Nonprofit · EIN 23-7059679
MONTANA CHAMBER FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · HELENA, MT 59624
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $610,093 | $462,260 | $147,833 | $1,243,239 | $29,720 | $1,213,519 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $584,233 | $515,940 | $68,293 | $968,446 | $153,842 | $814,604 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $562,033 | $593,489 | -$31,456 | $957,173 | $130,862 | $826,311 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $632,120
- Program service revenue
- $1,925
- Investment income
- $15,681
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$54,959
- Other revenue
- -$39,633
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $10,861
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $41,877
- Travel
- $63,375
- Program services (functional)
- $202,680
- Management and general (functional)
- $213,564
- Fundraising (functional)
- $46,016
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $968,446
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,243,239
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $29,720
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,213,519
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,456
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $633,856
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $579,663
- Gross receipts
- $1,048,462
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 13
- Year formed
- 1969
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODD O'HAIR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 26 | $0 |
| PAUL HOPFAUF | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA MURDO | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ED BARTLETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHAD BAUER | DIRECTOR (TERMED) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICK EDWARDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| COURTNEY KIBBLEWHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BILL MCGLADDERY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN CONNOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATT JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNA KAZMIEROWSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALI MANDELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NANCY SCHLEPP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASON YAGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODD O'HAIR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 26 | $0 |
| PAUL HOPFAUF | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA MURDO | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ED BARTLETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHAD BAUER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICK EDWARDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| COURTNEY KIBBLEWHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KYLE LINGSCHEIT | DIRECTOR (THRU 6/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BILL MCGLADDERY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE GRAY | DIRECTOR (THRU 6/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN CONNOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATT JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNA KAZMIEROWSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALI MANDELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NANCY SCHLEPP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASON YAGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODD O'HAIR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 26 | $0 |
| ANGELA MURDO | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LAURENCE HUBBARD | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JESSIE LUTHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ED BARTLETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHAD BAUER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICK EDWARDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE HOLLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL HOPFAUF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| COURTNEY KIBBLEWHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KYLE LINGSCHEIT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BILL MCGLADDERY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE GRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARL NYSTUEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RYAN CONNOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1162, HELENA, MT 59624-1162
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TODD O'HAIR, PO BOX 1162, HELENA, MT 59624
- Signed the 990
- TODD O'HAIR, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (406) 431-3248
- Website
- MONTANACHAMBER.COM
- Return prepared by
- WIPFLI ADVISORY LLC
Mission
TO EDUCATE MONTANANS ABOUT THE FUNDAMENTALS OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS, BUSINESS NEEDS, AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF BUSINESS TO SOCIETY.
Program accomplishments
- MT YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS FUELED BY EMPOWERED - IN 2017, THE MONTANA CHAMBER FOUNDATION BROUGHT TO MONTANA "EMPOWERED", A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PROGRAM THAT DEVELOPS EMPLOYABILITY TRAITS AND INSTILLS ECONOMIC AND ENTREPRENEURIAL PRINCIPLES IN OUR FUTURE WORKFORCE. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, THE FOUNDATION ADDED AN ADDITIONAL FULL TIME WORKFORCE STRATEGIST WHO TRAVELS THE STATE EXPANDING AND EXECUTING THE YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS PROGRAM AND EMPOWERED TEACHER NETWORK.Expenses $132,726 · grants $10,861
- THE PROSPECTS ENCOMPASSES A VIRTUAL STATEWIDE ENTREPRENEURSHIP COMPETITION WITH SCHOLARSHIPS AND CASH PRIZES FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH NEW IDEAS AND EXISTING SMALL BUSINESSES.THIS COMPETITION IS DESIGNED TO FIND, CELEBRATE AND REWARD PROMISING STUDENTS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO SHOW OFF THEIR ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET AND ABILITY TO SOLVE PROBLEMS FOR THE REAL WORLD. MONTANA CHAMBER FOUNDATION IS CONNECTING STUDENTS AND BUSINESSES LEADERS FROM AROUND THE STATE.Expenses $43,067
- CULTIVATING CAREERS - THE MONTANA CHAMBER FOUNDATION AND PARK HIGH SCHOOL ARE HOSTING THIS PROVEN COMMUNITY FOCUSED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EVENT THAT ILLUSTRATES HOW INDUSTRY AND EDUCATION PARTNERS CAN SUPPORT CAREER AWARENESS AND WORKFORCE PIPELINE OPPORTUNITIES. THESE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES DEMONSTRATE THE LATEST CAREERS IN PATHWAYS ACROSS THE SPECTRUM HELPING TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY.Expenses $14,797
- ENVISION 2026 WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2016 AS A 10-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN FOCUSED ON THE SUSTAINED ECONOMIC GROWTH FOR MONTANA. TO MEET ITS FOUR GOALS BY 2026, THE MONTANA CHAMBER WILL WORK IN THE FOLLOWING FOUR KEY AREAS TO DRIVE PER CAPITA PERSONAL INCOME LEVELS AND GROWTH, GROSS STATE PRODUCT GROWTH, AND JOB GROWTH: WORKFORCE; ENTREPRENEURSHIP; BUSINESS CLIMATE; AND INFRASTRUCTURE.Expenses $12,090 · revenue $1,925
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7059679
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1970
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,243,239
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,048,462
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $610,093 | $462,260 | $1,243,239 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $584,233 | $515,940 | $968,446 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $562,033 | $593,489 | $957,173 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $702,984 | $488,440 | $894,642 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 23-7059679).
Questions about MONTANA CHAMBER FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of MONTANA CHAMBER FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MONTANA CHAMBER FOUNDATION is 23-7059679.
- Is MONTANA CHAMBER FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1970.
- Are donations to MONTANA CHAMBER FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MONTANA CHAMBER FOUNDATION 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 CHAMBER FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MONTANA CHAMBER FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MONTANA CHAMBER FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names TODD O'HAIR.
- Who are the officers and directors of MONTANA CHAMBER FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MONTANA CHAMBER FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $610,093, expenses of $462,260 and total assets of $1,243,239 at year end.
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