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Nonprofit · EIN 32-0262474

FLATHEAD SHELTER FRIENDS

Tax-exempt · KALISPELL, MT 59903

Financials

$77K$16K2023$198K$153K2024$352K$117K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FLATHEAD SHELTER FRIENDS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$351,704$116,867$234,837$414,195$0$414,195
December 31, 2024990-EZ$197,777$152,977$44,800$179,514$2,487$177,027
December 31, 2023990-EZ$76,816$16,462$60,354$131,062–$131,062
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$345,494
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$6,210
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,193
Program services (functional)
$113,587
Management and general (functional)
$3,083
Fundraising (functional)
$197

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$179,514
Total assets, end of year
$414,195
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$414,195
Net assets without donor restrictions
$414,195
Gross receipts
$351,704
Employees
0
Volunteers
6
Year formed
2008
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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STEVE BARRETTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
LINDA VEVERAVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
CATHERINE OLSENTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
KAREN JACOBSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
KAT DEVALLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DONNA ROSENBERGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KIM CAREYPRESIDENT18$0
LINDA VEVERAVICE PRESIDE5$0
CATHERINE OLSENTREASURER12$0
KAREN JACOBSONSECRETARY6$0
STEVE BARRETTDIRECTOR10$0
JOHNNY ALAMILLADIRECTOR2$0
CLIFF BENNETTDIRECTOR6$0
KATIE CALLAHANDIRECTOR2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MYNI FERGUSONPRESIDENT10$0
STEVE BARRETTVICE PRESIDE8$0
CATHERINE OLSENTREASURER5$0
JOHNNY ALAMILLASECRETARY3$0
KATIE CALLAHANDIRECTOR2$0
KIM CAREYDIRECTOR3$0
LINDA VEVERADIRECTOR2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1035, KALISPELL, MT 59903-1035
In care of
% CARMEN OBRIEN
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
PO Box 1035, Kalispell MT 59903
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
CATHERINE OLSEN, 2180 TAMARACK LANE, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT 59912
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Myni Ferguson, PO Box 1035, Kalispell MT 59903
Signed the 990
CATHERINE OLSEN, TREASURER
Phone
(406) 752-1310
Return prepared by
SWIFTCURRENT ACCOUNTING & TAX INC

Mission

NEW MISSION STATEMENT EFFECTIVE 2025: TO RAISE FUNDS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR SHELTER ANIMALS, TO INCREASE PET ADOPTION, AND TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP IN THE FLATHEAD VALLEY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • FLATHEAD SHELTER FRIENDS IS A NONPROFIT, ALL-VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE FLATHEAD COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER TO AID IN IT'S EFFORTS TO FIND LOVING HOMES FOR EVERY ADOPTABLE DOG AND CAT. OUR GROUP IS COMPRISED OF PEOPLE WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME AND ENERGY, SPURRED ON BY THE LOVE OF ANIMALS AND CARE FOR OUR COMMUNITY. WE HAVE ONGOING PROJECTS THAT INVOLVE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SHELTER FACILITIES, SUCH AS ADDING TO AND UPDATING THE KENNELS AND REMODELING EXISTING STRUCTURES ON SITE. WE ALSO PROVIDE FUNDING TO KEEP EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND UP-TO- DATE. THERE IS ALWAYS A PROJECT THAT NEEDS OUR HELP.
    Expenses $113,587

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
32-0262474
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
2009
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$414,195
Income (IRS master file)
$351,704

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$351,704$116,867$414,195IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$197,777$152,977$179,514XML
990-EZDecember 2023$76,816$16,462$131,062XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Myni Ferguson
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: KAREN BURKETT
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: KAREN BURKETT
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 32-0262474).

Questions about FLATHEAD SHELTER FRIENDS

What is the EIN of FLATHEAD SHELTER FRIENDS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FLATHEAD SHELTER FRIENDS is 32-0262474.
Is FLATHEAD SHELTER FRIENDS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to FLATHEAD SHELTER FRIENDS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FLATHEAD SHELTER FRIENDS 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 FLATHEAD SHELTER FRIENDS due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FLATHEAD SHELTER FRIENDS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FLATHEAD SHELTER FRIENDS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CATHERINE OLSEN.
Who are the officers and directors of FLATHEAD SHELTER FRIENDS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FLATHEAD SHELTER FRIENDS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $351,704, expenses of $116,867 and total assets of $414,195 at year end.

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