2017-10-04T12:52:53-05:00 2016-12-31 810385940 ANDERSON ZURMUEHLEN & CO PC PO BOX 1040 HELENA MT 59624 990 2016-01-01 451237337 RED ANTS PANTS FOUNDATION REDA 4065473781 PO BOX 637 WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS MT 59645 SARAH CALHOUN PRESIDENT AND CEO 4065473781 2017-10-04 1 HEATHER WALSTAD P01077744 4064421040 2017-09-29 71.92.235.245 2017-10-04 11:49:08 MD P 6C9B1A35775087DBDB8A6D25ECA509C7F6C27838 F1A786332C507283B4C1C813D6CBD58697824877 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z SARAH CALHOUN PO BOX 637 WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS MT 59645 800832 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 23 210 0 0 66627 30088 763631 770688 7 56 0 0 830265 800832 12293 20000 0 0 219228 120172 0 0 4790 524491 635978 756012 776150 74253 24682 170083 159682 59770 24687 110313 134995 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 726194 764259 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. 20000 20000 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. 5448 4750 SKILLS WORKSHOPS: OFFERING TECHNICAL SKILL BASED WORKSHOPS IN TIMBER SKILLS AND CARPENTRY. 1679 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. 1679 751642 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 1 23 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 0 0 0 0 0 X SARAH CALHOUN 4066003986 206 MAIN STREET WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS MT 59645 SARAH CALHOUN PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/FESTIVAL DIRECTOR 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 30088 30088 MUSIC FESTIVAL INCOME 713990 764259 764259 TIMBER SKILLS WORKSHOP 611430 4750 4750 SPEAKING FEES 611430 1679 1679 770688 56 56 800832 770688 0 56 X 20000 20000 82000 76000 6000 24814 22525 2289 13358 12715 643 102662 89754 8118 4790 26196 26196 2995 2865 130 10463 9730 733 16319 16319 17 17 2598 2598 9871 8827 1044 PRODUCTION 258354 258354 SITE SERVICES 97157 97157 BEVERAGE EXPENSE 32488 32488 MERCHANDISE 23834 23834 53024 52280 744 776150 751642 19718 4790 163386 149730 1771 1771 13928 5747 4926 8181 170083 159682 59770 24687 59770 24687 X 110313 134995 110313 134995 170083 159682 24682 0 X X 1 X 0 0 0 X 23554 29450 26474 45127 30088 154693 433515 524167 536491 785131 770688 3049992 457069 553617 562965 830258 800776 3204685 0 0 0 3204685 64 28 17 7 56 172 64 28 17 7 56 172 457133 553645 562982 830265 800832 3204857 0.99990 0.99990 0.00010 0.00100 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 13928 5747 8181 8181 1 BIG SANDY'S FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY PO BOX 575 BIG SANDY MT 59520 363790150 501(C)(3) 1000 BIG SANDY HAS JUST FINISHED THE BUILDING PHASE OF A NEW LIBRARY ON MAIN STREET WITH NEARLY THREE TIMES THE SPACE OF OUR PRESENT LIBRARY, LOCATED ON THE EDGE OF TOWN BY THE CEMETERY. LOCATION IS CRUCIAL FOR OUR SMALL TOWN'S CENTER OF INFORMATION. GRANT FUNDING FROM THE RED ANTS PANTS FOUNDATION WILL BE USED FOR NEW EDUCATIONAL TOYS, BOOKS, AND SOME FURNISHINGS FOR THE MUCH LARGER CHILDREN'S ROOM. BROADWATER FFA 201 N SPRUCE ST TOWNSEND MT 59644 816000057 501(C)(3) 700 BROADWATER AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS MISSION IS TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL CAREERS AND A LIFETIME OF INFORMED CHOICES IN GLOBAL AGRICULTURE, FOOD, FIBER, AND NATURAL RESOURCES SYSTEMS. GRANT FUNDING FROM THE RED ANTS PANTS FOUNDATION WILL GO TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS FOR A CHICKEN COOP THAT WILL BE DESIGNED, BUILT AND MANAGED BY STUDENTS. CLAUDIA'S MESA 138 STARLING DR BOZEMAN MT 59718 264032810 1372 CLAUDIAS MESA IS A BOUTIQUE FOOD EMPORIUM BRINGING INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS TO MONTANA AND WORKING TO EDUCATE MONTANANS ON THE USE OF PULSE CROPS AND OTHER LOCALLY GROWN, RAISED AND PRODUCED INGREDIENTS THROUGH COOKING, CLASSES AND TASTINGS. GRANT FUNDING FROM RED ANTS PANTS WILL BE USED TO HOST EDUCATIONAL VISITS AT FOUR LOCATIONS ACROSS THE STATE. DROPSTONE