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Nonprofit · EIN 81-0359400

CHILD START INC

Tax-exempt · MISSOULA, MT 59802

Financials

$4M$4M2023$4.4M$4.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHILD START INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$4,359,106$4,611,821-$252,715$811,869$163,219$648,650
December 31, 2023990$3,976,254$4,001,878-$25,624$1,355,545$442,330$913,215
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,349,534
of which government grants
$4,341,561
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$9,572
Net gain from sales of assets
$9,500
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$237,382
Other salaries and wages
$1,874,483
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,879,642
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$263,932
Travel
$42,290
Depreciation
$128,922
Program services (functional)
$4,100,363
Management and general (functional)
$511,458

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,355,545
Total assets, end of year
$811,869
Total liabilities, end of year
$163,219
Net assets, end of year
$648,650
Land, buildings and equipment
$573,368
Net assets without donor restrictions
$648,650
Gross receipts
$4,383,432
Employees
63
Volunteers
25
Year formed
1975
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ISAAC TRIANCEExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$102,240$14,690
JAY DEWATERSFISCAL OFFICER
Officer
40$97,519$15,206
JASON NEIFFERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JESSI BROCKSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MITCH ROBERTSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CHRISTINA ANDRESSPOLICY CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ERIN ASAYMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AMY BOYCEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TANYA YARROWMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GARY STEINMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
PATRICIA CROGHANPRIOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$86,447$6,062
ISAAC TRIANCEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$84,346$7,799
JASON NEIFFERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
BRANDY FOWLERCO-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CHRISTINA ANDRESSPOLICY CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JESSI BROCKSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
AMY BOYCEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ERIN ASAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TANYA YARROWBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KIMBERLY DUDIKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1001 WORDEN AVE, MISSOULA, MT 59802-2827
In care of
% WHITTIER SCHOOL
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ISAAC TRIANCE, 1001 WORDEN, MISSOULA, MT 59802
Signed the 990
ISAAC TRIANCE, Executive Dir.
Phone
(406) 728-5460
Return prepared by
CARVER FLOREK & JAMES CPAS

Mission

THE MISSION OF CHILD START INC. IS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION AND GROWTH OF OUR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, STAFF, AND OUR COMMUNITY IN A NURTURING AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE MISSION OF HEAD START IS TO PROMOTE THE SCHOOL READINESS OF YOUNG CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, HEALTH, NUTIRITION, AND PARENT INVOLVEMENT SERVICES. HEAD START AIMS TO FOSTER COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN, ENSURING THEY ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS NEEDED FOR FUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 344 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES RESIDING IN GRANITE, MINTERAL, MISSOULA, POWELL AND SANDERS COUNTIES IN WESTERN MONTANA.
    Expenses $3,981,399
  • THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP) PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN ASSURING THE NUTRITIONAL QUALITY OF MEALS AND SNACKS SERVED TO ELIGIBLE CHILDREN AND ADULTS. THE CACFP PROGRAM PROVIDES CASH REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVING MEALS TO ENROLLED PARTICIPANTS THAT MEET FEDERAL NUTRITIONAL GUILDLINES, AS OUTLINED IN THE CACFP MEAL PATTERN. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED 24,234 MEALS IN LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH THE CACFP.
    Expenses $102,712
  • THE STARTS TO QUALITY PROGRAM IS A VOLUNTARY QUALITY RATING AND IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE STATE OF MONTANA THAT ALIGNS QUALITY INDICATORS AND INCENTIVES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS AND EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS. IN 2024, THE STARS PROGRAM PROVIDED REVENUE OF $16,252 TO HELP THE ORGANIZATION PAY THE FOLLOWING EXPENSES: PERSONNEL, FRINGE, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS AND TRAINING.
    Expenses $16,252

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-0359400
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
1976
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B210)
Assets (IRS master file)
$811,869
Income (IRS master file)
$4,383,432

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$4,359,106$4,611,821$811,869IRS
990December 2023$3,976,254$4,001,878$1,355,545XML
990December 2022$3,195,782$3,191,170$998,170IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 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 81-0359400).

Questions about CHILD START INC

What is the EIN of CHILD START INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILD START INC is 81-0359400.
Is CHILD START INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1976.
Are donations to CHILD START INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHILD START 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 CHILD START INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CHILD START INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of CHILD START INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ISAAC TRIANCE.
Who are the officers and directors of CHILD START INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $102,240 (ISAAC TRIANCE, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does CHILD START INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $4,359,106, expenses of $4,611,821 and total assets of $811,869 at year end.

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