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Nonprofit · EIN 81-0407620

MONTANA TRAILS RECREATION PARK ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · WHITEFISH, MT 59937

Financials

$56K$55K2023$54K$56K2024$78K$70K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MONTANA TRAILS RECREATION PARK ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$77,975$70,234$7,741$26,506$0$26,506
December 31, 2024990-EZ$53,752$55,847-$2,095$18,765$0$18,765
December 31, 2023990-EZ$56,372$54,996$1,376$20,860$0$20,860
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,000
Membership dues
$9,783
Program service revenue
$62,746
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$1,446
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$3,885
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$14,844
Printing, publications and postage
$844
Other expenses
$50,661

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$18,765
Total assets, end of year
$26,506
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$26,506
Cash, savings and investments
$26,506
Gross receipts
$77,975

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Maria ButtsPresident1$0
Ryan ApplegatePresident Elect1$0
Jennie BradfordSecretary1$0
Carla BelskiTreasurer1$0
Katherine CanterMembership Coordinator1$0
Cassie LassonResource Development Coordinator3.5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Cassie LassonResource Development Coordinator4$15,000
Maria ButtsPresident2$0
Steve HerrigPresident Elect2$0
Jennie BradfordSecretary2$0
Carla BelskiTreasurer2$0
Katherine CanterMembership Coordinator2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Cassie LassonResource Development Coordinator4$15,000
Maria ButtsPresident2$0
Steve HerrigPresident Elect2$0
Carla BelskiTreasurer2$0
Danielle BeaudinSecretary2$0
Jamie SaittaMembership Coordinator2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 158, WHITEFISH, MT 59937-0158
In care of
% TIM BURTON
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
PO Box 7388, Helena MT 59604
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Mitchell Overton, PO Box 7388, Helena MT 59604
Signed the 990-EZ
Carla Belski, Treasurer
Phone
(406) 863-2473

Mission

Montana State Parks and Recreation Association

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Annual MTRPA Confernce was held in April with over 100 participants from across the state. Conferenece provided educational sessions, training, networking, and certifications.
  • Independent contractor served as Resource Development Coordinator to provide strategic resource develepment and operations for MTRPA.
  • Support for students in Parks an Recreation field of studty including scholarships.

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
81-0407620
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1983
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$26,506
Income (IRS master file)
$77,975

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$77,975$70,234$26,506XML
990-EZDecember 2024$53,752$55,847$18,765XML
990-EZDecember 2023$56,372$54,996$20,860XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Mitchell Overton
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Mitch Overton
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Mike Whitaker
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 81-0407620).

Questions about MONTANA TRAILS RECREATION PARK ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of MONTANA TRAILS RECREATION PARK ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MONTANA TRAILS RECREATION PARK ASSOCIATION is 81-0407620.
Is MONTANA TRAILS RECREATION PARK ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1983.
Are donations to MONTANA TRAILS RECREATION PARK ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does MONTANA TRAILS RECREATION PARK ASSOCIATION 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 TRAILS RECREATION PARK ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MONTANA TRAILS RECREATION PARK ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MONTANA TRAILS RECREATION PARK ASSOCIATION?
The 990-N for 2022 names Mitchell Overton.
Who are the officers and directors of MONTANA TRAILS RECREATION PARK ASSOCIATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MONTANA TRAILS RECREATION PARK ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $77,975, expenses of $70,234 and total assets of $26,506 at year end.

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