OUTFITTING LLC PO BOX 1515 CHOTEAU MT 59422 452120298 4190 DROPSTONE OUTFITTING, LLC, OWNED BY YVE BARDWELL AND MAGGIE CARR, PROVIDES GUIDED STOCK-SUPPORTED HIKING TRIPS INTO MONTANA'S BOB MARSHALL WILDERNESS. GRANT FUNDS WILL GO TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF A NEW MULE (YEE HAW!), PACK SADDLE, AND SET OF YETI COOLERS. THE NEW MULE WILL ALLOW DROPSTONE TO RETIRE AN AGING MULE, AND THE YETI COOLERS WILL HELP THEM SUPPLY FRESH FOOD FOR THE ENTIRE DURATION OF MULTI-DAY TRIPS. GIRLS THRIVE 2001 GOLD RUSH AVE HELENA MT 59601 810732047 501(C)(3) 500 GIRLS THRIVE (GT) IS A VOLUNTEER-OPERATED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO INSPIRE GIRLS TO EMPOWER THEMSELVES THROUGH MOUNTAIN BIKING, RUNNING, AND DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO IMPROVE SELF-CONFIDENCE, SELF-ESTEEM, AND POSITIVE BODY IMAGE. GRANT FUNDING FROM THE RED ANTS PANTS FOUNDATION WILL HELP TO PURCHASE A NEW, HIGH-QUALITY MOUNTAIN BIKE FOR A GIRL IN NEED TO USE DURING THE GT SESSIONS. HARDIN GARDEN 317 N CUSTER AVE HARDIN MT 59034 811890374 501(C)(3) 500 HARDIN GARDENS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE GARDEN PLOTS FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO OTHERWISE WOULDNT HAVE THE SPACE OR RESOURCES TO HAVE A GARDEN AS WELL AS USE OF THE SPACE AS AN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE WITH MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SERVICE AND THE USDA NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION SERVICE. THE FUNDING PROVIDED BY RED ANTS PANTS FOUNDATION WILL BE USED TOWARDS CONSTRUCTING THE GARDEN SITE WHICH INCLUDES RAISED BEDS, WATER LINES, AND FENCING. HELENA FLATS SCHOOL 1000 HELENA FLATS RD KALISPELL MT 59901 816000379 501(C)(3) 1000 HELENA FLATS SCHOOL IS ONE OF THE MANY K-8 RURAL SCHOOLS IN THE FLATHEAD VALLEY WITH MANY FARMING FAMILIES IN ATTENDANCE. THE RED ANTS PANTS FOUNDATION GRANT WILL SUPPORT A NEW GARDEN FOR GROWING FRESH PRODUCE AND AN OUTDOOR LEARNING CENTER. THE FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE A SHED AND TOOLS TO BE USED IN THE GARDEN. HINDU HILLBILLY FARM & FIVULET APIARIES 4 GARCIA LOOP ALBERTON MT 59820 161644302 863 HINDU HILLBILLY FARM IS A SMALL FAMILY RUN OPERATION THAT RAISES BEES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE MANNER, PROVIDING POLLINATION SERVICES AND SELLING HONEY AND VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS AROUND THE STATE, ONLINE AND IN STORES ACROSS THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. GRANT FUNDING FROM THE RED ANTS PANTS FOUNDATION WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE NEW PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT AND INCREASE CAPACITY. HOMESTEAD ORGANICS 175 SKALKAHO HWY HAMILTON MT 59840 481283566 2600 HOMESTEAD ORGANICS FARM IN HAMILTON, MT, AIMS TO PLAY AN ENGAGED ROLE IN THE CREATION OF A POSITIVE, SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY THROUGH AUTHENTIC AGRICULTURE AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT BUILD CONNECTION, ENCOURAGE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, AND ADD TO THE HAPPINESS OF SOCIETY. THE RED ANTS PANTS GRANT WILL BE USED TO IMPROVE THE FARM AS A LEARNING AND GATHERING VENUE BY BUILDING A PORTA-POTTY SHELTER AND A MULTI-PURPOSE PLATFORM IN THE FARM TO BE USED FOR PERFORMANCES, YOGA, POTLUCKS, AND HARDENING OFF PLANTS. LEADERSHIP MONTANA PO BOX 5155 BOZEMAN MT 59717 208571151 501(C)(3) 1500 LEADERSHIP MONTANA EXISTS TO DEVELOP LEADERS COMMITTED TO BUILDING A BETTER MONTANA THROUGH KNOWLEDGE, COLLABORATION, AND CIVILITY. GRANT FUNDING FROM THE RED ANTS PANTS FOUNDATION WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING FOR ONE WOMEN TO ATTEND THE LEADERSHIP MONTANA CLASS OF 2017. MONTANA CONSERVATION CORPS 206 N GRAND AVE BOZEMAN MT 59715 810467431 501(C)(3) 2000 MCC TEACHES LEADERSHIP SKILLS THAT ARE ESSENTIAL TO LIFELONG SUCCESS WHILE INSPIRING A LOVE OF THE OUTDOORS, A COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE, AND