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Nonprofit · EIN 81-0360178

BITTER ROOT RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AREA INCORPORATED

Tax-exempt · HAMILTON, MT 59840

Financials

$824K$917K2022$1.5M$1.5M2023$1.3M$1.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BITTER ROOT RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AREA INCORPORATED by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$1,255,625$1,224,038$31,587$271,840$30,798$241,042
September 30, 2024990$1,499,824$1,474,478$25,346$265,712$56,257$209,455
September 30, 2023990$824,205$917,419-$93,214$206,687$22,578$184,109
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,225,724
of which government grants
$785,241
Program service revenue
$26,208
Investment income
$443
Other revenue
$3,250

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$189,787
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$219,410
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,350
Occupancy
$10,935
Program services (functional)
$1,082,453
Management and general (functional)
$141,585

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$265,712
Total assets, end of year
$271,840
Total liabilities, end of year
$30,798
Net assets, end of year
$241,042
Net assets without donor restrictions
$241,042
Gross receipts
$1,255,625
Employees
10
Volunteers
72
Year formed
1979
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PAM GOUSESECRETARY/TR
Officer
32$38,324
DAN HULSVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LIBBY MACLAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
M LYNEE' MAILETDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
PAUL ROSENBERGPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PAM GOUSESECRETARY/TR
Officer
32$35,998
KURT GELDERMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DAN HULSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
G ROBERT JOHNSONVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LIBBY MACLAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
PAUL ROSENBERGPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
ROMAN ZYLAWYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PAM GOUSESECRETARY/TR
Officer
32$28,157
KURT GELDERMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DAN HULSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
G ROBERT JOHNSONVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LIBBY MACLAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
PAUL ROSENBERGPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
ROMAN ZYLAWYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 870, HAMILTON, MT 59840-0870
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
PAUL ROSENBERG, PO BOX 870, HAMILTON, MT 59840
Signed the 990
PAM GOUSE, SECRETARY/TREASURER
Phone
(406) 363-5450
Return prepared by
BINGHAM & ASSOCIATES INC

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE BRRC&D IS TO PROMOTE CONSCIENTIOUS DEVELOPMENT OF THE AREA'S NATURAL AND HUMAN RESOURCES WHILE MAINTAINING OR IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF THOSE RESOURCES AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE PRIMARILY IN MINERAL, MISSOULA AND RAVALLI COUNTIES, MT

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • LAND MANAGEMENT PROJECTS LAND MANAGEMENT PROJECTS FALL UNDER TWO DIFFERENT GOALS. THE FIRST GOAL IS TO ASSIST THE US FOREST SERVICE, MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES, LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND PRIVATE LAND OWNERS IN A THREE COUNTY AREA IN REDUCING THE POTENTIAL DAMAGE FROM WILDFIRES TO PRIMARILY FOREST LANDS AND PERSONAL PROPERTY AND REDUCE THE RISK TO FIRE FIGHTERS. THE SECOND GOAL IS TO ENCOURAGE THE SUBSTITUTION OF LOCALLY AVAILABLE ENERGY RESOURCES, INCLUDING WOOD BIOMASS BOILER SYSTEMS TO REDUCE FOSSIL FUEL DEPENDENCE.
    Expenses $985,407 · revenue $419
  • COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS FALL UNDER TWO DIFFERENT GOALS. THE FIRST GOAL IS TO WORK WITH MORE THAN 10 GOVERNMENTS, NON-GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, NONPROFIT GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT EFFORTS TO ENHANCE OUR COMMUNITIES AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR RESIDENTS. THE SECOND GOAL IS TO WORK WITH RC&D SPONSORS AND OTHER NONPROFITS TO PROVIDE WHOLESOME FOODS, MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, RECREATION, TRANSPORTATION AND EDUCATION FOR ALL OF OUR RESIDENTS, ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE WITH LOW AND MODERATE INCOMES AND PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITIES.
    Expenses $97,046 · revenue $21,754

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-0360178
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
1993
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C300)
Assets (IRS master file)
$271,840
Income (IRS master file)
$1,255,625

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$1,255,625$1,224,038$271,840XML
990September 2024$1,499,824$1,474,478$265,712XML
990September 2023$824,205$917,419$206,687XML
990September 2022$1,134,984$1,054,416$303,790IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 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 81-0360178).

Questions about BITTER ROOT RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AREA INCORPORATED

What is the EIN of BITTER ROOT RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AREA INCORPORATED?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BITTER ROOT RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AREA INCORPORATED is 81-0360178.
Is BITTER ROOT RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AREA INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
Are donations to BITTER ROOT RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AREA INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BITTER ROOT RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AREA INCORPORATED 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 BITTER ROOT RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AREA INCORPORATED 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 BITTER ROOT RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AREA INCORPORATED 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 BITTER ROOT RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AREA INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names PAUL ROSENBERG.
Who are the officers and directors of BITTER ROOT RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AREA INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $38,324 (PAM GOUSE, SECRETARY/TR).
How much revenue does BITTER ROOT RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AREA INCORPORATED have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,255,625, expenses of $1,224,038 and total assets of $271,840 at year end.

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