Nonprofit · EIN 81-0233695
MONTANA WOOL GROWERS ASSN
Tax-exempt · HELENA, MT 59624
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990 | $273,048 | $279,300 | -$6,252 | $352,979 | $3,335 | $349,644 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $245,416 | $305,606 | -$60,190 | $358,812 | $2,916 | $355,896 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $524,331 | $278,324 | $246,007 | $419,018 | $2,932 | $416,086 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $60,929
- Membership dues
- $48,851
- Program service revenue
- $187,244
- Investment income
- $6,637
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,563
- Other revenue
- $18,238
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,261
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $29,300
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $32,865
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $31,737
- Accounting fees
- $1,516
- Occupancy
- $1,530
- Travel
- $3,049
- Depreciation
- $394
- Program services (functional)
- $172,267
- Management and general (functional)
- $107,033
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $358,812
- Total assets, end of year
- $352,979
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,335
- Net assets, end of year
- $349,644
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $787
- Gross receipts
- $277,198
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 1883
- 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 March 31, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERRILL MCKAMEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| KAMI NOYES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| BEN LEHFELDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CORD BIEBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LANE GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LEVI MCEUEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CHIP DYE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| STEFANIE LEACH | EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 20 | $0 |
| SCOTT BLACKMAN | PRESIDENT Officer | 0 | $0 |
| JOHN SAMPSEL | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEFANIE LEACH | EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 20 | $23,100 |
| DAVE SCOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JOHN SAMPSEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| BEN LEHFELDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CORD BIEBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LANE GREEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LEVI MCEUEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LISA BORCHGREVINK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| SAM ORTMANN | PRESIDENT Officer | 0 | $0 |
| SCOTT BLACKMAN | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVE SCOTT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SCOTT BLACKMAN | DIRECTOR DISTRICT 1 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOHN SAMPSEL | DIRECTOR DISTRICT 2 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BEN LEHFELDT | DIRECTOR DISTRICT 2 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CORD BIEBER | DIRECTOR DISTRICT 3 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LANE GREEN | DIRECTOR DISTRICT 3 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LEVI MCEUEN | DIRECTOR DISTRICT 4 Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LISA BORCHGREVINK | DIRECTOR DISTRICT 4 Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SAM ORTMANN | PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1693, HELENA, MT 59624-1693
- In care of
- % SCOTT BLACKMAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- SCOTT BLACKMAN, PO BOX 1693, Helena, MT 596241693
- Signed the 990
- SCOTT BLACKMAN, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (406) 442-1330
- Website
- MTSHEEP.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LACI L HOLBROOK
Mission
To protect the interests of the sheep industry in Montana, including promotion of lamb and wool. The Association keeps members informed about issues including animal health,marketing, government regulations and news about fellow producers.
Program accomplishments
- Predator control is one of the most important programs of the MWGA. Through cooperation with Montana Wildlife Services, producers are provided services to control predation of their sheep by bears, cougars, coyotes and other wildlife and to minimize their losses from same.Expenses $91,965 · revenue $72,951
- Montana Ram and Ewe sales promote the sheep industry by bringing together consignors and buyers to provide quality breeding stock for the sheep industry. This was the 100th year of the sale.Expenses $44,928 · revenue $69,079
- The Annual Convention held in December each year provides educational resources for producers, both members and nonmembers, as well as the opportunity to network with other sheep producers. The annual business meeting and election of officers is also held at this time. Awards are given to Young Entrepreneur programs as well as Scholarships to women in the industry.Expenses $30,543 · revenue $36,752
- The Lamb Jam is an annual event nationwide to promote lamb to the American public. Each state hosts its own event featuring local chefs serving lamb to attendees.Expenses $4,831 · revenue $8,462
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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-0233695
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1941
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $352,979
- Income (IRS master file)
- $277,198
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2026 | $273,048 | $279,300 | $352,979 | XML |
| 990 | March 2025 | $245,416 | $305,606 | $358,812 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $524,331 | $278,324 | $419,018 | XML |
| 990-EZ | March 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | March 2022 | – | – | – | 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 81-0233695).
Questions about MONTANA WOOL GROWERS ASSN
- What is the EIN of MONTANA WOOL GROWERS ASSN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MONTANA WOOL GROWERS ASSN is 81-0233695.
- Is MONTANA WOOL GROWERS ASSN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1941.
- Are donations to MONTANA WOOL GROWERS ASSN tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does MONTANA WOOL GROWERS ASSN 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 WOOL GROWERS ASSN due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending March 31, 2027) is due August 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MONTANA WOOL GROWERS ASSN last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of MONTANA WOOL GROWERS ASSN?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 names SCOTT BLACKMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of MONTANA WOOL GROWERS ASSN?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MONTANA WOOL GROWERS ASSN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $273,048, expenses of $279,300 and total assets of $352,979 at year end.
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