Nonprofit · EIN 81-0570189
FRIENDS OF MISSOULA PARKS INC
Tax-exempt · MISSOULA, MT 59802
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $487,865 | $337,586 | $150,279 | $795,565 | $0 | $795,565 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $452,495 | $97,704 | $354,791 | $645,286 | $0 | $645,286 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $234,567 | $117,772 | $116,795 | $290,495 | $0 | $290,495 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $484,379
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $3,486
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,100
- Program services (functional)
- $331,753
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,772
- Fundraising (functional)
- $61
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $645,286
- Total assets, end of year
- $795,565
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $795,565
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $607,253
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $188,312
- Gross receipts
- $487,865
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 2002
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIMOTHY BECHTOLD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REBECCA STEFFEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN O'CONNOR | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| IAN FOSTER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROSS MOLLENHAUER | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE KUBIK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN RIDGEWAY | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LISA BICKELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY BAKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRAVIS DYE | PAST-PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIMOTHY BECHTOLD | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REBECCA STEFFEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| john o'connor | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| IAN FOSTER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROSS MOLLENHAUER | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE KUBIK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN RIDGEWAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LISA BICKELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY BAKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRAVIS DYE | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIMOTHY BECHTOLD | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| john o'connor | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| IAN FOSTER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROSS MOLLENHAUER | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE KUBIK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN RIDGEWAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY BAKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRAVIS DYE | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 317 E SPRUCE ST, MISSOULA, MT 59802-4605
- In care of
- % TIMOTHY BECHTOLD
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- 317 EAST SPRUCE STREET, MISSOULA MT 59802
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JOHN O'CONNOR, 317 EAST SPRUCE STREET, MISSOULA, MT 59802
- Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
- john o'connor, 317 EAST SPRUCE STREET, MISSOULA MT 59802
- Signed the 990
- JOHN O'CONNOR, Treasurer
- Phone
- (406) 549-2159
- Website
- WWW.FMPARKS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Boyle Deveny & Meyer PC
Mission
FMP is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of our community through the promotion and support of recreational spaces. We champion the development, maintenance, and conservation of parks, trails, and forestry in Missoula, Montana, and the surrounding areas.
Program accomplishments
- Since its inception in 2002, Friends of Missoula Parks (FMP) has been a driving force in elevating the recreational landscape of our community. With a dedicated volunteer board and a strong network of supporters, FMP has spearheaded many impactful projects. These endeavors include the installation of bear-proof garbage canisters in local parks, constructing a crucial bridge over Rattlesnake Creek, and extensive trail enhancements on the iconic Mt. Sentinel.One of our flagship accomplishments has been creating a bridge and trail connection linking the Rattlesnake Valley to the University of Montana, facilitating easier access for residents and students alike. Additionally, we take pride in our contributions to developing bike parks at Syringa Park and Bellevue Park, providing exciting recreational opportunities for cyclists of all ages, and spearheading tree plantings at parks throughout Missoula. In addition to our direct initiatives, FMP also serves as a vital fiscal sponsorship organization, supporting various groups in their pursuit of enhancing public spaces. Among our sponsored initiatives are the Friends of Fort Missoula Regional Park, the All-Abilities Playground, Trees for Missoula, the Missoula Pickleball Project, The Clinton Skate Park Project, Friends of Marshall Mountain, and the Southside Lions Park Project.Through our collaborative efforts, FMP remains committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive recreational environment for all members of the Missoula community. As an example, In November 2023, FMP collaborated with Climate Smart Missoula, to move the FMP-sponsored Trees for Missoula (TFM) program from our organization to Climate Smart. Since its inception, FMP & TFM raised funds and awareness about the City of Missoula Urban Forestry program. By purchasing equipment and funding tree audits, ball-free tree-growth programs, wood-featured benches and sitting areas in park spaces, TFM became a driving forest in the health of our Urban Forest. In addition FMP & TFM organized tree-planting campaigns, complete with managing volunteer planters and pruners. FMP serves as a fiscal sponsorship organization for groups wishing to gain non-profit benefits who do not have their non-profit organization. These fiscal sponsorship agreements allow groups to provide tax benefits to their donors. Groups who have benefitted from sponsorship include Friends of Fort Missoula Regional Park, the All-Abilities Playground, Trees for Missoula, the Missoula Pickleball Project, and The Missoula Community Center Project. FMP is governed by a board of volunteer directors