Nonprofit · EIN 81-0510121
MISSOULA RAVALLI TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSSOCIATION INC
Tax-exempt · MISSOULA, MT 59801
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $360,154 | $415,969 | -$55,815 | $519,791 | $8,307 | $511,484 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $412,195 | $434,776 | -$22,581 | $600,057 | $32,758 | $567,299 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $338,737 | $349,989 | -$11,252 | $624,903 | $35,023 | $589,880 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $341,479
- of which government grants
- $265,363
- Program service revenue
- $7,915
- Investment income
- $7
- Other revenue
- $10,753
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $68,448
- Other salaries and wages
- $35,876
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $104,324
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $3,709
- Travel
- $5,058
- Depreciation
- $46,065
- Program services (functional)
- $364,951
- Management and general (functional)
- $51,018
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $600,057
- Total assets, end of year
- $519,791
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,307
- Net assets, end of year
- $511,484
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $329,214
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $488,299
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $23,185
- Gross receipts
- $360,154
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 1996
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYN HELLEGAARD | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $68,448 |
| ERIK DICKSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SANDY VASECKA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSE RAMOS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREG CHILCOTT | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DOUG DAVIS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HUGH JESSE | Secretary/Treas Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYN HELLEGAARD | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $39,820 |
| ERIK DICKSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SANDY VASECKA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSE RAMOS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREG CHILCOTT | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DOUG DAVIS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HUGH JESSE | Secretary/Treas Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYN HELLEGAARD | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $57,157 |
| ERIK DICKSON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SANDY VASECKA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSE RAMOS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREG CHILCOTT | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DOUG DAVIS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HUGH JESSE | Secretary/Treas Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2820 S HIGGINS AVE, MISSOULA, MT 59801-6927
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LYN HELLEGAARD, 2820 SOUTH HIGGINS AVE, MISSOULA, MT 59801
- Signed the 990
- LYN HELLEGAARD, Executive Director
- Phone
- (406) 327-8707
- Website
- WWW.MRTMA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Boyle Deveny & Meyer PC
Mission
TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT AND EDUCATION
Program accomplishments
- The first Missoula Ravalli Transportation Management Association (MRTMA) vanpool began operating between Hamilton and Missoula on August 11, 1997. The initial ridership consisted of 4-6 daily commuters, and 2-3 occasional riders. During the course of the first week of operation, the number of individuals riding continued to increase. By the end of the second week of operation, there were 11 consistent commuters.As of June 30, 2025, there were twenty-one vans in the vanpool program. In FY 2025, the vanpool program served commuters living in rural areas located outside the Missoula Urban area, as well as Missoula residents working in outlying counties, Gallatin County residence working at Wheat Montana and Greater Gallatin Landscape Construction and Bridger Bowl Ski Area. The vanpools now serve communities in 4 counties and 15 different work sites. The vanpool participants contribute to the program by covering the weekly gas costs and a portion of the insurance and maintenance costs. The value of this program is evident by the coordination and cooperation of the riders of the various vanpools.Carpool activities continue to supplement the vanpool program. The rideshare program, which matches commuters with similar home and work pickup and drop off points within a certain area is continually being offered to those commuters unable to utilized the vanpool service. This service continues to be instrumental in providing an additional option for those commuters that might have non-traditional work schedules or work in an area of Missoula that is not currently being served by the vanpool or local transit system. Commuters receive a list of potential partners and are encouraged to solicit those individuals on the list to form a carpool. Combined statistics since the inception of the carpool and vanpool programs in 1996 through June 30, 2025 show a total of 773,865 vehicle trips saved; 315,174,754 miles NOT traveled and 1,375 of reduction in vehicle emissions. MRTMA continues to utilize UBER, LYFT, BitterRoot Bus, Huckleberry Express Taxi, Bitterroot Valley Taxi and CSKT Tribal Transit to provide a Guaranteed Ride Home service to all of MRTMAs registered carpoolers and vanpoolers. If an emergency arises and the individual needs a ride home and doesnt have transportation available, they simply call a cab or UBER. The driver will pick the person up at their employment site and drives them to the appropriate park-and-ride lot. Riders are reimbursed for the cost of the ride, as long as they are registered with MRTMA within the carpool and vanpool programs.Park and Ride sites have been established at various stops along the vanpool routes extending to the rural areas west and north of Missoula.Before originating a new vanpool, MRTMA staff travels the route to determine the best and safest places to implement these parking areas for commuters. Businesses and individuals are contacted about assisting in establishing these Park and Ride locations. All people contacted have been supportive of the vanpool service and most people have agreed to join in the effort by allowing the use of part of their parking areas. Letters are then sent to each individual to confirm and document the verbal agreement made by both parties in establishing these areas for this specific use.MRTMA currently has 29 established park-and-ride locations. In the fiscal year 2024-2025 staff has assisted the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, Lake County Council on Aging, Western Montana Area on Aging and Mission Mountain Enterprises in completing necessary supporting documents for their 5310 Capital Assistance, 5311 Operating Assistance and TransADE funding from the Montana Department of Transportation grants. Staff has also assisted in securing Coordination Agreements in the development of Community