| Description of Property | Date Acquired | Cost or Other Basis | Prior Years' Depreciation | Computation Method | Rate / Life (# of years) |
Current Year's Depreciation Expense | Net Investment Income | Adjusted Net Income | Cost of Goods Sold Not Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HELICOPTER (BELL 429 N429MJ) | 2016-11-29 | 5,880,000 | 4,673,424 | 200DB | 5.000000000000 | 643,507 | 0 | 0 | |
| HOIST | 2017-07-01 | 185,000 | 131,720 | 200DB | 5.000000000000 | 21,312 | 0 | 0 | |
| RADIOS | 2017-07-01 | 31,429 | 22,377 | 200DB | 5.000000000000 | 3,621 | 0 | 0 | |
| RUGGED VIDEO | 2017-07-01 | 12,350 | 8,793 | 200DB | 5.000000000000 | 1,423 | 0 | 0 | |
| CAMERA | 2017-07-01 | 426,590 | 303,732 | 200DB | 5.000000000000 | 49,143 | 0 | 0 | |
| CRANE | 2017-07-01 | 20,000 | 14,240 | 200DB | 5.000000000000 | 2,304 | 0 | 0 | |
| BALANCER KIT | 2017-07-01 | 44,570 | 31,734 | 200DB | 5.000000000000 | 5,134 | 0 | 0 | |
| SNOWBLOWER | 2018-01-01 | 2,922 | 1,519 | 200DB | 5.000000000000 | 561 | 0 | 0 |
| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| FORM 990-PF, PART VII-B, QUESTION 1A(3) | THE FOUNDATION KEEPS THE HELICOPTER IN A HANGAR PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE BY A DISQUALIFIED PERSON. | |
| FORM 990-PF, PART IX-A, SUMMARY OF DIRECT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES AERIAL SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS GOVERNMENT AGENCIES BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO A HELICOPTER AND PILOTS TRAINED IN SEARCH-AND-RESCUE OPERATIONS AND AERIAL SURVEILLANCE TO SUPPORT PUBLIC SAFETY. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTS VARIOUS STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES AS FURTHER DESCRIBED BELOW.THE FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF ASSISTING MONTANA LAW ENFORCEMENT WITH SEARCHAND-RESCUE OPERATIONS. THE FOUNDATION DEPLOYS SEARCH-AND-RESCUE EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING A HELICOPTER, AT THE DIRECTION OF THE FLATHEAD COUNTY SHERIFF, YEAR-ROUND. REQUESTS FOR SEARCH-AND-RESCUE SERVICES ARE RECEIVED BY LOCAL 911 OPERATORS AND ARE ROUTED TO THE FLATHEAD COUNTY SHERIFF. THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE CONTACTS THE FOUNDATION, AND THE FOUNDATION MAKES THE REQUESTED RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR USE BY LAW ENFORCEMENT. FIREMEN, SHERIFFS, RANGERS, DETECTIVES AND OTHER PERSONNEL, AS APPROPRIATE, FLY WITH THE FOUNDATION'S PILOT ON THE HELICOPTER TO ACCOMPLISH THE MISSION.THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES ITS SEARCH-AND-RESCUE SUPPORT SERVICES PRIMARILY IN FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA - AN AREA WHICH SPANS 5,098 SQUARE MILES AND IS MADE UP NEARLY ENTIRELY OF NATIONAL AND STATE FOREST LAND-BUT IT ALSO ASSISTS IN NEIGHBORING STATES AND COUNTIES. ONLY 6% OF FLATHEAD COUNTY IS DEVELOPED, AND 66% OF FLATHEAD COUNTY RESIDENTS LIVE OUTSIDE INCORPORATED CITIES. BECAUSE OF THE HIGHLY VARIED TOPOGRAPHY, LARGE AREAS OF WILDERNESS, SPARSE POPULATION AND LACK OF INFRASTRUCTURE, THE