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Nonprofit · EIN 81-0171144

MONTANA FOOD DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION

Also known as MFDA

Tax-exempt · HELENA, MT 59604

Financials

$120K$137K2023$161K$148K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MONTANA FOOD DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$160,910$148,201$12,709$3,111,322$2,251,037$860,285
December 31, 2023990$120,275$136,594-$16,319$3,419,171$2,571,595$847,576
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$42,690
Membership dues
$42,690
Program service revenue
$102,928
Investment income
$15,217
Other revenue
$75

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$50,000
Other salaries and wages
$43,182
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$114,599
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,724
Occupancy
$20,613

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,419,171
Total assets, end of year
$3,111,322
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,251,037
Net assets, end of year
$860,285
Net assets without donor restrictions
$860,285
Gross unrelated business income
$102,928
Gross receipts
$160,910
Employees
3
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MCKEE ANDERSONPresident/Ex Di
Officer
40$50,000
MITCH BRADLEYChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GARY MCDANIELVice Chairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KATHIE EMMETTSecretary/Treas
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BRUCE SWANSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
RICHARD STANGDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
TIM HORTONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRIS SCHELLDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
RICHARD ANDERSONCouncil Rep
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MCKEE ANDERSONPresident/Ex Di
Officer
40$50,000
MITCH BRADLEYChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GARY MCDANIELVice Chairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KATHIE EMMETTSecretary/Treas
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BRUCE SWANSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
RICHARD STANGDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
TIM HORTONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRIS SCHELLDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
RICHARD ANDERSONCouncil Rep
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 5775, HELENA, MT 59604-5775
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MCKEE ANDERSON, PO BOX 5775, HELENA, MT 59604
Signed the 990
MCKEE ANDERSON, President/Ex Dir
Phone
(406) 449-6394
Return prepared by
Neil and Company CPAs PC

Mission

PROMOTING AND PROTECTING THE GROCERY INDUSTRY OF MONTANA. TO PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH THE SERVICES, WHICH MAY BE IMPOSSIBLE, IMPRACTICAL OR ECONOMICALLY INFEASIBLE TO ACHIEVE ALONE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES ITS MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A FULLY INSURED HEALTH, LIFE, DENTAL AND VISION PLAN AT A COMPETETIVE PRICE. IN ADDITION TO THE FULLY INSURED BENEFITS, A VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ASSOCIATION (VEBA) TRUST IS BEING ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE PREMIUM STABILITY AND LARGE LOSS PROTECTION FOR LOSSES IN EXCESS OF $100,000. THE VEBA STRUCTURE PROTECTS PARTICIPATING MEMBERS FROM LARGE PREMIUM SWINGS AND UNPREDICTABLE COSTS OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
  • THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES A GROUP PURCHASING AND WORK PLACE SAFETY PROGRAM, WHICH BENEFITS THE MEMBERS IN A MULTITUDE OF AREAS. THE RECOGNIZED BENEFITS PROVIDED BY THE ASSOCIATION PROGRAM INCLUDE A POTENTIAL REDUCTION IN WORKPLACE INJURY COSTS BY PROMOTING WORKPLACE SAFETY, A REDUCTION IN PREMIUM BY GROUP PURCHASING POWER, A DUAL DIVIDEND STRUCTURE (INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP) FOR EFFECTIVE LOSS CONTROL, CENTRAL BILING BY THE ASSOCIATION.
  • THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES A CENTRAL CLEARING SERVICE THROUGH A CONTRACT SERVICE PROVIDER TO REDEEM MANUFACTUERS' DISCOUNT COUPONS HONORED BY THE MEMBERS FOR THEIR RETAIL CUSTOMERS. THE PROGRAM ORIGINATED IN 1939 AND IS THE OLDEST SERVICE TO THE MEMBER CURRENTLY PAYING 99% OF THE FACE VALUE OF THE COUPON TO THE MEMBER.

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-0171144
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Exempt since
1940
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,111,322
Income (IRS master file)
$160,910

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$160,910$148,201$3,111,322XML
990December 2023$120,275$136,594$3,419,171XML
990December 2022$115,212$151,594$2,893,172IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 81-0171144).

Questions about MONTANA FOOD DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of MONTANA FOOD DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MONTANA FOOD DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION is 81-0171144.
Is MONTANA FOOD DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1940.
Which annual return does MONTANA FOOD DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION 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 FOOD DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MONTANA FOOD DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of MONTANA FOOD DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MCKEE ANDERSON.
Who are the officers and directors of MONTANA FOOD DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $50,000 (MCKEE ANDERSON, President/Ex Di).
How much revenue does MONTANA FOOD DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $160,910, expenses of $148,201 and total assets of $3,111,322 at year end.

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