Transportation Coordination Plans with many area providers. Staff continues to administer an Emergency Transportation Voucher program through the Lake County Transportation Advisory Committee. The program provides bus passes or gas vouchers for low-income individuals needing non-emergency medical transportation, job interviews or bus passes for crime victims. It also will provide a one-month bus pass to individuals upon hire. Since inception the program has provided 996 rides to individuals who have no other transportation options. The program continues to operate 7 vanpool routes for workers employed at Designs for Health, the major employer in Arlee. MRTMA staff serves as the Chair of the Ravalli County Transportation Advisory Committee. During FY 2025 staff provided technical assistance to the BitterRoot Bus and assisted in developing the Community Transportation Coordination Plan. MRTMA staff serves as the Chair of the Valley Veterans Service Center. Staff continues to assist the Valley Veterans Service Center in Hamilton with transportation and grant assistance. Many of the veterans continue to have trouble using DAV and VTS transportation services. MRTMA is providing one minivan and lift-equipped van for client trips to Missoula and Helena, as well as, rides to services DAV cannot provide due to VA policies. Statistics since inception of the transportation program in July 2016 show a total of 1,994 vehicle trips and 67,049 accumulated miles through June 30, 2025. MRTMA staff serves as the Chair of the Sanders County Transportation Advisory Committee. During FY 2025 staff provided technical assistance to the Sanders County Council on Aging transportation services. During the period MRTMA staff was elected to service as Chair on the Sanders County Council on Aging Board and Transportation Advisory Committee. MRTMA staff serves as the Chair of the Mineral County Pioneer Council Transportation Advisory Committee. During FY2025 staff provided technical assistance to the Council's volunteer Board. Staff assisted the Pioneer Council in securing a CARES ACT and 5339 grants to build a transit facility in Superior. Staff is heading up the construction phase of the transit facility. CARES Act and 5339 Bus/Bus Facility funds have been awarded to cover the cost of construction through the Montana Department of Transportation. Construction is estimated to be complete by fall 2025. MRTMA staff assisted the Seeley Lake Community Foundation in providing operating funding for the I Ride Seeley Lake transportation program. MRTMA staff is still providing technical assistance to the Foundation. The Executive Director was asked to serve on the Transit Cooperative Research Program Screening Panels 1 & 2. A virtual meeting took place August 14th. The Executive Director reviewed the following deliverables:TCRP D-23 Guidebook for Planning and Constructing a Small and Rural Tribal Transit Facility.NCHRP 08-144 Rural Transit Fleet Mix and Vehicle Size Decision TreesNCHRP 08-130 Best Practices in Coordination of Public Transit and Ride SharingNCHRP 20-102(2) Preparing the Transportation Workforce for Emerging Technologies Membership stands at 87 as of June 30, 2025.The 2025 MTA Spring Conference was held in Billings May 12-16th at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center. The conference and Vendor EXPO was attended by 46 participants, 6 presenters and 22 vendors. The PASS training session drew 38 participants; for a total of 112. The networking event was JAZZ Jeopardy Murder Party and Scavenger Hunt, hosted by Davey Coach. The Awards Banquet Bar was hosted by Davey Coach.Bob Lloyd presented on: OMBs Revised Grant Guidance: What Program Managers Need to Know, Subrecipient vs Contractor: Making the Correct Determination and Indirect Cost Recovery for Nonprofit Organizations: Some Assembly Required Representatives from AECOM held a focus group session to collect data for the Montana Needs Study. Marianne Renner, Coaching Solutions, presented on: From Chaos to Clarity and Braving this New World. Chuck Davey and Randy Veenhoven presented on Alternative fuel vehicles. Eddie Thomas discussed Risk Retention Group Insurance. Scott Bogren, President Community Transportation Association of America updated attendees on whats happing in transit in DC and what it means to Montana. Shawn and Craig, Great Falls Transit conducted the PASS training on Monday and Tuesday. Drivers also attend the QStraint Wheelchair Securement and Maintenance Training, Lift Troubleshooting Workshop and Proper Wheelchair Etiquette. The Excellence in Transit Banquet and Awards Ceremony provided the opportunity to recognize MTA member agencies: Outstanding Safety Record Award, Ridership under 100,000 Missoula Ravalli TMA and CSKT Transit Richland County Transit was awarded the Transit System of the Year.The Orval Meyer Transit Excellence Award was postponed at the request of the family, who is working with the MTA Board to enhance the award. Suggestions are to have a Lifetime Achievement and New Leader Award. The Lifetime Achievement would come with a cash award. The New Leader winner would be enrolled in the Community Transportation AssocExpenses $364,951
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
- 81-0510121
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A84)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $519,791
- Income (IRS master file)
- $360,154
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $360,154 | $415,969 | $519,791 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $412,195 | $434,776 | $600,057 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $338,737 | $349,989 | $624,903 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $323,042 | $353,764 | $649,391 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 81-0510121).
Questions about MISSOULA RAVALLI TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSSOCIATION INC
- What is the EIN of MISSOULA RAVALLI TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSSOCIATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MISSOULA RAVALLI TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSSOCIATION INC is 81-0510121.
- Is MISSOULA RAVALLI TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to MISSOULA RAVALLI TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MISSOULA RAVALLI TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSSOCIATION 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 MISSOULA RAVALLI TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSSOCIATION 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 MISSOULA RAVALLI TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSSOCIATION 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 MISSOULA RAVALLI TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LYN HELLEGAARD.
- Who are the officers and directors of MISSOULA RAVALLI TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $68,448 (LYN HELLEGAARD, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does MISSOULA RAVALLI TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ASSSOCIATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $360,154, expenses of $415,969 and total assets of $519,791 at year end.
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