Nonprofit · EIN 81-0169635
MONTANA FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
Also known as MFPE
Tax-exempt · HELENA, MT 59601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $8,456,227 | $7,955,491 | $500,736 | $9,755,852 | $804,366 | $8,951,486 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $8,087,407 | $7,798,967 | $288,440 | $9,432,026 | $1,253,136 | $8,178,890 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $8,424,843 | $8,555,589 | -$130,746 | $8,299,632 | $1,109,416 | $7,190,216 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $8,119,663
- Investment income
- $336,564
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $18,879
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $349,236
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $181,117
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,179,515
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,654,145
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $184,313
- Accounting fees
- $91,738
- Occupancy
- $254,308
- Travel
- $167,989
- Depreciation
- $44,124
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,432,026
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,755,852
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $804,366
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,951,486
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $216,417
- Publicly traded securities
- $7,651,035
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,882,193
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $69,293
- Gross receipts
- $8,456,227
- Employees
- 70
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1939
- 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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARRY NIELSEN | FIELD CONSULTANT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $152,982 |
| ERIK BURKE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $151,945 |
| CATHERINE NOVAK | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,072 |
| MARGARET COPELAND | FIELD CONSULTANT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,699 |
| THOMAS BURGESS | FIELD CONSULTANT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,371 |
| AMANDA CURTIS | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $122,558 |
| KACEE BALLOU | NEA DIRECTOR Officer | 1 | $3,000 |
| ERIC MATTHEWS | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $3,000 |
| MICHELLE WHEAT | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $3,000 |
| OMEGA WILDER | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $3,000 |
| BRAD BILLINGTON | DISTRICT 3 CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRYAN BLAIR | DISTRICT 8 CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LUKE BRANDON | DISTRICT 6 VICE CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| COLETTE CAMPBELL | DISTRICT 4 CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KARLA CLARK | FORMER DISTRICT 8 CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
21 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JILL COHENOUR | FORMER DISTRICT 2 VICE CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOE COHENOUR | DISTRICT 10 VICE CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE COSBY | DISTRICT 9 CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KYLE CRAPSTER | DISTRICT 2 CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BECKY CROGHAN | DISTRICT 4 VICE CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TOM CUBBAGE | DISTRICT 5 CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| EDEN DIAS | DISTRICT 1 VICE CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LANCE EDWARD | DISTRICT 9 VICE CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LAURIE ENEBO | DISTRICT 7 CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MOFFIE FUNK | DISTRICT 10 CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JIM JOHNSON | DISTRICT 7 VICE CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE KENISON | FORMER DISTRICT 3 CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE KOLCZAK | FORMER DISTRICT 2 CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANTHONY LAPKE | DISTRICT 1 CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SPIRO MACK | DISTRICT 8 VICE CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ERIKA MCMILLIN | DISTRICT 3 VICE CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LYNNE RIDER | FORMER DISTRICT 1 CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DOUG ROBISON | FORMER DISTRICT 9 CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATHY RUTHERFORD | FORMER DISTRICT 4 CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARK SEIFFERT | DISTRICT 6 CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LISSY SHAFFER | DISTRICT 5 VICE CHAIR Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 32 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIK BURKE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $150,469 | $0 |
| CATHERINE NOVAK | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,728 | $0 |
| MAGGIE COPELAND | FIELD CONSULTANT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,728 | $0 |
| THOMAS BURGESS | FIELD CONSULTANT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,831 | $0 |
| QUINTON NYMAN | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $128,185 | $0 |
| JEFFREY GREENFIELD | FIELD CONSULTANT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,663 | $0 |
| TAMMY HARRIS | FIELD CONSULTANT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,615 | $0 |
| AMANDA CURTIS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $117,852 | $4,965 |
| ERIC MATTHEWS | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $3,246 | $0 |
| KACEE BALLOU | NEA DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $3,246 | $0 |
| MICHELLE WHEAT | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $3,246 | $0 |
| OMEGA WILDER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $2,115 | $0 |
| BECKY CROGHAN | DISTRICT 4 VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITT POSTMA | DISTRICT 2 CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN BLAIR | DISTRICT 8 CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLETTE CAMPBELL | DISTRICT 4 CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDEN DIAS | DISTRICT 1 VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL COHENOUR | DISTRICT 3 VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM JOHNSON | DISTRICT 7 VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE COHENOUR | DISTRICT 10 VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE COSBY | DISTRICT 9 CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE CRAPSTER | DISTRICT 2 VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LANCE EDWARD | DISTRICT 9 VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURIE ENEBO | DISTRICT 7 CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISSY SHAFFER | DISTRICT 5 VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LUKE BRANDON | DISTRICT 6 VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNNE RIDER | DISTRICT 1 CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK SEIFFERT | DISTRICT 6 CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE KENISON | DISTRICT 3 CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MOFFIE FUNK | DISTRICT 10 CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SPIRO MACK | DISTRICT 8 VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM CUBBAGE | DISTRICT 5 CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 31 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIK BURKE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $148,586 | $93,769 |
| BRIAN EHLI | FIELD CONSULTANT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,064 | $85,866 |
| CATHERINE NOVAK | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,973 | $87,258 |
| MAGGIE COPELAND | FIELD CONSULTANT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,996 | $76,133 |
| THOMAS BURGESS | FIELD CONSULTANT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,231 | $70,998 |
| DIANE FLADMO | FIELD CONSULTANT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,580 | $61,267 |
| AMANDA CURTIS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $120,804 | $67,595 |
