Nonprofit · EIN 47-1975683
THE PARADISE CENTER
Tax-exempt · PARADISE, MT 59856
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $99,661 | $88,802 | $10,859 | $454,722 | $0 | $454,722 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $129,982 | $94,741 | $35,241 | $446,269 | $2,403 | $443,866 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $232,358 | $102,628 | $129,730 | $413,218 | $4,597 | $408,621 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $77,667
- of which government grants
- $11,000
- Program service revenue
- $20,224
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $1,770
- Other revenue
- $1,770
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $851
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,395
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,993
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $940
- Occupancy
- $19,488
- Travel
- $275
- Depreciation
- $16,685
- Program services (functional)
- $56,847
- Management and general (functional)
- $31,226
- Fundraising (functional)
- $729
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $446,269
- Total assets, end of year
- $454,722
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $454,722
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $320,598
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $399,436
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $55,286
- Gross receipts
- $99,661
- Employees
- 3
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marilyn Sisler | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $261 |
| Janice Hanson | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Carol Brooker | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Gin Weber | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Ricki Bullock | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gary Sanks | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Wally Brown | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Judy Stephens | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Kay Wittig | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Dave Colyer | President Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Jackie Colyer | Secretary Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Kathleen Hubka | Vice President Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JoAnne Colyer | Treasurer Officer | 25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Brooker | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Jackie Colyer | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Karval Pickering | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Kathleen Hubka | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Mac Hall | Director Trustee or director | 7 | $0 |
| Benita Hanson | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Ricki Bullock | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Marilyn Sisler | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Gary Sanks | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Dave Colyer | President Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Janice Hanson | Vice President Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Karen Thorson | Secretary Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Ginny Weber | Director Officer | 5 | $0 |
| John Thorson | Treasurer Former | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mac Hall | Director Trustee or director | 7 | $0 |
| Ginny Weber | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Kathleen Hubka | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Benita Hanson | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Laura McClenahan | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Rudolph Boukal | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| Susan Lepore | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Carol Brooker | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Jackie Colyer | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Karval Pickering | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Dave Colyer | President Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Thorson | Treasurer Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Karen Thorson | Secretary Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Janice Hanson | Vice President Officer | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 162, PARADISE, MT 59856-0162
- In care of
- % JOANNE COLYER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- PO Box 162, Paradise MT 59856
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JoAnne Colyer, PO Box 953, Plains, MT 59859
- Signed the 990
- JOANNE COLYER, Treasurer
- Phone
- (406) 826-3679
- Return prepared by
- House Edge LLC
Mission
To preserve the 114-year old school building in Paradise, MT (listed on the National Register of Historic Places) and repurpose it as a community center, visitor center, and art center
Program accomplishments
- Year-round art programs including live performances, local theatrical group; adult and youth classes, summer youth art camp, displays, outreach to county schools. New theater audio equipment was purchased in 2025Expenses $25,260 · grants $25,000 · revenue $18,072
- General maintenance of the historical building, auditorium, replica railroad roundhouse, and the grounds. A retaining wall was built in the parking lot and more security cameras were installed in the buildings. The replica 1930s roundhouse that was constructed to display large and historically significant railroad items related to the railroad history of Paradise, MT got siding and windows installed in 2025.Expenses $17,253 · grants $38,206
- Curation and upkeep of multiple exhibits and displays to showcase the history of Paradise, MT and the surrounding area. Some of the exhibits include a Model Railroad Exhibit including a replica of the town of Paradise and the Tie Treating Plant, a topographical recreation of Glacial Lake Missoula, an exhibit of large and historically significant railroad items related to the railroad history of Paradise, a Veterans Memorial with emphasis on local veterans and a handmade display depicting an Old Western town.Expenses $14,333 · grants $14,460 · revenue $2,152
- RoundingExpenses $1
- Provision of space for rent for community eventsrevenue $1,770
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
- 47-1975683
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $454,722
- Income (IRS master file)
- $99,661
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $99,661 | $88,802 | $454,722 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $129,982 | $94,741 | $446,269 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $232,358 | $102,628 | $413,218 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $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 47-1975683).
Questions about THE PARADISE CENTER
- What is the EIN of THE PARADISE CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE PARADISE CENTER is 47-1975683.
- Is THE PARADISE CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to THE PARADISE CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE PARADISE CENTER 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 THE PARADISE CENTER 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 THE PARADISE CENTER 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 THE PARADISE CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JoAnne Colyer.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE PARADISE CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $261 (Marilyn Sisler, Director).
- How much revenue does THE PARADISE CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $99,661, expenses of $88,802 and total assets of $454,722 at year end.
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