Nonprofit · EIN 81-0247703
MONTANA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · HELENA, MT 59601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,463,308 | $6,211,287 | $252,021 | $11,432,441 | $4,332,506 | $7,099,935 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $6,436,744 | $5,781,529 | $655,215 | $10,408,659 | $3,560,745 | $6,847,914 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,134,634
- Membership dues
- $1,134,634
- Program service revenue
- $4,558,212
- Investment income
- $331,087
- Royalties
- $409,412
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$1,007
- Other revenue
- $439,375
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,220,972
- Other salaries and wages
- $591,533
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,425,656
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $27,574
- Occupancy
- $66,018
- Depreciation
- $133,149
- Program services (functional)
- $5,049,255
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,162,032
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,408,659
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,432,441
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,332,506
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,099,935
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,106,025
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,099,935
- Gross receipts
- $6,464,315
- Employees
- 25
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1926
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCE MELTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $344,305 | $139,486 |
| DEBRA SILK | CHIEF LEGAL COUNSEL/ASSOC EXEC DIR. Trustee or director | 40 | $278,586 | $106,740 |
| SHAWN BUBB | DIR. INSURANCE SERVICES Key employee | 40 | $247,278 | $80,352 |
| LAREN CARPARELLI | DIR. MTSUIP/CFO MTSBA Key employee | 40 | $232,041 | $89,755 |
| ANDREW SEVER | DIR. LABOR RELATIONS Key employee | 40 | $166,861 | $72,366 |
| TONY KOENIG | DIR. LEGAL SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,550 | $84,979 |
| ANDREW VIGELAND | DIR. HR SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,967 | $75,534 |
| KEVIN BARTSCH | ASST. DIRECTOR MSGIA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,579 | $68,682 |
| MATHEW KOMAC | ASST DIR. MSGIA SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,362 | $68,660 |
| EMILY DEAN | DIR. MEMBER ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,597 | $45,700 |
| SCOTT WALTER | DIR. REGION 11 Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM BILLTEEN | DIR. BUTTE MUNICIPAL Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE CORRIGAN | PAST PRES. & DIR. KALLISPEL Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SOIBHAN HATHORN | DIR. HELENA MUNICIPAL Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BARB RILEY | DIR. REGION 1 Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
13 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRIS KILL EAGLE | DIR. REGION 2 & ISBC CHAIR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| YANCEY BESTON | DIR. REGION 3 & ISBC VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| VACANT | DIR. REGION 4 Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| RICK CUMMINGS | PRES ELECT & DIR. REGION 5 Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE ESCH | DIR. REGION 6 Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| SHARON ANDERSON | DIR. REGION 7 Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| VACANT | DIR. REGION 8 Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| KRYSTAL ZENTNER | PRESIDENT & DIR. REGION 9 Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KIM KNOBLOCH | DIR. REGION 10 Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HOFFMAN | VICE PRES. & DIR. BILLINGS MUNICIPAL Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LEI-ANNA BERTELSEN | DIR. BOZEMAN MUNICIPAL Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| BILL BRONSON | DIR. GREAT FALLS MUNICIPAL Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ARLENE WALKER-ANDREWS | DIR. MISSOULA MUNICIPAL Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCE MELTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $335,683 | $99,568 |
| DEBRA SILK | CHIEF LEGAL COUNSEL/ASSOC ED Trustee or director | 40 | $266,168 | $69,027 |
| SHAWN BUBB | DIR. INSURANCE SERVICES Key employee | 40 | $246,174 | $57,617 |
