Nonprofit · EIN 81-5020636
MONTANA PLAYWRIGHTS NETWORK
Tax-exempt · HELENA, MT 59601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $81,338 | $61,980 | $19,358 | $93,566 | $67,047 | $26,519 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $74,147 | $55,717 | $18,430 | $75,575 | $68,414 | $7,161 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $68,931 | $53,696 | $15,235 | $59,734 | $71,003 | -$11,269 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $40,974
- Membership dues
- $920
- Program service revenue
- $37,340
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,104
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $3,202
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,383
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $19,172
- Occupancy
- $37,092
- Printing, publications and postage
- $3,333
- Program services (functional)
- $63,182
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $75,575
- Total assets, end of year
- $93,566
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $67,047
- Net assets, end of year
- $26,519
- Cash, savings and investments
- $28,820
- Gross receipts
- $82,540
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pamela Jamruszka-Mencher | President/Executive Director | 30 | $3,202 |
| Rob Holter | Vice President | 0.25 | $0 |
| Pearl Allen | Treasurer | 20 | $0 |
| Jan Jamruszka-Wilson | Secretary | 2.5 | $0 |
| Jay Pyette | Northern Representative | 0.25 | $0 |
| Leah Joki | Western Representative | 0.25 | $0 |
| Jackie Vetter | Southern Representative | 0.25 | $0 |
| Jayme Green | Eastern Representative | 0.25 | $0 |
| Jeff Ross | Central Representative | 0.25 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pamela Jamruszka-Mencher | President/Executive Director | 30 | $1,030 |
| Rob Holter | Vice President | 0.25 | $0 |
| Pearl Allen | Treasurer | 20 | $0 |
| Jan Jamruszka-Wilson | Secretary | 1.5 | $0 |
| Jay Pyette | Northern Representative | 0.25 | $0 |
| Leah Joki | Western Representative | 0.25 | $0 |
| Jackie Vetter | Southern Representative | 0.25 | $0 |
| Jayme Green | Eastern Representative | 0.25 | $0 |
| Jeff Ross | Central Representative | 0.25 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pamela Jamruszka-Mencher | President/Executive Director | 30 | $0 |
| Rob Holter | Vice President | 0.5 | $0 |
| Pearl Allen | Treasurer | 20 | $0 |
| Jan Jamruszka-Wilson | Secretary | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jay Pyette | Northern Representative | 0.25 | $0 |
| Leah Joki | Western Representative | 0.25 | $0 |
| Jackie Vetter | Southern Representative | 0.25 | $0 |
| Jayme Green | Eastern Representative | 0.25 | $0 |
| Jeff Ross | Central Representative | 0.25 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1319 HELENA AVE, HELENA, MT 59601-2951
- In care of
- % PAMELA JAMRUSZKA MENCHER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 1319 Helena Avenue, Helena MT 59601
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Pamela Jamruszka Mencher, 30 Stoney Brook Drive - Unit D, Clancy MT 59634
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Pearl Allen, Treasurer
- Phone
- (406) 235-0353
Mission
Incorporated in 2016 as a state-wide, 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, the Montana Playwrights Network's purpose is to highlight the creation and sharing of stories about and for Montanans. Its mission supports the development of playwrights, storytellers, writers, performers, and their creative works. MPN offers conferences, public performances and other events to facilitate creative self-expression and cultural enrichment through applications of Story principles. MPN particularly supports the cultural expression of Native communities in non-native environments.
Program accomplishments
- 1. Helena Avenue Theatre: While the Montana Playwrights Network (MPN) serves individuals and organizations from statewide communities, it primarily operates out of its home facility, the Helena Avenue Theatre (HAT) in Helena. As the organization's largest expense, maintaining this facility in support of MPN operations and other organizations that contract to use the HAT for their own events, MPN is responsible for paying rent, utilities and operating costs such as insurance, internet connection, and website services. Additionally, MPN purchases and maintains all facility equipment and supplies, and engages qualified independent contractors for selected operations at the HAT. The number of persons who benefit is estimated annually between 1,160 - 1,600.Expenses $44,173 · grants $13,258
- 2. New Works and Education Programming: The Montana Playwrights Network (MPN) offers a variety of programs that educate, train and enlighten attendees and provide forums for the interchange of current social and cultural themes and topics important to Montanans. These programs include theatre productions, improv and stand-up comedy, concerts, conferences, and classes as well as entertainments such as the MPN Premiere Project, the annual Montana Writers Rodeo, acting, directing and writing classes, MPN's Project Inkubator, and MPN's "Page To Stage" Reading Series that highlight original works in progress created by Montana authors and playwrights. The reading series also stimulates and facilitates thoughtful, thematic discussions between attending audience members and participants. The number of people benefiting from MPN's new works and education programming is estimated annually between 500 and 600.Expenses $13,602 · grants $2,400
- 3. Annual Winter Lodge Rendezvous: This unique and popular annual event features a variety of Native American artists, musicians, historians and presenters who highlight cultural, historical topics and native arts that are representative of Montana's indigenous peoples and presented for mostly non-native audiences. The number of people benefiting from MPN's Winter Lodge Rendezvous is estimated annually between 120 - 150. All MPN services and events are open to the public.Expenses $5,407 · grants $2,000
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-5020636
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $75,575
- Income (IRS master file)
- $74,756
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $81,338 | $61,980 | $93,566 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $74,147 | $55,717 | $75,575 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $68,931 | $53,696 | $59,734 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Pamela Jamruszka Mencher | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Pearl M Allen | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Pearl Allen | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 81-5020636).
Questions about MONTANA PLAYWRIGHTS NETWORK
- What is the EIN of MONTANA PLAYWRIGHTS NETWORK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MONTANA PLAYWRIGHTS NETWORK is 81-5020636.
- Is MONTANA PLAYWRIGHTS NETWORK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to MONTANA PLAYWRIGHTS NETWORK tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MONTANA PLAYWRIGHTS NETWORK 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 PLAYWRIGHTS NETWORK 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 PLAYWRIGHTS NETWORK 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 PLAYWRIGHTS NETWORK?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Pamela Jamruszka Mencher.
- Who are the officers and directors of MONTANA PLAYWRIGHTS NETWORK?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $3,202 (Pamela Jamruszka-Mencher, President/Executive Director).
- How much revenue does MONTANA PLAYWRIGHTS NETWORK have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $81,338, expenses of $61,980 and total assets of $93,566 at year end.
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