2018-11-13T17:35:55-06:00 2017-12-31 810385940 ANDERSON ZURMUEHLEN & CO PC PO BOX 1040 HELENA MT 59624 990 2017-01-01 451237337 RED ANTS PANTS FOUNDATION REDA 4065473781 PO BOX 637 WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS MT 59645 SARAH CALHOUN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 4065473781 2018-11-13 1 HEATHER WALSTAD CPA P01077744 4064421040 2018-11-13 71.92.235.241 2018-11-13 14:06:29 MS P 73C55A8796615D8274CBD3C40D03DCE9DAAF8850 29492D82841D84159AD5E7F6C8A68791875901B6 2017 2019-02-21 02:37:17Z SARAH CALHOUN PO BOX 637 WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS MT 59645 860165 0 X WWW.REDANTSPANTSFOUNDATION.ORG X 2011 MT THE RED ANTS PANTS FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED TO DEVELOP AND EXPAND LEADERSHIP ROLES FOR WOMEN, TO PRESERVE AND SUPPORT WORKING FAMILY FARMS AND RANCHES AND TO ENRICH AND PROMOTE RURAL COMMUNITIES. 6 6 22 200 0 0 30088 75891 770688 784251 56 23 0 0 800832 860165 20000 19044 0 0 120172 111387 0 0 5274 635978 621421 776150 751852 24682 108313 159682 243308 24687 0 134995 243308 X THE RED ANTS PANTS FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED TO DEVELOP AND EXPAND LEADERSHIP ROLES FOR WOMEN, TO PRESERVE AND SUPPORT WORKING FAMILY FARMS AND RANCHES AND TO ENRICH AND PROMOTE RURAL COMMUNITIES. 0 0 685580 777951 MUSIC FESTIVAL: THE PURPOSE OF THE RED ANTS PANTS MUSIC FESTIVAL IS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE SKILLS AND VALUES THAT ARE THE CORNERSTONE TO ENRICHING RURAL MONTANA. THIS IS DONE THROUGH OUR DEMONSTRATION AREA WHERE TRADITIONAL AGRICULTURAL AND WORK SKILLS ARE TAUGHT, AS WELL AS OUR KIDS TENT WITH EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THE FESTIVAL ALSO BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO EXPERIENCE WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS AND A COMMUNITY CELEBRATION ON A WORKING CATTLE RANCH. THE EVENT ALSO RAISES FUNDS FOR THE RED ANTS PANTS FOUNDATION. 19044 19044 COMMUNITY GRANT: SUPPORTING PROJECTS AND TRAININGS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE WORK IS IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE MISSION AND VALUES OF THE RED ANTS PANTS FOUNDATION. 6165 6300 SKILLS WORKSHOPS: OFFERING TECHNICAL SKILL BASED WORKSHOPS IN TIMBER SKILLS AND CARPENTRY. 1073 CONFERENCES: HOSTING SPEAKERS AND NETWORKING SESSIONS TO COLLABORATE WITH OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND THE COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP MENTORING PROGRAMS AND TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO SHARE IDEAS AND RESOURCES. 1073 711862 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 30 0 1 22 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 X SARAH CALHOUN 4066003986 206 MAIN STREET WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS MT 59645 SARAH CALHOUN PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECT 30.00 X X 82000 0 0 COURTNEY LOWERY-COWGILL SECRETARY 0.50 X X 0 0 0 SAM BLOMQUIST TREASURER 0.50 X X 0 0 0 WES WARD DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 AMY COSEO DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 KRISTEN BAILEY VICE PRESIDENT 0.50 X X 0 0 0 SARAH FITZGERALD DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 82000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 75891 30000 75891 MUSIC FESTIVAL INCOME 713990 777951 777951 TIMBER SKILLS WORKSHOP 611430 6300 6300 784251 23 23 860165 784251 0 23 X 19044 19044 82000 76939 3374 1687 20484 17527 1971 986 8903 8177 484 242 100068 75699 24369 22071 22071 2425 2385 40 8182 8038 144 3519 2254 914 351 269 243 26 2086 2086 8999 8650 384 -35 FESTIVAL PRODUCTION 240594 240594 FESTIVAL SITE SERVICES 106548 106548 HUMAN RESOURCES 38425 