Nonprofit · EIN 20-8367511
MONTANA METH PROJECT
Tax-exempt · MISSOULA, MT 59807
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $405,668 | $579,315 | -$173,647 | $42,549 | $3,762 | $38,787 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $402,573
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $2,795
- Other revenue
- $300
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $247,760
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,425
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $288,991
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,548
- Accounting fees
- $16,900
- Occupancy
- $25,210
- Travel
- $4,796
- Depreciation
- $1,235
- Program services (functional)
- $506,557
- Management and general (functional)
- $58,524
- Fundraising (functional)
- $14,234
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $245,905
- Total assets, end of year
- $42,549
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,762
- Net assets, end of year
- $38,787
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,174
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $22,509
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $16,278
- Gross receipts
- $405,668
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 5,000
- Year formed
- 2007
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMY RUE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $247,760 | $19,250 |
| MICHAEL GULLEDGE | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAJOR GEN JOHN F PRENDERGAST | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA RANF | Secretary/Treas Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA BULLOCK | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN PARKER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 8944, MISSOULA, MT 59807-8944
- In care of
- % PEG SHEA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- AMY RUE
- Signed the 990
- AMY RUE, Executive Direc
- Phone
- (406) 721-2538
- Website
- WWW.MONTANAMETH.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Boyle Deveny & Meyer PC
Mission
The Montana Meth Project is a large-scale prevention program aimed at reducing first-time teen methamphetamine use through public service messaging and educational outreach. Known for our media campaigns that communicate the risks of Meth use including NOT EVEN ONCE and ASK ME as well as large-scale community outreach programs like Paint the State, the Meth Project is credited with steady declines in first-time teen Meth use, reported by the Office of Public Instructions Montana Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Our Meth Prevention Lesson Video is used by teachers in classrooms and homeschool families around the state, and it is the only Meth prevention curriculum endorsed by the national Red Ribbon Campaign.
Program accomplishments
- The Montana Meth Project aims to serve all Montanans as the only fully dedicated Meth prevention program in the state. Our prevention efforts are credited with steady declines in first-time teen Meth use in Montana. In response to the growing Fentanyl crisis, we expanded our program last year to include Fentanyl prevention education.Founded in 2005 by businessman Thomas M. Siebel as a private-sector response to a critical public health issue, the Meth Project has been cited by the White House as one of the most effective prevention programs and a model for the nation in addition to being named the 3rd most effective philanthropy in the world by Barrons in its global ranking.As the solely dedicated Meth prevention program in the state, our efforts are vital to ensuring Montana teens are armed with the facts about Meth. In Montana, it has never been more important to keep our Meth prevention message and outreach front and center. According to the Montana Department of Justices Forensic Science Division, Meth remains the drug most frequently encountered by law enforcement and the largest drug threat in Montana. Additionally, the most recent data from the CDCs National Vital Statistics Rapid Release report from May 2023 reports that the rate of drug overdose deaths involving Meth more than quadrupled during the study period from 2016 to 2021. According to the Montana Department of Health and Human Services, in 2020 Meth was found in 48% of drug overdose deaths and $48.5 million was charged by Montana hospitals to treat 4,804 patients for Meth-related admissions and emergency department visits.All Montanans exposed to Meth are at risk if they are not armed with the devastating facts about Meth use. Meth does not discriminate based on age, gender, culture, or race, yet our rural and Native communities are particularly vulnerable as the state is flooded with supply. The days of locally produced Meth in homemade labs are over, and the supply has never been more abundant. The cartels inundate our state with the lowest cost, highest-purity, and most addictive Meth ever seen.Raising awareness about the dangers of Meth and Fentanyl remains critical. These drugs continue to flood Montana at alarming rates. The most recent publicly available data from the Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area reports that in the first quarter of 2024, 163,184 Fentanyl dosage units were seized in Montanamore than double the 65,142 seized during the same period in 2023. We deploy our prevention efforts with media campaigns, including NOT EVEN ONCE and ASK ME, that communicate the risks of Meth use; daily social