Nonprofit · EIN 92-3610319
FRIENDS OF FERNDALE MT FIRE
Tax-exempt · BIGFORK, MT 59911
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $80,057 | $48,477 | $31,580 | $57,631 | $0 | $57,631 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $99,930 | $110,669 | -$10,739 | $26,051 | $0 | $26,051 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $73,764
- Net income from fundraising events
- $6,293
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $37,892
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Printing, publications and postage
- $5,313
- Other expenses
- $5,272
- Program services (functional)
- $37,892
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $26,051
- Total assets, end of year
- $57,631
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $57,631
- Cash, savings and investments
- $57,631
- Gross receipts
- $107,351
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELISA RUSSELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ATLEE HITCHCOCK | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
| ANDREA GOSS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT EICKERT | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JANICE ERICKSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| BREEZE WHITE | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| NANCY GOODSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| CATHIE MALISON | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| CHRIS KENNEDY | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CATHIE MALISON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| ATLEE HITCHCOCK | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| CHRIS KENNEDY | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| ANN TUCKER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| MELISA RUSSELL | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| NANCY GOODSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| STAN HARPER | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 30, BIGFORK, MT 59911-0030
- In care of
- % MELISA RUSSELL
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 130 LANDMARK LN, BIGFORK MT 59911
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- STAN HARPER, 130 LANDMARK LN, BIGFORK MT 59911
- Signed the 990-EZ
- CATHIE MALISON, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (208) 290-5607
- Return prepared by
- JUNKERMIERCLARKCAMPANELLASTEVENSPC
Mission
TO AID AND ASSIST THE FERNDALE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT IN MONTANA WITH THE FUNDING OF EQUIPMENT, TRAINING, FACILITIES-RELATED NEEDS, AND ANY OTHER NEEDS AS MAY BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Program accomplishments
- SEE SCHEDULE O.Expenses $37,892
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 92-3610319
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief (M11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $57,631
- Income (IRS master file)
- $107,351
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $80,057 | $48,477 | $57,631 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $99,930 | $110,669 | $26,051 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: STAN HARPER | December 31, 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 92-3610319).
Questions about FRIENDS OF FERNDALE MT FIRE
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF FERNDALE MT FIRE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF FERNDALE MT FIRE is 92-3610319.
- Is FRIENDS OF FERNDALE MT FIRE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF FERNDALE MT FIRE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF FERNDALE MT FIRE 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 FRIENDS OF FERNDALE MT FIRE 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 FRIENDS OF FERNDALE MT FIRE 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 FRIENDS OF FERNDALE MT FIRE?
- The 990-N for 2023 names STAN HARPER.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF FERNDALE MT FIRE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF FERNDALE MT FIRE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $80,057, expenses of $48,477 and total assets of $57,631 at year end.
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