Nonprofit · EIN 81-0235556
MONTANA CHAPTER
Also known as NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASN
Tax-exempt · HELENA, MT 59604
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $636,800 | $645,908 | -$9,108 | $2,750,373 | $0 | $2,750,373 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $762,077 | $566,146 | $195,931 | $2,577,403 | $0 | $2,577,403 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $679,582 | $516,702 | $162,880 | $2,349,612 | $0 | $2,349,612 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $576,148
- Membership dues
- $564,430
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $42,582
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $5,235
- Other revenue
- $18,070
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $10,500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $157,824
- Other salaries and wages
- $63,892
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $271,870
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,825
- Occupancy
- $2,816
- Depreciation
- $53,673
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,577,403
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,750,373
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,750,373
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $69,884
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,832,661
- Gross receipts
- $1,502,013
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 1948
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BILL BENTLEY | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $112,729 | $45,095 |
| BRENT BURTON | President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL PAULSON | OTHER OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN BORDNER | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAY PETERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS TABBERT | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT WILSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLBY MILLER | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TROY BRANDT | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BILL BENTLEY | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $112,729 | $28,631 |
| BRENT BURTON | President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL PAULSON | OTHER OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN BORDNER | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAY PETERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS TABBERT | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT WILSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLBY MILLER | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TROY BRANDT | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BILL BENTLEY | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $107,210 | $26,716 |
| BRENT BURTON | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL PAULSON | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN BORDNER | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CURTIS BUTTS | OTHER OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS TABBERT | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLBY MILLER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT WILSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TYLER SCHAFFER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TROY BRANDT | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 6848, HELENA, MT 59604-6848
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BILL BENTLEY, PO BOX 6848, HELENA, MT 596046848
- Signed the 990
- BILL BENTLEY, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (406) 442-8330
- Return prepared by
- Boyle Deveny & Meyer PC
Mission
ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH THE INFORMATION ON THE INDUSTRY AND PROVIDES ENFORCEMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND NEGOTIATION IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS
Program accomplishments
- THE MONTANA CHAPTER OF THE NECA PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH INFORMATION ON THE INDUSTRY AND PROVIDES ENFORCEMENT, ADMINISTRATION, AND NEGOTIATION IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS TO PROMOTE MEETINGS OF ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS WHO ARE ENGAGED IN BUSINESS IN THIS AREA AND PROVIDE THEM WITH AN EFFECTIVE AGENCY THROUGH WHICH TO EXPRESS THEIR COLLECTIVE VOICE.
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
- 81-0235556
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1977
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,750,373
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,502,013
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $636,800 | $645,908 | $2,750,373 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $762,077 | $566,146 | $2,577,403 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $679,582 | $516,702 | $2,349,612 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $636,335 | $477,036 | $2,064,069 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about MONTANA CHAPTER
- What is the EIN of MONTANA CHAPTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MONTANA CHAPTER is 81-0235556.
- Is MONTANA CHAPTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1977.
- Are donations to MONTANA CHAPTER tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does MONTANA CHAPTER 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 CHAPTER 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 MONTANA CHAPTER 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 MONTANA CHAPTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BILL BENTLEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of MONTANA CHAPTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $112,729 (BILL BENTLEY, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does MONTANA CHAPTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $636,800, expenses of $645,908 and total assets of $2,750,373 at year end.
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