media engagement with our more than 225,000 followers across Instagram, Facebook, and other platforms with content and open discussion about the risks of Meth use; and distribution of the Montana Meth Prevention Lesson Video to middle school and high school students across the state and country. Central to our work is MethProject.org the definitive source for information about Meth. The site serves individuals and organizations dedicated to substance abuse prevention addressing teens most asked questions about Meth with a range of interactive content from animations and quizzes to personal stories.The Montana Meth Prevention Lesson Video is a one-click tool for teachers and homeschool parents to educate students about the facts of Meth use. The video follows original Meth prevention curriculum created by top educators for the Meth Project. Hosted by one of the states top science teachers, the video demonstrates the volatility of the drug, incorporates dynamic animations showing how Meth use affects the mind and body, testimonials from real-life users in recovery, and tips on how to talk to friends and peers about Meth use.Likewise, our newest Fentanyl Prevention Lesson is unique as it is presented by a Montana senior, harnessing the power of peer-to-peer education. In addition to the full 10-minute Prevention Lesson video, our 18-second Fentanyl Fact videos have been created for school announcements and engaging social media content. Supplementary materials encourage students to engage in the content by creating Not Even Once: One Pill Can Kill artwork for their school and community, leading an assembly to raise awareness, or creating digital/social content that amplifies the prevention messaging in their community and beyond. Our Paint The State campaign brought in-person drug prevention back to Montana, engaged a new generation of Montanans in the work of the Montana Meth Project, amplified the visibility of the program among social and digital audiences, and inspired the creation of vibrant Not Even Once art pieces across the state delivering 33 million impressions monthly to Montanans as they travel the state. During the contest, we - Harnessed and Grew Our Social Media Following- Organic and paid social media strategies resulted in: - 700,000 Montanans reached with Paint the State messaging - 34% increase in Instagram followers expanding our teen audience- Drove Online Engagement- Online voting for the People's Choice Awards drove program engagement to new heights across a broader audience resulting in: - 70,000 unique visitors to PaintTheState.org - 108,000 votes cast- Shared Stories on Local News- Scalable public relations efforts resulted in: - 102 news stories by local, statewide, and national news aggregators - 693 million news outlet visits Other Notable Accomplishments Include:- Montana's Youth Risk Behavior Survey, released September 2021 by the Montana Office of Public Instruction, has found that Meth use among teens in the state has dropped to an all-time low. The survey is conducted every two years by the Montana Office of Public Instruction, in cooperation with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With a 77% decline in teen Meth use since the inception of the Montana Meth Project in 2005, we are seeing that our awareness and prevention efforts have had a significant impact on teens.- The 2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey also reports the lowest Native American teen Meth use ever reported.- The Montana Meth Prevention Lesson Video is the only recognized Meth prevention curriculum recognized by the national Red Ribbon Campaign.- The Lesson Video has seen a 300% increase in student use over the previous lesson.- Our campaigns garner nearly BILLION impressions each year through social media, shares, and a small mix of traditional advertising.Expenses $506,557
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
- 20-8367511
- 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
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Mental health and crisis intervention (F21)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $42,549
- Income (IRS master file)
- $405,668
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $405,668 | $579,315 | $42,549 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $680,951 | $764,865 | $245,905 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $448,277 | $510,222 | $344,966 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about MONTANA METH PROJECT
- What is the EIN of MONTANA METH PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MONTANA METH PROJECT is 20-8367511.
- Is MONTANA METH PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to MONTANA METH PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MONTANA METH PROJECT 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 MONTANA METH PROJECT 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 MONTANA METH PROJECT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of MONTANA METH PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names AMY RUE.
- Who are the officers and directors of MONTANA METH PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $247,760 (AMY RUE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does MONTANA METH PROJECT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $405,668, expenses of $579,315 and total assets of $42,549 at year end.
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