| LAREN CARPARELLI | DIR. MTSUIP/CFO MTSBA Key employee | 40 | $214,144 | $61,994 |
| ANDREW SEVER | DIR. LABOR RELATIONS Key employee | 40 | $162,691 | $49,269 |
| TONY KOENIG | DIR. LEGAL SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,778 | $46,878 |
| KRIS GOSS | DIR. POLICY SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,437 | $46,344 |
| KEVIN BARTSCH | ASST. DIRECTOR -MSGIA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,363 | $46,236 |
| MATHEW KOMAC | ASST DIR -MSGIA SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,047 | $46,205 |
| ANDREW VIGELAND | DIR -HR SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,672 | $36,167 |
| SCOTT WALTER | DIR. REGION 11 Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM BILLTEEN | PAST PRES. & DIR. BUTTE MUNICIPAL Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE CORRIGAN | PRESIDENT & DIR. KALLISPELL Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SOIBHAN HATHORN | DIR. HELENA MUNICIPAL Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BARB RILEY | DIR. REGION 1 Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| IRIS KILL EAGLE | DIR. REGION 2 & ISBC CHAIR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARVIN YOUPEE JR | DIR. REGION 3 Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| VACANT | DIR. REGION 4 Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK CUMMINGS | VICE PRES & DIR. REGION 5 Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE CLEVELAND | DIR. REGION 6 Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| VACANT | DIR. REGION 7 Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KARA EDGAR | DIR. REGION 8 Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KRYSTAL ZENTNER | PRES. ELECT & DIR. REGION 9 Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| VACANT | DIR. REGION 10 Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HOFFMAN | DIR. BILLINGS MUNICIPAL Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LEI-ANNA BERTELSEN | DIR. BOZEMAN MUNICIPAL Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK FINNICUM | DIR. GREAT FALLS MUNICIPAL Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ARLENE WALKER-ANDREWS | DIR. MISSOULA MUNICIPAL Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| YANCY BESTON | ISBC VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 863 GREAT NORTHERN BLVD STE 30, HELENA, MT 59601-3397
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LANCE MELTON, 863 GREAT NORTHERN BLVD STE 301, HELENA, MT 59601
- Signed the 990
- LANCE MELTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (406) 442-2180
- Website
- WWW.MTSBA.ORG
Mission
MTSBA'S MISSION IS TO DEVELOP THE FULL POTENTIAL OF EACH CHILD THROUGH SCHOOL BOARD LEADERSHIP.
Program accomplishments
- LEGAL SERVICES AND LABOR RELATIONS.SEE SCHEDULE O.THE MONTANA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION (MTSBA) HAS A LONG-STANDING RECORD OF PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL LEGAL SERVICES TO MEMBER SCHOOL BOARDS THROUGHOUT MONTANA. OUR COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IS UNWAVERING, AS WE PROVIDE BOTH DUES-BASED AND FEE-BASED LEGAL SUPPORT DESIGNED TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH MTSBA MEMBER. WE OPERATE IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH THE ETHICAL STANDARDS GOVERNING THE PRACTICE OF LAW, ENSURING THAT OUR SERVICES ARE NOT ONLY RELIABLE BUT ALSO UPHOLD THE HIGHEST PRINCIPLES OF INTEGRITY. OUR STEADFAST SUPPORT OF MONTANA'S EDUCATIONAL LEADERS HAS CULTIVATED A ROBUST, ETHICAL, AND EFFECTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR EVERY CHILD IN THE STATE.Expenses $936,174 · revenue $642,396
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.SEE SCHEDULE O.SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1926, THE MONTANA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION (MTSBA) HAS STOOD AT THE FOREFRONT OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL LEADERS. WE FOSTER EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION THROUGH A DIVERSE ARRAY OF TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES. OUR OFFERINGS INCLUDE BOTH DUES-BASED AND FEE-BASED PROGRAMS DELIVERED IN VARIOUS FORMATS-VIRTUAL, IN-PERSON, AND HYBRID-ENSURING ACCESSIBILITY TO HIGH QUALITY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AT