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Nonprofit · EIN 81-0231789

MONTANA CHILDRENS HOME AND HOSPITAL

Also known as SHODAIR CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

Tax-exempt · HELENA, MT 59604

Financials

$36.4M$37M2022$42.6M$42.5M2023$55.7M$55.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MONTANA CHILDRENS HOME AND HOSPITAL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$55,694,047$55,679,186$14,861$119,880,969$62,362,636$57,518,333
June 30, 2024990$42,616,390$42,502,083$114,307$118,556,699$61,239,642$57,317,057
June 30, 2023990$36,366,200$36,952,570-$586,370$120,436,533$63,298,666$57,137,867
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$6,984,842
of which government grants
$2,475,384
Program service revenue
$45,626,091
Investment income
$836,674
Royalties
$1,200,000
Net rental income
$300,140
Net gain from sales of assets
-$26,427
Other revenue
$2,246,440

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$817,505
Other salaries and wages
$31,019,778
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$38,221,215
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$99,757
Accounting fees
$99,110
Occupancy
$1,475,471
Travel
$119,204
Depreciation
$3,083,827
Program services (functional)
$44,069,979
Management and general (functional)
$11,609,207

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$118,556,699
Total assets, end of year
$119,880,969
Total liabilities, end of year
$62,362,636
Net assets, end of year
$57,518,333
Land, buildings and equipment
$69,499,361
Publicly traded securities
$19,897,936
Net assets without donor restrictions
$57,503,564
Net assets with donor restrictions
$14,769
Gross receipts
$63,843,407
Employees
454
Volunteers
30
Year formed
1942
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SETH SIMPSONPHYSICIAN
Highest-paid employee
40$380,434$64,519
DR KEITH FOSTERPHYSICIAN
Highest-paid employee
40$375,070$57,598
CRAIG AASVEDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
30$350,754$64,852
DR THOMAS HOFFMANCMO OF PSYCHIATRY
Highest-paid employee
40$350,137$60,887
KIMBER PEZZONIPHYSICIAN
Highest-paid employee
40$343,089$64,031
DR ABE ELIASCMO OF GENETICS
Highest-paid employee
40$266,185$66,044
KELLEY GENTRYCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
30$316,788$14,794
GALEN HOLLENBAUGHPRESIDENT/CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DR DAVID LECHNERVICE PRESIDENT/CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JOHN NORDWICKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JOSEPH SHEVLINSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JUSTIN EVANSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STEVEN JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR JOEL MAESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
EMILY MCVEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
3 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SANDRA SMITHBOARD MEMBER (THRU SEP '24)
Trustee or director
1$0
ERIC STRAUSSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DR EDWARD SURBRUGGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 22 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CRAIG AASVEDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
30$351,162$61,316
KEITH FOSTERPHYSICIAN
Highest-paid employee
40$352,404$52,464
SETH SIMPSONPHYSICIAN
Highest-paid employee
40$336,609$58,466
KIMBER PEZZONIPHYSICIAN
Highest-paid employee
40$310,540$61,004
DR THOMAS HOFFMANCMO OF PSYCHIATRY
Highest-paid employee
40$300,713$58,446
DR ABE ELIASCMO OF GENETICS
Highest-paid employee
40$266,270$58,017
MARIA VALDENEGROFORMER CFO
Former
30$102,414$18,531
KELLEY GENTRYCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
30$74,925$2,271
SANDRA SMITHPRESIDENT/CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
GALEN HOLLENBAUGHVICE PRESIDENT/CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
STEVEN JOHNSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JOSEPH SHEVLINSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JUSTIN EVANSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RITA GOWENBOARD MEMBER (THRU SEPT 23)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR DAVID LECHNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR JOEL MAESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
EMILY MCVEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DICK MEEKERBOARD MEMBER (THRU SEPT 23)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN NORDWICKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ERIC STRAUSSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR EDWARD SURBRUGGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LEN WHEELERBOARD MEMBER (THRU SEPT 23)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 19 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CRAIG AASVEDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
30$357,013$57,029
KEITH FOSTERPHYSICIAN
Highest-paid employee
40$346,875$48,555
SETH SIMPSONPHYSICIAN
Highest-paid employee
40$319,972$35,929
KATHRYN BROGANPHYSICIAN
Highest-paid employee
40$317,383$30,155
THOMAS HOFFMANPHYSICIAN
Highest-paid employee
40$277,046$56,671
KIMBER PEZZONIPHYSICIAN
Highest-paid employee
40$274,002$55,192
MARIA VALDENEGROCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (THRU MAY 23)
Officer
30$194,870$41,529
SANDRA SMITHPRESIDENT/CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
GALEN HOLLENBAUGHVICE PRESIDENT/CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
STEVEN JOHNSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JOSEPH SHEVLINSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
RITA GOWENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR DAVID LECHNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR JOEL MAESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DICK MEEKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN NORDWICKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR EDWARD SURBRUGGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LEN WHEELERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KELLEY GENTRYCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (INTERIM)
Officer
30$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 5539, HELENA, MT 59604-5539
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CRAIG AASVED, PO BOX 5539, HELENA, MT 59604
Signed the 990
CRAIG AASVED, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Phone
(406) 444-7500
Return prepared by
WIPFLI ADVISORY LLC

