Nonprofit · EIN 81-0367205
NORTHERN PLAINS RESOURCE COUNCIL
Tax-exempt · BILLINGS, MT 59101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,669,533 | $2,215,603 | $453,930 | $7,598,451 | $150,207 | $7,448,244 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,387,522 | $1,971,426 | $416,096 | $6,806,449 | $153,265 | $6,653,184 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,182,481 | $1,792,148 | $1,390,333 | $6,106,250 | $112,286 | $5,993,964 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,256,983
- Membership dues
- $424,684
- Program service revenue
- $221,147
- Investment income
- $145,167
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $80
- Net income from fundraising events
- $36,237
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $924
- Other revenue
- $46,236
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $103,190
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,169,511
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,534,659
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,168
- Accounting fees
- $13,350
- Occupancy
- $94,954
- Travel
- $37,439
- Depreciation
- $29,130
- Program services (functional)
- $1,831,190
- Management and general (functional)
- $207,924
- Fundraising (functional)
- $176,489
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,806,449
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,598,451
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $150,207
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,448,244
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $474,435
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,827,583
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,798,094
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $650,150
- Gross receipts
- $2,693,692
- Employees
- 30
- Volunteers
- 130
- Year formed
- 1972
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Gordon | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,190 |
| Jeanie Alderson | At-Large Representative Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kristin Aus | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sue Beug | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Charter | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Diann DeRosier | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Charlie French | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Barbara Gulick | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Linda Iverson | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| George Kelly | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jasmine Krotkov | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kyran Kunkel | At-Large Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Craig McClure | At Large Representative Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Clint McRae | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Peter Mickelsen | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
13 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Moses | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Deb Muth | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kirk Panasuk | At Large Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Barbara Ulrich O'Grady | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Eleanor Wend | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gordon Whirry | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 7 | $0 |
| Norane Freistadt | Chair of the Board Trustee or director | 6.5 | $0 |
| Kristine Glenn | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Roxa Reller | Secretary Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Scott Hancock | Treasurer Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Tom Tschida | Assistant Secretary Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Joan Kresich | Assistant Treasurer Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Edward Barta | Past Chair Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 31 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Gordon | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 50 | $94,746 |
| Jeanie Alderson | At-Large Representative Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Kristin Aus | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Charter | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| Diann DeRosier | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeff Dibenedetto | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Charlie French | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Barbara Gulick | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Linda Iverson | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 7 | $0 |
| George Kelly | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jasmine Krotkov | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Kyran Kunkel | At-Large Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Clint McRae | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Peter Mickelsen | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jane Moses | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kirk Panasuk | At Large Representative Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Rae Peppers | At-Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| June Peterson | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ellen Pfister | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Barbara Ulrich O'Grady | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nathan Varley | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Eleanor Wend | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gordon Whirry | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Janet Zimmerman | Affiliate Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Edward Barta | Chair of the Board Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Norane Freistadt | Vice Chair Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Roxa Reller | Secretary Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Scott Hancock | Treasurer Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Kristine Glenn | Assistant Secretary Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Craig McClure | Assistant Treasurer Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Joan Kresich | Past Chair Officer | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 33 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Gordon | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 50 | $84,115 |
| Jeanie Alderson | At-Large Representative Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Kristin Aus | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Charter | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Jeff Dibenedetto | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Charlie French | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kristine Glenn | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Barbara Gulick | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Hancock | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Linda Iverson | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| George Kelly | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ita Kileen | At Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jasmine Krotkov | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Clint McRae | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Peter Mickelsen | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jane Moses | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kirk Panasuk | At Large Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| June Peterson | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ellen Pfister | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rae Peppers | At-Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ken Siroky | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Smith | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Barbara Ulrich O'Grady | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nathan Varley | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Eleanor Wend | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gordon Whirry | Affiliate Representative Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Edward Barta | Chair of the Board Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Norane Freistadt | Vice Chair Officer | 2 | $0 |
| John Brown | Secretary Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Sue Beug | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Roxa Reller | Assistant Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Craig McClure | Assistant Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Joan Kresich | Past Chair Officer | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 220 S 27TH ST STE A, BILLINGS, MT 59101-4106
- In care of
- % TERESA ERICKSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Margaret Gordon, 220 S 27th St STE A, Billings, MT 59101
- Signed the 990
- Margaret Gordon, Executive Director
- Phone
- (406) 248-1154
- Website
- www.northernplains.org
Mission
Northern Plains believes people working together can make a difference. Our mission is to organize Montanans to protect our water, land, air, and working landscapes; support a healthy, localized, and sustainable economy in farm and ranch country and in our towns; and build strong grassroots leaders, always considering the next generation.
