Nonprofit · EIN 81-0488863
BLACKFOOT CHALLENGE INC
Tax-exempt · OVANDO, MT 59854
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,365,208 | $2,844,197 | $521,011 | $6,591,105 | $263,554 | $6,327,551 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,250,084 | $1,980,751 | $269,333 | $5,739,574 | $246,898 | $5,492,676 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,345,366
- of which government grants
- $1,843,719
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $20,235
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $20,228
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$393
- Other revenue
- -$393
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $30,100
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $107,565
- Other salaries and wages
- $737,996
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,007,907
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $275
- Accounting fees
- $11,600
- Occupancy
- $9,706
- Travel
- $80,449
- Program services (functional)
- $1,862,746
- Management and general (functional)
- $537,225
- Fundraising (functional)
- $444,226
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,739,574
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,591,105
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $263,554
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,327,551
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,891,284
- Publicly traded securities
- $509,210
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,659,489
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $668,062
- Gross receipts
- $3,505,019
- Employees
- 24
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 1993
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Wilson | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $107,565 | $508 |
| Jim Stone | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Randy Gazda | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Williamson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Denny Iverson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Mannix | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kendra McKlosky | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Patti Bartlett | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Bryant | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stoney Burke | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Cyr | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Groen | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Karl Hausmann | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Jewett | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Todd Johnson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Leigh Kelley | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Frank Maus | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jack Mulcare | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mike O'Herron | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Magee Payne | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christina Proops | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Ray | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ryan Thompson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rob Cosgriff | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Teller MD | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Wilson | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $100,546 |
| Jim Stone | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Randy Gazda | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jennifer Williamson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Denny Iverson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| David Mannix | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Randy Arnold | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Patti Barlett | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Bryant | Board Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Stoney Burke | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bill Cyr | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Amy Groen | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Karl Hausmann | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jason Jewett | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Todd Johnson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Patrick Kane | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Leigh Kelley | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Frank Maus | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jack Mulcare | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mike O'Herron | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Magee Payne | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Ray | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ryan Thompson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 103, OVANDO, MT 59854-0103
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Seth Wilson, PO BOX 103, OVANDO, MT 59854
- Signed the 990
- Seth Wilson, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (406) 793-3900
- Website
- WWW.BLACKFOOTCHALLENGE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Linked Accounting LLP
Mission
The mission of The Blackfoot Challenge is to coordinate efforts that will conserve and enhance the natural resources and rural way of life in the Blackfoot Watershed for present and future generations.
Program accomplishments
- Formed in 1993, the mission of the Blackfoot Challenge is "to coordinate efforts that conserve and enhance the natural resources and rural way of life in the Blackfoot watershed for present and future generations." Our success is rooted in our approach. Through a community-based and collaborative process, we bring people together to identify shared values around community needs, we facilitate respectful conversations and information sharing, and we build partnerships based in trust. The results are homegrown conservation solutions that stand the test of time.Continued on Schedule OExpenses $1,862,746
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 | Not 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
- 81-0488863
- 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
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C013)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,591,105
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,505,019
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,365,208 | $2,844,197 | $6,591,105 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,250,084 | $1,980,751 | $5,739,574 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,354,018 | $1,635,121 | $5,146,751 | 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 81-0488863).
Questions about BLACKFOOT CHALLENGE INC
- What is the EIN of BLACKFOOT CHALLENGE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLACKFOOT CHALLENGE INC is 81-0488863.
- Is BLACKFOOT CHALLENGE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to BLACKFOOT CHALLENGE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLACKFOOT CHALLENGE 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 BLACKFOOT CHALLENGE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BLACKFOOT CHALLENGE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of BLACKFOOT CHALLENGE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Seth Wilson.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLACKFOOT CHALLENGE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 26 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $107,565 (Seth Wilson, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does BLACKFOOT CHALLENGE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,365,208, expenses of $2,844,197 and total assets of $6,591,105 at year end.
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