38425 FESTIVAL BENERAGE EXPEN 23747 23747 64488 61820 665 2003 751852 711862 34716 5274 149730 207213 1771 43928 7833 8181 36095 159682 243308 24687 24687 0 X 134995 243308 134995 243308 159682 243308 108313 0 X 0 0 0 X 29450 26474 45127 30088 45891 177030 524167 536491 785131 770688 784251 3400728 553617 562965 830258 800776 830142 3577758 0 0 0 3577758 28 17 7 56 23 131 28 17 7 56 23 131 553645 562982 830265 800832 830165 3577889 1.00000 0.99990 0.00000 0.00010 X 43928 7833 36095 36095 1 BIG FLAT GROCERY COOPERATIVE PO BOX 63 TURNER MT 59542 463236826 1500 BIG FLAT GROCERY IS A COOPERATIVE THAT WAS FORMED BY APPROXIMATELY 75 LOCAL SHAREHOLDERS IN TURNER, MONTANA (POP. 61), IN THE ATTEMPT TO REOPEN THEIR GROCERY STORE. THEIR COOPERATIVE MODEL HAS PROVEN TO BE SUCCESSFUL THUS FAR, BUT THE BUILDING IN WHICH THE GROCERY STORE IS LOCATED IS IN DIRE NEED OF MAINTENANCE AND A FACELIFT. THE CARTER COUNTY MUSEUM PO BOX 445 EKALAKA MT 59324 816012684 501C3 4300 FOUNDED BY THE CARTER COUNTY GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY, THE MUSEUM IS A COMMUNITY INSTITUTION THAT ENGAGES AUDIENCES IN EXPLORING 90 MILLION YEARS OF HISTORY INCLUDING DINOSAURS, AMERICAN INDIAN WAYS OF LIFE, AND THE RANCHING TRADITIONS OF TODAY. THIS GRANT WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE A MICROSCOPE AND VIEWING SYSTEM FOR THE HELL CREEK AMBER CITIZEN SCIENCE PROJECT. THIS PROJECT SUPPORTS THEIR MISSION TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF SCIENCE BY ENABLING PARTICIPANTS TO DISCOVER NEW SPECIES OF BEETLES, WASPS, FLIES, AND ANTS- ALL WHILE CONTRIBUTING TO THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE CRETACEOUS EXTINCTION 66 MILLION YEARS AGO. THE CM RUSSELL MUSEUM 400 13TH STREET NORTH GREAT FALLS MT 59401 816003526 501C3 2250 THE RUSSELL IS DEVELOPING A NEW HUMANITIES CURRICULUM CENTERED ON THE LIFE AND ARTWORK OF CHARLES MARION RUSSELL (18641926). THE CURRICULUM IS DESIGNED TO BUILD STUDENTS' CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS, ENHANCE CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND INSTILL A SENSE OF PERSONAL AGENCY IN MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS. UNDERPINNING THE RUSSELL FOR LEARNING (R4L) CURRICULUM IS THE HUMANITIES THEME, "SENSE OF PLACE," AIMED AT EMPOWERING STUDENTS TO THINK CRITICALLY ABOUT THEIR CULTURAL, GEOGRAPHIC, HISTORIC, AND ARTISTIC "PLACE" IN ORDER TO BECOME ENGAGED CITIZENS WHO MAKE THOUGHTFUL, INFORMED DECISIONS FOR THEIR LIVES AND COMMUNITIES. ONE TEACHER IN MEAGHER COUNTY, MONTANA WILL BE TRAINED TO OFFER THIS CURRICULUM TO MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE CRAZY PEAK CATTLE WOMEN PO BOX 162 MELVILLE MT 59055 260018693 501C3 704 THE GRANT SUPPORTS THE SWEET GRASS BEEF TO SCHOOL PROGRAM IN 2017 TO PROVIDE WHOLESOME, NUTRITIOUS, LOCAL BEEF TO THE STUDENTS AT THE BIG TIMBER GRADE SCHOOL AND SWEET GRASS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL. THIS GRANT WILL BE USED TO CREATE INFORMATIONAL BROCHURES ABOUT THE PROGRAM AND A SCHOOL CAFETERIA DISPLAY BOARD FEATURING LOCAL PRODUCERS. FUNDS WILL ALSO BE USED TO HOST THE INAUGURAL FARM TO SCHOOL DAY AND BEEF BRAT DESIGNING CONTEST WHERE 4TH GRADE STUDENTS WILL LEARN ABOUT FOOD PRODUCTION AND THE IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURE TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. FARM HANDS- NOURISH THE FLATHEAD PO BOX 4404 WHITEFISH MT 59937 272056363 501C3 2000 FARM HANDS- NOURISH THE FLATHEAD IS A GRASSROOTS NON-PROFIT THAT IS DEDICATED TO CONNECTING COMMUNITIES TO LOCAL FOOD AND THOSE WHO PRODUCE IT THROUGH EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND MARKET SUPPORT. THEY WORK TO CREATE A JUST FOOD SYSTEM THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE, REGARDLESS