Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
| (i)Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... | 2,013,316 | 2,129,614 | 2,300,645 | 2,290,627 | 2,604,176 | 11,338,378 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 2,013,316 | 2,129,614 | 2,300,645 | 2,290,627 | 2,604,176 | 11,338,378 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 11,338,378 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 2,013,316 | 2,129,614 | 2,300,645 | 2,290,627 | 2,604,176 | 11,338,378 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 991 | 642 | 385 | 385 | 376 | 2,779 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. | 11,341,157 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose...... | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5. | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2015 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2015 |
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1
Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6 |
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015 (reasonable cause required--see instructions) |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015: | ||||
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| b | ||||
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| d From 2013....... | ||||
| e From 2014....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2015 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2010 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
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| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2015 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
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| b | ||||
| c Excess from 2013....... | ||||
| d From 2014....... | ||||
| e From 2015....... | ||||
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE: | MCC PROGRAMS BRING TOGETHER LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND TRAINING WITH HANDS-ON-SERVICE IN THE OUTDOORS TO DEVELOP YOUNG PEOPLE AS PRODUCTIVE INDIVIDUALS AND ENGAGED CITIZENS. MCC HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE DEVELOP VITAL COMPETENCIES THAT BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR ACHIEVING SUCCESS AND DISCOVER THEIR CAPACITY TO LEAD IN THEIR LIVES AND COMMUNITIES. EXPENSES SUPPORT THE OPERATION OF AN AMERICORPS PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ADULTS, AGE 17 AND UP, FOR A TERM OF SERVICE OF THREE TO NINE MONTHS, AND OPERATION OF THE MONTH-LONG YOUTH SERVICE EXPEDITIONS SUMMER PROGRAM FOR MONTANA TEENS AGES 14 TO 18. MCC CONDUCTS OVER 350 COMMUNITY AND CONSERVATION SERVICE PROJECTS EACH YEAR TO MEET COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC LANDS NEEDS IN MONTANA AND SURROUNDING STATES IN THE NORTHERN ROCKIES AND PLAINS REGION. PROJECTS INCLUDE A VARIETY OF CONSERVATION WORK INCLUDING TRAILS BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE, HISTORICAL RESTORATION, BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH, HABITAT ENHANCEMENT, FENCING, BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH, WATERSHED RESTORATION, HOME WEATHERIZATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS. SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2015 INCLUDE IMPROVEMENTS TO 750 MILES OF RECREATIONAL TRAILS TO ENHANCE SAFETY AND ACCESS TO PUBLIC LANDS, TREATMENT OF 11,270 ACRES FOR INVASIVE AND NOXIOUS WEEDS, PLANTING 24,666 TREES, REPAIRING OR INSTALLING 153 MILES OF FENCING TO REDUCE WILDLIFE MORTALITY AND IMPROVE HABITAT MANAGEMENT, AND RETROFITTING 1,184 HOMES OF LOW INCOME FAMILIES WITH ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES. MEANINGFUL SERVICE PROJECTS THAT RESULT IN LASTING BENEFITS FOR OUR COMMUNITIES AND ENVIRONMENT ENSURE A SETTING IN WHICH MEMBERS CULTIVATE SERVICE VALUES AND A VIGOROUS WORK ETHIC, LEARN PRACTICAL JOB SKILLS, DEVELOP AS EFFECTIVE LEADERS AND CREW MEMBERS, PRACTICE RESPONSIBLE LAND