Nonprofit · EIN 36-3652244
OPEN AID ALLIANCE
Also known as TRI-STATE HELP
Tax-exempt · MISSOULA, MT 59801
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,111,910 | $1,151,547 | -$39,637 | $118,767 | $157,001 | -$38,234 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,173,490 | $1,172,021 | $1,469 | $95,825 | $94,422 | $1,403 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,104,747
- of which government grants
- $1,008,781
- Program service revenue
- $7,163
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $70,091
- Other salaries and wages
- $565,032
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $635,123
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $65,984
- Travel
- $6,403
- Depreciation
- $1,340
- Program services (functional)
- $1,129,117
- Management and general (functional)
- $14,668
- Fundraising (functional)
- $7,762
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $95,825
- Total assets, end of year
- $118,767
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $157,001
- Net assets, end of year
- -$38,234
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,005
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$38,234
- Gross receipts
- $1,111,910
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 1989
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Ramos | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $70,091 |
| Sarah Reese | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kathi Olson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bryan Cochran PhD | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Brian Bigsam | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Josh Decker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Linda Maas | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Ramos | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $56,732 |
| Sarah Reese | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Hayley Blackburn | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kathi Olson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brett Bell MPH MD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Madison Hoffman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Josh Decker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Linda Maas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Beth Cogswell | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Bryan Cochran PhD | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Brian Bigsam | President Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 715 RONAN ST, MISSOULA, MT 59801-3521
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Rebecca Ramos, 715 RONAN STREET, MISSOULA, MT 59801
- Signed the 990
- REBECCA RAMOS, Executive Director
- Phone
- (406) 543-4770
- Website
- www.openaidalliance.org
- Return prepared by
- Linked Accounting LLP
Mission
Open Aid Alliance works with the unique potential of each individual to overcome stigma as they seek greater health. Multiple programs work synergistically to carry out our mission and achieve risk reduction goals.
Program accomplishments
- HOUSING PROGRAM:We operated a housing program for low-income individuals living with HIV in western Montana. This program provides housing assistance in the form of rent payments and case management to stabilize and support medical and health goals and prevent new HIV infections. 28 individuals were served through short-term rental assistance and 10 received move-in assistance.Expenses $1,129,117
- SYRINGE SERVICE PROGRAM AND "UNCOVERY" TREATMENT CENTER:The syringe service program is a community-based public health approach to prevent disease transmission, prevent overdose, and improve overall health outcomes for people who use drugs. The program includes sterile injection equipment, trains people to respond to overdose and encourages the proper disposal of used syringes. The syringe service program is a critical linkage to behavorial health, housing and medical care for people who use injection drugs. This program operates fixedlocations in Missoula and Polson and supports multiple programs across Montana. Peer support is a mutual aid support program where people connect based on shared lived experience. Our peer support program is focused on people experiencing challenges associated with substanceabuse and housing insecurity. UNCOVERY is a state approved substance use disorder treatment center providing outpatient services in a harmreduction framework including case management individuals. This allows us to meet the behavioral health needs of some of our communitys most vulnerable individuals.
- TESTING AND PREVENTION:In 2024, this program identified 0 probable cases of HIV after testing366 individuals. We performed 174 HCV (Hepatitis C) tests, screened 119 individuals for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea, and tested 207 people for syphilis. We identified and referred to treatment 2 high-risk individuals for syphilis treatment immediately. Rates of syphilis in Montana are currently at a 60-year high. We provide low-cost screening for sexually transmitted diseases at multiple locations and community events across Montana.
- CONSULTING AND CAPACITY:Other activities to meet our mission.
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
- 36-3652244
- 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
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $118,767
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,111,910
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,111,910 | $1,151,547 | $118,767 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,173,490 | $1,172,021 | $95,825 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,259,220 | $1,255,724 | $738,800 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 OPEN AID ALLIANCE
- What is the EIN of OPEN AID ALLIANCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OPEN AID ALLIANCE is 36-3652244.
- Is OPEN AID ALLIANCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to OPEN AID ALLIANCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OPEN AID ALLIANCE 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 OPEN AID ALLIANCE 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 OPEN AID ALLIANCE 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 OPEN AID ALLIANCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Rebecca Ramos.
- Who are the officers and directors of OPEN AID ALLIANCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $70,091 (Rebecca Ramos, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does OPEN AID ALLIANCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,111,910, expenses of $1,151,547 and total assets of $118,767 at year end.
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