2025-10-27T15:57:16-07:00 2024-12-31 820467399 Rudd & Company PLLC 3805 Valley Commons Dr Ste 7 Bozeman MT 59718 990 2024-01-01 841635749 HOPA MOUNTAIN INC HOPA 4065862455 509 S 22nd Ave Bozeman MT 59718 BONNIE L SACHATELLO-SAWYER Executive Dir. 2025-10-27 true true DANE HANCOCK CPA P01821031 4065853393 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X BONNIE L SACHATELLO-SAWYER 2434707 false X www.hopamountain.org X 2004 MT hopa mountain invests in rural and tribal citizen leaders, adults, and youth who are improving education, ecological health, and economic development. Hopa Mountain provides these leaders with training, mentoring, network opportunities, and financial resources to help them create opportunities for advancing in their communities. 8 8 17 100 0 3176882 1059725 600 0 26296 145453 3082 3203778 1208260 1183490 172577 0 334389 399573 0 4493 884376 805316 2402255 1377466 801523 -169206 3109810 2959289 68902 61781 3040908 2897508 X Hopa Mountain invests in rural and tribal citizen leaders, adults and youth who areimproving education, ecological health, and economic development. Hopa Mountainprovides these leaders with training, mentoring, network opportunities, andfinancial resources to help them create opportunities for advancing in theircommunities. false false 534506 6250 Strengthening the Circle(STC):Strengthening the Circle is a Native nonprofit leadership program that is designed to: (1) expand year-round capacity-building training and technical assistance services to Native nonprofits focusing on education and asset development; (2) provide Native nonprofit leaders with organizational development assistance to establish strategic plans and procedures for measuring progress and improving performance towards intended outcomes leading to community impact; (3) develop culturally appropriate training materials; and (4) invite foundation participation in STC and Native community-based initiatives to support and sustain this work. Forty-five Native nonprofit leaders were served through this program. 315100 15000 Local Food for Local Families:The purpose of the cooperative Local Food for Local Families initiative is to expandaccess to Montana grown food by increasing processing, distribution, and storagecapacity in local and regional food hubs and rural and tribal food pantries to meetthe needs of Montana families. Local Food for Local Families supports and connectsproducers, food hubs, food pantries and others to increase access to Montana grownand processed agricultural products. The goal of this initiative is to develop a more strategic, equitable and sustainable food system model statewide. 231520 151327 Hopa Mountain Scholars of Promise program:The Indigenous Scholars of Promise program is a college preparation program thatprovides students with training, mentoring, and support services to help themprepare to apply to the schools of their choice. High school sophomores, juniorsand seniors who currently have a 3.0 GPA or above and are considering applying thecolleges and universities are invited to apply to the program.Connecting with our Homelands is a grant opportunity specifically for Indigenousorganizations and schools. Funds are provided by the National Park Service that are regranted through a competitive application process to organizations and schools that want to bring youth ages 5 -18 and elders to a National Park to share Indigenous knowledge, cultural heritage, and traditions. A limited number of travelgrants of up to $2,500 are available to Indian Tribes, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiian organizations. Eligible candidates include tribal programs, schools, and nonprofit organizations. Funds can only be used for direct costs for a trip, such as bus travel, lodging, and meals. Only one travel grant will be awarded per organization or tribe in order to allow as many youth as possible an opportunity to visit a park.Native Science Fellows(NSF):The Native Science Fellows program is effectively increasing the number of NativeAmerican students (ages 15-35) who are engaged in community-based geosciences education, field experiences and careers by: (1) providing role models and work experience for Native American tribal college and university students interested inthe geosciences; (2) developing an annual Fellows gathering with peer networks ofNative college students who are interested in pursuing geosciences careers; and (3)building a network of community-based science professionals who are committed tothe success of Native students and provide on-going support for personal, academicand professional success. 132784 Hopa Mountain's StoryMakers and HealthMakers Programs:Hopa Mountain's StoryMakers and HealthMakers programs offer parents of children ages0-8 with high-quality books and early learning resources to support children's health and early literacy; child development information and book-sharing ideas; andpersonal encouragement for parents and caregivers as they support their children'slearning and health habits every day. 132784 1213910 true true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 18 0 true 17 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 8 8 false false false false false false false true false false false true true true true true true true false false X X Bonnie L Sachatello-Sawyer 4065862455 509 S 22 Ave Bozeman MT 59718 BONNIE SACHATELLO-SAWYER Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 104922 0 5247 dr KIRK BRANCH President 0.25 0.00 X X 0 0 0 dr LYNN PAUL Secretary 0.25 0.00 X X 0 0 0 VIVIAN HELVIK Treasurer 0.25 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DR SHANE DOYLE MEMBER AT LARGE 0.25 0.00 X 0 0 0 dr BRAD HALL MEMBER AT LARGE 0.25 0.00 X 0 0 0 DEBORAH GANGLOFF MEMBER AT LARGE 0.25 0.00 X 0 0 0 JULIAN COLLINS MEMBER AT LARGE 0.25 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOE HORSE CAPTURE MEMBER AT LARGE 0.25 0.00 X 0 0 0 104922 5247 1 false false false 0 529728 529997 5028 1059725 0 77183 77183 0 0 0 1294717 1226447 68270 68270 68270 0 0 0 other income 3082 3082 3082 1208260 3082 145453 X 168577 168577 4000 4000 0 0 110169 93071 17098 0 219828 200022 19806 2890 2435 455 0 66686 59202 7484 0 0 0 0 0 0 257857 189272 68585 32176 27747 4429 79626 73070 6556 34449 30562 3887 0 12950 950 12000 25705 18575 7130 0 1289 965 324 0 0 0 8577 8577 participant support 320072 320072 evaluation 17500 17500 Postage and Shipping 7750 5432 1661 657 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 3836 3836 3529 2458 1071 1377466 1213910 159063 4493 407495 483895 0 931812 562640 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1574912 1674537 0 0 0 195591 238217 3109810 2959289 68902 61781 68902 61781 X 2181316 1967536 859592 929972 3040908 2897508 3109810 2959289 -169206 -35694 61500 X false true X true false X 2415990 1383025 1761427 3240882 1059725 9861049 0 0 2415990 1383025 1761427 3240882 1059725 9861049 2999455 6861594 13599 13676 7424 26296 77183 138178 0 3082 3082 10002309 0.68600 0.78110 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED BUILDING DEPOSIT 15000 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE RESERVE 223217 238217 1234066 -35694 61500 25806 1208260 1208260 1438966 61500 61500 1377466 1377466 true Root Cellar Foods 2800 Briar Place STE 4 Belgrade MT 59714 464577116 10000 0 FMV capacity building grant 0 1 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used Hopa Mountain, Inc. works closely with the organizations to which grants are given to monitor how the grants are spent. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The CPA prepares a draft of the Form 990 and it is submitted to the ExecutiveDirector (ED). The Boards holds a conference call with the CPA who then presents itto the entire Board. The Board reviews the draft, makes any corrections, approvesit, and then it is sent back to the ED to ratify and authorize the CPA to finalizeand issue. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Hopa's Board completes new Conflict of Interest (COI) disclosure forms at theirannual Board meeting. The President monitors any COI and would discuss any conflicts. So far Hopa Mountain has not had any. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The Board reviews comparable salaries in the industry doing comparable work todetermine the compensation level for the Executive Director. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No other documents available to the public.