Nonprofit · EIN 51-0185430
THE MYRNA LOY
Also known as MYRNA LOY CENTER
Tax-exempt · HELENA, MT 59601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $951,752 | $916,026 | $35,726 | $2,852,899 | $81,485 | $2,771,414 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $911,668 | $741,869 | $169,799 | $2,789,621 | $58,809 | $2,730,812 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $391,063
- Membership dues
- $82,320
- Program service revenue
- $198,567
- Investment income
- $92,551
- Net rental income
- $39,134
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$2,737
- Net income from fundraising events
- $62,504
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $167,245
- Other revenue
- $269,571
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $125,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $222,709
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $347,709
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $67,982
- Depreciation
- $66,414
- Program services (functional)
- $554,879
- Management and general (functional)
- $301,159
- Fundraising (functional)
- $59,988
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,789,621
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,852,899
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $81,485
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,771,414
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $413,156
- Publicly traded securities
- $913,770
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,501,845
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $269,569
- Gross receipts
- $1,057,235
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 20
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benji Cosgrove | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $75,000 | $2,164 |
| Ramsay Ballew | Director of Op. Officer | 40 | $55,000 | $1,517 |
| Tara Rice | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kaci Cech | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Claire Pichette | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Burnett | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jody Isbell | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Molly Kohoutek | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ari Laskin | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Justin Ringsak | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Tara Palmer | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| John Finn | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benji Cosgrove | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $75,000 | $2,112 |
| Ramsay Ballew | Director of Op. Officer | 40 | $50,000 | $715 |
| Tara Rice | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kaci Cech | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Claire Pichette | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Burnett | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jody Isbell | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Molly Kohoutek | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ari Laskin | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Justin Ringsak | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Tara Palmer | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| John Finn | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 15 N EWING ST, HELENA, MT 59601-4245
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Benji Cosgrove, 15 N EWING, HELENA, MT 59601
- Signed the 990
- Benji Cosgrove, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (406) 443-0287
- Website
- www.themyrnaloy.com
- Return prepared by
- Linked Accounting LLP
Mission
The Myrna Loy inspires the creative spirits of people in and around Helena, Montana by presenting high-quality, culturally significant films and performing arts; by supporting local and regional artists in their work; and by nurturing a lifelong love of the arts through education and residencies.
Program accomplishments
- Independent movie theaters showing contemporary and culturally significant films not available in commercial theaters.Expenses $311,653 · revenue $225,133
- Year-round performing arts series featuring regional, national, and international artists whose work is significant, innovative, and culturally enriching.Expenses $198,975 · grants $996 · revenue $148,278
- The arts education program brings renowned musicians, performers, and teaching artists into local classrooms to teach, lead workshops, and expand the creative potential of Montana students and teachers. We create high-impact workshops, training sessions, residencies, and other arts experiences for ALL Helena Public Schools, as well as offer grants directly to local artists to help them flourish in our community.Expenses $44,251 · grants $58,306 · revenue $4,823
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
- 51-0185430
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Church
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1976
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A31Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,852,899
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,057,235
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $951,752 | $916,026 | $2,852,899 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $911,668 | $741,869 | $2,789,621 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $863,907 | $839,256 | $2,293,929 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $884,880 | $716,528 | $2,282,498 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 51-0185430).
Questions about THE MYRNA LOY
- What is the EIN of THE MYRNA LOY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE MYRNA LOY is 51-0185430.
- Is THE MYRNA LOY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1976.
- Are donations to THE MYRNA LOY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE MYRNA LOY 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 MYRNA LOY 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 THE MYRNA LOY 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 THE MYRNA LOY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Benji Cosgrove.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE MYRNA LOY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $75,000 (Benji Cosgrove, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does THE MYRNA LOY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $951,752, expenses of $916,026 and total assets of $2,852,899 at year end.
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