Nonprofit · EIN 20-0021371
GRANITE COUNTY CENTER FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · PHILIPSBURG, MT 59858
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $98,130 | $85,911 | $12,219 | $340,757 | $0 | $340,757 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $77,138 | $8,017 | $69,121 | $362,492 | $0 | $362,492 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $61,623
- Investment income
- $17,373
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $19,134
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $80,500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $3,625
- Other expenses
- $1,786
- Program services (functional)
- $82,069
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $362,492
- Total assets, end of year
- $340,757
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $340,757
- Cash, savings and investments
- $340,757
- Gross receipts
- $139,865
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN SWEENEY | CHAIRPERSON | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA GRAHAM | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| LESLEY FICKLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS GATES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| RON PAIGE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| DEAN PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| PAT VERLANIC | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JACKIE WALTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN SWEENEY | CHAIRPERSON | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA GRAHAM | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| DEAN PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| PAT VERLANIC | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD WILLETT | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| RON PAIGE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| LESLEY FICKLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS GATES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 601, PHILIPSBURG, MT 59858-0601
- In care of
- % RON PAIGE
- Signed the 990-EZ
- SUSAN SWEENEY, CHAIRPERSON
- Phone
- (406) 370-2536
- Return prepared by
- JUNKERMIERCLARKCAMPANELLASTEVENS PC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE GRANITE COUNTY CENTER FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENHANCED STUDENT LEARNING, FOSTER TEACHER CREATIVITY, AND RECOGNIZE EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATORS IN GRANITE COUNTY SCHOOLS. THE FOUNDATION WILL PROVIDE FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS IN THE COUNTY SCHOOLS. THE FOUNDATION WILL PROVIDE, FOR EVERY HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR OR SENIOR IN GRANITE COUNTY SCHOOLS, THE OPPORTUNITY TO BEGIN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION WHILE ATTENDING HIGH SCHOOL. THIS WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY OFFERING QUALITY DUAL-CREDIT CLASSES AND ONLINE CLASSES FOR DUAL CREDIT AT SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED COSTS TO STUDENTS AND BY AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO SUCCESSFUL PARTICIPANTS UPON GRADUATION TO ASSIST IN THE COSTS OF POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION.
Program accomplishments
- TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND TO GENERATE AND CHANNEL RESOURCES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GRANITE COUNTY, MONTANA.THE ORGANIZATION ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION IN SEVERAL WAYS: - SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATING SENIORS WHO WILL BE ATTENDING COLLEGE OR TRADE SCHOOLS. - SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CURRENT TEACHERS TO HELP WITH THE COST OF A MASTER'S DEGREE. - "CLASSROOM GRANT" FOR A TEACHER AT EACH SCHOOL IN THE COUNTY FOR A PROJECT IN THEIR CLASSROOM, UP TO $2,500 EACH. - WORK FORCE GRANT TO HELP THOSE IN THE TRADES AND REIMBURSE THEM FOR MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, AND HELP WITH THEIR CHOSEN PROGRAM. - MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIP HAS BEEN ADDED FOR THOSE ATTENDING SCHOOLS IN THE MEDICAL FIELD. - "RAISING READERS" FUNDRAISER ALLOWS THE ORGNIZATION TO BUY AND GIFT EVERY FIRST GRADE STUDENT IN GRANITE COUNTY WITH THEIR VERY OWN BOOK TO TAKE HOME.Expenses $82,069 · grants $80,500
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-0021371
- 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
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $340,757
- Income (IRS master file)
- $139,865
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $98,130 | $85,911 | $340,757 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $77,138 | $8,017 | $362,492 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 20-0021371).
Questions about GRANITE COUNTY CENTER FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of GRANITE COUNTY CENTER FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GRANITE COUNTY CENTER FOUNDATION is 20-0021371.
- Is GRANITE COUNTY CENTER FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to GRANITE COUNTY CENTER FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GRANITE COUNTY CENTER FOUNDATION 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 GRANITE COUNTY CENTER FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GRANITE COUNTY CENTER FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of GRANITE COUNTY CENTER FOUNDATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GRANITE COUNTY CENTER FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $98,130, expenses of $85,911 and total assets of $340,757 at year end.
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