Nonprofit · EIN 46-2510133
MONTANA PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COLLABORATIVE
Also known as WMCSPD-RSA
Tax-exempt · RONAN, MT 59864
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $882,252 | $828,737 | $53,515 | $199,286 | $10,138 | $189,148 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $794,506 | $740,309 | $54,197 | $135,646 | $13 | $135,633 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $450,600 | $442,194 | $8,406 | $81,436 | $0 | $81,436 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $568,868
- Program service revenue
- $309,252
- Investment income
- $4,132
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $209,006
- Other salaries and wages
- $99,741
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $336,370
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $7,360
- Travel
- $31,956
- Program services (functional)
- $711,523
- Management and general (functional)
- $117,214
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $135,646
- Total assets, end of year
- $199,286
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $10,138
- Net assets, end of year
- $189,148
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $189,148
- Gross receipts
- $882,252
- Employees
- 17
- Year formed
- 2014
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Johnson | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $112,477 |
| Cindy Fouhy | Director Trustee or director | 40 | $78,022 |
| Erin Lipkind | Director Officer | 20 | $18,507 |
| Claire Hibbs-Cheff | Chairman Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jon Martin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ionela Rusnac | Chairman Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Janelle Beers | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Morigeau | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Abby Stitt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Matthew Driessen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CINDY FOUHY | RESOURCE NAV Officer | 20 | $68,617 |
| JESSICA JOHNSON | Executive Dir. Officer | 10 | $45,651 |
| ERIN LIPKIND | CO-DIRECTOR Officer | 10 | $14,426 |
| DAISY CARLSMITH | TECHNOLOGY Officer | 5 | $10,995 |
| CLAIRE HIBBS-CHEFF | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| JON MARTIN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| IONELA RUSNAC | Secretary Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| JESSICA DODGE | BOOKKEEPING Officer | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CINDY FOUHY | RESOURCE NAV Officer | 20 | $27,412 |
| ERIN LIPKIND | CO-DIRECTOR Officer | 10 | $17,883 |
| JESSICA JOHNSON | Executive Dir. Officer | 10 | $16,965 |
| DAISY CARLSMITH | TECHNOLOGY Officer | 5 | $9,787 |
| ANNA EAST | GRANTS Officer | 3 | $7,540 |
| MICHELLE MITCHELL | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $6,092 |
| CLAIRE HIBBS-CHEFF | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| CHRIS MORIGEAU | Secretary Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| JESSICA DODGE | BOOKKEEPING Officer | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 46433 STAGECOACH TRL, RONAN, MT 59864-8926
- In care of
- % JESSICA JOHNSON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
- 4 School Lane, Trout Creek MT 59874
- Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
- Erin Lipkind, 410 W Spruce, Missoula MT 59802
- Signed the 990
- Jessica Johnson, Executive Director
- Phone
- (405) 529-1113
- Website
- www.wmplc.org
- Return prepared by
- Allay Accounting PLLC
Mission
The mission of the corporation is to provide high quality professional development opportunities and services which support communities of lifelong learners to achieve successful outcomes for children and youth throughout Montana. Areas of focus shall include, but not be limited to: professional development, consultation, contractual services, technical assistance, technology services, purchasing services, and all other areas authorized by law.
Program accomplishments
- The Montana Professional Learning Collaborative (MTPLC) provides statewide professional development services to educators through in-person, online, and blended learning formats. MTPLC serves over 1,000 schools across Montanas 490 public school districts, with a focus on improving educator effectiveness and student outcomes. MTPLC delivers a range of programs designed to support whole-child education, integrating academic, social, emotional, and behavioral learning strategies. A primary program offering is the annual August Institute, a multi-day professional development event that emphasizes holistic teaching practices, including trauma-informed care, social-emotional learning, and instructional innovation. In 2025, participation in the August Institute increased from approximately 250 educators in 2024, reflecting continued demand for high-quality professional learning opportunities. Throughout 2025, MTPLC expanded its catalog of online courses and regional workshops to meet the evolving needs of Montana educators, including those in rural and geographically isolated communities. These programs are designed to increase access to relevant, research-based instructional practices and improve educator capacity statewide. MTPLC also administers and manages federal grant funding in partnership with the Montana Small School Alliance (MSSA). In 2025, MTPLC oversaw approximately $2,000,000 in federal funds aimed at increasing equity in student services for rural, tribal, and frontier school districts. This initiative serves more than 300 small and tribal districts by providing access to mental health services, school counseling, trauma-informed practices, violence prevention resources, and basic needs support for students and families. In fall 2024, MTPLC hired a full-time Executive Director to support organizational growth and program expansion. In 2025, this leadership structure enhanced MTPLCs capacity to manage grant programs, strengthen partnerships, and deliver high-quality services aligned with its mission.Expenses $711,523 · revenue $309,252
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 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
- 46-2510133
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $199,286
- Income (IRS master file)
- $882,252
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $882,252 | $828,737 | $199,286 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $794,506 | $740,309 | $135,646 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $450,600 | $442,194 | $81,436 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: Erin Lipkind | December 31, 2014 | ≤ $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 46-2510133).
Questions about MONTANA PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COLLABORATIVE
- What is the EIN of MONTANA PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COLLABORATIVE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MONTANA PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COLLABORATIVE is 46-2510133.
- Is MONTANA PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COLLABORATIVE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to MONTANA PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COLLABORATIVE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MONTANA PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COLLABORATIVE 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 MONTANA PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COLLABORATIVE 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 MONTANA PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COLLABORATIVE 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 MONTANA PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COLLABORATIVE?
- The 990-N for 2014 names Erin Lipkind.
- Who are the officers and directors of MONTANA PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COLLABORATIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $112,477 (Jessica Johnson, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does MONTANA PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COLLABORATIVE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $882,252, expenses of $828,737 and total assets of $199,286 at year end.
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