Nonprofit · EIN 81-0426350
FRIENDS OF MONTANA PBS INC
Tax-exempt · BOZEMAN, MT 59717
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $14,510,840 | $3,794,829 | $10,716,011 | $29,119,696 | $81,296 | $29,038,400 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $6,052,732 | $3,536,384 | $2,516,348 | $17,788,081 | $0 | $17,788,081 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $12,256,468 | $3,712,856 | $8,543,612 | $14,912,017 | $149,785 | $14,762,232 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $13,804,854
- Membership dues
- $1,144,467
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $666,563
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$5,728
- Other revenue
- $39,423
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,708,757
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $608,040
- Accounting fees
- $18,978
- Travel
- $8,065
- Program services (functional)
- $2,850,305
- Management and general (functional)
- $170,788
- Fundraising (functional)
- $773,736
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $17,788,081
- Total assets, end of year
- $29,119,696
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $81,296
- Net assets, end of year
- $29,038,400
- Publicly traded securities
- $21,984,907
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,276,711
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $24,761,689
- Gross receipts
- $14,518,380
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 1984
- 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 | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARON PRUITT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $141,301 |
| ANNE HOSLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $55,692 |
| GAYLE BERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEN HENSLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ABBIE CZIOK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET WHERRY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA CRIST | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT DOYLE | FORMER CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN TALEFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB KELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CODY STONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICE MEISTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADREA LAWRENCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL KRAUTTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RACHEL GREGG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLIE CALLANDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRYSTAL STEINMETZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LORI SMOKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARON PRUITT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $113,448 |
| RAY EKNESS | DIRECTOR (THRU 12/31) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $50,129 |
| ANNE HOSLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT DOYLE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA CRIST | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET WHERRY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ABBIE CZIOK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAYLE BERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLIE CALLANDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RITA COLLINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL GREGG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL KRAUTTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADREA LAWRENCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICE MEISTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD PETERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRYSTAL STEINMETZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CODY STONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN TALEFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE YOUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENT YOUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARON PRUITT | DIRECTOR & GENERAL MANAGER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $113,988 |
| RAY EKNESS | DIRECTOR OF THE BROADCAST MEDIA CENTER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $46,028 |
| PEGGY KUHR | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT DOYLE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA CRIST | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SANDERSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAYLE BERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLIE CALLANDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RITA COLLINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ABBIE CZIOK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL KRAUTTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADREA LAWRENCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET MACDONALD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICE MEISTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD PETERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRYSTAL STEINMETZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CODY STONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN TALEFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PEG WHERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE YOUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENT YOUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 173340, BOZEMAN, MT 59717-3340
- In care of
- % NANCY FLIKKEMA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARGARET WHERRY, PO BOX 173340, BOZEMAN, MT 59717
- Signed the 990
- MARGARET WHERRY, CHAIR
- Phone
- (406) 994-3437
- Website
- WWW.MONTANAPBS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MAHER DUESSEL CPA'S
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT MONTANA PBS THROUGH ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND FUNDRAISING.
Program accomplishments
- PAYMENTS TO THE MONTANA PBS PARTNER STATIONS, KUSM AND KUFM, FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT. MONTANA PBS PROVIDES QUALITY TELEVISION THAT HAS THE POWER TO ELEVATE OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD, ENCOURAGE RESPECT FOR ONE ANOTHER AND INFLUENCE OUR LIVES IN A POSITIVE WAY. MONTANA PBS SHARES DIVERSE STORIES, CONNECTS OUR CITIZENS, DISCOVERS COMMON GROUND, AND CELEBRATES THE INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AND BEAUTY OF MONTANA. COMPLETE FINANCIALS FOR MONTANA PBS AND THE FRIENDS OF MONTANA PBS AS WELL AS OTHER PUBLIC INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT MONTANAPBS.ORG.Expenses $2,708,757 · grants $2,708,757
- FRIENDS OF MONTANA PBS PROVIDES A PROGRAM GUIDE FOR VIEWERS OF PUBLIC TELEVISION, AND MEMBERS ENJOY ACCESS TO THE PBS APP AND MONTANA PBS PASSPORT.Expenses $141,548
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
- 81-0426350
- 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
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A32I)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $29,119,696
- Income (IRS master file)
- $14,518,380
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $14,510,840 | $3,794,829 | $29,119,696 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $6,052,732 | $3,536,384 | $17,788,081 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $12,256,468 | $3,712,856 | $14,912,017 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $5,065,428 | $3,150,426 | $6,586,674 | 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 81-0426350).
Questions about FRIENDS OF MONTANA PBS INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF MONTANA PBS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF MONTANA PBS INC is 81-0426350.
- Is FRIENDS OF MONTANA PBS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF MONTANA PBS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF MONTANA PBS 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 FRIENDS OF MONTANA PBS 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 FRIENDS OF MONTANA PBS 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 FRIENDS OF MONTANA PBS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MARGARET WHERRY.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF MONTANA PBS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF MONTANA PBS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $14,510,840, expenses of $3,794,829 and total assets of $29,119,696 at year end.
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