Nonprofit · EIN 81-0471734
LEWIS & CLARK FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · GREAT FALLS, MT 59405
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $292,273 | $212,537 | $79,736 | $1,528,261 | $19,514 | $1,508,747 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $259,068 | $195,774 | $63,294 | $1,450,137 | $35,112 | $1,415,025 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $281,618 | $190,860 | $90,758 | $1,339,968 | $27,173 | $1,312,795 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $202,957
- of which government grants
- $5,904
- Membership dues
- $7,630
- Program service revenue
- $56
- Investment income
- $45,851
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $31,417
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$14,413
- Net income from gaming
- $369
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $56,360
- Other revenue
- $43,409
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $97,686
- Other salaries and wages
- $36,669
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $146,620
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $12,534
- Occupancy
- $556
- Travel
- $1,631
- Program services (functional)
- $126,274
- Management and general (functional)
- $40,990
- Fundraising (functional)
- $45,273
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,450,137
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,528,261
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $19,514
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,508,747
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $556,728
- Publicly traded securities
- $587,638
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,062,694
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $446,053
- Gross receipts
- $677,325
- Employees
- 16
- Volunteers
- 42
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH MOORE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-RETIRED Officer | 40 | $61,500 |
| KELLY PALADINO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-INCOMING Officer | 40 | $36,243 |
| SARA MAYBEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| LYNN ROHRER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| HEATHER KUBAS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JUDY BYRNE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| THOMAS RISBERG | PRESIDENT - OUTGOING Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| BECKY YOUNKIN | PRESIDENT UNTIL 03/25 Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| TONY ARETZ | VICE PRESIDENT - OUTGOING Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| BOB VINSON | PAST-PRESIDENT - OUTGOING Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| STEVE KELLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KYLE REEDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEREK FRENCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AJ GREFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GRANT GRISAK | DIRECTOR-OUTGOING Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF HEIMEL | DIRECTOR-OUTGOING Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TONYA JORGENSON | DIRECTOR-OUTGOING Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAN MORANO | DIRECTOR-OUTGOING Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KC BANIK | DIRECTOR-OUTGOING Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAVELLE VAN VOAST | DIRECTOR-OUTGOING Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH MOORE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $61,500 |
| THOMAS RISBERG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| BECKY YOUNKIN | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| TONY ARETZ | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| HEATHER KUBAS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JUDY BYRNE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| BOB VINSON | PAST-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| CAROLYN VALACICH | PAST-PRESIDENT - OUTGOING Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DWIGHT SMITH | SECRETARY - OUTGOING Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| NORMA ASHBY-SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DALE SCHWANKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KC BANIK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GRANT GRISAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF HEIMEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TONYA JORGENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JALYN KEIGHLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE KELLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARA MAYBEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAN MORANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KYLE REEDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYNN ROHRER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAVELLE VAN VOAST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SCOT KERNS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EARL VIELE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH MOORE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $62,583 |
| BOB VINSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| THOMAS RISBERG | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BECKY YOUNKIN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| HEATHER KUBAS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CAROLYN VALACICH | PAST-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DWIGHT SMITH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MARK CAPPIS | TREASURER - OUTGOING Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| NORMA ASHBY-SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JUDY BYRNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JEFF CARR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRISHEN GUMENBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TODD KNOWLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DICK MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DALE SCHWANKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JON VON ESCHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TOM DEAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TONY ARETZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KC BANIK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GRANT GRISAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JALYN KEIGHLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAN MORANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4201 GIANT SPRINGS RD, GREAT FALLS, MT 59405-0913
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KELLY PALADINO, 4201 GIANT SPRINGS RD, GREAT FALLS, MT 59405
- Signed the 990
- KELLY PALADINO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (406) 899-7993
- Return prepared by
- JUNKERMIERCLARKCAMPANELLASTEVENSPC
Mission
TO CHAMPION THE EFFORTS OF THE LEWIS AND CLARK INTERPRETIVE CENTER WHICH EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE SAGA OF THE CORPS OF DISCOVERY, THE PEOPLE THEY ENCOUNTERED AND THE WILD LANDS THEY EXPLORED.
Program accomplishments
- THE LEWIS & CLARK FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE LEWIS AND CLARK INTERPRETIVE CENTER LOCATED IN GREAT FALLS, MT TO UPHOLD ITS ENDEAVOR TO REMAIN THE PREMIER SOURCE OF LIFELONG LEARNING AND SHARED APPRECIATION FOR THE CULTURES, AND WILD LANDS OF THE LEWIS & CLARK EXPEDITION.Expenses $47,376 · revenue $1,234
- THE LEWIS & CLARK FOUNDATION OPERATES THE PORTAGE CACHE STORE AT THE LEWIS AND CLARK INTERPRETIVE CENTER. THE PORTAGE CACHE STORE SELLS BOOKS AND ART COVERING THE LEWIS & CLARK EXPEDITION AS WELL AS RELATED NATIVE AMERICAN EVENTS/HISTORICAL LORE AND ALSO SELLS PERIOD ITEMS. ITEMS SOLD IN THE STORE ARE INTENDED TO PROVIDE VISITORS TO THE LEWIS AND CLARK INTERPRETIVE CENTER WITH AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EXPANDING UPON THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE PROVIDED AT THE LEWIS AND CLARK INTERPRETIVE CENTER. ANY PROFITS FROM THE STORE ARE USED TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE LEWIS & CLARK FOUNDATION.Expenses $71,420 · revenue $56,360
- THE LEWIS & CLARK FOUNDATION SPONSORS LCIC PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADMISSION FOR RURAL SCHOOLS. $1,609 WAS DISBURSED SPECIFICALLY FOR SCHOOL ADMISSIONS; FUNDING, MATERIALS, AND STAFF TIME WAS ALSO PROVIDED TO SUPPORT LCIC PROGRAMS AND ENCOURAGE CHILDREN AND PARENTS TO VISIT THE CENTER.Expenses $7,478
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-0471734
- 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
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T70Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,528,261
- Income (IRS master file)
- $677,325
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $292,273 | $212,537 | $1,528,261 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $259,068 | $195,774 | $1,450,137 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $281,618 | $190,860 | $1,339,968 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $284,479 | $190,872 | $1,219,875 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 81-0471734).
Questions about LEWIS & CLARK FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of LEWIS & CLARK FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEWIS & CLARK FOUNDATION is 81-0471734.
- Is LEWIS & CLARK FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to LEWIS & CLARK FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEWIS & CLARK FOUNDATION 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 LEWIS & CLARK FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LEWIS & CLARK FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LEWIS & CLARK FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names KELLY PALADINO.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEWIS & CLARK FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $61,500 (ELIZABETH MOORE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-RETIRED).
- How much revenue does LEWIS & CLARK FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $292,273, expenses of $212,537 and total assets of $1,528,261 at year end.
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