AN APPRECIATION FOR PUBLIC LANDS. IN TURN, MCC MEMBERS HELP CARE FOR AND PROTECT THE LANDS WE ALL LOVE. MCC IS HONORED TO PARTNER WITH THE RED ANTS PANTS FOUNDATION TO DEVELOP PROGRAM INNOVATIONS THAT SUPPORT THE RECRUITMENT, SUCCESS, AND RETENTION OF GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN IN OUTDOOR FIELD EXPERIENCES. STILLWATER COUNTY 4-H 62 CRAZY BEAR TRAIL ABSAROKEE MT 59001 810364188 501(C)(3) 1000 4-H YOUTH AGRICULTURAL PROGRAM TEACHES LIFE SKILLS TO THE NEXT GENERATION OF FARMERS, RANCHERS AND OTHERS IN THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY. THE TEEN LEADERSHIP PROJECT TEACHES TEENS TO PLAN, ORGANIZE AND EXECUTE THEIR OWN PROJECT THAT BENEFITS THE LARGER COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE. FUNDS FROM THE RED ANTS PANTS FOUNDATION WILL BE USED TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE FAIRGROUNDS HANDLING FACILITY. SOUTHWEST MONTANA FARM TO FOOD BANK 624 S THIRD AVE BOZEMAN MT 59715 203550306 501(C)(3) 500 FOR THE PAST YEAR, SOUTHWEST MONTANA FARM TO FOOD BANK WORKS TO SUPPLY AREA FOOD BANKS WITH LOCALLY GROWN FOOD. OUR PROGRAM HELPS PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL MARKET FOR LOCAL FARMERS WHILE HELPING ENSURE FOOD BANKS CLIENTS HAVE ACCESS TO HEALTHY, FRESH FOOD. GRANT FUNDS FROM THE RED ANTS PANTS FOUNDATION WILL BE USED TO INCREASE THE MONTHLY BUDGET FOR NUTRITIOUS, LOCALLY GROWN FOOD. SUNBURST UNLIMITED INC 1917 1ST AVE N GREAT FALLS MT 59401 810517112 501(C)(3) 500 SUNBURST UNLIMITED, INC. (AKA GARDENS FROM GARBAGE) MISSION IS ABOUT LOCAL FOOD SUSTAINABILITY. OUR MISSION IS TO TEACH YOUTH AND ADULTS HOW TO GROW FOOD AND CONNECT WITH OTHERS WHO ARE DOING THE SAME. GRANT FUNDING FROM THE RED ANTS PANTS FOUNDATION WILL SUPPORT A NEW 5-WEEK PROGRAM CALLED WIG WOG - WOMEN IN THE GARDEN AT THE WESTSIDE ORCHARD GARDEN, TEACHING WOMEN HOW TO BUILD RAISED BEDS, GROW THEIR OWN FOOD, USE SUSTAINABLE GARDENING PRACTICES AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AROUND COMMON INTERESTS. TWODOT LAND & LIVESTOCK PO BOX 65 HARLOWTON MT 59036 775 TWODOT LAND AND LIVESTOCK SOUTH (TDLL) IS A 5TH GENERATION RANCH LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF HARLOWTON, MT THAT RAISES CATTLE FOR YELLOWSTONE GRASSFED BEEF. FOR OVER 30 YEARS TDLL HAS PRACTICED A FORM OF REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE KNOWN AS HOLISTIC MANAGEMENT-- SIMULTANEOUSLY EMBRACING ECOLOGICAL, SOCIAL, AND FINANCIAL RESILIENCE, SHORT AND LONG TERM. GRANT FUNDING FROM RED ANTS PANTS FOUNDATION WILL FACILITATE A RIPARIAN RE-VEGETATION PROJECT TO ESTABLISH WILLOWS AND COTTONWOODS ALONG A STRETCH OF A SPRING CREEK THAT FLOWS THROUGH THE PROPERTY. PRODUCTS OF THE PRAIRIE PO BOX 850 BAKER MT 59313 812900276 501(C)(3) 1000 THE GOALS OF PRODUCTS OF THE PRAIRIE ARE TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES TO STRENGTHEN THE LOCAL ECONOMY AND ENCOURAGE HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, INCREASE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF LOCAL AGRICULTURE, AND INSPIRE SMALL LOCALLY-OWNED BUSINESSES. OUR LONG TERM GOAL IS TO RUN A SUSTAINABLE NON-PROFIT AND OFFER FARMERS AND CRAFTERS' MARKETS AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONAL AND AGENCIES. 11 5 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 5850 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 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 63,830. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 4,790. TOTAL EXPENSES 68,620. PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 25,924. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 8,118. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 34,042. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 1: IN 2016, THE ORGANIZATION CHANGED ITS ACCOUNTING METHOD FROM CASH TO ACCRUAL FOR REPORTING ON THE FORM 990 IN ORDER TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE REVIEWED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.