Mission

TO HEAL, HELP AND INSPIRE HOPE.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SHODAIR CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PROVIDES PSYCHIATRIC INPATIENT SERVICES AGES 3 TO 17. THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON TWO SEPARATE UNITS BASED ON THE CHILD'S DEVELOPMENTAL AGE. THE PROGRAMS OFFER INTENSIVE SERVICES FOR EMOTIONALLY AND BEHAVIORALLY IMPAIRED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE IN CRISIS. AT SHODAIR, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES INTERACT WITH A TEAM OF SPECIALISTS, INCLUDING NURSES, DOCTORS, THERAPISTS, AND TEACHERS. 766 CHILDREN WERE ADMITTED ON THESE UNITS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.
    Expenses $19,831,921 · revenue $20,532,187
  • SHODAIR CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PROVIDES PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES TO CHILDREN AGED 11-17. THE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON TWO SEPARATE UNITS BASED ON THE CHILD'S DEVELOPMENTAL AGE. EACH UNIT PROVIDES A THERAPEUTIC AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT STAFFED WITH PSYCHIATRISTS, PSYCHOLOGISTS, PRIMARY THERAPISTS, RNS, AND SUPPORTING STAFF. 210 CHILDREN WERE SERVED ON THESE UNITS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. 10 BEDS OPENED IN SEPTEMBER 2024.
    Expenses $16,108,748 · revenue $16,677,548
  • SHODAIR CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL'S DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL GENETICS STRIVES TO MEET GENETIC NEEDS OF MONTANANS THROUGH GENETIC TESTING, DIAGNOSIS, CONSULTATION, AND SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES THROUGH OUTREACH, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND EDUCATION.
    Expenses $5,373,904 · revenue $5,563,657
  • SCHOOL BASED PROGRAM:COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY TREATMENT (CSCT) IS A MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDED IN A SCHOOL SETTING. THERAPY IS PROVIDED WITHIN THE CLASSROOM THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT. THERAPY IS BILLED TO THE STUDENT'S INSURANCE. CSCT STAFF WORK WITH THE SCHOOL TEAM TO INCREASE YOUR CHILD'S SUCCESS IN THE CLASSROOM. INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY IS PROVIDED DURING THE SCHOOL DAY.THE OTHER PROGRAM CONSIST OF TWO OUTPATIENT CLINICS, WITH THE MAIN OFFICE IN HELENA AND ANOTHER IN BUTTE.
    Expenses $2,755,406 · revenue $2,852,699

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-0231789
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Hospital or medical research organization
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1942
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$119,880,969
Income (IRS master file)
$63,843,407

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$55,694,047$55,679,186$119,880,969IRS
990June 2024$42,616,390$42,502,083$118,556,699IRS
990June 2023$36,366,200$36,952,570$120,436,533XML
990June 2022$33,883,058$33,046,391$121,613,296IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990May 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 81-0231789).

Questions about MONTANA CHILDRENS HOME AND HOSPITAL

What is the EIN of MONTANA CHILDRENS HOME AND HOSPITAL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MONTANA CHILDRENS HOME AND HOSPITAL is 81-0231789.
Is MONTANA CHILDRENS HOME AND HOSPITAL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1942.
Are donations to MONTANA CHILDRENS HOME AND HOSPITAL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MONTANA CHILDRENS HOME AND HOSPITAL 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 CHILDRENS HOME AND HOSPITAL 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 MONTANA CHILDRENS HOME AND HOSPITAL 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 MONTANA CHILDRENS HOME AND HOSPITAL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CRAIG AASVED.
Who are the officers and directors of MONTANA CHILDRENS HOME AND HOSPITAL?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $380,434 (SETH SIMPSON, PHYSICIAN).
How much revenue does MONTANA CHILDRENS HOME AND HOSPITAL have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $55,694,047, expenses of $55,679,186 and total assets of $119,880,969 at year end.

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