Program accomplishments
- Clean Energy: We worked to expand access to clean energy and protect Montanans from rising utility costs. We moved Community Solar legislation through the legislature with bipartisan support. We hosted an online training for rural electric co-op members to help them advocate for transparency and renewable energy options within their local co-ops. We intervened in NorthWestern Energy's rate case to prevent the corporation from overcharging ratepayers. We began organizing Montanans who would be impacted by proposed data centers on the impact those developments can have on local resources and infrastructure.Expenses $372,971
- Coal: We worked to protect agricultural livelihoods and water resources in Montana's coal country by ensuring state and federal agencies uphold rigorous environmental standards. In response to federal approval of expanded mining modifications in the Bull Mountains that side-stepped public input, we partnered with local ranchers to implement real-time groundwater monitoring in residential areas. We challenged the MT Dept of Environmental Quality's practice of approving over 300 mining permit modifications without providing for public input.Expenses $266,904
- Oil & Gas: We worked to protect rangelands in eastern Montana by working with residents in Carter County to successfully push the Federal Bureau of Land Management to pause a large-scale carbon sequestration project and ensure that thorough environmental reviews are performed to protect vital groundwater and prairie ecosystems. We continued to hold energy facilities accountable to established air quality standards and zoning regulations. We also advocated for the reclamation of orphaned oil wells to restore land and air impacted by abandoned oil and gas development.Expenses $247,265
- Agriculture: We fought for fair market practices and transparent labeling to support Montana's independent ranching families. We successfully supported state legislation for local food procurement and collected over 1,000 signatures to advance livestock market protections and mandatory Country-of-Origin-Labeling (COOL). Healthy Soils: We grew our statewide network of land stewards through the second annual Montana Soil Health Week events and a hands-on Soil Crawl near Lavina. These events brought producers together with experts to find practical ways to improve soil health and land productivity. Good Neighbor Agreement: We maintained a legally binding oversight agreement with the Sibanye-Stillwater Mining Company to safeguard water quality. We celebrated the 25th anniversary of the agreement with the release of a book documenting the history of collaboration. We secured a commitment from the Sibanye-Stillwater Mining Company to increase financial bonding to ensure water quality standards are met throughout mining operations and long-term reclamation. Community cohesion and cultural learning: We focused on building social cohesion by supporting our partners at Western Native Voice in their successful efforts to establish Indigenous Peoples Day in Montana. We continued our Lessons from Indigenous Organizing series featuring native land stewards sharing strategies for relationship-based agriculture. Protecting Montana's Constitution: We hosted a roadshow in partnership with Upper Seven Law designed to educate the public on the importance on an independent, non-partisan judiciary and defending our constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment.Expenses $944,050
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
- 81-0367205
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Group exemption
- Exempt since
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S00Z)
- Group exemption
- 9511 (13 member organizations)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,598,451
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,693,692
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,669,533 | $2,215,603 | $7,598,451 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,387,522 | $1,971,426 | $6,806,449 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,182,481 | $1,792,148 | $6,106,250 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,766,643 | $1,678,587 | $4,600,304 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $1,669,437 | $1,687,541 | $4,665,057 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 81-0367205).
Questions about NORTHERN PLAINS RESOURCE COUNCIL
- What is the EIN of NORTHERN PLAINS RESOURCE COUNCIL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHERN PLAINS RESOURCE COUNCIL is 81-0367205.
- Is NORTHERN PLAINS RESOURCE COUNCIL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to NORTHERN PLAINS RESOURCE COUNCIL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
- Which annual return does NORTHERN PLAINS RESOURCE COUNCIL 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 NORTHERN PLAINS RESOURCE COUNCIL 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 NORTHERN PLAINS RESOURCE COUNCIL 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 NORTHERN PLAINS RESOURCE COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Margaret Gordon.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHERN PLAINS RESOURCE COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 28 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $103,190 (Margaret Gordon, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does NORTHERN PLAINS RESOURCE COUNCIL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,669,533, expenses of $2,215,603 and total assets of $7,598,451 at year end.
Organizations in its group exemption (13)
- NORTHERN PLAINS RESOURCE COUNCIL EIN 47-1561985 · BILLINGS, MT · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- NORTHERN PLAINS RESOURCE COUNCIL EIN 36-3939787 · BILLINGS, MT · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- NORTHERN PLAINS RESOURCE COUNCIL EIN 81-0488209 · BILLINGS, MT · last filed 990-N for 2025
- NORTHERN PLAINS RESOURCE COUNCIL EIN 88-1346763 · BILLINGS, MT · last filed 990-N for 2025
- NORTHERN PLAINS RESOURCE COUNCIL EIN 46-2407346 · LEWISTOWN, MT · last filed 990-N for 2025
- NORTHERN PLAINS RESOURCE COUNCIL EIN 26-0065964 · BILLINGS, MT · last filed 990-N for 2025
- NORTHERN PLAINS RESOURCE COUNCIL EIN 84-1434251 · BILLINGS, MT · last filed 990-N for 2025
- NORTHERN PLAINS RESOURCE COUNCIL EIN 47-3657903 · BILLINGS, MT · last filed 990-N for 2025
- NORTHERN PLAINS RESOURCE COUNCIL EIN 26-3744709 · BILLINGS, MT · last filed 990-N for 2025
- NORTHERN PLAINS RESOURCE COUNCIL EIN 81-0427228 · BILLINGS, MT · last filed 990-N for 2025
- NORTHERN PLAINS RESOURCE COUNCIL EIN 36-3939756 · BILLINGS, MT · last filed 990-N for 2025
- NORTHERN PLAINS RESOURCE COUNCIL EIN 36-3939792 · BILLINGS, MT · last filed 990-N for 2025
- NORTHERN PLAINS RESOURCE COUNCIL EIN 36-3939758 · BILLINGS, MT · last filed 990-N for 2025
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- NATIVE AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION EIN 81-0512124 · last filed 990 for 2025
- WESTERN ORGANIZATION OF RESOURCE EIN 84-1123481 · last filed 990 for 2024
- BILLINGS TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT EIN 26-1566537 · last filed 990 for 2025
- BIG SKY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION EIN 22-3880639 · last filed 990 for 2025
- DOWNTOWN BILLINGS BID INC EIN 20-5506295 · last filed 990 for 2025
- VISIT SOUTHEAST MONTANA EIN 45-2571912 · last filed 990 for 2025
- RANCHERS CATTLEMEN ACTION LEGAL FUND EIN 81-0518665 · last filed 990 for 2024
- FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY VITALITY EIN 84-1376323 · last filed 990-PF for 2025
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