Nonprofit · EIN 81-5281112
MONTANA BIRD ADVOCACY
Tax-exempt · MISSOULA, MT 59802
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $83,165 | $102,459 | -$19,294 | $68,054 | $155 | $67,899 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $106,630 | $101,689 | $4,941 | $87,193 | – | $87,193 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $97,671 | $84,920 | $12,751 | $82,252 | – | $82,252 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $36,492
- Program service revenue
- $46,668
- Investment income
- $5
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $16,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $17,565
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $25,467
- Occupancy
- $7,000
- Other expenses
- $52,427
- Program services (functional)
- $88,295
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $87,193
- Total assets, end of year
- $68,054
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $155
- Net assets, end of year
- $67,899
- Cash, savings and investments
- $67,899
- Gross receipts
- $83,165
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL HENDRICKS | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $16,000 |
| JEFF MARKS | EXEC. DIRECTOR | 30 | $0 |
| DANIEL CASEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| KATHERINE STONE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JIM ROGERS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL HENDRICKS | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $13,000 |
| JEFF MARKS | EXEC. DIRECTOR | 30 | $0 |
| DANIEL CASEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ROSEMARY LEACH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JIM ROGERS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL HENDRICKS | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $12,000 |
| JEFF MARKS | EXEC. DIRECTOR | 30 | $0 |
| DANIEL CASEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ROSEMARY LEACH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JIM ROGERS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 909 LOCUST ST, MISSOULA, MT 59802-4832
- In care of
- % PAUL HENDRICKS
- Signed the 990-EZ
- PAUL HENDRICKS, BOARD MEMBER
- Phone
- (406) 396-3331
- Website
- WWW.MONTANABIRDADVOCACY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Linked Accounting LLP
Mission
TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE OF THE DISTRIBUTION, STATUS, AND BIOLOGY OF MONTANA'S NATIVE BIRDS AND TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION OF BIRDS AND THEIR HABITATS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATION PROGRAMS:HOSTING BIRDING TOURS FOCUSING ON BIRDS IN THEIR NATIVE HABITATS AND CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT HEALTHY BIRD POPULATIONS. PROVIDED A REFERENCE BOOOK, BIRDS OF MONTANA, FREE OF CHARGE TO NEARLY EVERY PUBLIC LIBRARY IN MONTANA.Expenses $52,689
- PUBLIC OUTREACH:MAINTAINED A WEBSITE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT MONTANA'S NATIVE BIRDS AND ACCESS TO THE MONTANA BIRD RECORD COMMITTEE'S LIST OF BIRDS.Expenses $7,420
- RESEARCH PROJECTS:CONDUCTED FIELD RESEARCH PROJECTS TO STUDY THE DISTRIBUTION, NUMBERS, AND HABITS OF SEVERAL BIRD SPECIES IN MONTANA; PUBLISHED ARTICLES AND DRAFTED OTHER ARTICLES FOR POTENTIAL PUBLICATION; PROVIDED A LINK VIA THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR CURRENT INFORMATION ON THE NUMBER OF ACCEPTED RECORDS FOR VAGRANT BIRDS DOCUMENTED IN MONTANA.Expenses $28,186
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
- 81-5281112
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $68,054
- Income (IRS master file)
- $83,165
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $83,165 | $102,459 | $68,054 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $106,630 | $101,689 | $87,193 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $97,671 | $84,920 | $82,252 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 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 81-5281112).
Questions about MONTANA BIRD ADVOCACY
- What is the EIN of MONTANA BIRD ADVOCACY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MONTANA BIRD ADVOCACY is 81-5281112.
- Is MONTANA BIRD ADVOCACY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to MONTANA BIRD ADVOCACY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MONTANA BIRD ADVOCACY 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 BIRD ADVOCACY 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 BIRD ADVOCACY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of MONTANA BIRD ADVOCACY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $16,000 (PAUL HENDRICKS, BOARD MEMBER).
- How much revenue does MONTANA BIRD ADVOCACY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $83,165, expenses of $102,459 and total assets of $68,054 at year end.
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