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Nonprofit · EIN 85-3044423

HIGHWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · HIGHWOOD, MT 59450

Financials

$61K$7K2023$74K$163K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HIGHWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$74,025$162,927-$88,902$53,188$0$53,188
December 31, 2023990-EZ$60,945$7,445$53,500$142,090$0$142,090
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$67,748
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$2,145
Net income from fundraising events
$4,132

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$4,240
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Other expenses
$158,687
Program services (functional)
$162,927

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$142,090
Total assets, end of year
$53,188
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$53,188
Cash, savings and investments
$53,188
Gross receipts
$74,175

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
COLIN LEEPRESIDENT DIRECTOR2$0
TAMARIEL CHRISTOPHERTREASURER DIRECTOR2$0
ROBERT L NUTTSECRETARY DIRECTOR4$0
RYAN BOWMANDIRECTOR2$0
NAN GRANGERDIRECTOR2$0
JOHN SCHIPFDIRECTOR2$0
JANE SUBERGDIRECTOR2$0
BRIANNA BOWMANSUPERINTENDANT-DIRECTOR2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
COLIN LEEPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR2$0
TAMARIEL CHRISTOPHERTREASURER/DIRECTOR2$0
ROBERT L NUTTSECRETARY/DIRECTOR4$0
RYAN BOWMANDIRECTOR2$0
NAN GRANGERDIRECTOR2$0
JOHN SCHIPFDIRECTOR2$0
JANE SUBERGDIRECTOR2$0
BRIANNA BOWMANSUPERINTENDANT/NON-VOTING DIRECTOR2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
160 WEST ST S, HIGHWOOD, MT 59450-8796
In care of
% ROBERT NUTT
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
160 West Street South, Highwood MT 59450
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Robert Nutt, 1075 Lacey Road, Highwood MT 59450
Signed the 990-EZ
ROBERT L NUTT, SECRETARY

Mission

THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO SUPPORT THE PUBLIC SCHOOL OR SCHOOLS IN HIGHWOOD MT AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE COMMUNITY OF HIGHWOOD. THE FOUNDATIONS SUPPORT OF THE K-9 HIGHWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL IS ORGANIZED AROUND FIVE "PILLARS": TECHNOLOGY INCLUDING STEM INSTRUCTION "DISCOVERY GRANTS" REQUESTED BY FACULTY BUILDING AND GROUNDS IMPROVEMENTS ARTS MUSIC SHOP SPEECH DRAMA AND DEBATE AND ATHLETICS

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • UNDER THE DISCOVERY GRANT PILLAR TEACHERS MAKE WRITTEN APPLICATION TO THE FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR GRANTS WHICH ARE PAID BY THE FOUNDATION TO THE SCHOOL TO FUND SUPPLEMENTAL CLASSROOM TEACHING MATERIALS OUTSIDE INSTRUCTORS AND OFF-CAMPUS EXPERIENCES. IN 2024 THE FOUNDATION FUNDED SIX DISCOVERY GRANTS TOTALING $4,240. DISCOVERY GRANT FUNDING WAS USED BY TEACHERS A TO REPAIR USICAL INSTRUMENTS OWNED BY THE SCHOOL B TO PAY THE COST OF NEW CLASSROOM MAPS AND C TO PAY A PORTION OF THE REGISTRATION FEES AND TRAVEL COSTS FOR STUDENTS IN THE INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE CLASS TO ATTEND TWO CONFERENCE ON AGRICULTURE LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND CATTLE JUDGING.
    Expenses $4,240 · grants $4,240
  • IN 2024 THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED MUCH-NEEDED FACULTY HOUSING TO THE HIGHWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL BY PURCHASING A NEWLY-MANUFACTURED THREE BEDROOM TWO BATH HOUSE AND HAVING THAT HOUSE INSTALLED ON A CONCRETE FOUNDATION ON A SCHOOL-OWNED LOT ADJACENT TO THE SCHOOL. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDING SUPERVISED THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION AND USING VOLUNTEERS LANDSCAPED THE LOT - MANUFACTURED HOUSE $117,040; CONCRETE AND SITE WORK $32,000; UTILITIES HOOP UP $5,000 AND GUTTERS $2,428 FOR A TOTAL COST OF $157,488. TITLE TO THE FACULTY HOUSE IS HELD BY THE SCHOOL. THE SCHOOL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ONGOING MAINTENANCE AND INSURANCE AND FOR THE RENTAL OF THE FACULTY HOUSE. THAT HOUSE WAS PROMPTLY UPON ITS COMPLETION OCCUPIED MY A MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER .
    Expenses $158,687 · grants $158,687

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
85-3044423
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
Assets (IRS master file)
$53,188
Income (IRS master file)
$74,175

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$74,025$162,927$53,188XML
990-EZDecember 2023$60,945$7,445$142,090XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Robert Nutt
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: Robert Nutt
December 31, 2021≤ $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 85-3044423).

Questions about HIGHWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of HIGHWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HIGHWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION is 85-3044423.
Is HIGHWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to HIGHWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HIGHWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL 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 HIGHWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION 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 HIGHWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of HIGHWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION?
The 990-N for 2022 names Robert Nutt.
Who are the officers and directors of HIGHWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does HIGHWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $74,025, expenses of $162,927 and total assets of $53,188 at year end.

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