Nonprofit · EIN 88-4109964
MONTANA BRAVE HEARTS
Tax-exempt · POLSON, MT 59860
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $144,070 | $121,247 | $22,823 | $189,451 | – | $189,451 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $217,857 | $68,594 | $149,263 | $166,628 | $0 | $166,628 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $33,494
- Investment income
- $23
- Net income from fundraising events
- $110,913
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$360
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $88,557
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $4,435
- Printing, publications and postage
- $2,098
- Other expenses
- $26,157
- Program services (functional)
- $107,812
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $166,628
- Total assets, end of year
- $189,451
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $189,451
- Cash, savings and investments
- $189,451
- Gross receipts
- $198,723
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUGLAS MCBRIDE | CHAIR | 1 | $0 |
| HUGH BIGG | VICE CHAIR | 1 | $0 |
| KALEE PLOWMAN | CO-PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| ASHLEAH HALL | CO-PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| MANDY ANDERSON | SECRETARY/TR | 5 | $0 |
| SUEANN SCHULTZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| KAYLEEN SCHULTZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANDY ANDERSON | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| HUGH BIGG | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ASHLEAH HALL | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS MCBRIDE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KALEE PLOWMAN | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KAYLEEN SCHULTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUEANN SCHULTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 40994 TERRACE CIR, POLSON, MT 59860-7479
- In care of
- % KALEE PLOWMAN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 40994 Terrace Cir, Polson MT 59860
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Kalee Plowman, 40994 Terrace Cir, Polson MT 59860
- Signed the 990-EZ
- ASHLEAH HALL, CO-PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (719) 358-3611
- Website
- montanabravehearts.org
- Return prepared by
- SWIFTCURRENT ACCOUNTING & TAX INC
Mission
HOPE FOR THE BRAVEST HEARTS
Program accomplishments
- MONTANA BRAVE HEARTS IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING MONTANA FAMILIES, RAISING AWARENESS, AND FUNDRAISING FOR RESEARCH IN HOPES OF A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR THOSE LIVING WITH A CONGENITAL HEART DEFECT (CHD). MONTANA BRAVE HEARTS IS DEVOTED TO EMPOWERING FAMILIES AND RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS (CHD). THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT, WE WORK TO: GIVE SUPPORT TO FAMILIES WITH CHD- SUPPORT FAMILIES: WE OFFER A BRAVE BEGINNINGS TRAVEL CARE PACKAGE, BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT, CONNECTIONS TO THE MONTANA HEART COMMUNITY, AND ONE- ON-ONE SUPPORT FROM A MONTANA HEART MOM FOR FAMILIES NAVIGATING A NEW CHD DIAGNOSIS. RAISE AWARENESS: INCREASE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF CHD THROUGH CAMPAIGNS, EVENTS, AND PARTNERSHIPS. FUND LIFE-CHANGING RESEARCH- FUND RESEARCH: ADVOCATE FOR AND CONTRIBUTE TO GROUNDBREAKING MEDICAL RESEARCH AIMED AT IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THOSE WITH CHD. OUR MISSION IS FUELED BY GRATITUDE TOWARDS THOSE WHO MADE THE SELFLESS CHOICE TO ENTRUST THEIR CHILDREN TO THE HANDS OF SURGEONS, PROPELLING US FORWARD IN OUR QUEST TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.Expenses $107,812 · grants $88,557
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-4109964
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Medical research (H12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $189,451
- Income (IRS master file)
- $198,723
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $144,070 | $121,247 | $189,451 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $217,857 | $68,594 | $166,628 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Kalee Plowman | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Kalee Plowman | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $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 88-4109964).
Questions about MONTANA BRAVE HEARTS
- What is the EIN of MONTANA BRAVE HEARTS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MONTANA BRAVE HEARTS is 88-4109964.
- Is MONTANA BRAVE HEARTS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to MONTANA BRAVE HEARTS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MONTANA BRAVE HEARTS 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 MONTANA BRAVE HEARTS 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 MONTANA BRAVE HEARTS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MONTANA BRAVE HEARTS?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Kalee Plowman.
- Who are the officers and directors of MONTANA BRAVE HEARTS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MONTANA BRAVE HEARTS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $144,070, expenses of $121,247 and total assets of $189,451 at year end.
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