Nonprofit · EIN 81-0295613
ACTION INC
Tax-exempt · BUTTE, MT 59701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,286,190 | $7,273,499 | $12,691 | $5,081,135 | $6,093,143 | -$1,012,008 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $6,915,088 | $7,309,312 | -$394,224 | $5,231,034 | $6,331,716 | -$1,100,682 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $7,207,819 | $7,588,039 | -$380,220 | $5,096,443 | $5,957,618 | -$861,175 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,170,645
- of which government grants
- $6,942,507
- Program service revenue
- $106,078
- Investment income
- $9,467
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $755,621
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $391,280
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,680,315
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,906,857
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $26,400
- Occupancy
- $79,988
- Travel
- $64,760
- Depreciation
- $295,929
- Program services (functional)
- $6,487,088
- Management and general (functional)
- $786,411
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,231,034
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,081,135
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,093,143
- Net assets, end of year
- -$1,012,008
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,855,973
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$1,151,403
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $139,395
- Gross receipts
- $7,286,190
- Employees
- 122
- Volunteers
- 723
- Year formed
- 1965
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARGIE SECCOMB | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO Officer | 40 | $95,923 | $20,428 |
| DON FOLEY | CFO Officer | 40 | $95,949 | $9,524 |
| KRISTEN CHAMBERS | COO Officer | 40 | $82,909 | $18,043 |
| JAMIE PAUL | HR DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $79,006 | $17,983 |
| TARA CALLAGHAN | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL DEAVEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| IVY FREDRICKSON | BOARD CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL LEEPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEROME MCCARTHY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THERESA RADER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARITY FECHTER | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK HARTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEAGAN MONTGOMERY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEO PRIGGE | BOARD VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DODIE RENNFIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRISSY KRACZKOWSKY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SANDI SECCOMB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARGIE SECCOMB | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO Officer | 40 | $98,856 | $19,661 |
| DON FOLEY | CFO Officer | 40 | $91,524 | $9,051 |
| KRISTEN CHAMBERS | COO Officer | 40 | $77,653 | $16,870 |
| JAMIE PAUL | HR DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $70,758 | $16,536 |
| TARA CALLAGHAN | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL DEAVEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| IVY FREDRICKSON | BOARD CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL LEEPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEROME MCCARTHY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THERESA RADER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARITY FECHTER | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK HARTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEAGAN MONTGOMERY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEO PRIGGE | BOARD VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DODIE RENNFIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISSY KRACZKOWSKY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDI SECCOMB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARGIE SECCOMB | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO Officer | 40 | $94,631 | $18,877 |
| DON FOLEY | CFO Officer | 40 | $91,276 | $8,919 |
| CONNIE TERNES-DANIELS | COO Officer | 40 | $78,184 | $16,278 |
| JAMIE PAUL | HR DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $70,525 | $16,255 |
| KRISTEN CHAMBERS | COO Officer | 40 | $64,851 | $15,480 |
| TARA CALLAGHAN | BOARD CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| LEO PRIGGE | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| IVY FREDRICKSON | BOARD VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARITY FECHTER | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK HARTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DODIE RENNFIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THERESA RADER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARILYN ROSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDI SECCOMB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEAGAN MONTGOMERY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL DEAVEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GAIL LEEPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEROME MCCARTHY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISSY KRACZKOWSKY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 25 W SILVER ST, BUTTE, MT 59701-2024
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARGIE SECCOMB, 25 W SILVER ST, BUTTE, MT 59701
- Signed the 990
- MARGIE SECCOMB, CEO
- Phone
- (406) 533-6855
- Return prepared by
- PINION LLC
Mission
ACTION INC. IS DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING PATHWAYS TO ECONOMIC STABILITY THROUGH INNOVATIVE, COMMUNITY-BASED, COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS AND SERVES A SIX-COUNTY AREA OF SOUTHWEST MONTANA.
