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Nonprofit · EIN 82-2828836

FAIRFIELD EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · FAIRFIELD, MT 59436

Financials

$196K$93K2023$179K$122K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FAIRFIELD EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$179,006$121,594$57,412$751,179$0$751,179
June 30, 2024990$196,408$92,575$103,833$693,767$0$693,767
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$127,226
Membership dues
$1,220
Program service revenue
$11,969
Investment income
$19,314
Net income from fundraising events
$20,497
Other revenue
$20,497

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$83,900
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$600
Occupancy
$4,227
Depreciation
$1,537
Program services (functional)
$120,954
Management and general (functional)
$640

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$693,767
Total assets, end of year
$751,179
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$751,179
Land, buildings and equipment
$9,370
Net assets without donor restrictions
$126,833
Net assets with donor restrictions
$624,346
Gross receipts
$194,187
Employees
0
Volunteers
125
Year formed
2017
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LOREN TACKEVice President
Trustee or director
2$0
RORY FELLERSDir - MEM FD
Trustee or director
2$0
MEAGAN BRADYDir - JR WOMEN
Trustee or director
2$0
MARCA R GIBSONTreasurer
Trustee or director
4$0
YVONNE JACOBSENDirector - SWIM
Trustee or director
2$0
CHELSEA SCHILLINGSecretary
Trustee or director
2$0
MEGAN ANDERSONDir - FOOD PNTR
Trustee or director
2$0
LEVI OSTBERGDir - LIONS CHA
Trustee or director
2$0
MICHELLE GJERDEDir - BALL PARK
Trustee or director
2$0
TAMMY LACEYPresident
Trustee or director
3$0
COURTNEY BAKEDir - SCHOOLS
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LOREN TACKEVice President
Trustee or director
2$0
RORY FELLERSDir - MEM FD
Trustee or director
2$0
MEAGAN BRADYDir - JR WOMEN
Trustee or director
2$0
MARCA R GIBSONTreasurer
Trustee or director
4$0
YVONNE JACOBSENDirector - SWIM
Trustee or director
2$0
CHELSEA SCHILLINGSecretary
Trustee or director
2$0
MEGAN ANDERSONDir - FOOD PNTR
Trustee or director
2$0
LEVI OSTBERGDir - LIONS CHA
Trustee or director
2$0
MICHELLE GJERDEDir - BALL PARK
Trustee or director
2$0
TAMMY LACEYPresident
Trustee or director
3$0
COURTNEY BAKEDir - SCHOOLS
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 124, FAIRFIELD, MT 59436-0124
In care of
% FAIRFIELD SCHOOLS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MARCA R GIBSON, PO BOX 124, FAIRFIELD, MT 59436
Signed the 990
MARCA R GIBSON, Treasurer
Phone
(406) 459-0676
Return prepared by
Teton Accounting Inc

