Nonprofit · EIN 36-3658000
GREAT FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · GREAT FALLS, MT 59401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $315,358 | $297,998 | $17,360 | $698,863 | $0 | $698,863 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $175,176 | $120,814 | $54,362 | $677,569 | $0 | $677,569 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $389,683 | $161,973 | $227,710 | $623,207 | $0 | $623,207 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $304,635
- of which government grants
- $238,964
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $8,223
- Net income from fundraising events
- $2,500
- Other revenue
- $2,500
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $280,148
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,900
- Program services (functional)
- $294,190
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,808
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $677,569
- Total assets, end of year
- $698,863
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $698,863
- Gross receipts
- $315,358
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE FLAHERTY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROGER HAGAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ERIN TOWNSEND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BECKY NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ED BROWN | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE FLAHERTY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROGER HAGAN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ERIN TOWNSEND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BECKY NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ED BROWN | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE FLAHERTY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ERIN TOWNSEND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VERONICA RONNAU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROGER HAGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BECKY NELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHANE ETZWILER | FORMER PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 40 | $0 |
| ED BROWN | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9 3RD ST N STE 101, GREAT FALLS, MT 59401-3160
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ED BROWN, 9 3RD ST N STE 101, GREAT FALLS, MT 59401
- Signed the 990
- ED BROWN, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (406) 761-4434
- Return prepared by
- DOUGLAS WILSON & COMPANY PC
Mission
THE CHAMBER FOUNDATION ENHANCES COMMUNITY VITALITY THROUGH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS, WORKFORCE OPPORTUNITY, EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT EFFORTS.
Program accomplishments
- THE CHAMBER FOUNDATION SUPPORTS ECONOMIC EDUCATION, COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION, JOB DEVELOPMENT AND OPPORTUNITY, LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY RESEARCH, PUBLIC INFORMATION, AND THE EXPANSION OF CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES BENEFITTING THE COMMUNITY.Expenses $294,190 · grants $280,148
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-3658000
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $698,863
- Income (IRS master file)
- $315,358
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $315,358 | $297,998 | $698,863 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $175,176 | $120,814 | $677,569 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $389,683 | $161,973 | $623,207 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $263,792 | $44,334 | $395,497 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 36-3658000).
Questions about GREAT FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of GREAT FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GREAT FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION is 36-3658000.
- Is GREAT FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to GREAT FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does GREAT FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 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 GREAT FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GREAT FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GREAT FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ED BROWN.
- Who are the officers and directors of GREAT FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GREAT FALLS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $315,358, expenses of $297,998 and total assets of $698,863 at year end.
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