| QUINTON NYMAN | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $126,510 | $56,235 |
| ERIC MATTHEWS | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $3,500 | $26 |
| MICHELLE WHEAT | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $3,500 | $24 |
| KACEE BALLOU | NEA DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $2,423 | $24 |
| BRITT POSTMA | DISTRICT 2 VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYAN BLAIR | DISTRICT 8 VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE KOLCZAK | DISTRICT 2 CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLETTE CAMPBELL | DISTRICT 4 VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG ROBISON | DISTRICT 9 CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL COHENOUR | DISTRICT 3 VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM JOHNSON | DISTRICT 7 VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE COHENOUR | DISTRICT 10 VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARLA CLARK | DISTRICT 8 CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY RUTHERFORD | DISTRICT 4 CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURIE ENEBO | DISTRICT 7 CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISSY SHAFFER | DISTRICT 5 VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNNE OGDEN-RIDER | DISTRICT 1 CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK SEIFFERT | DISTRICT 6 CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE KENISON | DISTRICT 3 CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MOFFIE FUNK | DISTRICT 10 CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| OMEGA ESQUIVEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM CUBBAGE | DISTRICT 5 CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDEN DIAS | DISTRICT 1 VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE COSBY | DISTRICT 9 VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1232 E 6TH AVE, HELENA, MT 59601-3927
- In care of
- % ERIK BURKE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 510 N 29TH ST, Billings MT 59101
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- AMANDA CURTIS, 1232 E 6TH AVENUE, HELENA, MT 59601
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- JOSEPH DOMPIER, 510 N 29TH ST, Billings MT 59101
- Signed the 990
- AMANDA CURTIS, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (406) 442-4250
- Website
- WWW.MFPE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CALIBRE CPA GROUP PLLC
Mission
MFPE ORGANIZES MEMBERS AND LOCAL AFFILIATES FOR PURPOSES OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, CONTRACT MAINTENANCE, LEGAL DEFENSE, LEGISLATIVE AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY LOBBYING, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
Program accomplishments
- LOCAL RELEASE TIME PRESIDENT GRANTS - UPON APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MFPE SHALL PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL AFFILIATES THAT HAVE RELEASED THEIR PRESIDENTS HALF OR FULL-TIME
- MFPE EDUCATOR CONFERENCE - THIS CONFERENCE IS HELD ANNUALLY IN MONTANA TO PROVIDE EDUCATORS THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS NECESSARY TO STAY CURRENT WITH EDUCATION TRENDS AND PRACTICES AND FULFILL MONTANA STATE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS.
- LEGAL SERVICES - MFPE PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND DEFENSE TO MEMBERS AND LOCAL AFFILIATES TO MAINTAIN AND PROTECT WORKER RIGHTS AND CONTRACTUAL BENEFITS.
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-0169635
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1990
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 9424 (337 member organizations)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,755,852
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,456,227
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: JOSEPH DOMPIER | August 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | August 2025 | $8,456,227 | $7,955,491 | $9,755,852 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $8,087,407 | $7,798,967 | $9,432,026 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $8,424,843 | $8,555,589 | $8,299,632 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $8,276,909 | $8,336,340 | $8,806,811 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | $8,760,677 | $8,740,908 | $9,829,139 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 81-0169635).
Questions about MONTANA FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
- What is the EIN of MONTANA FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MONTANA FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES is 81-0169635.
- Is MONTANA FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1990.
- Are donations to MONTANA FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does MONTANA FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES 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 FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MONTANA FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2024 for the year ended August 31, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MONTANA FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names AMANDA CURTIS.
- Who are the officers and directors of MONTANA FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 36 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $152,982 (LARRY NIELSEN, FIELD CONSULTANT).
- How much revenue does MONTANA FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,456,227, expenses of $7,955,491 and total assets of $9,755,852 at year end.
Organizations in its group exemption (337)
- MONTANA FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES EIN 81-6013891 · MISSOULA, MT · last filed 990 for 2025
- MONTANA FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES EIN 81-0304158 · BILLINGS, MT · last filed 990 for 2023
- MONTANA FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES EIN 81-0494721 · MISSOULA, MT · last filed 990-N for 2024
- MONTANA FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES EIN 81-0307653 · GREAT FALLS, MT · last filed 990 for 2025
- MONTANA FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES EIN 81-0461727 · KALISPELL, MT · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- MONTANA FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES EIN 81-0365571 · BOZEMAN, MT · last filed 990-N for 2025
- MONTANA FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES EIN 81-0418347 · HELENA, MT · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- MONTANA FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES EIN 20-0784326 · FORT BENTON, MT · last filed 990-N for 2024
- MONTANA FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES EIN 35-2694274 · HELENA, MT · last filed 990-N for 2024
- MONTANA FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES EIN 30-1286453 · HELENA, MT · last filed 990-N for 2024
- MONTANA FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES EIN 36-5091613 · MILES CITY, MT · last filed 990-N for 2024
- MONTANA FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES EIN 37-1973687 · KALISPELL, MT · last filed 990-N for 2023
- MONTANA FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES EIN 81-0469427 · MISSOULA, MT · last filed 990-N for 2024
- MONTANA FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES EIN 81-0484881 · POLSON, MT · last filed 990-N for 2024
- MONTANA FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES EIN 83-0505562 · KALISPELL, MT · last filed 990-N for 2025
- MONTANA FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES EIN 36-4763146 · BOZEMAN, MT · last filed 990-N for 2024
- MONTANA FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES EIN 37-1982057 · HELENA, MT · last filed 990-N for 2025
- MONTANA FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES EIN 81-0485031 · MEDICINE LAKE, MT · last filed 990-N for 2024
- MONTANA FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES EIN 35-2663880 · MISSOULA, MT · last filed 990-N for 2024
- MONTANA FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES EIN 36-3891963 · LODGE GRASS, MT · last filed 990-N for 2024
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