Nonprofit · EIN 20-2858176
CITIZENS FOR BALANCED USE
Tax-exempt · GALLATIN GTWY, MT 59730
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $113,663 | $127,061 | -$13,398 | $151,197 | $0 | $151,197 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $117,792 | $90,163 | $27,629 | $164,595 | $0 | $164,595 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $175,454 | $140,331 | $35,123 | $136,966 | $0 | $136,966 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $100,969
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$18,862
- Net income from gaming
- $31,556
- Other revenue
- $12,694
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $5,400
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,635
- Travel
- $546
- Depreciation
- $1,540
- Program services (functional)
- $121,541
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,520
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $164,595
- Total assets, end of year
- $151,197
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $151,197
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,769
- Gross receipts
- $179,251
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- MT
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KERRY WHITE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 30 | $30,000 |
| STACY BRAGG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| KELSEY KRISTENSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LOREN BLANKSMA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WES FEHRER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TODD TROTTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BEN ERICKSON | PRINCIPAL Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| AMY BREIDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KERRY WHITE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 30 | $30,000 |
| STACY BRAGG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| KELSEY KRISTENSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BEN ERICKSON | PRINCIPAL Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| LOREN BLANKSMA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WES FEHRER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TODD TROTTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KERRY WHITE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 30 | $30,000 |
| STACY BRAGG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| KELSEY KRISTENSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BEN ERICKSON | PRINCIPAL Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| LOREN BLANKSMA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WES FEHRER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TODD TROTTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 606, GALLATIN GTWY, MT 59730-0606
- In care of
- % KERRY WHITE
- Signed the 990
- KERRY WHITE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (406) 600-4228
- Website
- WWW.BALANCEDUSE.COM
- Return prepared by
- PINION LLC
Mission
TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE ISSUES THAT CONFRONT OUR ABILITY TO ACCESS AND ACTIVELY MANAGE OUR PUBLIC LANDS.
Program accomplishments
- IN 2024, CBU MARKED ITS 20TH YEAR ADVOCATING FOR MULTIPLE-USE ACCESS TO PUBLIC LANDS. THE ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATED IN NUMEROUS COLLABORATIVE GROUPS (BDWG, BEDRC, TSRA, SWMCC) AND MEETINGS ACROSS MONTANA AND NEIGHBORING STATES, PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE FOREST MANAGEMENT, TRAIL DEVELOPMENT, AND ACCESS FOR ALL USERS, INCLUDING THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED.CBU OPPOSED RESTRICTIVE DESIGNATIONS LIKE NEW WILDERNESS AREAS AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, CITING THEIR NEGATIVE IMPACT ON LOCAL ECONOMIES AND LAND ACCESS. THEY SUPPORTED INITIATIVES LIKE THE BUCK CREEK NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, MCCARTY ROAD SURVEY, AND FISH CREEK TRAIL DEVELOPMENT.THE GROUP RAISED AWARENESS ABOUT THE MISUSE OF THE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT (EAJA), EXCESSIVE LITIGATION, AND REGULATORY BURDENS THAT HINDER LAND AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. CBU ALSO ENGAGED IN PUBLIC EDUCATION, FUNDRAISING EVENTS LIKE THE TRAILRAISER BANQUET, AND MEDIA OUTREACH INCLUDING MONTANA TALKS.THEY ADVOCATED FOR REVISING FEDERAL ACTS (ESA, NEPA, EAJA), SUPPORTED RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, AND WORKED WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO PRESERVE CULTURAL HERITAGE AND ECONOMIC VITALITY IN RURAL COMMUNITIES. CBU REMAINS COMMITTED TO PROTECTING ACCESS, PROMOTING STEWARDSHIP, AND SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE USE OF PUBLIC LANDS.Expenses $121,541 · grants $5,400
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-2858176
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $151,197
- Income (IRS master file)
- $179,251
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $113,663 | $127,061 | $151,197 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $117,792 | $90,163 | $164,595 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $175,454 | $140,331 | $136,966 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-2858176).
Questions about CITIZENS FOR BALANCED USE
- What is the EIN of CITIZENS FOR BALANCED USE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CITIZENS FOR BALANCED USE is 20-2858176.
- Is CITIZENS FOR BALANCED USE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to CITIZENS FOR BALANCED USE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CITIZENS FOR BALANCED USE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CITIZENS FOR BALANCED USE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CITIZENS FOR BALANCED USE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of CITIZENS FOR BALANCED USE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $30,000 (KERRY WHITE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CITIZENS FOR BALANCED USE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $113,663, expenses of $127,061 and total assets of $151,197 at year end.
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