FOUNDATION'S HELICOPTER AND OTHER SEARCH-AND-RESCUE EQUIPMENT ARE VITALLY NEEDED TOOLS IN ASSISTING FLATHEAD COUNTY RESIDENTS AND VISITORS WHO MAY OTHERWISE BE UNSERVED, ESPECIALLY WHEN LOST, STRANDED OR INJURED ON REMOTE MOUNTAIN TOPS OR IN OTHERWISE INACCESSIBLE LOCATIONS. THE FOUNDATION FURNISHES THESE SEARCH-AND-RESCUE SUPPORT SERVICES AT NO COST TO GOVERNMENT OR TO THOSE THEY SERVE, CONSISTENT WITH ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE.THE FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTS VARIOUS FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO A HELICOPTER AND QUALIFIED PILOT IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS AS WELL AS SUPPORTING AGENCY PROJECTS. ALL CALLS ARE RECEIVED THROUGH THE FLATHEAD COUNTY SHERIFF DISPATCH. PERSONNEL FROM THE VARIOUS GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FLY WITH THE FOUNDATION'S PILOT ON THE HELICOPTER TO ACCOMPLISH THE MISSION. FOR EXAMPLE, THE FOUNDATION WORKS WITH THE MONTANA DRUG TASK FORCE, THE DEA, THE MONTANA INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN TASK FORCE, UNITED STATES BORDER PATROL, AND OTHER COUNTY AND/OR CITY AGENCIES ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS. THE FOUNDATION ASSISTS THESE ORGANIZATIONS BY PROVIDING AERIAL COVERAGE IN MISSING PERSONS SEARCHES, AERIAL SURVEILLANCE OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY, AND BORDER PATROL SURVEILLANCE ALONG THE UNITED STATES-CANADA BORDER. THE FOUNDATION ALSO ASSISTS WITH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AT THE DIRECTION OF THE MONTANA FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS DEPARTMENT BY PROVIDING AERIAL SURVEYS, GRIZZLY BEAR TRACKING BY ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE AND GAME COUNTS. |
| Category / Item | Cost / Other Basis | Accumulated Depreciation | Book Value | End of Year Fair Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HELICOPTER (BELL 429 N429MJ) | 5,880,000 | 5,316,931 | 563,069 | |
| HOIST | 185,000 | 153,032 | 31,968 | |
| RADIOS | 31,429 | 25,998 | 5,431 | |
| RUGGED VIDEO | 12,350 | 10,216 | 2,134 | |
| CAMERA | 426,590 | 352,875 | 73,715 | |
| CRANE | 20,000 | 16,544 | 3,456 | |
| BALANCER KIT | 44,570 | 36,868 | 7,702 | |
| SNOWBLOWER | 2,922 | 2,080 | 842 |
| Description | Revenue and Expenses per Books | Net Investment Income | Adjusted Net Income | Disbursements for Charitable Purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BANK CHARGES | 145 | 0 | 0 | 145 |
| OFFICE EXPENSES | 41,684 | 0 | 0 | 41,684 |
| UTILITIES | 9,550 | 0 | 0 | 9,550 |
| RESCUE OPERATIONS | 12,469 | 0 | 0 | 12,469 |
| FLIGHT OPERATIONS | 638,673 | 0 | 0 | 638,673 |
| LEGAL FEES | 211 | 0 | 0 | 211 |
| TRAVEL | 15,366 | 0 | 0 | 15,366 |
| SUPPLIES & TOOLS | 501 | 0 | 0 | 501 |
| EQUIPMENT | 978 | 0 | 0 | 978 |
| OTHER EXPENSE | 395 | 0 | 0 | 395 |
| Category | Amount | Net Investment Income | Adjusted Net Income | Disbursements for Charitable Purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAYROLL TAXES | 47,439 | 0 | 0 | 47,439 |
| EXCISE TAX | 45,866 | 0 | 0 | 43,166 |