Nonprofit · EIN 81-0370570
LITTLE BITTERROOT SERVICES
Tax-exempt · PLAINS, MT 59859
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,992,380 | $3,605,180 | $387,200 | $6,296,800 | $224,758 | $6,072,042 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,787,204 | $3,444,581 | $342,623 | $5,916,401 | $233,042 | $5,683,359 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,654,798
- of which government grants
- $3,654,228
- Program service revenue
- $180,544
- Investment income
- $77,200
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $7,529
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $79,838
- Other revenue
- $79,838
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $98,460
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,100,728
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,712,724
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $10,700
- Occupancy
- $118,209
- Travel
- $19,224
- Depreciation
- $140,739
- Program services (functional)
- $3,267,062
- Management and general (functional)
- $338,118
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,916,401
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,296,800
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $224,758
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,072,042
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,163,214
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,080,152
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,968,042
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $104,000
- Gross unrelated business income
- $79,838
- Gross receipts
- $4,405,952
- Employees
- 100
- Year formed
- 1977
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHANNON BENSON | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $74,811 | $14,478 |
| BRIAN CRAIN | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HOLLAND | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA FRANK | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEWART MIKE BROWN | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI REHBEIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDY DAVIS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM BACHE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL LOFTHUS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHANNON BENSON | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $74,382 | $13,630 |
| BRIAN CRAIN | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HOLLAND | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA FRANK | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEWART MIKE BROWN | REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI REHBEIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDY DAVIS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM BACHE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL LOFTHUS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 189, PLAINS, MT 59859-0189
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SHANNON BENSON, PO BOX 189, PLAINS, MT 59859
- Signed the 990
- SHANNON BENSON, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (406) 826-3694
- Return prepared by
- Carver Florek & James LLC
Mission
TO PLAN, DEVELOP, AND OPERATE A COST EFFECTIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN AREAS OF EMPLOYMENT, COMMUNITY LIVING AND RECREATION.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, RESIDENTIAL SERVICES AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DIRECTLY TO CONSUMERS. OPERATION OF A COMMUNITY HOME AND LIVING SERVICES. STATE PAYMENTS FROM EMPLOYMENT AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES RENDERED ARE RECORDED ON PAGE 1 UNDER CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS.Expenses $2,556,805 · revenue $180,544
- PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT AND JOB TRAINING IN THRIFT STORES AND A GROCERY STORE. PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF DONATED ITEMS ARE RECORDED AS CONTRIBUTIONS ON THIS TAX RETURN.Expenses $673,873
- THE GYM PROVIDES RECREATIONAL AND INTEGRATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONSUMERS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THE COMMUNITY IS BENEFITTED THROUGH THE ABILITY TO PURCHASE A LOW COST MEMBERSHIP.Expenses $36,384
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
- 81-0370570
- 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
- 1977
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,296,800
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,405,952
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,992,380 | $3,605,180 | $6,296,800 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,787,204 | $3,444,581 | $5,916,401 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,417,035 | $3,020,973 | $5,515,448 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 81-0370570).
Questions about LITTLE BITTERROOT SERVICES
- What is the EIN of LITTLE BITTERROOT SERVICES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LITTLE BITTERROOT SERVICES is 81-0370570.
- Is LITTLE BITTERROOT SERVICES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
- Are donations to LITTLE BITTERROOT SERVICES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LITTLE BITTERROOT SERVICES 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 LITTLE BITTERROOT SERVICES 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 LITTLE BITTERROOT SERVICES 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 LITTLE BITTERROOT SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SHANNON BENSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of LITTLE BITTERROOT SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $74,811 (SHANNON BENSON, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does LITTLE BITTERROOT SERVICES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,992,380, expenses of $3,605,180 and total assets of $6,296,800 at year end.
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