Nonprofit · EIN 93-4225365
FRIENDS OF THE THIRD BRANCH
Tax-exempt · HELENA, MT 59602
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $76,843 | $116,358 | -$39,515 | $16,775 | – | $16,775 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $71,270 | $17,311 | $53,959 | $56,290 | – | $56,290 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $76,732
- Investment income
- $111
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $101,983
- Other expenses
- $14,375
- Program services (functional)
- $113,258
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $56,290
- Total assets, end of year
- $16,775
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $16,775
- Cash, savings and investments
- $16,775
- Gross receipts
- $76,843
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETSY BRANDBORG | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| DENNIS LOPACH | VICE PRESIDE | 2 | $0 |
| MARK MURPHY | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| LARRY EPSTEIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK MURPHY | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| LARRY EPSTEIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| DENNIS LOPACH | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| BETSY BRANDBORG | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3730 EAGLE BAY DR, HELENA, MT 59602-9766
- In care of
- % BETSY BRANDBORG
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 3730 Eagle Bay Drive, Helena MT 59602
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Betsy Brandborg, 3730 Eagle Bay Drive, Helena MT 59602
- Signed the 990-EZ
- BETSY BRANDBORG, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (406) 437-1762
- Website
- FRIENDSOFTHETHIRDBRANCH.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SALLY M HENSEL CPA PC
Mission
FRIENDS OF THE THIRD BRANCH INFORMS MONTANANS ABOUT LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS THAT IMPACT THEIR COURTS, THEIR JUDGES, AND TO PROTECT MONTANA'S CONSTITUTIONAL SYSTEM ENSURING GOVERNMENTAL CHECKS AND BALANCES.
Program accomplishments
- FRIENDS OF THE THIRD BRANCH INFORMS MONTANANS ABOUT LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS THAT IMPACT THEIR COURTS, THEIR JUDGES, AND TO PROTECT MONTANA'S CONSTITUTIONAL SYSTEM ENSURING GOVERNMENTAL CHECKS AND BALANCES.Expenses $113,258
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
- 93-4225365
- 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
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $16,775
- Income (IRS master file)
- $76,843
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $76,843 | $116,358 | $16,775 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $71,270 | $17,311 | $56,290 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Betsy Brandborg | 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 93-4225365).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE THIRD BRANCH
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE THIRD BRANCH?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE THIRD BRANCH is 93-4225365.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE THIRD BRANCH tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE THIRD BRANCH tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE THIRD BRANCH 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 THE THIRD BRANCH 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 THE THIRD BRANCH 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 THE THIRD BRANCH?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Betsy Brandborg.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE THIRD BRANCH?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE THIRD BRANCH have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $76,843, expenses of $116,358 and total assets of $16,775 at year end.
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