Nonprofit · EIN 38-3802326
KEEPING OUR KIDS FIRST
Also known as ROCKS
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · MILES CITY, MT 59301
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $103,776 | $116,688 | -$12,912 | $10,556 | $398 | $10,158 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $97,226 | $121,047 | -$23,821 | $23,545 | $474 | $23,071 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $138,853 | $124,387 | $14,466 | $47,549 | $656 | $46,893 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Program service revenue
- $51,265
- Investment income
- $69
- Net income from fundraising events
- $52,442
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $50,200
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $87,794
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,642
- Occupancy
- $7,115
- Other expenses
- $19,137
- Program services (functional)
- $113,626
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $23,544
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,556
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $398
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,158
- Cash, savings and investments
- $10,527
- Gross receipts
- $110,326
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOYCE A BRAUNBECK VERA | PROGRAM DIRE | 40 | $34,000 |
| MALLOREY KASSNER | PAST TREASUR | 17 | $16,200 |
| KENNETH HOLMLUND | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | $0 |
| TIFFANY KLEIN | MEMBER OF BO | 0.5 | $0 |
| AMBER HELLAND | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| ASHLEY HERZOG | SECRETARY | 0.5 | $0 |
| KELLY HAGEMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| KASSIE GORDER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| SADIE HOSTMAN | TREASURER | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOYCE A BRAUNBECK VERA | PROG. DIR./S | 40 | $34,000 |
| MALLOREY KASSNER | TREASURER | 17 | $16,200 |
| KENNETH HOLMLUND | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | $0 |
| TIFFANY KLEIN | MEMBER OF BO | 0.5 | $0 |
| AMBER HELLAND | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| ASHLEY HERZOG | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOYCE A BRAUNBECK VERA | PROG. DIR./S | 40 | $34,108 |
| MALLOREY KASSNER | TREASURER | 17 | $16,254 |
| KENNETH HOLMLUND | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | $0 |
| JASON ODDY | VICE PRESIDE | 0.5 | $0 |
| KASSIE SINES | MEMBER OF BO | 0.5 | $0 |
| BRI LARSON | MEMBER OF BO | 0.5 | $0 |
| TIFFANY KLEIN | MEMBER OF BO | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 972, MILES CITY, MT 59301-0972
- Signed the 990-EZ
- SADIE HOSTMAN, TREASURER
- Phone
- (406) 234-4949
- Return prepared by
- DEASON CPA PC
Mission
THE MISSION OF ROCKS IS TO PROVIDE OUR COMMUNITY'S CHILDREN WITH A SAFE AFTERSCHOOL ENVIRONMENT THAT ENHANCES THEIR SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES THOUGH INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION, GROUP ACTIVITIES, AND ENJOYABLE EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDED MATERIALS, TRIPS, NUTRITIOUS FOOD, AND OUTINGS FOR APPROXIMATLEY 50 CHILDREN DURING THE ENTIRE YEAR. BUS TRANSPORTATION FROM SCHOOL TO THE PROGRAM FACILITY, AND GROUP TRIPS.Expenses $113,626
- ROCKS STAFF ARE PAID TO PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH A SAFE AFTERSHCOOL ENVIRONMENT WHERE STAFF PROVIDE CHILDREN INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION, GROUP ACTIVITIES, AND EDUCATIONAL ENRICHMENT ACTIVIITIES.
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-3802326
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,556
- Income (IRS master file)
- $110,326
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2012
- Posted by the IRS
- March 11, 2013
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2012
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $103,776 | $116,688 | $10,556 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $97,226 | $121,047 | $23,545 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $138,853 | $124,387 | $47,549 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 38-3802326).
Questions about KEEPING OUR KIDS FIRST
- What is the EIN of KEEPING OUR KIDS FIRST?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KEEPING OUR KIDS FIRST is 38-3802326.
- Is KEEPING OUR KIDS FIRST tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2012 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2012.
- Are donations to KEEPING OUR KIDS FIRST tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KEEPING OUR KIDS FIRST 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 KEEPING OUR KIDS FIRST 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 KEEPING OUR KIDS FIRST last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of KEEPING OUR KIDS FIRST?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $34,000 (JOYCE A BRAUNBECK VERA, PROGRAM DIRE).
- How much revenue does KEEPING OUR KIDS FIRST have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $103,776, expenses of $116,688 and total assets of $10,556 at year end.
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