STEWARDSHIP, AND GROW AS KNOWLEDGEABLE AND ENGAGED CITIZENS. REFLECTING ON THE MCC, A CORPS MEMBER WROTE: "I KNOW I AM A DIFFERENT PERSON THAN WHEN I STARTED MCC. I AM ABLE TO BE A BETTER ADVOCATE FOR MYSELF, TAKE ON LEADERSHIP ROLES IN THE WORK PLACE, AND I HAVE IMPROVED MY COMMUNICATION SKILLS. I ALSO HAVE TO SAY THERE IS JUST SOMETHING ABOUT LIVING IN THE WOODS, AWAY FROM THE MODERN TEMPTATIONS OF DISTRACTION AND TECHNOLOGY THAT ALLOWS YOU TO THINK, SELF-REFLECT, AND REFLECT ON THE WORLD AROUND YOU." |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE: | THE BIG SKY WATERSHED CORPS (BSWC) IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN MONTANA CONSERVATION CORPS, SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS OF MONTANA, AND MONTANA WATERSHED COORDINATION COUNCIL, TO ACTIVATE COMMUNITY-BASED SOLUTIONS FOR WATERSHED HEALTH AND PROTECTION. BSWC AMERICORPS MEMBERS SERVE WITH LOCAL WATERSHED-RELATED GROUPS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MONTANA WHERE THEY INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF HOST SITE ORGANIZATIONS TO LEAD COMMUNITY BASED, CITIZEN-LED WATERSHED STEWARDSHIP. HOME-GROWN SOLUTIONS TO LOCAL WATERSHED ISSUES, ON THE GROUND WATERSHED EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, VOLUNTEER TRAINING, STREAM RESTORATION PROJECTS AND WATER MONITORING INITIATIVES MAKE A MEASURABLE DIFFERENCE IN LOCAL CONSERVATION EFFORTS. BSWC AMERICORPS MEMBERS GAIN PRACTICAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN WATERSHED STEWARDSHIP WHILE DEVELOPING SKILLS FOR PROJECT LEADERSHIP, COLLABORATIVE MANAGEMENT, VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT, AND THE ROLE OF CITIZENS IN LEADING CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | MCC UTILIZES THE SERVICES OF AN ACCOUNTING FIRM TO COMPLETE THE FORM 990. THE DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS SENT ELECTRONICALLY TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS. THE BOARD TREASURER MEETS WITH THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS TO REVIEW THE FORM 990 IN DETAIL. THE BOARD TREASURER IS THE OFFICIAL SIGNER AND VERIFIES THEIR APPROVAL TO THE AUDIT FIRM BEFORE SUBMISSION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | UPON ELECTION TO THE BOARD, A FULL WRITTEN DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS, RELATIONSHIPS, OR HOLDINGS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY BE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MUST BE DONE WHEN APPLICABLE. DURING THE COURSE OF MEETINGS, ANY CONFLICT OR PERCEIVED CONFLICT OF INTEREST MUST BE STATED BEFORE SPEAKING TO ANY ISSUE AND THE MEMBER MUST ABSTAIN FROM MAKING ANY MOTIONS, OR VOTING ON ANY SUCH ISSUE. CONFLICTS WILL BE NOTED IN MINUTES TO ENSURE THAT THE POLICY IS BEING ADDRESSED AS REQUIRED. THE BOARD REVIEWS AND SIGNS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | THE MCC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL JOB PERFORMANCE REVIEW. COMPENSATION IS BASED ON PERFORMANCE, BUDGETS, AND THE COMMITTEE MAY OBTAIN COMPARABLE DATA PRIOR TO MAKING ITS DETERMINATION. THE COMMITTEE WILL DOCUMENT THE DELIBERATION PROCESS AND BASIS FOR ITS DECISIONS INCLUDING COMPENSATION TERMS, DATE APPROVED, MEMBERS PRESENT, COMPARABILITY DATA, AND BASIS FOR DECISION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 | THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS ALL DOCUMENTS AT THE ORGANIZATION'S HEADQUARTERS IN BOZEMAN, MONTANA. POLICIES, FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND SUCH MESSAGE IS POSTED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS ALL DOCUMENTS AT THE ORGANIZATION'S HEADQUARTERS IN BOZEMAN, MONTANA. POLICIES, FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND SUCH MESSAGE IS POSTED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C | THE OVERSIGHT PROCESS FOR THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. |
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