MISSOULA INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

MISSOULA INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION

EIN 20-5967694 · Public Transportation Systems (W40)

What they do

The Mission of MIST is to Create Transportation That is Safe, Equitable and Environmentally Sound, Fits Within The Landscape and Culture of A Particular Area, Conserves Resources, and Honors Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusiveness, Accessibility, Community Health and A Local Economy. We Emphasize and Utilize Music, Art, Bicycles, Green Building Materials and Techniques, Permaculture and Biomimicry. MIST Values Citizen Participation, Reuse and Recycling, Environmental Stewardship and Active Transportation. MIST Seeks Active Walking and Cycling Cultures, Extensive Transit Systems That Run On Renewable Energy, Bicycle Station and Car Share Options, Safe and Flowing Vehicle Movement, Networks of Greenway Corridors That Connect People and Open Space, and An Awareness and Understanding of Transportation Issues and Impacts. Free Cycles is A Program of MIST. Free Cycles Provides Bikes, Parts and Help for A Healthy Community.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $94.20 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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They name their leaders4 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

99.30%of revenue went to mission work94.2% of expenses · Program services

0.48%of revenue went to fundraising0.5% of expenses

$105.46spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

5.68%of revenue went to management and office costs5.4% of expenses

$2.35in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

100.0%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $22,723 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$416,493

Mission workProgram services$413,56699.30% of revenue94.2% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$23,6705.68% of revenue5.4% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$1,9800.48% of revenue0.5% of expenses

Total expenses$439,216105.46% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 94.2% mission · 5.4% management · 0.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 105.46% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 95.3% mission · 4.7% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 104.92% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 91.7% mission · 7.2% management · 1.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 79.99% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 69.1% mission · 30.9% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 62.06% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 82.9% mission · 15.4% management · 1.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 87.91% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 84.6% mission · 10.6% management · 4.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 68.52% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 75.0% mission · 23.1% management · 1.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 111.73% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 88.1% mission · 8.0% management · 3.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 96.82% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$416,493

Expenses$439,216

Annual shortfall $22,723 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$413,566 · 94.2% of expenses

Management and office costs$23,670 · 5.4% of expenses

Fundraising$1,980 · 0.5% of expenses

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Revenue$416,493

Expenses$439,216

Assets$1,032,234

Income$416,493

Contributions$416,493

Mission work (program services)$413,566

Fundraising$1,980

Management and general$23,670

Executive compensation (total)$40,896

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

ROBERT GIORDANOEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $15,289

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (4)

ROBERT GIORDANOEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

CURT TWEEDYVICE PRESIDENT

DAVE MORRISPRESIDENT/TREASURER

SUMMER NELSONSECRETARY

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2011
Location: 734 S 1ST ST W, MISSOULA, MT 59801-1844
County: Missoula
In care of: % BOB GIORDANO
Primary officer: Robert Giordano, Executive Director

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(406) 541-7284

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
NTEE classification: Public Transportation Systems (W40)
IRS tax category: Public Transportation Systems