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Nonprofit · EIN 27-1089153

MISSOULA BUTTERFLY HOUSE AND INSECTARIUM

Tax-exempt · MISSOULA, MT 59801

Financials

$1.3M$802K2023$1.3M$1.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MISSOULA BUTTERFLY HOUSE AND INSECTARIUM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,281,878$1,569,387-$287,509$4,389,333$31,655$4,357,678
December 31, 2023990$1,250,904$802,214$448,690$5,150,191$505,064$4,645,127
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$503,327
Program service revenue
$575,000
Investment income
$19,355
Net income from sales of inventory
$182,296
Other revenue
$184,196

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$68,364
Other salaries and wages
$514,452
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$723,815
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$357,116
Travel
$12,934
Depreciation
$57,022
Program services (functional)
$1,290,372
Management and general (functional)
$195,267
Fundraising (functional)
$83,748

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,150,191
Total assets, end of year
$4,389,333
Total liabilities, end of year
$31,655
Net assets, end of year
$4,357,678
Land, buildings and equipment
$310,029
Publicly traded securities
$225,607
Net assets without donor restrictions
$4,125,008
Net assets with donor restrictions
$232,670
Gross receipts
$1,281,878
Employees
17
Volunteers
50
Year formed
2009
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jennifer MarangeloEXEC. DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$68,364
Lisa Verlanic-FowlerPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Kathryn HermanVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Marcy AllenTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Mike CarterSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Michael KuntzBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Lucca ScarianoBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JENNIFER MARANGELOEXEC. DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$62,500
GLENN MARANGELODEV. DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$48,600
Marcy AllenPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Lisa Verelanic FowlerVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Megan RobsonTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Michael CarterSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Douglas EmlenBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Katheryn HermanBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Nicole TooneBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1075 SOUTH AVE W, MISSOULA, MT 59801-7971
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JENNIFER MARANGELO
Signed the 990
JENNIFER MARANGELO, Executive Director
Phone
(406) 317-1211
Return prepared by
Linked Accounting LLP

Mission

To inspire an appreciation and understanding of insects and their relatives.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The Missoula Butterfly House and Insectariums (MBHI) mission is to inspire an appreciation and understanding of insects and their relatives. MBHI envisions generations ignited by lifelong curiosity and awe for the natural world.Throughout 2023, MBHI worked to prepare for the long-awaited opening of our new facility, creating the new exhibits, interpretive information, and systems for to run our new facility and our back-end operations. We proudly held our grand opening on December 5, 2023.2024 was an incredibly busy year on all fronts, marking our first full year of operations. Some of the highlights of our education efforts and programs included:Visitation: In 2024 we welcomed 74,517 visitors through our doors.School Field Trips: Utilizing a combination of online and in-person learning, we conducted a total of 252 programs for 5,696 students.Field Trip Scholarships: Thanks to the Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation, the Jane S. Heman Foundation, and Melody and Richard Zajdel, we were able to provide field trip scholarships for 125 classes from Title 1 / low-income schools, reaching 2,086 students. We were also able to provide a total of $4,318 in transportation assistance.Online Bug Encounters: Throughout the past year, we conducted 37 Online Bug Encounters reaching 59,230 Facebook and Instagram viewers. Archives at www.missoulabutterflyhouse.org/online-bug-encounters/. These 10 to 15 minute videos have been introducing learners of all ages to some amazing species and insect-focused topics for more than five years.Whats Buzzin: 2024 marked our 10th season of Whats Buzzin over email and social media. This weekly, seasonal report spotlights some of the insect and arthropod species currently being found across western Montana. In 2024 we shared 29 reports identifying 258 unique species across the state.Notes from the Lab: This seasonal (not produced during the summer field season) report is shared on our email list. Covering topics that have ranged from insect folklore to deep dives into the interesting lives of specific species, this series is proof that theres always something new to learn. In 2024 we shared 17 Notes from the Lab reports reaching 38,201 social media followers (and a few thousand more via our email list).Community Science Research: 2024 was our 5th year participating in two national Community Science research projects looking at insect species diversity and abundance. Throughout the year, we were able to engage 15 community participants in these hands-on research projects, providing unique learning opportunities that covered everything from field research to DNA analysis. We also became a partner in the Western Firefly Project, a community science project based out of the Natural History Museum of Utah to document populations of flashing fireflies in the western states. Thanks to our efforts, three new locations were identified with one new species that has never been documented before in Montana.Bugs & Brews Lectures: In 2024 we held 7 lectures for 735 attendees covering a wide variety of insect-related topics.Bug Bytes Podcast: Throughout 2024 we continued to collaborate with Montana Public Radio in producing and airing episodes of our Bug Bytes podcast(https://www.mtpr.org/podcast/bug-bytes).Summer Camps: In 2024 we held 6 week-long summer day camps for 71 campers.
    Expenses $1,290,372 · revenue $759,196

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-1089153
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
2011
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D34)
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,389,333
Income (IRS master file)
$1,281,878

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,281,878$1,569,387$4,389,333XML
990December 2023$1,250,904$802,214$5,150,191XML
990December 2022$849,733$506,860$4,205,938IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-TDecember 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-TDecember 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 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 27-1089153).

Questions about MISSOULA BUTTERFLY HOUSE AND INSECTARIUM

What is the EIN of MISSOULA BUTTERFLY HOUSE AND INSECTARIUM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MISSOULA BUTTERFLY HOUSE AND INSECTARIUM is 27-1089153.
Is MISSOULA BUTTERFLY HOUSE AND INSECTARIUM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to MISSOULA BUTTERFLY HOUSE AND INSECTARIUM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MISSOULA BUTTERFLY HOUSE AND INSECTARIUM 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 MISSOULA BUTTERFLY HOUSE AND INSECTARIUM 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 MISSOULA BUTTERFLY HOUSE AND INSECTARIUM 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 MISSOULA BUTTERFLY HOUSE AND INSECTARIUM?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JENNIFER MARANGELO.
Who are the officers and directors of MISSOULA BUTTERFLY HOUSE AND INSECTARIUM?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $68,364 (Jennifer Marangelo, EXEC. DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does MISSOULA BUTTERFLY HOUSE AND INSECTARIUM have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,281,878, expenses of $1,569,387 and total assets of $4,389,333 at year end.

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