OF AGE OR ABILITY TO PAY. THE GRANT FROM THE REDS ANT PANTS FOUNDATION WILL PROVIDE MUCH NEEDED FUNDS FOR THEIR FOOD FOR ALL PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT SENIORS, SNAP RECIPIENTS, AND SCHOOL CHILDREN, AS WELL AS PROVIDING SUPPORT TO THEIR BLACKFEET NOURISH PROJECT. THE FRIENDS OF MEAGHER COUNTY CITY LIBRARY CO LIBRARY PO BOX S WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS MT 59645 900463490 501C3 600 THE FRIENDS SUPPORT THE LIBRARY IN A NUMBER OF WAYS, INCLUDING BRINGING IN SPEAKERS TO THE COMMUNITY TO PRESENT ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS. GRANT FUNDING FROM THE RED ANTS PANTS FOUNDATION WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE A PROJECTOR SYSTEM THAT WILL BE USED FOR THESE PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS BE AVAILABLE FOR OTHER LIBRARY PROGRAMS. GLACIER COUNTY HEALTHY FOOD PROJECT 118 1ST AVE SW CUT BANK MT 59427 813755269 501C3 500 THIS PROJECT BRINGS FRESH, HEALTHY FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TO FOOD DESERTS AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION CENTERS IN GLACIER COUNTY THROUGH DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEER WORK. DURING MAY 2017, THE PROJECT SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED DELIVERY OF 100 GAINES PRODUCE MINI-BOXES TO FAMILIES IN HEART BUTTE AND CUT BANK. THIS GRANT WILL ALLOW FOR A SECOND DELIVERY OF 100 BOXES FOR THE 2017-2018 YEAR AND WILL HELP TO BRING ATTENTION TO DONATING HEALTHY FOODS. THE GOLDEN VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PO BOX 73 RYEGATE MT 59074 813681796 501C3 1690 THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO CREATING MORE OPPORTUNITIES IN THE TOWNS OF RYEGATE AND LAVINA. THEY ARE IN THE PROCESS OF PURCHASING THE RECENTLY CLOSED BANK BUILDING FOR USE AS A BANK BRANCH AND SENIOR CITIZEN HEALTH CLINIC. WITH THE MONEY AWARDED BY THE RED ANTS PANTS FOUNDATION, THEY WILL BE ABLE TO RECONNECT THE WATER AND SEWER, INSURE THE BUILDING, AND FIX OTHER PROBLEMS THAT ARISE IN THE REVITALIZATION PROCESS. MEAGHER COUNTY 4-H PO BOX 309 WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS MT 59645 810426153 501C3 1500 THE 4-H PROGRAM HAS DEEP, HISTORIC ROOTS IN MEAGHER COUNTY. GRANDPARENTS OF CURRENT 4-H MEMBERS SHOWED IN THE SAME TWO BARNS THAT ARE BEING USED TODAY. THE MEAGHER COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL WILL USE THIS GRANT TOWARD PUTTING UP A NEW MULTI-PURPOSE BARN AT THE FAIRGROUNDS. THIS WILL ALLOW THE 4-H FAIR ACTIVITIES TO BE UNDER A ROOF FOR THE FIRST TIME. THE BARN WILL HOST THE ANNUAL LIVESTOCK SHOW AND SALE, EXHIBIT THE INDOOR FAIR ITEMS, ACCOMMODATE THE 4-H HORSE PROGRAM DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, AND HOUSE MANY OTHER 4-H ACTIVITIES. MEAGHER COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ART AND CULTURAL TRAIL PO BOX 356 WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS MT 59645 264102852 1000 THE ART AND CULTURAL TRAIL WILL FEATURE BARN SQUARE QUILTS AND HISTORICAL SITE INTERPRETATION TO CELEBRATE THE PAST AND PRESENT PEOPLE WITHIN MEAGHER COUNTY. BY DEFINING A TRAIL ALONG THE HIGHWAYS CIRCLING THE CASTLE MOUNTAINS, THEY WILL CONNECT AND SHOWCASE THE WORKING RURAL COMMUNITIES IN THE REGION BY TELLING THEIR STORIES TO VISITORS AND YOUNGER GENERATIONS. THIS GRANT WILL FUND THE PURCHASE OF PAINT AND SUPPLIES FOR THESE BARN ART QUILTS THAT WILL BE INSTALLED ALONG THE TRAIL. THE MEAGHER COUNTY CITY LIBRARY PO BOX S WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS MT 59645 452735167 501C3 1000 THE LIBRARY HAS JUST REACHED THEIR GOAL OF FUNDRAISING FOR A COMPLETELY NEW FACILITY! THIS WILL BE THE FIRST TIME THEY HAVE EVER HAD A BUILDING THAT WILL