Nonprofit · EIN 81-0359276
BIG SANDY ACTIVITIES INC
Tax-exempt · BIG SANDY, MT 59520
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,317,040 | $1,932,225 | $384,815 | $3,814,475 | $180,201 | $3,634,274 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,304,973 | $1,692,273 | $612,700 | $3,415,145 | $165,686 | $3,249,459 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,863,371 | $1,586,915 | $276,456 | $2,780,952 | $144,193 | $2,636,759 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,810
- Program service revenue
- $2,262,333
- Investment income
- $45,070
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $6,000
- Other revenue
- $1,827
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $133,332
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,254,333
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,587,733
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $18,000
- Occupancy
- $44,482
- Travel
- $7,991
- Depreciation
- $93,737
- Program services (functional)
- $1,749,063
- Management and general (functional)
- $183,162
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,415,145
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,814,475
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $180,201
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,634,274
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $855,750
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,611,213
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $23,061
- Gross receipts
- $2,317,040
- Employees
- 47
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 1976
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARGARET CLINE | TOP FINANCIAL MANAGER Officer | 40 | $63,848 | $4,088 |
| HEATHER PLENINGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $61,110 | $4,287 |
| ERIK SIETSEMA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN MARKEY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE ROBERTSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEE OPHUS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TYCE BAHNMILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA WEAVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER PLENINGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $57,627 | $4,004 |
| MARGARET CLINE | TOP FINANCIAL MANAGER Officer | 40 | $50,815 | $5,229 |
| ERIK SIETSEMA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN MARKEY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE ROBERTSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEE OPHUS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TYCE BAHNMILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA WEAVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER PLENINGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $54,122 | $5,681 |
| MARGARET CLINE | TOP FINANCIAL MANAGER Officer | 40 | $55,467 | $4,026 |
| ERIK SIETSEMA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN MARKEY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE ROBERTSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEE OPHUS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TYCE BAHNMILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA WEAVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 369, BIG SANDY, MT 59520-0369
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ERIK SIETSEMA, PO BOX 369, BIG SANDY, MT 59520
- Signed the 990
- HEATHER PLENINGER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (406) 378-2598
- Return prepared by
- WIPFLI ADVISORY LLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF BIG SANDY ACTIVITIES, INC. IS SUPPORTING AND EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.
Program accomplishments
- BIG SANDY ACTIVITIES PROVIDES TRAINING, HABILITATION, GROUP HOMES, TRANSPORTATION, RESPITE, AND SUPPORTED LIVING FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED.Expenses $1,749,063 · revenue $2,264,160
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
- 81-0359276
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1976
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,814,475
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,317,040
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,317,040 | $1,932,225 | $3,814,475 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,304,973 | $1,692,273 | $3,415,145 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,863,371 | $1,586,915 | $2,780,952 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,826,467 | $1,581,826 | $2,463,209 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 81-0359276).
Questions about BIG SANDY ACTIVITIES INC
- What is the EIN of BIG SANDY ACTIVITIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BIG SANDY ACTIVITIES INC is 81-0359276.
- Is BIG SANDY ACTIVITIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1976.
- Are donations to BIG SANDY ACTIVITIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BIG SANDY ACTIVITIES 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 BIG SANDY ACTIVITIES INC 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 BIG SANDY ACTIVITIES INC 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 BIG SANDY ACTIVITIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ERIK SIETSEMA.
- Who are the officers and directors of BIG SANDY ACTIVITIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $63,848 (MARGARET CLINE, TOP FINANCIAL MANAGER).
- How much revenue does BIG SANDY ACTIVITIES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,317,040, expenses of $1,932,225 and total assets of $3,814,475 at year end.
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