serving three-year terms. FMP board members have been engineers, doctors, housewives, lawyers, scientists, retirees, and educators, among other professions. FRIENDS OF MISSOULA PARKS ACTIVE PROJECTS/FISCAL SPONSORSHIPS1. Partners in Parks (2012 to present). A collaborative effort with the Missoula Parks & Recreation Department and the City of Missoula to raise funds to support increased demands on Parks &Recreation services and programs, particularly in recreation for low-income children and their families. Project contact Donna Gaukler.2. All-Abilities Playground (2011 to present). FMP serves as the fiscal sponsor for this project. The current focus is on providing funds to repair and maintain the All-Abilities playground at McCormick Park: project contact, Jenny Montgomery.3. Rattlesnake/University Connection System [RUX] (2010 to present). A collaborative effort with the City of Missoula to extend the non-motorized trail system and provide a safer pathway for pedestrians and cyclists between the University Footbridge (Van Buren Street Footbridge), downtown, and the Rattlesnake in two phases. Current efforts include maintaining a fund for future expansion: project contact Phil Gardner.4. Greenough Park Footbridge (2010 to present). No activity at present.5. Friends of Fort Missoula Regional Park (2006 Present). FMP serves as the fiscal sponsor for this project, which has transitioned to a support group for FMRP improvements. 6. Keaton Miles Fund/Heaven Couldnt Wait (2011 Present) FMP serves as the fiscal sponsor for the Miles family who raise money to support poor youth in outdoor parks & recreation opportunities, athletics, and clothing to support such activities in honor of their son. 7. Pickleball Courts (2015 Present) FMP is the fiscal sponsor for the Pickleball community, which raised funds to build 6 pickleball courts at FMRP. The group is currently funding for future Pickleball growth.8. Missoula Bicycle Parks Project (2017 Present) FMP fundraises and organizes volunteers to support the development of Syringa and Bellevue bike parks, with a focus on Bellevue. Current efforts are to complete Phase II, a shade shelter, and other added amenities for Syringa Park, partnering with Mountain Bike Missoula (MTBM)9. Friends of Marshall Mountain (2021 - Present). FMP serves as the fiscal sponsor for this group. This group is raising funds for purchasing and programming three privately owned tracts of land at Marshall Mountain in East Missoula. Partners include Missoula County, the City of Missoula and private landowners Izzy Dog, LLC, Five Valleys Land Trust, and the Conservation Fund. Missoula County will own the acquired lands, making up the new Marshall Mountain Park, a 350+ acre facility with outdoor recreation opportunities, including the states only purpose-built hand cycle trails, learn to ski area, and loop trails. The park will present historical and environmental outdoor education opportunities, all-access trails, and mountain bike trail networks.10. Clinton Skate Park (2023 present) FMP serves as the fiscal sponsor for this project, located in Clinton, MT with the goal of building a skate park and community center.11. Southside Lions Park (2023 present) FMP serves as the fiscal sponsor for this project, with a goal of a complete redesign of the existing South Lions Park. 12. Rose Memorial Park Restoration (2024-present). FMP serves as the fiscal sponsor and contributes to this project to restore the Rose Park Veterans memorial.COMPLETED PROJECTS1. Missoula Soccer Fields (U.S. Soccer Foundation All Conditions Fields grant) 2. Mount Sentinel Trail Improvements (REI grant)3. Duncan Avenue Bridge Over the Rattlesnake (U.S. Forest Service Grant)4. Bear-Proof Garbage Bins in Greenough Park5. Rattlesnake to University (RUX) phase I & II (Federal Transportation grant/private donors)6. FMRP Phase I & II (Private donors/Bond)7. Pickleball Project (Private donors)8. Rose Memorial Park (Kaboom & BlueCross BlueShield of Montana grants)9. 44 Ranch Park Project (private donors)10. HERE Montana (Patagonia grant/private donors)11. Currents Center for Recreation and Creativity (Converge Foundation) 12. Missoula Children in Nature Montana Natural History Center 13. Missoula Community Center (Converted to a standalone Non-profit called the Converge Foundation)14. Trees for Missoula (Transitioned program to Climate Smart Missoula)FISCAL SPONSORSHIPS/SUB-ACCOUNTS1. Friends of Fort Missoula Regional Park 2. Washington Foundation Scholarship Fund for Parks & Recreation3. Partners in Parks4. All-Inclusive Playground5. Keaton Miles Heaven Couldnt Wait Fund6. Duncan Bridge7. Pineview Park8. Trees for Missoula9. Pickleball Missoula10. Friends of Marshall Mountain 11. Clinton Skate Park12. Southside Lions Park13. Rose ParkExpenses $331,753 · grants $2,000 · revenue $484,379
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 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
- 81-0570189
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $795,565
- Income (IRS master file)
- $487,865
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $487,865 | $337,586 | $795,565 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $452,495 | $97,704 | $645,286 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $234,567 | $117,772 | $290,495 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: john o'connor | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 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 81-0570189).
Questions about FRIENDS OF MISSOULA PARKS INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF MISSOULA PARKS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF MISSOULA PARKS INC is 81-0570189.
- Is FRIENDS OF MISSOULA PARKS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF MISSOULA PARKS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF MISSOULA PARKS 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 FRIENDS OF MISSOULA PARKS INC 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 MISSOULA PARKS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF MISSOULA PARKS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JOHN O'CONNOR.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF MISSOULA PARKS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF MISSOULA PARKS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $487,865, expenses of $337,586 and total assets of $795,565 at year end.
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