
- How much revenue does BIG SKY CARE CONNECT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $6,360,824, expenses of $7,493,033 and total assets of $1,808,877 at year end.
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