Nonprofit · EIN 81-0391373
MISSOULA CULTURAL COUNCIL
Tax-exempt · MISSOULA, MT 59801
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $377,107 | $280,854 | $96,253 | $282,302 | $68,639 | $213,663 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $371,037 | $299,857 | $71,180 | $162,040 | $44,630 | $117,410 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $548,825 | $525,354 | $23,471 | $63,981 | $17,751 | $46,230 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $294,503
- of which government grants
- $182,754
- Program service revenue
- $63,199
- Investment income
- $224
- Net rental income
- $8,300
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$202
- Other revenue
- $19,181
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $5,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $84,121
- Other salaries and wages
- $63,444
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $162,146
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,168
- Occupancy
- $14,531
- Travel
- $2,030
- Depreciation
- $4,909
- Program services (functional)
- $201,713
- Management and general (functional)
- $48,248
- Fundraising (functional)
- $30,893
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $162,040
- Total assets, end of year
- $282,302
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $68,639
- Net assets, end of year
- $213,663
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $30,134
- Gross receipts
- $385,294
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 125
- Year formed
- 1992
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER ADAMS | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $73,978 | $8,652 |
| MIRANDA MING | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN CRARY | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON FLANAGAN | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY BLAZON | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE MORELLI | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIRTHA BECERRA | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIDGET SMITH | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA BOVARD | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK STURGIS | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER ADAMS | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $69,736 | $8,374 |
| MIRANDA MING | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN CRARY | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON FLANAGAN | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| COURTNEY BLAZON | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE MORELLI | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIRTHA BECERRA | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN CALSBEEK | Past President Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MONTE GRISE | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE GUZMAN | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA BLUNT | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK STURGIS | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER ADAMS | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $39,363 | $7,050 |
| MIRANDA MING | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA BLUNT | Past President Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON FLANAGAN | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE GUZMAN | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN CALSBEEK | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI STARRETT | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAKE KREILICK | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK STUGIS | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURIE BAEFSKY | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MONTE GRISE | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1637 S HIGGINS AVE, MISSOULA, MT 59801-5767
- In care of
- % BOYLE DEVENY & MEYER PC
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- HEATHER ADAMS, 1637 S HIGGINS AVE, MISSOULA, MT 59801
- Signed the 990
- HEATHER ADAMS, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (406) 541-0860
- Website
- www.artsmissoula.org
- Return prepared by
- Boyle Deveny & Meyer PC
Mission
CONNECTING ART, CULTURE AND COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND CELEBRATION.
Program accomplishments
- THE MAIN ACTIVITIES OF THE MISSOULA CULTURAL COUNCIL, DBA ARTS MISSOULA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR WERE:1. Community Arts Programs & EventsArts Missoula produced multiple large-scale community events that celebrate Missoula and provided free and low-cost arts experiences for residents and visitors.Missoula on Main (New Years Eve Festival):Our annual two-day celebration featured dozens of performances, workshops, and activities across multiple venues. The festival showcased local musicians, dancers, theatre artists, teen performers, and multicultural groups, drawing thousands of participants and strengthening community connection.Germanfest:Arts Missoula hosted its annual Sister City festival honoring Missoulas relationship with Neckargemnd, Germany. With traditional music, vendors, cultural demonstrations, and family-friendly games, Germanfest drew more than 1,500 attendees in Caras Park.First Friday & Downtown Support:We strengthened downtown vibrancy by promoting First Friday exhibitions through radio, community calendars, monthly newsletter highlighting events and extensive social media support.2. Education, Youth Programs & Neighborhood OutreachArts Missoula delivered arts learning opportunities for young people and families throughout Missoula, with emphasis on neighborhoods lacking access to arts programming.Cultural Feast (Summer Outreach Program):In partnership with the Missoula Food Bank, we brought arts programmingdance, clay arts, cultural education, and hands-on creativitydirectly into underserved neighborhoods such as Futura Mobile Home Park in West Missoula. This work provided access for children who live far from arts opportunities, bus routes, or grocery services. Instructors included professional artists, and the program created meaningful connections.Youth Showcases:We produced Spotlight Teen Singing Competition during Missoula on Main, providing young performers with coaching, adjudication, and performance opportunities led by professional musicians and arts educators.3. Advocacy, Cultural Leadership & PlanningAs Missoulas local arts agency, Arts Missoula plays a leadership role in cultural policy, civic collaboration, and local-to-national arts advocacy.Cultural Planning:In FY24, Arts Missoula advanced the development of Missoulas first cultural plan in 35 years, in partnership with the City of Missoula Parks & Recreation Department. The plan will guide long-term arts goals, infrastructure needs, creative workforce support, and community engagement.Arts Advocacy:As the Montana District Captain for Americans for the Arts, Arts Missoula participated in national advocacy efforts and engaged state and local partners to promote the vital role of the arts in economic development, education, and community well-being.Economic Impact & Research:Though not a survey year, Arts Missoula continues to report out on the impact of the arts on Missoulas local economy and celebrates the data that shows us artists are small businesses and the backbone of our community. 4. Digital Access, Directories & CommunicationsArts Missoula invested deeply in tools that make the arts more discoverable, accessible, and inclusive.Arts Missoula Directory App:We advanced the development of our community-friendly arts directory app, which maps artists, arts organizations, venues, and public art throughout Missoula. This platform expands access for residents, visitors, and partners by offering a centralized, searchable resource.5. Fiscal Sponsorship & Sector SupportArts Missoula provided administrative, financial, and strategic support to several emerging and established arts organizations through our fiscal sponsorship program. FY24 sponsored projects included:Grow Music MissoulaMissoula All-City JazzWheels on the Bus Mobile Ceramics StudioIndigenous Made MissoulaNo Joke TheatreSculpture Missoula Fiscal sponsorship enables these projects to operate with nonprofit benefits while focusing on their artistic missions. Arts Missoula also offered sector support through promotion, professional development, public art guidance, community partnerships, and ongoing communication through newsletters, media relationships, and collaborative marketing.Expenses $201,713
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
- 81-0391373
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A260)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $282,302
- Income (IRS master file)
- $385,294
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $377,107 | $280,854 | $282,302 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $371,037 | $299,857 | $162,040 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $548,825 | $525,354 | $63,981 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $736,458 | $726,605 | $64,789 | 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 81-0391373).
Questions about MISSOULA CULTURAL COUNCIL
- What is the EIN of MISSOULA CULTURAL COUNCIL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MISSOULA CULTURAL COUNCIL is 81-0391373.
- Is MISSOULA CULTURAL COUNCIL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to MISSOULA CULTURAL COUNCIL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MISSOULA CULTURAL 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 MISSOULA CULTURAL COUNCIL 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 MISSOULA CULTURAL COUNCIL 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 MISSOULA CULTURAL COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names HEATHER ADAMS.
- Who are the officers and directors of MISSOULA CULTURAL COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $73,978 (HEATHER ADAMS, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does MISSOULA CULTURAL COUNCIL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $377,107, expenses of $280,854 and total assets of $282,302 at year end.
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