THE CONVENIENCE OF OUR MEMBERS ACROSS THE STATE OF MONTANA.WITH WEEKLY, MONTHLY, SEASONAL, AND ANNUAL TRAINING SESSIONS, WE HAVE MET THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF OUR EDUCATION LEADERS. MOREOVER, WE TAILOR ON-SITE TRAINING AT LOCAL DISTRICTS, EMPOWERING OUR MEMBERS WITH CUSTOMIZED CONTENT THAT ADDRESSES THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS. OUR STRATEGIC PLANNING FACILITATION ENABLES LEADERS TO ENGAGE EFFECTIVELY WITH STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES, ENSURING THAT PUBLIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE ALIGNED WITH THE COLLECTIVE GOAL OF DEVELOPING THE FULL POTENTIAL OF EVERY INDIVIDUAL. MTSBA TRAINING PROGRAMS PROVIDE POSITIVE CHANGE IN OUR EDUCATION SYSTEM AND THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.Expenses $210,942 · revenue $283,528
- SELF FUNDED INSURANCE PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS.SEE SCH O.THE MONTANA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION (MTSBA) ADMINISTERS THE MONTANA SCHOOL DISTRICTS' WORKERS' COMPENSATION RISK AND RETENTION PROGRAM (WCRRP), THE LARGEST SELF-FUNDED PROGRAM OF ITS KIND IN THE STATE. SERVING OVER 25,000 PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES, WCRRP STANDS AS A TESTAMENT TO OUR COMMITMENT TO ENHANCE WORKPLACE SAFETY AND PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE.OUR PROGRAM OFFERS COMPETITIVELY PRICED COVERAGE ALONGSIDE AN EXTENSIVE SUITE OF VALUE ADDED SERVICES TAILORED TO EACH MEMBER DISTRICT. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING IN ALL FACETS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT RISK MANAGEMENT, EQUIPPING OUR MEMBERS WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO EFFECTIVELY MITIGATE RISKS. BY FOCUSING ON PROACTIVE RISK MANAGEMENT, WE NOT ONLY DRIVE DOWN THE COSTS OF COVERAGE-RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANT SAVINGS FOR OUR MEMBER DISTRICTS-BUT ALSO FOSTER A SAFER WORK ENVIRONMENT, LEADING TO FEWER CLAIMS AGAINST THE DISTRICTS. THROUGH WCRRP, WE EXEMPLIFY OUR DEDICATION TO THE WELL-BEING OF OUR SCHOOL EMPLOYEES AND THE FINANCIAL HEALTH OF OUR MONTANA'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS.THE MONTANA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION (MTSBA) ADMINISTERS A SELF-FUNDED PROPERTY AND CASUALTY PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE TO OUR MEMBERS AT HIGHLY COMPETITIVE RATES. OUR PROGRAM GOES BEYOND THE TYPICAL MARKET OPTIONS, DELIVERING EXCEPTIONAL MEMBER SERVICES THAT ARE TAILORED TO THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH OF OUR SCHOOL DISTRICTS.BY OFFERING LOWER COSTS FOR COVERAGE, WE ENABLE MEMBER DISTRICTS TO ACHIEVE SUBSTANTIAL SAVINGS, ALLOWING THEM TO ALLOCATE RESOURCES MORE EFFECTIVELY TO SUPPORT THEIR EDUCATIONAL MISSIONS. ADDITIONALLY, OUR STRONG EMPHASIS ON RISK MANAGEMENT NOT ONLY ASSISTS DISTRICTS IN MINIMIZING POTENTIAL LIABILITIES BUT ALSO LEADS TO A SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER OF CLAIMS. THROUGH OUR PROPERTY AND CASUALTY PROGRAM, WE DEMONSTRATE OUR UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING THE INTERESTS OF MONTANA'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ENSURING A SECURE ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS, STAFF, AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY.THE MONTANA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION (MTSBA) ADMINISTERS THE MONTANA SCHOOLS UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM (MTSUIP), A SELF-FUNDED INSURANCE POOL DESIGNED TO PROVIDE OUTSTANDING COVERAGE FOR OUR MEMBER DISTRICTS. OUR COMPETITIVE RATES ARE SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER THAN THOSE OFFERED BY THE STATE OF MONTANA, ENSURING THAT OUR MEMBERS RECEIVE EXCEPTIONAL VALUE.THE FINANCIAL BENEFITS OF LOWER COVERAGE COSTS DIRECTLY TRANSLATE INTO SUBSTANTIAL SAVINGS FOR MEMBER DISTRICTS, ALLOWING THEM TO ALLOCATE RESOURCES MORE EFFECTIVELY TOWARD ENRICHING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. ADDITIONALLY, OUR PROGRAM PLACES A STRONG EMPHASIS ON EFFECTIVE RISK MANAGEMENT PRACTICES THROUGH MULTIPLE TRAININGS AND OTHER AVAILABLE RESOURCES, WHICH LEADS TO A NOTABLE REDUCTION IN CLAIMS AGAINST THE DISTRICTS. THROUGH MTSUIP, WE REAFFIRM OUR DEDICATION TO SUPPORTING MONTANA'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS BY PROMOTING FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ENHANCING THE OVERALL STABILITY OF OUR EDUCATIONAL WORKFORCEExpenses $2,889,915 · revenue $3,112,184
- ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERS SEARCH SERVICES.OUR ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERS SEARCH SERVICES PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THEIR PURSUIT OF EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP. WE EXPERTLY HANDLE THE ENTIRE RECRUITMENT PROCESS, FROM ADVERTISING OPEN POSITIONS TO GUIDING CANDIDATES THROUGH THE APPLICATION PROCESS. WE ASSIST OUR MEMBERS WITH RIGOROUS SCREENING AND INTERVIEWING, THOROUGH EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND CHECKS, AND CONTRACT NEGOTIATION AND FINALIZATION OF THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT TO ENSURE A SEAMLESS HIRING EXPERIENCE.WE ALIGN OUR SEARCH EFFORTS WITH THE STRATEGIC GOALS OF EACH DISTRICT, ENSURING THAT THE SELECTED LEADERS ARE NOT ONLY QUALIFIED BUT ALSO A PERFECT FIT FOR THE ORGANIZATIONAL VISION. ADDITIONALLY, WE OFFER LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND TARGETED TRAINING IN THE HIRING PROCESS, EMPOWERING DISTRICTS TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR LONG-TERM SUCCESS. THROUGH OUR DEDICATED APPROACH, WE EFFECTIVELY FACILITATE EACH MEMBER'S SELECTION OF VISIONARY LEADERS WHO ARE THEN POISED TO DRIVE EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND FOSTER A VIBRANT SCHOOL COMMUNITY.Expenses $184,326 · revenue $24,460
- MEMBER OUTREACH.THE MONTANA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION (MTSBA) KEEPS ITS MEMBERS INFORMED AND ENGAGED THROUGH A RANGE OF PUBLICATIONS RELEASED IN QUARTERLY, MONTHLY, WEEKLY, AND DAILY FORMATS. WE PROVIDE CRITICAL INFORMATION ON ISSUES AFFECTING PUBLIC EDUCATION, EQUIPPING OUR MEMBERS WITH INVALUABLE RESOURCES THAT EMPOWER THEM TO ENHANCE PERFORMANCE AND ALIGN THEIR SERVICES WITH THE COLLECTIVE GOAL OF DEVELOPING THE FULL POTENTIAL OF EACH INDIVIDUAL WITHIN MONTANA'S PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM.IN ADDITION TO OUR PUBLICATIONS, MTSBA ENSURES THAT BOTH MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC HAVE ACCESS TO UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION THROUGH OUR COMPREHENSIVE ONLINE PRESENCE. WE MAINTAIN AND REGULARLY PUBLISH UPDATES ON SEVERAL WEBSITES, INCLUDING MTSBA.ORG, MSGIA.ORG, MTSUIP.ORG, MCEL.ORG, AND COALITIONOFMTK12ADVOCATES.ORG. THROUGH THESE PLATFORMS, WE REINFORCE OUR COMMITMENT TO TRANSPARENCY AND COLLABORATION, FOSTERING A STRONG EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY THAT THRIVES ON SHARED KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES.Expenses $166,860 · revenue $135,369
- POLICY SERVICES.THE MONTANA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION (MTSBA) OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE SUITE OF POLICY SERVICES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT OUR MEMBERS IN NAVIGATING THE COMPLEXITIES OF EDUCATIONAL GOVERNANCE. OUR OFFERINGS INCLUDE BOTH DUES-BASED AND FEE-BASED POLICY SERVICES, FEATURING MODEL POLICIES FOR VARIOUS SIZED SCHOOL SYSTEMS AND COOPERATIVES AND MODEL STUDENT AND STAFF HANDBOOKS THAT SERVE AS FOUNDATIONAL RESOURCES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS.WE PROVIDE EXPERT CONSULTATION ON A WIDE RANGE OF POLICY ISSUES, INCLUDING THOROUGH ANALYSIS AND CUSTOMIZATION TO SUIT THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF EACH MEMBER DISTRICT. OUR FEE-BASED CUSTOMIZED POLICY PROGRAM INCLUDES A PROACTIVE MAINTENANCE COMPONENT, ENSURING THAT OUR MEMBERS' POLICIES REMAIN CURRENT AND FULLY COMPLIANT WITH EVOLVING LEGAL STANDARDS. THROUGH THESE SERVICES, WE EMPOWER SCHOOL LEADERS TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS THAT FOSTER EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE AND ENHANCE THE OVERALL QUALITY OF EDUCATION IN MONTANA'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS.Expenses $371,896 · revenue $299,136