Program accomplishments
- HEAD START: ACTION INC. OFFERS QUALITY PRESCHOOL EDUCATION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN IN BUTTE. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO GIVE YOUNG CHILDREN, AGES 3-5, THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITH QUALIFIED TEACHERS, EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, TRANSPORTATION, MEALS, AND MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES WHEN NEEDED. PARENT INVOLVEMENT IS WELCOME AND STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO CHILDREN WHO HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS. THE PROGRAM IS FREE TO PARTICIPANTS AND IS 100% GRANT FUNDED.Expenses $2,447,454
- WEATHERIZATION: ACTION INC. PROVIDES SERVICES TO MAKE HOMES SAFER AND MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. THE PROGRAM PERFORMS ENERGY AUDITS TO HELP LOCATE EFFICIENCY PROBLEMS. ONCE AN AUDIT IS COMPLETE, THE PROGRAM CAN HELP BY INSULATING, REPLACING BROKEN GLASS, AND TESTING, REPAIRING OR REPLACING COMBUSTION APPLIANCES.Expenses $1,805,026
- HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHERS: ACTION INC. PROVIDES AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHERS TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO HELP WITH MONTHLY RENT.Expenses $366,796 · grants $118,682 · revenue $72,096
- COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG): CSBG SUPPORTS COMMUNITY SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH LOW INCOMES THAT ALLEVIATE THE CAUSES AND CONDITIONS OF POVERTY.CHAFEE FOSTER CARE INDEPENDENCE GRANT: PROGRAM OFFERS ASSISTANCE TO HELP CURRENT AND FORMER FOSTER CARE YOUTHS ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY.ENERGY SHARE: PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY HEAT ASSISTANCE BY HELPING HOUSEHOLDS WITH HEATING BILLS OR BUY FUEL.LOW-INCOME HOUSING ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH HEAT BILLS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS TO ELIGIBLE LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WITH NATURAL GAS, ELECTRICITY, FUEL OIL, PROPANE, WOOD, AND COAL AS PRIMARY HEAT SOURCES.MINING CITY CHRISTMAS: PROGRAM IS DONATION-BASED AND PROVIDES FOOD AND GIFTS FOR LOWINCOME CHILDREN DURING THE WINTER HOLIDAY SEASON.RAPID REHOUSING AND HOMELESS PREVENTION PROGRAM: EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT, LOCAL FUNDING AND A CONTINUUM OF CARE GRANT PROVIDE DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO HOUSE HOMELESS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS AS WELL AS PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT AND DIVERSION SERVICES.SUMMER NUTRITION PROGRAM: PROGRAM PROVIDES BREAKFAST AND LUNCH TO SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN DURING SUMMER MONTHS WHEN SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAMS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT GRANT: PROGRAM SUPPORTS YOUTH TO OBTAIN THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, GED, OR POST-SECONDARY CERTIFICATE/TRAINING (2 YEARS OR LESS), PROVIDES ON-THE-JOB WORK EXPERIENCES, AND ENCOURAGES YOUTH THROUGH THEIR EDUCATION BY OFFERING CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.YOUTH HOMELESS DEMONSTRATION PROJECT: PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, SYSTEM NAVIGATION, AND OTHER SUPPORT TO YOUTH, INCLUDING YOUNG ADULTS, WHO ARE HOMELESS OR IN DANGER OF BECOMING HOMELESS.Expenses $1,867,812 · grants $636,939 · revenue $33,982
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-0295613
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1969
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,081,135
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,286,190
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $7,286,190 | $7,273,499 | $5,081,135 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $6,915,088 | $7,309,312 | $5,231,034 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $7,207,819 | $7,588,039 | $5,096,443 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $6,938,503 | $7,127,197 | $5,742,336 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | 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 81-0295613).
Questions about ACTION INC
- What is the EIN of ACTION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ACTION INC is 81-0295613.
- Is ACTION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
- Are donations to ACTION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ACTION INC 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 ACTION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ACTION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ACTION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names MARGIE SECCOMB.
- Who are the officers and directors of ACTION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $95,923 (MARGIE SECCOMB, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO).
- How much revenue does ACTION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,286,190, expenses of $7,273,499 and total assets of $5,081,135 at year end.
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