Nonprofit · EIN 81-0455690
MONTANA FREEDOM OF INFORMATION HOTLINE INC
Also known as C-O ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · HELENA, MT 59601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $7,402 | $9,067 | -$1,665 | $4,715 | – | $4,714 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,402
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $9,000
- Printing, publications and postage
- $67
- Program services (functional)
- $9,000
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,379
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,715
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,714
- Cash, savings and investments
- $4,715
- Gross receipts
- $7,402
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, 2023, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melody Martinsen | President | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Dennison | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Lee Banville | Vice-president | 1 | $0 |
| Dewey Bruce | Board member | 1 | $0 |
| Brian Allfrey | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Ellis Juhlin | Board member | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Clarke | Board member | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 507 N RODNEY ST, HELENA, MT 59601-4013
- In care of
- % MIKE DENNISON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
- 507 North Rodney Street, Helena MT 59601
- Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
- Michael Dennison, 507 North Rodney Street, Helena MT 59601
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Mike Dennison, Treasurer
- Phone
- (406) 465-7476
- Website
- www.montanafoi.org
Mission
To assist journalists and the public in exercising their right, under the Montana state constitution, to observe public meetings and obtain public records, commonly known as the "right to know."
Program accomplishments
- We pay annual retainer to a media lawyer who provides real-time advice to journalists and the public in their attempts to enforce Montana's "right to know" under the state constitution, regarding public records and public meetings.Expenses $9,000
- We help coordinate legal actions, usually by a coalition of Montana journalists and/or media companies, when necessary to enforce the right-to-know
- We aid journalists and the public by keeping them up-to-date on changes in the law and procedures regarding the right-to-know.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-N on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-0455690
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I02)
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2021
- Posted by the IRS
- August 9, 2021
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2021
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2025 Officer: Michael Dennison | December 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Mike Dennison | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $7,402 | $9,067 | $4,715 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Gary D Moseman | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: Gary D Moseman | December 31, 2017 | ≤ $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 81-0455690).
Questions about MONTANA FREEDOM OF INFORMATION HOTLINE INC
- What is the EIN of MONTANA FREEDOM OF INFORMATION HOTLINE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MONTANA FREEDOM OF INFORMATION HOTLINE INC is 81-0455690.
- Is MONTANA FREEDOM OF INFORMATION HOTLINE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2021 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2021.
- Are donations to MONTANA FREEDOM OF INFORMATION HOTLINE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MONTANA FREEDOM OF INFORMATION HOTLINE INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of MONTANA FREEDOM OF INFORMATION HOTLINE INC 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 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION HOTLINE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MONTANA FREEDOM OF INFORMATION HOTLINE INC?
- The 990-N for 2025 names Michael Dennison.
- Who are the officers and directors of MONTANA FREEDOM OF INFORMATION HOTLINE INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MONTANA FREEDOM OF INFORMATION HOTLINE INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $7,402, expenses of $9,067 and total assets of $4,715 at year end.
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