BE ABLE TO FIT THEIR MORE SPECIFIC NEEDS NO MORE RETROFITTED SPACES. THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW, LARGER BUILDING WILL PROVIDE THE SPACE AND VERSATILITY THE GROWING COMMUNITY NEEDS FOR DECADES TO COME. THE MONARCHNEIHART COMMUNITY AND SENIOR CENTER PO BOX 943 MONARCH MT 59463 816001445 501C3 1000 THE MONARCH/NEIHART COMMUNITY AND SENIOR CENTER WAS BUILT USING LOGS FROM THE KING'S HILL AREA. ITS ORIGINAL FUNCTION WAS A SCHOOL THAT OPERATED FROM 1941 TO 1980. SINCE THAT TIME, IT HAS BEEN USED AS THE CENTER FOR MONARCH'S AND NEIHART'S COMMUNITY FUNCTIONS RANGING FROM WEEKLY DINNERS, HEALTH AND EXERCISE CLASSES, QUILTING, TOWN HALL MEETINGS, ANNIVERSARY AND BIRTHDAY PARTIES, FUNERALS, AND JUST ABOUT ANYTHING FOR WHICH THERE IS A NEED. THIS GRANT FUNDING WILL BE USED TO HELP DEFRAY THE COST OF LEAD ABATEMENT AND WINDOW REPLACEMENT IN THE HISTORICAL OLD SCHOOL HOUSE. YWCA MISSOULA'S GUTS 1130 W BROADWAY ST MISSOULA MT 59802 810245851 501C3 1000 THE GIRLS USING THEIR STRENGTHS (GUTS!) PROGRAM ENCOURAGES GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN TO EXPLORE THEIR OWN PERSONAL VALUES AND DISCOVER THEIR STRENGTHS THROUGH WILDERNESS ADVENTURES IN THE SUMMER AND AFTER-SCHOOL GROUPS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR. GUTS! HAS DEVELOPED A NEW WAY OF EMPOWERING GIRLS TO EXPLORE NON-TRADITIONAL CAREERS THROUGH GRIT (GIRLS REPRESENTING IN TRADES.) GRIT AIMS TO ENGAGE, EDUCATE, AND ENCOURAGE YOUNG GIRLS TO EXPLORE TRADE- AND SKILL-BASED WORK AS ATTAINABLE AND FEASIBLE CAREERS ANYTHING FROM CONSTRUCTION TO AUTO MECHANICS TO WELDING. 11 2 PART I, LINE 2: THE GRANT RECIPIENTS WILL FOLLOW UP THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S REPORTING PROCESS TO IDENTIFY THE SUCCESSES AND CHALLENGES OF THE PROJECTS THAT THE ORGANIZATION'S MONEY HELPED SUPPORT. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION WILL BE PROFILING EACH GRANT RECIPIENT ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE TO TELL THEIR STORIES AND PROTRAY THEIR PROJECTS. THE ORGANIZATION PLANS TO CONNECT THEM ALL IN PERSON AT VARIOUS NETWORKING EVENTS HOSTED IN THE FUTURE. SARAH CALHOUN PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6000 THE FOUNDATION LEASES OFFICE SPACE FROM SARAH CALHOUN, PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FOR USE AS THE FOUNDATION'S HEADQUARTERS. THIS AGREEMENT WAS APPROVED BY THE BOARD AND A SIGNED RENTAL AGREEMETN IS ON RECORD. 0 X 1 30000 FAIR MARKET VALUE 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS FIRST REVIEWED BY THE BOOKKEEPER, TREASURER AND ONE OF THE DIRECTORS. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS THEN PROVIDED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER FOR REVIEW PRIOR FOR FINAL APPROVAL TO FILE THE RETURN WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS SUCH PERSON HAS A.) RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, B.)HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY, C.) HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, AND D.) UNDERSTANDS RAP FOUNDATION IS CHARITABLE AND IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONTRACTED PERSONNEL: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 56,400. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,446. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 57,846. PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 19,299. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 22,923. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 42,222. PASTURE PRODUCTIONS LLC PO BOX 787 WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS MT 59645 820724540 RED ANTS PANTS FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES MT 133083 80935 RED ANTS PANTS FOUNDATION