Nonprofit · EIN 81-0429575
ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH INC
Tax-exempt · GREAT FALLS, MT 59403
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,736,950 | $1,427,708 | $309,242 | $2,175,736 | $60,196 | $2,115,540 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,597,912 | $1,364,063 | $233,849 | $1,809,384 | $8,191 | $1,801,193 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,745,625 | $1,497,022 | $248,603 | $1,604,160 | $38,451 | $1,565,709 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,695,479
- of which government grants
- $736,396
- Program service revenue
- $21,227
- Investment income
- $20,244
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $65,917
- Other salaries and wages
- $546,939
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $771,609
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $22,650
- Occupancy
- $38,033
- Travel
- $6,936
- Depreciation
- $46,332
- Program services (functional)
- $1,198,225
- Management and general (functional)
- $224,637
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,846
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,809,384
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,175,736
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $60,196
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,115,540
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $930,440
- Publicly traded securities
- $63,567
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,115,540
- Gross receipts
- $1,736,950
- Employees
- 24
- Volunteers
- 459
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTY PONTET-STROOP | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $70,717 |
| MICHELLE ROGERS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| SARAH BLOOMGREN | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| ANNE BANKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| BRENDA DEMERS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| IVAN KAUFFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| CLINT HOUSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| ELFIE NEBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| SARAH CAWLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| LETICIA ALBERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| MARK DUNN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| DAN BAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| NIKKI PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTY PONTET-STROOP | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $72,797 |
| CLINT HOUSTON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| ELFIE NEBER | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| PAMELA RAMSTED | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| MICHELLE ROGERS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| BRENDA DEMERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| ANN BANKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| LEAH NOEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| SARAH CAWLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| IVAN KAUFFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| ASHLEY RAGAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| SARAH BLOOMGREN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| LETICIA ALBERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTY PONTET-STROOP | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $63,502 |
| CLINT HOUSTON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| BRENDA DEMERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| ANN BANKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| ELFIE NEBER | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| MICHELLE ROGERS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| PAMELA RAMSTED | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| LEAH NOEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| SHANDY PETERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| IVAN KAUFFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| ASHLEY RAGAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| SARAH BLOOMGREN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2982, GREAT FALLS, MT 59403-2982
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KRISTY PONTET-STROOP, PO BOX 2982, GREAT FALLS, MT 594032982
- Signed the 990
- KRISTY PONTET-STROOP, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (406) 952-0018
- Website
- WWW.ALLIANCEFORYOUTH.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DOUGLAS WILSON & COMPANY PC
Mission
ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH CREATES SOCIAL CHANGE TO ADVANCE HEALTHY YOUTH AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT WITHIN NORTH CENTRAL MONTANA COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATIONAL AND COLLABORATIVE APPROACHES.
Program accomplishments
- THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION ALLIANCE (SAPA) CONTINUES TO EXPAND THE DIVERSE COALITION OF DEDICATED PROFESSIONALS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO COURAGEOUSLY AND DILIGENTLY WORK TO MAKE CASCADE COUNTY AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES AN EVEN MORE VIBRANT AND HEALTHY PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY. THIS COMMUNITY COALITION, LED BY ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH,HAS BEEN FOCUSING ITS EFFORTS ON REDUCING ALCOHOL ABUSE,PRESCRIPTION MISUSE AND ABUSE, TOBACCO USE AND ILLICIT DRUG USE. ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT, FISCAL MANAGEMENT, MENTORING AND TRAINING FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION SERVICES TO BLAINE, CASCADE, PONDERA, GLACIER, HILL, TOOLE, TETON, LIBERTY AND CHOUTEAU COUNTIES.Expenses $420,757 · revenue $1,495
- THE MOST BASIC HUMAN NEED IS TO FEEL CONNECTED TO OTHERS AND ADDICTION DESTROYS CONNECTION. WHEN PEOPLE WANT TO GET SOBER, THEY OFTEN HAVE ALIENTED FRIENDS AND FAMILY, HAVE NO JOB AND NO MONEY AND ARE CARRYING GUILT AND SHAME FROM THE THINGS THEY DID IN THEIR ADDICITON. THEY FACE A DILEMMA, REMAIN ISOLATED AND LONELY OR SEEK CONNECTION WITH THE PEOPLE THEY DRANK AND USED WITH AND LIKELY RELAPSE. THE SOBER LIFE PREVENTS PEOPLE FROM HAVING TO MAKE THIS CHOICE BY PROVIDING A HEALTHY OUTLET WHERE PEOPLE IN RECOVERY CAN FULFILL THEIR NEED FOR CONNECTION. SOBER LIFE IS OPERATED BY PEOPLE IN RECOVERY, HELPING THOSE IN RECOVERY - BY PEOPLE IN RECOVERY, FOR PEOPLE IN RECOVERY. ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH OFFERS A RANGE OF FREE AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES, WHERE THOSE IN RECOVERY CAN ENJOY FELLOWSHIP AND BUILD FRIENDSHIPS IN AN ALCOHOL, DRUG AND JUDGEMENT FREE ENVIRONMENT. WE ALSO OFFER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, SO OUR MEMBERS CAN GAIN SELF-ESTEEM AND A SENSE OF PURPOSE AS THEY GROW INTO CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.Expenses $313,250 · revenue $11,103
- THE YOUTH RESOURCE CENTER (YRC) MEETS THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF VULNERABLE YOUTH IN A LOW-BARRIER, SAFE, SECURE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. THE YRC DROP-IN CENTER IS A FIRST POINT OF CONTACT THAT PROVIDES AN INFORMAL ATMOSPHERE TO ATTRACT AND ENGAGE YOUTH WHO ARE DISADVANTAGED AND/OR HOMELESS. KEY FEATURES OF THE YRC INCLUDE; LOW- OR NO-BARRIER: FOSTER A WELCOMING, SAFE, NON-JUDGEMENTAL ENVIRONMENT, WITH LIMITED REQUIREMENTS. MEET BASIC NEEDS; PROVIDE EASY ACCESS TO FOOD, LAUNDRY, SHOWER AND CLOTHES. PROVIDE ACCESS TO INTERNET, PHONES, AND LOCKERS FOR STORAGE OF BELONGINGS. SCHEDULED VISITING MEDICAL STAFF CAN PROVIDE OPTIONAL BASIC HEALTHCARE AND FIRST AID. TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE: DESPITE THE INFORMAL ATMOSPHERE, STAFF IS TRAINED AND READY TO PROVIDE CRISIS INTERVENTION, CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND SUPPORTING SERVICES. POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT; STAFF IS TRAINED TO DEVELOP THE YOUTH'S COMPETENCE, CONFIDENCE, CONNECTION AND CONTRIBUTION. YOUTH FOCUSED; CREATE A POSITIVE AND HEALTHY PEER NETWORK FOR YOUTH, ACCESS TO CARING ADULTS AND ENGAGE IN YOUTH-CENTERED PROGRAMMING. SERVICE COORDINATION: OPERATE AS A CENTRAL HUB FOR SERVICES, SUCH AS MEDICAL, DENTAL, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, HOUSING SEARCH SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY. STAFF CAN HELP WITH DOCUMENTATION AND FACILITATES SCHOOL RE-ENGAGEMENT OR CONNECTION TO ADULT BASIC WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. DROP-IN CENTERS OPERATE IN TANDEM WITH MOBILE "STREET" OUTREACH PROGRAMS, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT CENTERS, EMERGENCY SHELTERS AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING.Expenses $296,158
- Expenses $168,060 · revenue $8,629
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
- 81-0429575
- 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
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,175,736
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,736,950
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,736,950 | $1,427,708 | $2,175,736 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,597,912 | $1,364,063 | $1,809,384 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,745,625 | $1,497,022 | $1,604,160 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,514,276 | $1,149,335 | $1,415,217 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 81-0429575).
Questions about ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH INC
- What is the EIN of ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH INC is 81-0429575.
- Is ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH 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 ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH 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 ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH 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 ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KRISTY PONTET-STROOP.
- Who are the officers and directors of ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $70,717 (KRISTY PONTET-STROOP, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,736,950, expenses of $1,427,708 and total assets of $2,175,736 at year end.
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