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IF THERE ARE ANY LIMITATIONS ON THE USAGE OF THE FUNDING, THESE LIMITATIONS ARE OUTLINED IN THE GRANT AWARD LETTER. A BETTER BIG SKY REQUIRES A FINAL REPORT FROM OUR GRANTEES, AT THE END OF THE GRANT PERIOD, THAT INCLUDES A PROJECT BUDGET. FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION A BETTER BIG SKY WORKS TO INFORM AND ENGAGE MONTANANS ON ISSUES RELATED TO PUBLIC EDUCATION, PUBLIC LANDS ACCESS, VOTING RIGHTS, THE ENVIRONMENT, SUSTAINABLE ENERGY, WOMEN'S HEALTH, TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY, ACCESS TO COURTS, ECONOMIC JUSTICE, AND HUMAN RIGHTS, PRIMARILY THROUGH THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE AGENCIES TAX RETURN IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPLETES A THOROUGH REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C ANY BOARD MEMBER MUST INDICATE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IF AN ISSUE ARISES AND EXCUSE THEMSELVES FROM FURTHER DISCUSSION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY AND DETERMINED BY COMPARATIVE WAGES FOR OTHER SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE AGENCY'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE AGENCY'S ADDRESS.