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Nonprofit · EIN 81-0402506

WEST MONT

Tax-exempt · HELENA, MT 59601

Financials

$10.7M$10.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WEST MONT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$10,742,226$10,586,722$155,504$4,934,783$2,122,883$2,811,900
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$17,132
of which government grants
$5,000
Program service revenue
$10,250,613
Investment income
$20,121
Net gain from sales of assets
$200
Net income from sales of inventory
$454,360
Other revenue
$454,360

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$279,896
Other salaries and wages
$7,083,713
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$8,785,648
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$3,299
Accounting fees
$46,417
Occupancy
$669,220
Travel
$77,921
Depreciation
$82,446
Program services (functional)
$8,060,557
Management and general (functional)
$2,526,165

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,247,347
Total assets, end of year
$4,934,783
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,122,883
Net assets, end of year
$2,811,900
Land, buildings and equipment
$420,892
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,811,900
Gross receipts
$10,863,392
Employees
350
Volunteers
6
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
GIA BRADLEYVP ADMIN & FINANCE (TERMED 6.25)
Officer
30$96,869$10,491
LAURA KNEEDLERPRESIDENT & CEO
Officer
40$78,823$3,205
DAVID PERETTOCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
BRANDON BOKADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KATHLEEN GILBOYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRISTINA LIPETSKYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NANCY NIELSENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHELLE SCOTTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2708 BOZEMAN AVE, HELENA, MT 59601-6405
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DAVID PERETTO, 2708 BOZEMAN AVE, HELENA, MT 59601
Signed the 990
DAVID PERETTO, CHAIR
Phone
(406) 447-3100
Return prepared by
WIPFLI ADVISORY LLC

Mission

WEST MONT HAS BEEN PROVIDING SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SINCE JULY 26, 1972. OUR AGENCY MISSION IS TO PROMOTE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH GROWTH AND INDEPENDENCE ACROSS ALL STAGES OF LIFE.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • WEST MONT OPERATES A COMBINATION OF 13 LICENSED GROUP HOMES AND APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL SETTINGS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE HELENA, MONTANA COMMUNITY. DURING FY2025, WE SERVED OVER 200 INDIVIDUALS. IN ADDITION TO TRAINING FOR SELF-HELP SKILLS (PERSONAL CARE, NUTRITION AND MEAL PREPARATION, COMMUNAL LIVING, ETC.), WEST MONT ENCOURAGED ALL CONSUMERS TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR ART CLUB, FIELD DAY OLYMPICS, NORDIC SKI DAY, AND INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED COMMUNITY-BASED EVENTS (MOVIES, CONCERTS, BOWLING, VOLUNTEERING).
    Expenses $5,197,447 · revenue $6,641,967
  • WEST MONT HAS 3 VOCATIONAL FACILITIES, ONE DAY ACTIVITY (VASTT), AND 5 PASS PROGRAMS, AND PROVIDED SERVICES FOR AN AVERAGE OF 100 CONSUMERS FROM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY IN FY2025. TO PROVIDE QUALITY VOCATIONAL SERVICES AND TO GENERATE 3RD PARTY, NON-CONTRACT REVENUE, WEST MONT HAS DEVELOPED SEVERAL OPPORTUNITIES TO GENERATE THIRD-PARTY REVENUE: FLOWER SALES, GREENHOUSE TOMATOES, PUMPKINS, BEDDING PLANTS, FARMER'S MARKET, SHREDDING, JANITORIAL CREW, DIRECT MAILING, AND A PETTING ZOO.
    Expenses $2,026,424 · revenue $3,018,559
  • SUPPORTED SERVICES IS WEST MONT'S FASTEST GROWING PROGRAM, PROVIDING ESSENTIAL RESIDENTIAL AND/OR VOCATIONAL SUPPORT TO OVER 80 INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. THESE CONSUMERS EITHER LIVE INDEPENDENTLY OR ARE STILL RESIDING WITH FAMILY MEMBERS. SEVERAL HAVE COMMUNITY-BASED JOBS AND CAN USE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO COMMUTE AROUND THE COMMUNITY. SERVICES RANGE FROM JOB COACHING, TEACHING INTERVIEW SKILLS AND WHAT IS APPROPRIATE TO WEAR TO AN INTERVIEW, TO ASSISTANCE WITH MEDICATIONS, MEAL PREPARATION, MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, AND SOCIALIZATION.
    Expenses $836,686 · revenue $1,044,447

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
81-0402506
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
1984
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,934,783
Income (IRS master file)
$10,863,392

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025–––IRS
990June 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$8,954,863$9,250,723$5,102,554IRS
990June 2022$9,031,151$9,024,356$4,017,564IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about WEST MONT

What is the EIN of WEST MONT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WEST MONT is 81-0402506.
Is WEST MONT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
Are donations to WEST MONT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WEST MONT 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 WEST MONT 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 WEST MONT 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 WEST MONT?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DAVID PERETTO.
Who are the officers and directors of WEST MONT?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $96,869 (GIA BRADLEY, VP ADMIN & FINANCE (TERMED 6.25)).
How much revenue does WEST MONT have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,742,226, expenses of $10,586,722 and total assets of $4,934,783 at year end.

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