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Nonprofit · EIN 81-1372714

RURAL MONTANA FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · HELENA, MT 59601

Financials

$29K$32K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of RURAL MONTANA FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990-EZ$28,762$31,836-$3,074$143,507$0$143,507
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$27,486
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,594
Net gain from sales of assets
-$318
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$30,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$30,000
Other expenses
$1,836
Program services (functional)
$30,000

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$142,259
Total assets, end of year
$143,507
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$143,507
Cash, savings and investments
$143,507
Gross receipts
$33,221

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, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Charles DenowhExecutive Director10$30,000
Dave AbelPresident1$0
Toby DahlDirector1$0
Mark RobbinsDirector1$0
Deanna RobbinsDirector1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1820 N LAST CHANCE GULCH, HELENA, MT 59601-0700
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
1820 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena MT 59601
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Charles Denowh, 1820 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena MT 59601
Signed the 990-EZ
Charles Denowh, Executive Director
Phone
(000) 000-0000

Mission

CULTURE AND HERITAGE THAT MAKES MONTANA SUCH A SPECIAL PLACE BY ENHANCING THE PROPERTY RIGHTS PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT AND PROMOTING BALANCED USE WE CAN IMPROVE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES AND HELP OUR RURAL COMMUNITIES THRIVE

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • RURAL MONTANA FOUNDATIONS SAVE THE COWBOY CAMPAIGN IS WORKING TO ENSURE THAT THE NEXT GENERATION OF MONTANANS HAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE AND WORK IN OUR RURAL COMMUNITIES WEVE DISTRIBUTED EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL TO HUNDREDS OF MONTANA FARMS AND RANCHES AND ACCOMPLISHED OUTREACH ONLINE TO MANY MORE MONTANANS
    Expenses $15,000
  • RURAL MONTANA FOUNDATION IS WORKING TO IMPROVE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AND HUNTING OPPORTUNITY WE PROVIDE RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL ON THE IMPACTS OF WILDLIFE ON MONTANA HABITAT AND FARM AND RANCH OPERATIONS
    Expenses $15,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-N for RURAL MONTANA FOUNDATION

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

IRS record

EIN
81-1372714
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
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Charles Denowh
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024
Officer: Charles Denowh
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2023$28,762$31,836$143,507XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––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 81-1372714).

Questions about RURAL MONTANA FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of RURAL MONTANA FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of RURAL MONTANA FOUNDATION is 81-1372714.
Is RURAL MONTANA FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to RURAL MONTANA FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does RURAL MONTANA FOUNDATION file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of RURAL MONTANA FOUNDATION 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 RURAL MONTANA FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of RURAL MONTANA FOUNDATION?
The 990-N for 2025 names Charles Denowh.
Who are the officers and directors of RURAL MONTANA FOUNDATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $30,000 (Charles Denowh, Executive Director).
How much revenue does RURAL MONTANA FOUNDATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $28,762, expenses of $31,836 and total assets of $143,507 at year end.

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