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Nonprofit · EIN 81-0398508

HEAD START INC

Tax-exempt · BILLINGS, MT 59101

Financials

$4.6M$4.4M2022$4.6M$4.9M2023$4.8M$5.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HEAD START INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$4,801,292$5,444,233-$642,941$1,999,214$517,043$1,482,171
June 30, 2024990$4,572,944$4,908,698-$335,754$2,893,446$768,334$2,125,112
June 30, 2023990$4,623,544$4,417,940$205,604$3,076,413$615,549$2,460,864
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,790,145
of which government grants
$4,673,170
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$10,888
Other revenue
$259

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$117,098
Other salaries and wages
$2,733,414
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$3,575,679
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$63,281
Travel
$3,766
Depreciation
$125,222
Program services (functional)
$4,911,040
Management and general (functional)
$533,193

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,893,446
Total assets, end of year
$1,999,214
Total liabilities, end of year
$517,043
Net assets, end of year
$1,482,171
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,152,630
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,422,588
Net assets with donor restrictions
$59,583
Gross receipts
$4,801,292
Employees
108
Volunteers
301
Year formed
1971
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JANICE M BAUWENS-KINGEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$117,098
JORDAN HENNESSYTREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0
DYLAN MECCAGECHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CRAIG BOTNENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KODY JOHNSONVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SOFIA ANDERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GENIA CASTRO-WALLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DANIEL BROOKSPAST CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0
KRISTEN BONNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SARAH MOYERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JANICE M BAUWENS-KINGEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$114,002
JORDAN HENNESSYTREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0
DYLAN MECCAGECHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CRAIG BOTNENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KODY JOHNSONVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SOFIA ANDERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GENIA CASTRO-WALLERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DANIEL BROOKSPAST CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0
KRISTEN BONNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SARAH MOYERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HEIDI CHRISTISONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JORDAN HENNESSYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DYLAN MECCAGETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CRAIG BOTNENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KODY JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SOFIA ANDERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GENIA CASTRO-WALLERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DANIEL BROOKSVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0
KRISTEN BONNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SARAH MOYERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KASODIE WESTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
615 N 19TH ST, BILLINGS, MT 59101-1426
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TAMARA MITCHELL, 615 NORTH 19TH STREET, BILLINGS, MT 59101
Signed the 990
TAMARA MITCHELL, FINANCE DIRECTOR
Phone
(406) 869-1216
Return prepared by
WIPFLI ADVISORY LLC

Mission

HEAD START, INC. PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE SCHOOL READINESS AND LIFELONG SUCCESS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE HEAD START PROGRAM PROMOTES THE SCHOOL READINESS OF YOUNG CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED 200 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES INCLUDING EDUCATION, HEALTH, NUTRITION, SOCIAL AND OTHER SERVICES WHILE BEING RESPONSIVE TO EACH CHILD AND FAMILY'S ETHNIC, CULTURAL, AND LINGUISTIC HERITAGE.
    Expenses $4,699,039
  • THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM PROMOTES WELLNESS, HEALTHY GROWTH, AND DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN THROUGH THE PROVISION OF NUTRITIOUS FOODS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED 88,171 MEALS TO CHILDREN IN THE PROGRAM.
    Expenses $212,001

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-0398508
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
1982
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B22Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,999,214
Income (IRS master file)
$4,801,292

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$4,801,292$5,444,233$1,999,214IRS
990June 2024$4,572,944$4,908,698$2,893,446IRS
990June 2023$4,623,544$4,417,940$3,076,413XML
990June 2022$4,640,058$4,471,427$2,928,769IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 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 81-0398508).

Questions about HEAD START INC

What is the EIN of HEAD START INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HEAD START INC is 81-0398508.
Is HEAD START INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
Are donations to HEAD START INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HEAD 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 HEAD START INC 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 HEAD START INC 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 HEAD START INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names TAMARA MITCHELL.
Who are the officers and directors of HEAD START INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $117,098 (JANICE M BAUWENS-KING, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does HEAD START INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,801,292, expenses of $5,444,233 and total assets of $1,999,214 at year end.

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