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Nonprofit · EIN 81-0537306

MONTANA RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · HELENA, MT 59624

Financials

$87K$94K2023$76K$89K2024$141K$107K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MONTANA RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$140,525$107,053$33,472$118,863$0$118,863
December 31, 2024990-EZ$76,070$89,475-$13,405$85,391$0$85,391
December 31, 2023990-EZ$86,726$94,167-$7,441$98,796$0$98,796
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$108,812
Program service revenue
$28,041
Investment income
$3,672
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$63,854
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$69,232
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$6,600
Occupancy
$3,900
Printing, publications and postage
$302
Other expenses
$27,019
Program services (functional)
$79,853

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$85,391
Total assets, end of year
$118,863
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$118,863
Cash, savings and investments
$118,863
Gross receipts
$140,525

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Makenna SellersExecutive Director40$63,854
Brad Van WertPresident Board Member8$0
Mark JuedemanVice President Board Member3$0
Kevin OwensSecretary Board Member1$0
Patrick JudgeTreasurer Board Member4$0
Jess DahlenBoard Member1$0
Kylie EsselstromBoard Member1$0
Jeff FoxBoard Member2$0
Shannon JamesBoard Member1$0
Sarah StandsBoard Member2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Makenna SellersExecutive Director40$62,990
Brad Van WertPresident Board Member8$0
Mark JuedemanVice President Board Member2$0
Kevin OwensSecretary Board Member3$0
Patrick JudgeTreasurer Board Member4$0
Caroline BeanBoard Member departed in April1$0
Jeff FoxBoard Member appointed in July1$0
Kylie EsselstromBoard Member2$0
Shannon JamesBoard Member1$0
Brian SolanBoard Member1$0
Sarah StandsBoard Member2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Makenna SellersExecutive Director40$62,582
Christopher BortonBoard Member Fair Coordinator3$6,000
Brad Van WertPresident Board Member6$0
Susan BiloVice President Board Member2$0
Brian SolanSecretary Board Member2$0
Patrick JudgeTreasurer Board Member4$0
Caroline BeanBoard Member2$0
Nicola LaverackBoard Member3$0
Mark JuedemanBoard Member2$0
Sarah StandsBoard Member2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 276, HELENA, MT 59624-0276
In care of
% PATRICK JUDGE
Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
PO Box 673, Missoula MT 59806
Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
Patrick Judge, 409 Dearborn Ave, Helena MT 59601
Signed the 990-EZ
Patrick Judge, Treasurer and Board Member
Phone
(406) 214-9405

Mission

to expand the use of renewable energy in Montana

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Education MREA educated Montanans about renewable energy through a variety of means including a monthly electronic newsletter 1600 recipients our annual fair media campaigns and collaborative events In total MREAs education webinars and technical assistance reached over 2000 people in 2025
    Expenses $34,579
  • Policy MREA advocates in local state and federal government affairs with respect to renewable energy Activities include communications with government officials spoken and written testimony communications with the public and media on policy issues MREA also engages with energy utilities on policy matters
    Expenses $36,728
  • Industry Engagement MREA works with its installer members on a variety of topics such as workforce longevity and diversity safety interconnection timelines and other industry issues MREA serves as a convener for distributed energy resource professionals and specialists across Montana
    Expenses $8,546

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for MONTANA RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
81-0537306
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2002
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C35)
Assets (IRS master file)
$118,863
Income (IRS master file)
$140,525

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$140,525$107,053$118,863IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$76,070$89,475$85,391XML
990-EZDecember 2023$86,726$94,167$98,796XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2013
Officer: Patrick Judge
December 31, 2013≤ $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 81-0537306).

Questions about MONTANA RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of MONTANA RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MONTANA RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION is 81-0537306.
Is MONTANA RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to MONTANA RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MONTANA RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION 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 RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION 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 MONTANA RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION 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 MONTANA RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION?
The 990-N for 2013 names Patrick Judge.
Who are the officers and directors of MONTANA RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $63,854 (Makenna Sellers, Executive Director).
How much revenue does MONTANA RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $140,525, expenses of $107,053 and total assets of $118,863 at year end.

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