Mission

TO UNITE INTO ONE ASSOCIATION APPROVED EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES WORKING FOR THE WELFARE OF OUR COMMUNITY, AND TO RAISE AND DISTRIBUTE THE FUNDS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THIS WORK.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • FAIRFIELD FOOD PANTRY: A MEMBER OF THE MONTANA FOOD BANK NETWORK, OUR PANTRY REGULARLY SERVES ABOUT 30-40 FAMILIES IN OUR LOCAL AREA. WE HAVE FIVE VOLUNTEERS WHO GIVE AN AVERAGE OF 20 HOURS EACH TO SERVE IN OUR PROGRAM, PLUS NUMEROUS COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS WHO HELP WITH FOOD DRIVES AND OTHER DONATIONS. THE FOOD PANTRY IS LOCATED IN SPACE RENTED IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY HALL (FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY CIVIC & RECREATION, INC.). THE FOOD PANTRY IS OPEN EVERY THURSDAY FROM 4-6PM. AN AVERAGE OF 1800 POUNDS OF FOOD IS DISTRIBUTED MONTHLY.This year we contributed to the major renovation of the Fairfield Community Hall totaling $30,000 AND $2,040 TO THE NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS FUND AT OUR LOCAL SCHOOL
    Expenses $56,552 · grants $30,000
  • FAIRFIELD SWIM DAYS is a three-day fundraising event held in July. This year, we raised $48,645 to help offset the cost of maintenance, operation and upgrades to the Fairfield public swimming pool. Spearheading the event is a volunteer committee of 10 community members who meet monthly throughout the year, plus over 100 individuals who volunteer and the businesses and individuals who contribute monetary donations and sponsor activities. This one major fundraising event provides a safe place for children and families in a community of 700, surrounded by many more living on farms and ranches throughout the bench to enjoy swimming in the Fairfield pool during the summer. SWIM DAY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: PIE AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL, SILENT AND LIVE AUCTIONS, GOLF TOURNAMENT, FAMILY POOL PARTY, PARADE, LIVE MUSIC, TRIATHLON, CHILDREN'S GAMES, CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT, AND MORE!
    Expenses $24,400 · grants $24,400
  • FAIRFIELD SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND - TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION OF STUDENTS FROM THE FAIRFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT. GIFTS TO FECA FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND ARE MAINTAINED AS RESTRICTED AND DISBURSED ANNUALLY AS NEEDS DICTATE TO THE FAIRFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT, WHICH ASSEMBLES A SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE FOR THE SELECTION PROCESS. ORIGINAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS WERE TRANSFERRED FROM AUXILIARY ACCOUNTS AT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO FECA IN ORDER TO BETTER FACILITATE COMMUNITY GIVING AND AWARENESS AND TO MAINTAIN PROPER SEPARATION FROM SCHOOL DISTRICT FUNDS.
    Expenses $23,750 · grants $23,750
  • TRYSTEN FELLERS MEMORIAL FUND - A TRAGIC LOSS OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY LED TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THIS FUND TO SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TO STUDENTS IN FAIRFIELD AND AUGUSTA, MONTANA. OUR PRIMARY EVENT FOR THIS FUND IS THE "LIVE YOUR DASH" CLASSIC CAR SHOW, HELD THIS YEAR ON MAY 4, 2024. We presented six scholarships to high school graduates of Fairfield, Augusta and other Teton County, Montana schools, valued at $1000 or $2000 each, totaling $10,000. Recipient schools were Great Falls Community College, Montana State University, Montana Tech (2), Montana State Northern, and North Dakota State College of Science.The Teton County Sheriffs Office has started an interactive presentation for area high schoolers about the effects of alcohol and marijuana and driving under the influence, in memory of Trysten Fellers and honor his life lost trying to prevent drunk driving. This $12,000 contribution was funded anonymously but brings further awareness to our cause and the Memorial Fund.
    Expenses $5,750 · grants $5,750
  • FAIRFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FUND - TO SUPPORT STUDENT CLASSROOMS AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR LOCAL SCHOOL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
    Expenses $5,548
  • JUNIOR WOMENS' CLUB "JWC" - THE PURPOSE OF THIS GROUP IS TO NURTURE FRIENDSHIPS THROUGH SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY. THIS GROUP IS INSTRUMENTAL IN PROVIDING VOLUNTEERS FOR MANY LOCAL SERVICE PROJECTS AND EVENTS. THE GROUP HOLDS THE ANNUAL "TRUNK-OR-TREAT" EVENT TO PROVIDE SAFE TRICK-OR-TREATING FOR OUR COMMUNITY'S CHILDREN AND TO PROMOTE LOCAL BUSINESS INVOLVEMENT, ALONG WITH AN EASTER EGG HUNT, CHRISTMAS STROLL, AND SPRING CRAFT FAIR. WE ALSO PROVIDE VOLUNTEERS FOR THE ANNUAL FAIRFIELD SWIM DAYS EVENT TO SUPPORT THE OPERATION OF OUR LOCAL PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL. WE ALSO PARTICIPATED IN THE PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST AT OUR LOCAL PUBLIC LIBRARY, AND ADMINISTERED THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE GERTRUDE WEISHAAR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP.THIS YEAR, JWC HAD 15 ACTIVE MEMBERS AND IS BUSY RECRUITING MORE TO JOIN US.WE ISSUED THE FOLLOWING DONATIONS THIS FISCAL YEAR:FAIRFIELD YOUTH FOOTBALL - TO PAY FOR SAFETY HELMETS, $400.LOCAL 4H CLUBS - TO SUPPORT YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOMENT IN OUR COMMUNITY, $60.
    Expenses $3,727
  • FAIRFIELD BALL PARKS FUND IS OUR COMMUNITY'S ONLY MEANS OF PROVIDING SAFE, FUNCTIONAL, AND WELL-MAINTAINED BALL FIELDS FOR OUR LOCAL YOUTH TO PARTICIPATE IN SOFTBALL, BASEBALL, AND OTHER OUTDOOR BALLFIELD SPORTS.FISCAL 23-24 ACTIVITIES: IN MAY 2024 WE INSTALLED NEW BLEACHERS AT THE T-BALL FIELD FOR A TOTAL COST OF $2,405.
    Expenses $1,227
  • FAIRFIELD LIONS CHARITABLE FUND - TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR DESIGNATED COMMUNITY SERVICE OR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FACILITATED BY THE LOCAL LIONS CLUB. OVER THE YEARS, THE CLUB HAS RENOVATED THE LOCAL PUBLIC TENNIS COURTS, THE COMMUNITY HALL PARKING LOT, AND THE PUBLIC POOL'S LOCKER ROOM AND SHOWERS. THIS CHARITABLE FUND IS A NEW WAY TO FACILITATE GIVING FOR WORTHY PROJECTS IN THE FUTURE.

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
82-2828836
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
2018
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$751,179
Income (IRS master file)
$194,187

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$179,006$121,594$751,179XML
990June 2024$196,408$92,575$693,767XML
990June 2023$100,691$82,527$590,323IRS
990June 2022$152,634$51,316$572,259IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 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 82-2828836).

Questions about FAIRFIELD EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of FAIRFIELD EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FAIRFIELD EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION is 82-2828836.
Is FAIRFIELD EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
Are donations to FAIRFIELD EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FAIRFIELD EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY 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 FAIRFIELD EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FAIRFIELD EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FAIRFIELD EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MARCA R GIBSON.
Who are the officers and directors of FAIRFIELD EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FAIRFIELD EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $179,006, expenses of $121,594 and total assets of $751,179 at year end.

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