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Nonprofit · EIN 86-3267128

BIG OPPORTUNITIES

Tax-exempt · BIG SKY, MT 59716

Financials

$137K$96K2024$62K$90K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BIG OPPORTUNITIES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$61,910$89,855-$27,945$24,328–$24,328
December 31, 2024990-EZ$137,227$95,617$41,610$52,273–$52,273
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$6,100
Program service revenue
$55,810

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$53,222
Other expenses
$36,633
Program services (functional)
$88,800

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$52,273
Total assets, end of year
$24,328
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$24,328
Cash, savings and investments
$24,328
Gross receipts
$61,910

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BARBARA ROWLEYPresident3$0
JOHN ZIRKLEVice Pres, Sec3$0
MARIE GOODETreasurer3$0
AVA KINGDirector1$0
NANCY SHEILDirector1$0
MIRIAM SCHMIDTDirector1$0
MICHAEL ROMNEYDirector1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BARBARA ROWLEYPresident3$0
JOHN ZIRKLEVice President3$0
MARIE GOODETreasurer3$0
KARIN MITTELSTAEDTDirector1$0
NANCY SHEILDirector1$0
MIRIAM SCHMIDTSecretary3$0
MICHAEL ROMNEYDirector1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 160626, BIG SKY, MT 59716-0626
Signed the 990-EZ
BARBARA ROWLEY, President
Phone
(406) 539-4749
Return prepared by
Neil and Company CPAs PC

Mission

DEDICATED TO FILLING EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND ARTISTIC GAPS IN RURAL AND RESORT TOWNS.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • MUSICAL THEATER PRODUCTIONS SERVING A THRID OF THE STUDENTS IN THE BIG SKY COMMUNITY ACROSS ALL AGE GROUPS K-12.
    Expenses $88,800
  • SPEAKER SERIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND YOUTH PHILANTHROPY CLUB
  • MENTORING AND COLLEGE GUIDENCE

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, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for BIG OPPORTUNITIES

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
86-3267128
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$24,328
Income (IRS master file)
$61,910

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$61,910$89,855$24,328XML
990-EZDecember 2024$137,227$95,617$52,273XML
990-EZDecember 2023$124,065$153,545$10,663IRS
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 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 86-3267128).

Questions about BIG OPPORTUNITIES

What is the EIN of BIG OPPORTUNITIES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BIG OPPORTUNITIES is 86-3267128.
Is BIG OPPORTUNITIES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to BIG OPPORTUNITIES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BIG OPPORTUNITIES 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 BIG OPPORTUNITIES 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 BIG OPPORTUNITIES 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 BIG OPPORTUNITIES?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BIG OPPORTUNITIES have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $61,910, expenses of $89,855 and total assets of $24,328 at year end.

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