Big Sky Resort Association Inc
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What it says it does
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.
- Income
- $1.3 million
- Spending
- $1.3 million
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 9
- Highest pay
- $209,144, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $863,689 spent. 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.
- $92,454 spent. 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.
- $41,812 spent. 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.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1994.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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