Nonprofit · EIN 81-0400479
MONTANA INDEPENDENT LIVING PROJECT INC
Tax-exempt · HELENA, MT 59601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $12,252,112 | $11,603,070 | $649,042 | $5,812,279 | $2,539,114 | $3,273,165 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $10,229,926 | $9,742,312 | $487,614 | $4,438,982 | $1,814,859 | $2,624,123 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $8,593,382 | $8,542,534 | $50,848 | $3,243,219 | $1,106,710 | $2,136,509 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,350,426
- of which government grants
- $510,006
- Program service revenue
- $10,761,152
- Investment income
- $52,810
- Net rental income
- $56,739
- Other revenue
- $87,724
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $217,911
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,065,571
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,608,235
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $69,264
- Accounting fees
- $166,146
- Occupancy
- $285,212
- Depreciation
- $164,098
- Program services (functional)
- $10,457,639
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,059,350
- Fundraising (functional)
- $86,081
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,438,982
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,812,279
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,539,114
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,273,165
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,396,452
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,273,165
- Gross receipts
- $12,252,112
- Employees
- 536
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 1981
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT BIRKENBUEL | CEO Officer | 40 | $147,106 | $58,099 |
| MIKE BATISTA | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER PAUWELS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JODI HAUSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY LYNCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FLYNN MURRAY | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZANN KUDRNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWN SWIFT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKSON RACICOT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT BIRKENBUEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/DIRECTO Trustee or director | 40 | $146,371 |
| JODI HAUSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHAWN SWIFT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE BATISTA | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PETER PAUWELS | BOARD VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KELLY LYNCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FLYNN MURRAY | SECRETARY-TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LIZANN KUDRNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACKSON RACICOT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT BIRKENBUEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/DIRECTO Trustee or director | 40 | $142,369 |
| JODI HAUSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE MORTIER | BOARD VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE BATISTA | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PETER PAUWELS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KELLY LYNCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| FLYNN MURRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LIZANN KUDRNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 910 HELENA AVE STE A, HELENA, MT 59601-3487
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SCOTT BIRKENBUEL, 825 GREAT NORTHERN BLVD 105, HELENA, MT 59601
- Signed the 990
- SCOTT BIRKENBUEL, CEO
- Phone
- (404) 442-5755
- Website
- WWW.ABILITYMT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
ABILITY MONTANA'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AND ADVOCATE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. GUIDED BY OUR VALUES OF EMPOWERMENT, ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY, WE OFFER PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES ENCOMPASSED AROUND THE FIVE CORE SERVICES OF CENTERS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING: INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING, PEERMENTORING, INDIVIDUAL AND SYSTEMS ADVOCACY, AND TRANSITION SERVICES.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDING COUNSELING AND ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY. ABILITY MONTANA PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC REGARDING ISSUES AFFECTING THE DISABLED.Expenses $10,457,639 · revenue $10,848,876
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-0400479
- 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
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,812,279
- Income (IRS master file)
- $12,252,112
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $12,252,112 | $11,603,070 | $5,812,279 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $10,229,926 | $9,742,312 | $4,438,982 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $8,593,382 | $8,542,534 | $3,243,219 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $7,991,517 | $8,059,641 | $3,003,402 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 81-0400479).
Questions about MONTANA INDEPENDENT LIVING PROJECT INC
- What is the EIN of MONTANA INDEPENDENT LIVING PROJECT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MONTANA INDEPENDENT LIVING PROJECT INC is 81-0400479.
- Is MONTANA INDEPENDENT LIVING PROJECT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to MONTANA INDEPENDENT LIVING PROJECT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MONTANA INDEPENDENT LIVING PROJECT 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 MONTANA INDEPENDENT LIVING PROJECT INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MONTANA INDEPENDENT LIVING PROJECT INC 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 MONTANA INDEPENDENT LIVING PROJECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names SCOTT BIRKENBUEL.
- Who are the officers and directors of MONTANA INDEPENDENT LIVING PROJECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $147,106 (SCOTT BIRKENBUEL, CEO).
- How much revenue does MONTANA INDEPENDENT LIVING PROJECT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,252,112, expenses of $11,603,070 and total assets of $5,812,279 at year end.
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