Nonprofit · EIN 81-0297418
ACTION FOR EASTERN MONTANA INC
Tax-exempt · GLENDIVE, MT 59330
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $6,214,331 | $6,124,513 | $89,818 | $5,563,205 | $1,840,327 | $3,722,878 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $6,787,515 | $6,843,306 | -$55,791 | $5,561,362 | $1,934,316 | $3,627,046 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $7,257,822 | $6,305,468 | $952,354 | $5,900,445 | $2,217,608 | $3,682,837 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,149,671
- of which government grants
- $5,671,046
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $64,660
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,140,866
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $268,794
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,218,689
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,066,332
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $38,116
- Occupancy
- $80,248
- Travel
- $229,123
- Depreciation
- $247,094
- Program services (functional)
- $5,138,912
- Management and general (functional)
- $985,601
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,561,362
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,563,205
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,840,327
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,722,878
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,350,072
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,186,353
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $536,525
- Gross receipts
- $6,214,331
- Employees
- 97
- Volunteers
- 31
- Year formed
- 1969
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEA RINGEN | CFO Officer | 40 | $118,307 | $20,620 |
| CYNTHIA L LARSEN | CEO Officer | 40 | $119,358 | $10,504 |
| PATTY BRETZEL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VALERIE K HAFELE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE ELIASON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEN HAWKINSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN GUENZI | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET WOLFF | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PASTOR TOM HERZOG | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL DOMEK | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDI AUSTBY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KALA WIRTZFELD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN KRAUSZ | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH BALL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAY TRUMPOWER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAMMI FLADAGER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CONNIE WETHERN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Wynne | PRIOR CEO | 40 | $104,679 | $38,252 |
| LEA RINGEN | CFO Officer | 40 | $104,322 | $19,330 |
| CYNTHIA L LARSEN | CEO Officer | 40 | $17,738 | $2,105 |
| JANET WOLFF | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH BALL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLORIA ASKIN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PASTOR TOM HERZOG | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Krausz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL DOMEK | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN GUENZI | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOROTHY KING | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHILOH SMELTZER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAY TRUMPOWER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLEY BRYAN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLINTON WYNNE | CEO Officer | 40 | $98,211 | $29,032 |
| LEA RINGEN | CFO Officer | 40 | $97,003 | $18,691 |
| JANET WOLFF | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH BALL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLORIA ASKIN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PASTOR TOM HERZOG | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Krausz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL DOMEK | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN GUENZI | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOROTHY KING | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHILOH SMELTZER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAY TRUMPOWER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL TWETEN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dillon Beeler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2030 N MERRILL AVE, GLENDIVE, MT 59330-2062
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CYNTHIA L LARSEN, 2030 N MERRILL AVE, GLENDIVE, MT 59330
- Signed the 990
- CYNTHIA L LARSEN, CEO
- Phone
- (406) 377-3564
- Website
- WWW.AEMT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Carver Florek & James LLC
Mission
ACTION FOR EASTERN MONTANA IS COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING AND ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE BY PROMOTING EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND DIGNITY FOR ACHIEVING INDEPENDENCE.
Program accomplishments
- Area Agency On AgingProvides a variety of opportunities for persons age 60 and older and to their spouse regardless of age. Services under the Older Americans Act have no income guidelines. Some of the services provided by our local county councils on aging include: transportation, skilled nurse, personal care, homemaker, health promotion, respite care, senior centers, legal services, congregate meals, home delivered meals, and outreach.Expenses $2,031,816
- Head StartProvides comprehensive services to eligible preschoolers and their families in Glendive, Glasgow, Malta, and Miles City, Montana. The purpose of the program is to develop, administer, and implement programs for the educational, social, health, nutritional, and psychological needs of children and their families. While eligibility is based on income guidelines, families that received certain benefits may be eligible. Ten percent of the slots can be filled with over-income families.Expenses $1,523,540
- WeatherizationWeatherization assistance is provided to households who qualify for Low Income Energy Assistance (LIEAP) benefits. Client homes are prioritized on a list according to income and energy burden/usage. Weatherization measures may include a furnace tune-up, caulking, weather stripping, insulation, storm windows, vent dampers, window quilts, and replacement of broken glass and repair of primary doors.Expenses $701,866
- Low Income Energy AssistanceThe LIEAP program is designed to help low-income families and individuals with a portion of their heating bills.Expenses $320,310
- Community Services Block GrantAEM provides innovative and creative solutions to identified community needs. The goal is to build and sustain healthy communities through the development of community programs that educate and support families and individuals.Expenses $293,215
- Employment and TrainingThe Workforce Innovation And Opportunity Act (WIOA) provides services to youth ages 14-21, if in school, and ages 16-24, if out of school. The main purpose is to increase the focus on longer-term academic and occupational learning opportunities and provide long-term comprehensive service strategies.Expenses $160,948
- Section 8 HousingProvides assistance to low-income, handicapped, elderly, and disabled persons with rental costs. Assistance is based on household income.Expenses $107,217
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
- 81-0297418
- 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
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,563,205
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,214,331
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $6,214,331 | $6,124,513 | $5,563,205 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $6,787,515 | $6,843,306 | $5,561,362 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $7,257,822 | $6,305,468 | $5,900,445 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $7,453,631 | $6,696,977 | $5,299,409 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 81-0297418).
Questions about ACTION FOR EASTERN MONTANA INC
- What is the EIN of ACTION FOR EASTERN MONTANA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ACTION FOR EASTERN MONTANA INC is 81-0297418.
- Is ACTION FOR EASTERN MONTANA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to ACTION FOR EASTERN MONTANA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ACTION FOR EASTERN MONTANA 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 FOR EASTERN MONTANA INC 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 ACTION FOR EASTERN MONTANA INC 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 ACTION FOR EASTERN MONTANA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CYNTHIA L LARSEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of ACTION FOR EASTERN MONTANA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $118,307 (LEA RINGEN, CFO).
- How much revenue does ACTION FOR EASTERN MONTANA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,214,331, expenses of $6,124,513 and total assets of $5,563,205 at year end.
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