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Nonprofit · EIN 88-4061045

THOMPSON CHAIN OF LAKES STEWARDSHIP COALITION

Tax-exempt · LIBBY, MT 59923

Financials

$61K$21K2023$41K$71K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THOMPSON CHAIN OF LAKES STEWARDSHIP COALITION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990-EZ$41,499$71,468-$29,969$18,078–$18,078
September 30, 2024990-EZ$61,055$20,745$40,310$48,047–$48,047
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$41,499

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$14,000
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$51,213
Printing, publications and postage
$1,314
Other expenses
$18,941
Program services (functional)
$68,188

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$48,047
Total assets, end of year
$18,078
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$18,078
Cash, savings and investments
$18,078
Gross receipts
$41,499

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KAREN WICKERSHAMCHAIR/EXECUT10$14,000
BRAD HELDINGTREASURER5$0
JENNIFER NELSONMEMBER5$0
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KAREN WICKERSHAMCHAIR1$0
BRAD HELDINGTREASURER1$0
JENNIFER NELSONMEMBER1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
670 LAKESHORE DR, LIBBY, MT 59923-8531
In care of
% BRADLEY JOHN HELDING
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
670 Lakeshore Drive, Libby MT 59923
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Karen Wickersham, 670 Lakeshore Drive, Libby MT 59923
Signed the 990-EZ
KAREN WICKERSHAM, CHAIR/EXECUTIVE DIR
Phone
(406) 531-7177
Return prepared by
SALLY M HENSEL CPA PC

Mission

TO CONSERVE AND PROTECT THE LAND AND WATER OF THE THOMPSON CHAIN OF LAKES

990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROTECT WATER QUALITY AND QUANTITY FROM OVERDEVELOPMENT
    Expenses $68,188
  • TO CONSERVE AND PROTECT THE LAND AND WATER OF THE THOMPSON CHAIN OF LAKES.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990-EZ on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-N for THOMPSON CHAIN OF LAKES STEWARDSHIP COALITION

Due February 16, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
88-4061045
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
2022
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C01)
Assets (IRS master file)
$18,078
Income (IRS master file)
$41,499

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZSeptember 2025$41,499$71,468$18,078XML
990-EZSeptember 2024$61,055$20,745$48,047XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Karen Wickersham
September 30, 2023≤ $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 88-4061045).

Questions about THOMPSON CHAIN OF LAKES STEWARDSHIP COALITION

What is the EIN of THOMPSON CHAIN OF LAKES STEWARDSHIP COALITION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THOMPSON CHAIN OF LAKES STEWARDSHIP COALITION is 88-4061045.
Is THOMPSON CHAIN OF LAKES STEWARDSHIP COALITION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to THOMPSON CHAIN OF LAKES STEWARDSHIP COALITION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THOMPSON CHAIN OF LAKES STEWARDSHIP COALITION file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of THOMPSON CHAIN OF LAKES STEWARDSHIP COALITION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THOMPSON CHAIN OF LAKES STEWARDSHIP COALITION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THOMPSON CHAIN OF LAKES STEWARDSHIP COALITION?
The 990-N for 2022 names Karen Wickersham.
Who are the officers and directors of THOMPSON CHAIN OF LAKES STEWARDSHIP COALITION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $14,000 (KAREN WICKERSHAM, CHAIR/EXECUT).
How much revenue does THOMPSON CHAIN OF LAKES STEWARDSHIP COALITION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $41,499, expenses of $71,468 and total assets of $18,078 at year end.

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