- MONTANA CONFERENCE OF EDUCATION LEADERSHIP (MCEL).THE MONTANA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION (MTSBA), IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS OF MONTANA (SAM), MONTANA RURAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (MREA), AND THE MONTANA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS (MASBO) HOSTS THE MONTANA CONFERENCE OF EDUCATION LEADERSHIP (MCEL) EACH OCTOBER. THIS FLAGSHIP EVENT REPRESENTS THE LARGEST GATHERING OF PUBLIC SCHOOL LEADERS IN MONTANA AND HAS BEEN A CORNERSTONE OF EDUCATIONAL COLLABORATION FOR OVER FOUR DECADES.AT MCEL, WE PROVIDE INVALUABLE EDUCATIONAL AND COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES DESIGNED TO INSPIRE AND EQUIP SCHOOL LEADERS WITH THE TOOLS AND KNOWLEDGE NECESSARY TO NAVIGATE THE EVOLVING LANDSCAPE OF PUBLIC EDUCATION. ATTENDEES ENGAGE IN DYNAMIC SESSIONS, WORKSHOPS, AND NETWORKING EVENTS THAT FOSTER INNOVATION, BEST PRACTICES, AND PROACTIVE STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES. THROUGH MCEL, WE REAFFIRM OUR COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHENING LEADERSHIP ACROSS MONTANA'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ENSURING THAT EVERY LEADER IS EMPOWERED TO DRIVE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION.Expenses $118,851 · revenue $61,139
- ADVOCACY.THE MONTANA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION (MTSBA) IS A STEADFAST ADVOCATE FOR COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP AND LOCAL CONTROL OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS, EMBODYING THE PRINCIPLES OUTLINED IN ARTICLE X, SECTION 8 OF THE MONTANA CONSTITUTION. WE BELIEVE THAT EMPOWERING LOCAL COMMUNITIES IS ESSENTIAL TO FOSTERING AN EDUCATION SYSTEM THAT MEETS THE DISTINCT NEEDS OF EACH STUDENT.MTSBA CHAMPIONS A PUBLIC EDUCATION FRAMEWORK THAT DEVELOPS THE FULL POTENTIAL OF EACH CHILD, ENSURING THAT EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL PROVIDES AN ENRICHING AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. THROUGH PROACTIVE ADVOCACY EFFORTS, WE WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH STAKEHOLDERS, POLICYMAKERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PROMOTE POLICIES THAT ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND UPHOLD THE VALUES OF LOCAL GOVERNANCE IN MONTANA'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS. OUR COMMITMENT TO ADVOCACY REFLECTS OUR DEDICATION TO BUILDING A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR EACH STUDENT AND COMMUNITY ACROSS THE STATE.Expenses $170,291
- REIMBURSED PROGRAM EXPENSES.MTSBA IS REIMBURSED FOR VARIOUS EXPENSES WHICH ARE PROGRAM RELATED AND CONSIST OF REIMBURSED TRAVEL EXPENSES INCURRED IN SERVING ITS MEMBERS AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS REIMBURSED FEES. THIS INCOME IS RELATED TO ALL PROGRAMS DESCRIBED IN THIS RETURN, BUT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY SPECIFIC PROGRAM.revenue $29,963
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-0247703
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B02I)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,432,441
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,464,315
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $6,463,308 | $6,211,287 | $11,432,441 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $6,436,744 | $5,781,529 | $10,408,659 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $5,830,352 | $5,352,170 | $9,227,264 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 81-0247703).
Questions about MONTANA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of MONTANA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MONTANA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION is 81-0247703.
- Is MONTANA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to MONTANA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MONTANA SCHOOL BOARDS 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 SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION 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 SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION 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 SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LANCE MELTON.
- Who are the officers and directors of MONTANA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 28 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $344,305 (LANCE MELTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does MONTANA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,463,308, expenses of $6,211,287 and total assets of $11,432,441 at year end.
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