Nonprofit · EIN 81-0525336
MONTANA CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND
Tax-exempt · HELENA, MT 59624
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $871,159 | $706,998 | $164,161 | $1,041,832 | $134,163 | $907,669 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $538,906 | $516,669 | $22,237 | $1,170,930 | $431,085 | $739,845 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $841,324
- Program service revenue
- $12,033
- Investment income
- $17,802
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $46,886
- Other salaries and wages
- $330,327
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $435,670
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,550
- Occupancy
- $7,424
- Travel
- $15,092
- Program services (functional)
- $527,138
- Management and general (functional)
- $115,364
- Fundraising (functional)
- $64,496
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,170,930
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,041,832
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $134,163
- Net assets, end of year
- $907,669
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $885,669
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $22,000
- Gross receipts
- $871,159
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 1999
- 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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITNEY TAWNEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 16 | $44,708 | $65,047 | $5,345 |
| BRENDON CECHOVIC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL THOMPSON | DIRECTOR (5/24/24-PRESENT) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOCK CONYNGHAM | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE MCKALIP | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN SUPER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNE-MARIE SOUVIGNEY | ASSISTANT TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITNEY TAWNEY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 16 | $68,484 | $34,216 | $5,395 |
| BEN SUPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDON CECHOVIC | DIRECTOR (STARTING 6/1) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE MCKALIP | DIRECTOR (STARTING 8/10) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEANNE-MARIE SOUVIGNEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLA LAVERACK | SECRETARY (UNTIL 9/30) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOCK CONYNGHAM | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1814, HELENA, MT 59624-1814
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BENJAMIN R SUPER, PO BOX 1814, HELENA, MT 59624
- Signed the 990
- BENJAMIN R SUPER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (406) 254-1593
- Return prepared by
- CLARK SCHAEFER HACKETT & CO
Mission
THE MONTANA CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND EDUCATES, ENGAGES, AND EMPOWERS ALL MONTANANS TO PROTECT OUR CLEAN AIR, CLEAN WATER, PUBLIC LANDS, AND DEMOCRACY.
Program accomplishments
- POLICY PROGRAM: THE MCV EDUCATION FUND EDUCATES AND ENGAGES MONTANANS ABOUT CONSERVATION POLICY AND ITS IMPACT ON MONTANA'S OUTDOOR WAY OF LIFE. WE WORK WITH REGIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL COALITIONS, ENGAGE THE MEDIA AND DEPLOY GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY TO BUILD A STRONG AND EFFECTIVE CONSERVATION MOVEMENT. IN ADDITION TO EDUCATING MONTANANS, THE MCV EDUCATION FUND ALONG WITH OUR SISTER ORGANIZATION MCV, CONVENES THE CONSERVATION WORKING GROUP DURING THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION AND LEADS THE CONSERVATION COMMUNITY'S EFFORTS TO ENSURE ELECTED LEADERS UNDERSTAND THE ISSUES, HEAR THE CONCERNS OF THEIR CONSTITUENTS AND KNOW THE IMPORTANCE OF VOTING FOR CONSERVATION PRIORITIES.Expenses $233,221 · revenue $12,033
- COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, OUTREACH AND LIST ENHANCEMENT:THE MCV EDUCATION FUND ENGAGES AND MOBILIZES ALL MONTANANS THROUGH GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY, ORGANIZING AND MULTIMEDIA CAMPAIGNS. WE UTILIZE SEVERAL STRATEGIES TO ENGAGE THE PUBLIC, INCLUDING COLLECTING SIGNATURES FOR PETITIONS, CONDUCTING SURVEYS AND SENDING CANVASSERS TO KNOCK DOORS ON-THE-GROUND. WE JOIN COMMUNITY EVENTS TO EXPAND OUR REACH AND HOLD OUR OWN EVENTS TO CONNECT WITH OUR SUPPORTERS. TO REACH A BROADER AUDIENCE, WE UTILIZE TRADITIONAL MEDIA INCLUDING EARNED AND PAID PLACEMENTS IN STATE AND LOCAL NEWSPAPERS AS WELL AS VIDEO AND SOCIAL MEDIA. WE STRIVE TO MAKE OUR MESSAGES INCLUSIVE TO ALL COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, COMMUNITIES OF COLOR, RURAL AND YOUNG PEOPLE.Expenses $160,318
- NON-PARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND BALLOT MEASURE WORK:THE MCV EDUCATION FUND COORDINATES WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO PROTECT EVERY MONTANAN'S RIGHT TO VOTE FROM LEGISLATIVE, ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL ATTACKS. WE ALSO HELP CONNECT VOTERS WITH RELIABLE INFORMATION TO EXERCISE THEIR RIGHT TO VOTE AND PARTICIPATE IN OUR DEMOCRACY.Expenses $133,599
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
- 81-0525336
- 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
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C013)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,041,832
- Income (IRS master file)
- $871,159
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $871,159 | $706,998 | $1,041,832 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $538,906 | $516,669 | $1,170,930 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $570,093 | $398,154 | $867,948 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 81-0525336).
Questions about MONTANA CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND
- What is the EIN of MONTANA CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MONTANA CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND is 81-0525336.
- Is MONTANA CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to MONTANA CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MONTANA CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND 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 MONTANA CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND 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 MONTANA CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND 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 MONTANA CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BENJAMIN R SUPER.
- Who are the officers and directors of MONTANA CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $44,708 (WHITNEY TAWNEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does MONTANA CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $871,159, expenses of $706,998 and total assets of $1,041,832 at year end.
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