Nonprofit · EIN 81-0469563
BUTTE EMERGENCY FOOD BANK
Also known as BUTTE FOOD BANK
Tax-exempt · BUTTE, MT 59701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,944,423 | $1,414,266 | $530,157 | $4,527,673 | $0 | $4,527,673 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,027,703 | $1,491,233 | $536,470 | $3,815,784 | $0 | $3,815,784 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,546,153 | $1,357,352 | $188,801 | $3,335,689 | $0 | $3,335,689 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,673,586
- of which government grants
- $15,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $212,351
- Net income from fundraising events
- $58,486
- Other revenue
- $58,486
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $46,299
- Other salaries and wages
- $94,882
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $156,229
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,520
- Occupancy
- $18,067
- Depreciation
- $22,432
- Program services (functional)
- $1,360,874
- Management and general (functional)
- $51,772
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,620
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,815,784
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,527,673
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,527,673
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $319,061
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,300,094
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $227,579
- Gross receipts
- $1,948,896
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 115
- Year formed
- 1991
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Keele | Executive Dir. Officer | 0 | $35,049 |
| Lorraine Hamry | Executive Dir. Officer | 25 | $11,250 |
| Kathy Griffith | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Pam Chamberlin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Alana Ferko | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Patty Higinbotham | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Angie Hasquet | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Helen McCarthy | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Josh Thompson | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Lucinda LaSalle | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Laci Ridder | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Brian Sullivan | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorraine Hamry | Executive Dir. Officer | 25 | $46,624 |
| Kathy Griffith | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Pam Chamberlin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Alana Ferko | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Patty Higinbotham | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Andrew Durkin | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Angie Hasquet | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Helen McCarthy | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Josh Thompson | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy Griffith | Executive Dir. Officer | 25 | $33,002 |
| Lorraine Hamry | Executive Dir. Officer | 25 | $30,793 |
| Pam Chamberlin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Alana Ferko | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Rich Henningsen | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| John Jacobsen | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Patty Higinbotham | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Andrew Durkin | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Linda Keele | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Angie Hasquet | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Helen McCarthy | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Terri Higinbotham | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Cindy LaSalle | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1019 E 2ND ST, BUTTE, MT 59701-2984
- Signed the 990
- Linda Keele, Executive Director
- Phone
- (406) 782-6230
- Website
- www.buttefoodbank.org
- Return prepared by
- Durkin CPA PLLC
Mission
Provide food for individuals in need
Program accomplishments
- The Butte Food Bank provides food to individuals in need. The Food Bank typically serves a monthly average of 700 families. Each year the organization distributes nearly 1.7 million pounds of food through our various programs and serves about 6,000 individuals.Expenses $1,291,065
- The Backpack Program provides meals and snacks for students every weekend. With these meals, students are more attentive in classes, retain more information, and have better moods to welcome classroom activities and homework. Backpack meals/snacks are distributed weekly to over 400 children throughout the year, including during the summer months.Expenses $48,341
- The Butte Emergency Food Bank provides free meals to individuals in need. Twice a week, community meals are provided. On average, over 12,000 meals are provided annually.Expenses $21,468
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-0469563
- 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
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,527,673
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,948,896
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,944,423 | $1,414,266 | $4,527,673 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,027,703 | $1,491,233 | $3,815,784 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,546,153 | $1,357,352 | $3,335,689 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,835,768 | $1,659,884 | $2,913,394 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 81-0469563).
Questions about BUTTE EMERGENCY FOOD BANK
- What is the EIN of BUTTE EMERGENCY FOOD BANK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BUTTE EMERGENCY FOOD BANK is 81-0469563.
- Is BUTTE EMERGENCY FOOD BANK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to BUTTE EMERGENCY FOOD BANK tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BUTTE EMERGENCY FOOD BANK 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 BUTTE EMERGENCY FOOD BANK 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 BUTTE EMERGENCY FOOD BANK last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of BUTTE EMERGENCY FOOD BANK?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $35,049 (Linda Keele, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does BUTTE EMERGENCY FOOD BANK have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,944,423, expenses of $1,414,266 and total assets of $4,527,673 at year end.
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