Nonprofit · EIN 85-1815145
CATALYST FOR CHANGE
Tax-exempt · BIG TIMBER, MT 59011
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,129,037 | $966,778 | $162,259 | $531,652 | $157,032 | $374,620 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $759,986 | $1,030,694 | -$270,708 | $384,237 | $171,876 | $212,361 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,033,997
- Program service revenue
- $95,000
- Investment income
- -$960
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$960
- Other revenue
- $1,000
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $176,301
- Other salaries and wages
- $239,909
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $493,849
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,703
- Accounting fees
- $20,700
- Occupancy
- $14,926
- Travel
- $35,683
- Depreciation
- $7,100
- Program services (functional)
- $655,734
- Management and general (functional)
- $236,095
- Fundraising (functional)
- $74,949
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $384,237
- Total assets, end of year
- $531,652
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $157,032
- Net assets, end of year
- $374,620
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $284,029
- Gross receipts
- $1,167,635
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 3
- Year formed
- 2020
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMBER MARTINSEN | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $176,302 | $19,298 |
| AMBER OVERSTREET | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL MILLS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EJ THORNTON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMBER MARTINSEN BLAKE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $177,800 |
| AMBER OVERSTREET | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BILL MILLS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| EJ THORNTON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 134 MCLEOD STREET, BIG TIMBER, MT 59011-0000
- In care of
- % AMBER MARTINSEN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- PO Box 421, Big Timber MT 59011
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- AMBER MARTINSEN, 134 MCLEOD ST, BIG TIMBER, MT 59011
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Amber Martinsen-Blake, PO Box 421, Big Timer MT 59011
- Signed the 990
- AMBER MARTINSEN, CEO
- Phone
- (406) 325-7042
- Website
- WWW.CATALYSTFORCHANGE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PINION LLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF CATALYST FOR CHANGE IS TO IMPROVE THE MENTAL HEALTH AND GENERAL WELL-BEING ALL MONTANANS AND REDUCE DEATHS BY SUICIDE THROUGH: (A) THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND PROPAGATION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS PROGRAMS FOR MENTAL HEALTH; (B) THE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF A TELEBEHAVIORAL HEALTH NETWORK OF THERAPISTS, PSYCHIATRISTS AND DIGITAL THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS; (C) EDUCATING AND EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES AT THE LOCAL LEVEL AND (D) MAXIMIZING AND AUGMENTING THE AVAILABILITY AND USE OF LOCAL RESOURCES.
Program accomplishments
- IN 2024, CATALYST FOR CHANGE ACHIEVED TRANSFORMATIVE MILESTONES, ADVANCING ITS MISSION TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE, CULTURALLY SENSITIVE MENTAL HEALTHCARE TO MONTANA'S DIVERSE RURAL AND TRIBAL COMMUNITIES. SERVING 23 OF THE STATE'S 56 COUNTIES, THE ORGANIZATION DELIVERED SERVICES TO 241 CLIENTSA 43% INCREASE FROM THE PREVIOUS YEARTHROUGH 2,390 CONNECTIONS WITH PEOPLE SEEKING PERSONALIZED MENTAL HEALTHCARE. CLIENTS ACCESSED CARE VIA CATALYST'S ROBUST NETWORK OF TELEHEALTH PROFESSIONALS, COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS (CHWS), AND LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH COUNTIES, SCHOOLS, HEALTH CLINICS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND FIRST RESPONDERS. CATALYST EXPANDED ITS CHW TRAINING AND CLINICAL OVERSIGHT PROGRAM INTO TWO ADDITIONAL COUNTIES, FURTHER SOLIDIFYING ITS STATEWIDE PRESENCE. GROUNDBREAKING MENTAL HEALTH OUTCOMES INCLUDED 83% OF SURVEYED CLIENTS REPORTING IMPROVED MOOD, 84% INDICATING ENHANCED STRESS-COPING SKILLS, AND 50% EXPERIENCING REDUCED DEPRESSION OR SUICIDAL THOUGHTS WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF CARE. THESE EFFORTS, COMBINED WITH IMMEDIATE MENTAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES INTERVENTION CAPABILITIES AND CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE CARE, BRIDGED CRITICAL GAPS FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS, DEMONSTRATING CATALYST'S SCALABLE AND SUSTAINABLE IMPACT.CATALYST'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS WERE AMPLIFIED BY STRATEGIC GROWTH AND STATEWIDE RECOGNITION. KEY EXPANSIONS INCLUDED ONE NEW BOARD MEMBER WITH EXTENSIVE HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP AND STRATEGIC PLANNING EXPERIENCE AND THE ADDITION OF TWO FULL-TIME AND THREE PART-TIME ROLES, INCLUDING A HEADQUARTERS ADMINISTRATOR AND DATA-MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR, TO BOLSTER OPERATIONAL AND OUTREACH CAPACITIES. SIGNIFICANT PARTNERSHIPS, INCLUDING A CONTRACT WITH THE HELP CENTER, A SUICIDE AND CRISIS HELPLINE, TO PROVIDE FOLLOW-UP CARE AND PARTICIPATION IN THE MONTANA LEGISLATURE'S HB872 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS INITIATIVE TO INTEGRATE CHWS INTO RURAL PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEMS, FURTHER POSITIONED CATALYST AS A LEADER IN SYSTEMS CHANGE. RECOGNITION BY KTVQ BILLINGS AND THE HELENA INDEPENDENT RECORD HIGHLIGHTED THE ORGANIZATION'S INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO RURAL MENTAL HEALTHCARE. WITH A DATA-DRIVEN, COMMUNITY-FOCUSED MODEL, CATALYST FOR CHANGE SET A NEW STANDARD FOR ADDRESSING MENTAL HEALTH DISPARITIES, STRENGTHENING INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE, AND EMPOWERING MONTANA'S MOST VULNERABLE POPULATIONS.Expenses $655,734 · revenue $96,000
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 | Not 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
- 85-1815145
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Mental health and crisis intervention (F60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $531,652
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,167,635
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,129,037 | $966,778 | $531,652 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $759,986 | $1,030,694 | $384,237 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $759,314 | $713,986 | $519,473 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Amber Martinsen-Blake | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $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 85-1815145).
Questions about CATALYST FOR CHANGE
- What is the EIN of CATALYST FOR CHANGE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CATALYST FOR CHANGE is 85-1815145.
- Is CATALYST FOR CHANGE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to CATALYST FOR CHANGE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CATALYST FOR CHANGE 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 CATALYST FOR CHANGE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CATALYST FOR CHANGE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CATALYST FOR CHANGE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names AMBER MARTINSEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of CATALYST FOR CHANGE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $176,302 (AMBER MARTINSEN, CEO).
- How much revenue does CATALYST FOR CHANGE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,129,037, expenses of $966,778 and total assets of $531,652 at year end.
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