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Nonprofit · EIN 81-0526099

EMPOWER MT

Also known as MISSOULA MONTANA CHAPTER

Tax-exempt · MISSOULA, MT 59802

Financials

$510K$575K2023$578K$487K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EMPOWER MT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$577,615$487,410$90,205$286,815$28,576$258,239
June 30, 2024990$510,209$574,902-$64,693$206,981$37,158$169,823
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$529,931
Program service revenue
$47,572
Investment income
$88
Other revenue
$24

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$106,577
Other salaries and wages
$194,247
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$357,344
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$15,958
Occupancy
$23,137
Travel
$22,230
Program services (functional)
$445,247
Management and general (functional)
$27,934
Fundraising (functional)
$14,229

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$206,981
Total assets, end of year
$286,815
Total liabilities, end of year
$28,576
Net assets, end of year
$258,239
Publicly traded securities
$255
Net assets without donor restrictions
$198,726
Net assets with donor restrictions
$59,513
Gross receipts
$577,615
Employees
8
Volunteers
96
Year formed
1998
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
HEIDI WALLACEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$101,715$10,180
LEANNE BEERS PHDPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ROBERT FARMERVICE PRESIDENT / TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
MONA CHARLESSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
TWILA OLD COYOTEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KATE KAHANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RIKA WISHCAMPERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ELI BOYLANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
HEIDI WALLACEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$91,000$7,148
LEANNE BEERSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ROBERT FARMERVICE PRESIDENT / TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MONA CHARLESSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
TWILA OLD COYOTEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KATE KAHANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RIKA WISHCAMPERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ELI BOYLANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
320 E MAIN ST, MISSOULA, MT 59802-4758
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
HEIDI WALLACE, 320 E MAIN ST, MISSOULA, MT 59802
Signed the 990
HEIDI WALLACE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(406) 541-6891
Return prepared by
JUNKERMIERCLARKCAMPANELLASTEVENS PC

Mission

EMPOWERMT CREATES A MORE JUST AND INCLUSIVE SOCIETY BY DEVELOPING YOUTH AND ADULT LEADERS WHO WORK TO END MISTREATMENT, CORRECT SYSTEMIC INEQUITIES, AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES. EMPOWERMT ENVISIONS A MONTANA WHERE EACH PERSON IS RESPECTED AND DIFFERENCES ARE UNDERSTOOD, WHERE YOUTH, INSTITUTIONS, AND COMMUNITIES SHARE A COMMITMENT TO CORRECTING INJUSTICES, AND ALL PEOPLE HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE WITHOUT THE RISK OF VIOLENCE OR OPPRESSION. EMPOWERMT ENGAGES DIVERSE LEADERS THROUGH HOLISTIC COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TO BUILD POWER FOR TRANSFORMATIVE ACTION TO ACHIEVE ITS MISSION.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: HEALING-CENTERED YOUTH-LED CHANGE ROOTED IN BELONGING, MEANING-MAKING, WELL-BEING, AND PURPOSE THROUGH A CURRICULUM THAT OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE IDENTITY, AMPLIFY DIVERSE NARRATIVES, AND CHAMPION SOCIAL JUSTICE CAUSES, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL EQUITY AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH.
    Expenses $251,193
  • COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: EMPOWERMT'S COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMMING ENGAGES PEOPLE ACROSS MONTANA IN CONNECTING, TEACHING, AND LEARNING TOGETHER THROUGH EVENTS AND DIALOGUE THAT FOSTER BELONGING, UNDERSTANDING, AND COLLECTIVE ACTION.
    Expenses $63,795
  • ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: EMPOWERMT PROVIDES FACILITATION, CONSULTING, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TO STRENGTHEN PEOPLE, CULTURE, AND SYSTEMS FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES, AND STATE, FEDERAL, AND TRIBAL AGENCIES, CO-CREATING SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS THAT BREAK DOWN SYSTEMIC BARRIERS, STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION, AND EMBED EQUITY INTO ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGY AND CULTURE.
    Expenses $103,566 · revenue $47,572
  • Expenses $26,693

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-0526099
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
2016
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$286,815
Income (IRS master file)
$577,615

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$577,615$487,410$286,815XML
990June 2024$510,209$574,902$206,981XML
990June 2023$397,650$576,505$338,293IRS
990June 2022$541,768$389,108$523,168IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 81-0526099).

Questions about EMPOWER MT

What is the EIN of EMPOWER MT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EMPOWER MT is 81-0526099.
Is EMPOWER MT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to EMPOWER MT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EMPOWER MT 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 EMPOWER MT 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 EMPOWER MT 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 EMPOWER MT?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names HEIDI WALLACE.
Who are the officers and directors of EMPOWER MT?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $101,715 (HEIDI WALLACE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does EMPOWER MT have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $577,615, expenses of $487,410 and total assets of $286,815 at year end.

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