Nonprofit · EIN 81-0524089
FRIENDS OF THE BUTTE ARHIVES
Tax-exempt · BUTTE, MT 59701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $66,278 | $24,679 | $41,599 | $406,146 | – | $406,146 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $59,212 | $33,011 | $26,201 | $358,719 | – | $358,719 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $36,083 | $47,809 | -$11,726 | $334,725 | – | $334,725 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $48,238
- Program service revenue
- $150
- Investment income
- $15,965
- Net income from fundraising events
- $374
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,551
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $12,365
- Other expenses
- $12,314
- Program services (functional)
- $22,396
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $358,720
- Total assets, end of year
- $406,146
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $406,146
- Cash, savings and investments
- $391,010
- Gross receipts
- $72,133
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIM MICHELOTTI | PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| JIM MCCARTHY | VICE PRESIDE | 3 | $0 |
| BILL MCKENZIE | TREASURER | 3 | $0 |
| SCOTT JUSKIEWICZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| BOB CHAMBERLIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| GREG BLACK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| CHERYL ACKERMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| KATHY MORRIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| DIANNA PORTER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIM MICHELOTTI | PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| JIM MCCARTHY | VICE PRESIDE | 3 | $0 |
| BILL MCKENZIE | TREASURER | 3 | $0 |
| SCOTT JUSKIEWICZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| BOB CHAMBERLIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| GREG BLACK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| CHERYL ACKERMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| KATHY MORRIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| DIANNA PORTER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIM MICHELOTTI | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| JIM MCCARTHY | VICE PRESIDE | 5 | $0 |
| BILL MCKENZIE | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| SCOTT JUSKIEWICZ | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| BOB CHAMBERLIN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| GREG BLACK | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| CHERYL ACKERMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| KATHY MORRIS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| DIANNA PORTER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 17 W QUARTZ ST, BUTTE, MT 59701-9207
- In care of
- % LEE WHITNEY
- Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
- 27 West Quartz, Butte MT 59701
- Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
- Ann St Clair, 27 West Quartz, Butte MT 59701
- Signed the 990-EZ
- JIM MICHELOTTI, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (406) 782-3280
- Website
- buttearchives.org
- Return prepared by
- PRIGGE & OTTEN PC CPAS
Mission
THE FRIENDS OF THE ARCHIVES IS A PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION, FOUNDED FOR EDUCATIONAL, CHARITABLE, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES. PRIMARILY, THE FRIENDS PROMOTES, ASSISTS, AND BENEFITS THE OPERATIONS OF THE BUTTE SILVER BOW PUBLIC ARCHIVES. THE FRIENDS WILL ACQUIRE FROM TIME TO TIME, FOR SUCH USES AND PURPOSES, BY PURCHASE, GIFT, WILL, OR OTHERWISE, REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY, INCLUDING ENDOWMENTS, AND HAS AND EXERCISES THE RIGHT TO HOLD OR MANAGE SUCH FUNDS OR PROPERTY UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS IMPOSED BY SUCH GRANTS, AGREEMENTS, OR WILLS. THE FRIENDS ADDITIONALLY SOLICITS PUBLIC SUPPORT THROUGH CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS AND ADVISES AND ASSISTS THE BUTTE-SILVER BOW PUBLIC ARCHIVES.
Program accomplishments
- THE FRIENDS OF THE BUTTE ARCHIVES CONTINUED ITS WORK SUPPORTING THE BUTTE SILVER BOW PUBLIC ARCHIVES (BSBPA) IN 2025. DURING THE YEAR, THE FRIENDS HELPED THE BSBPA WITH ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION OF ARCHIVES EVENTS. THE FRIENDS ALSO CONTINUED WORK IN BOOK BINDING AND DIGITIZING TAPES ON BEHALF OF THE BSBPA. FURTHER, THE FRIENDS ADMINISTERED A FELLOWSHIP FOR SCHOLARS USING THE BSBPA FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES, AND PARTICIPATED IN A MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM. THE FRIENDS ALSO OCCASIONALLY PURCHASED EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES ON BEHALF OF THE BSBPA, AND PROVIDED MEALS, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND PROMOTION FOR BSBPA BOARD MEETINGS, PUBLIC EVENTS, AND HISTORICAL DISPLAYS.Expenses $18,563
- GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS INCURRED TO SUPPORT THE ARCHIVES MISSION. THIS AMOUNT ALSO INCLUDES AN ADJUSTMENT (990EZ, PART I, LINE 20)FOR THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF ITS INVESTMENT ACCOUNT.Expenses $3,833
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-0524089
- 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
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $406,146
- Income (IRS master file)
- $72,133
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $66,278 | $24,679 | $406,146 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $59,212 | $33,011 | $358,719 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $36,083 | $47,809 | $334,725 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2010 Officer: Ann St Clair | December 31, 2010 | ≤ $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 81-0524089).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE BUTTE ARHIVES
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE BUTTE ARHIVES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE BUTTE ARHIVES is 81-0524089.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE BUTTE ARHIVES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE BUTTE ARHIVES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE BUTTE ARHIVES 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 FRIENDS OF THE BUTTE ARHIVES 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 FRIENDS OF THE BUTTE ARHIVES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE BUTTE ARHIVES?
- The 990-N for 2010 names Ann St Clair.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE BUTTE ARHIVES?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE BUTTE ARHIVES have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $66,278, expenses of $24,679 and total assets of $406,146 at year end.
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