Nonprofit · EIN 74-3127146
GALLATIN RIVER TASK FORCE
Tax-exempt · BIG SKY, MT 59716
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,957,323 | $2,043,293 | -$85,970 | $1,093,665 | $79,706 | $1,013,959 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,057,550 | $2,043,798 | $13,752 | $1,573,418 | $473,489 | $1,099,929 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,296,151 | $1,259,600 | $36,551 | $1,143,722 | $178,052 | $965,670 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,631,660
- of which government grants
- $800,129
- Membership dues
- $16,755
- Program service revenue
- $3,937
- Investment income
- $8,606
- Net income from fundraising events
- $291,979
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $21,121
- Other revenue
- $313,120
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $118,242
- Other salaries and wages
- $416,166
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $666,509
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $90,625
- Occupancy
- $11,316
- Travel
- $3,588
- Depreciation
- $3,899
- Program services (functional)
- $1,537,124
- Management and general (functional)
- $187,189
- Fundraising (functional)
- $318,980
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,573,418
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,093,665
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $79,706
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,013,959
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $14,244
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $502,493
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $511,466
- Gross receipts
- $1,998,277
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 154
- Year formed
- 2005
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristin Gardner | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $118,241 | $23,410 |
| Bill Collins | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Ladd | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard McEldowney | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leslie Nogaret | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rod Ray | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Todd Shaw | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ennion Williams | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rob McRae | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Kunz | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JeNelle Johnson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristin Gardner | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $111,220 | $28,305 |
| Bill Collins | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Ladd | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rich McEldowney | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leslie Nogaret | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rod Ray | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Todd Shaw | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ashley Wilson | Past Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ennion Williams | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rob McRae | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Kunz | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JeNelle Johnson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristin Gardner | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $90,824 | $17,709 |
| Bill Collins | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Kunz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Ladd | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rich McEldowney | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rod Ray | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leslie Nogaret | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Todd Shaw | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ashley Wilson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ennion Williams | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rob McRae | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Budd | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JeNelle Johnson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 160513, BIG SKY, MT 59716-0513
- In care of
- % KATIE ALVIN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Richard McEldowney, PO Box 160513, Big Sky, MT 59716
- Signed the 990
- Richard McEldowney, Treasurer
- Phone
- (406) 993-2519
- Return prepared by
- Holmes & Turner
Mission
To protect, restore, and inspire stewardshp of the Gallatin River
Program accomplishments
- Water quality and aquatic insect data collected at nine sites between June and October2,866 pounds of trash removed along the river154 volunteers recruited487 individuals reached through educational programming:248,437 gallons of water saved through rebates and services and another estimated 8 million through policy changeAdvanced restoration of 51 acres toward a 124-acre Gallatin River Restoration goal.New Wild and Scenic bill introduced in Congress to protect the Gallatin and Madison RiversExpenses $1,537,124 · revenue $3,937
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
- 74-3127146
- 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
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,093,665
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,998,277
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,957,323 | $2,043,293 | $1,093,665 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,057,550 | $2,043,798 | $1,573,418 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $783,193 | $662,686 | $1,126,038 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,296,151 | $1,259,600 | $1,143,722 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,143,872 | $957,133 | $1,090,847 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 74-3127146).
Questions about GALLATIN RIVER TASK FORCE
- What is the EIN of GALLATIN RIVER TASK FORCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GALLATIN RIVER TASK FORCE is 74-3127146.
- Is GALLATIN RIVER TASK FORCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to GALLATIN RIVER TASK FORCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GALLATIN RIVER TASK FORCE 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 GALLATIN RIVER TASK FORCE 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 GALLATIN RIVER TASK FORCE 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 GALLATIN RIVER TASK FORCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Richard McEldowney.
- Who are the officers and directors of GALLATIN RIVER TASK FORCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $118,241 (Kristin Gardner, Chief Executive).
- How much revenue does GALLATIN RIVER TASK FORCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,957,323, expenses of $2,043,293 and total assets of $1,093,665 at year end.
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