EIN 81-0426408

Big Sky Chamber of Commerce

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(6)
Num. employees
9
City
Big Sky
State
Year formed
1980
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
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. To encourage the development of programs, policies, and promotional activities which maintain and enhance the unique character of the Big Sky area.
Also known as...
Big Sky Resort Association
Total revenues
$999,268
2022
Total expenses
$884,405
2022
Total assets
$1,120,759
2022
Num. employees
9
2022

Program areas at Big Sky Chamber of Commerce

A major strategic focus for the Big Sky Chamber is advocating for our 480 members in and around Big Sky, Montana. As a Chamber of Commerce, we're involved in a number of actions to support the business economy and community of Big Sky. Business engagement with trainings, events and benefits are key components of our work. The development of a leadership program for our community and workforce sustainability are all key initiatives that we focus on.the Big Sky Chamber also hosts and supports the local visitors center and promotes tourism in the community through various projects and activities.
The Big Sky Chamber's annual meeting speaks to the year ahead, recognizes member businesses and individual professionals achievements, and facilitates the election of the new board members and officers. Business owners are able to visit with each other, discuss strategy, and receive new ideas that can help their Big Sky business succeed.
Another pillar of the Big Sky Chamber is to facilitate local governance and public affairs. Our bi-annual eggs and issues meeting addresses critical community concerns along with convening the two local county government entities who oversee these issues. The coordinating council of Big Sky was created to bring together key community leaders administered by the Big Sky Chamber, to ensure that everyone is working together to implement the community strategic plan. Also, a community building forum was established to address the matters that arise from community growth and to keep residents informed of these items.

Personnel at Big Sky Chamber of Commerce

NameTitleCompensation
Candace Carr StraussChief Executive Officer$112,277
Scott JohnsonPresident$0
Katie GriceVice President$0
Shannon SearsSecretary$0
Ken LanceyTreasurer$0
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Big Sky Chamber of Commerce

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$523,038
Program services$62,930
Investment income and dividends$140
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$13,212
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$399,948
Total revenues$999,268

Form 990s for Big Sky Chamber of Commerce

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2020-062021-06-07990View PDF
2019-062019-10-31990View PDF
2018-062019-02-21990View PDF
2017-062018-01-19990View PDF
2016-062017-06-27990OView PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 2, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
September 21, 2021
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
October 2, 2020
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018
September 30, 2020
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
March 30, 2020
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Trade associationsChambers of commerceBusiness and community development organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Business and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsPartially liquidatedFundraising eventsReceives government fundingFundraising races, competitions, and tournaments
General information
Address
PO Box 160100
Big Sky, MT 59716
County
Gallatin County, MT
Website URL
bigskychamber.com/ 
Phone
(406) 995-3000
Facebook page
bigskychamber 
Twitter profile
@visitbigsky 
IRS details
EIN
81-0426408
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1980
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S41: Promotion of Business
NAICS code, primary
813910: Trade Associations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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