Nonprofit · EIN 84-1396995
MISSOULA FARIGROUNDS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · MISSOULA, MT 59801
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $219,329 | $578,513 | -$359,184 | $245,782 | $0 | $245,782 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $175,938 | $1,181 | $174,757 | $620,435 | $0 | $620,435 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $125,539 | $1,105 | $124,434 | $560,945 | $0 | $560,945 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $204,800
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $14,529
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,800
- Program services (functional)
- $578,513
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $620,435
- Total assets, end of year
- $245,782
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $245,782
- Gross receipts
- $219,329
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 1999
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RANDY ARNOLD | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| BILLIE AYERS | SECRETARY/TR Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BOB BURNS | PRESIDENT Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| DALE CLOUSE | REGISTERED A Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| MIKE NUGENT | VICE PRESIDE Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BILLIE AYERS | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BOB BURNS | PRESIDENT Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| DALE CLOUSE | BOARD MEMBER Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| FLANNA MCLARTY | SECRETARY/TR Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE NUGENT | VICE PRESIDE Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Burns | President Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Mike Nugent | Vice President Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Dale Clouse | Board Member Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Billie Ayers | Board Member Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Flanna McLarty | Secretary/Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1101 SOUTH AVE W, MISSOULA, MT 59801-7907
- In care of
- % EMILY BROCK
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BOB BURNS, 1101 SOUTH AVE W, MISSOULA, MT 59801
- Signed the 990
- BILLIE AYERS, SECRETARY/TREASURER
- Phone
- (406) 721-3247
- Website
- WWW.MISSOULAFAIRGROUNDS.COM
- Return prepared by
- CC TAXSOLUTIONS LLC
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PRESERVE A PLACE OF COMMUNITY CONNECTION THAT RENEWS CURIOSITY IN OUR RURAL ROOTS WHILE ENSURING THAT ICONIC WESTERN MONTANA TRADITIONS LIVE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PROJECTS FOR BUILDING RENOVATION AND RESTORATION AS WELL AS PROGRAMMING OPPORTUNITIES CONNECTED TO THE WESTERN MONTANA FAIR , AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AND WESTERN SPORTING TRADITIONS.
Program accomplishments
- THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF THE PROGRAM IS SUPPORT OF A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO REVITALIZE AND REBUILD THE HISTORIC MISSOULA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, PRESERVING A PLACE OF COMMUNITY CONNECTION THAT RENEWS CURIOSITY IN OUR RURAL ROOTS AND THAT WILL ENSURE THAT OUR MOST ICONIC WESTERN MONTANA TRADITIONS LIVE ON FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. THE VISION SHARED BY OUR COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDERS IS TO BUILD A REVITALIZED MISSOULA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, BRIDGING OUR URBAN VIBRANCY AND RURAL HERITAGE WHILE SAFEGUARDING OUR FOOD SECURITY. THE ADDITION OF A NEW ARENA & GRANSTANDS WILL PROVIDE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS ALIKE, SOLIDIFYING A FUTURE FOR AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION AND WESTERN SPORTING TRADITIONS.
- OTHER EXPENSES: MEALS 350 ACCOUNTING FEES 790 TAXES & LICENSES 41Expenses $578,513
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
- 84-1396995
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $245,782
- Income (IRS master file)
- $219,329
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $219,329 | $578,513 | $245,782 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $175,938 | $1,181 | $620,435 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $125,539 | $1,105 | $560,945 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 84-1396995).
Questions about MISSOULA FARIGROUNDS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of MISSOULA FARIGROUNDS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MISSOULA FARIGROUNDS FOUNDATION is 84-1396995.
- Is MISSOULA FARIGROUNDS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to MISSOULA FARIGROUNDS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does MISSOULA FARIGROUNDS FOUNDATION 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 MISSOULA FARIGROUNDS 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 MISSOULA FARIGROUNDS FOUNDATION 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 MISSOULA FARIGROUNDS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BOB BURNS.
- Who are the officers and directors of MISSOULA FARIGROUNDS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MISSOULA FARIGROUNDS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $219,329, expenses of $578,513 and total assets of $245,782 at year end.
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