Nonprofit · EIN 26-2447472
INVASIVE SPECIES ACTION NETWORK
Tax-exempt · LIVINGSTON, MT 59047
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $324,003 | $396,069 | -$72,066 | $235,629 | $3,583 | $232,046 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $386,496 | $435,212 | -$48,716 | $308,522 | $4,410 | $304,112 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $12,770
- of which government grants
- $12,770
- Program service revenue
- $308,006
- Investment income
- $2,219
- Other revenue
- $1,008
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $163,084
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $191,800
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,766
- Occupancy
- $5,583
- Travel
- $23,391
- Depreciation
- $11,955
- Program services (functional)
- $328,487
- Management and general (functional)
- $67,582
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $308,522
- Total assets, end of year
- $235,629
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,583
- Net assets, end of year
- $232,046
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $17,808
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $232,046
- Gross receipts
- $324,003
- Employees
- 5
- State of legal domicile
- MT
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 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARA RICKLEFS | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $70,000 |
| JAMIE BARNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| EMILIE HENRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BRANT OSWALD | CHAIR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JOHN SKAKUN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JACQUELYN WERHAND | TREASURER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TODD WESTER | SECRETARY Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARA RICKLEFS | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $68,333 |
| DEBRA EARL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| EMILIE HENRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BRANT OSWALD | CHAIR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TODD WESTER | SECRETARY Trustee or director | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 215 E LEWIS ST STE 202, LIVINGSTON, MT 59047-3144
- Mailing address (990-N for 2008)
- PO Box 1429, Livingston MT 59047
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SARA RICKLEFS, 215 E LEWIS ST STE 202, LIVINGSTON, MT 59047
- Principal officer (990-N for 2008)
- Robert H Wiltshire, PO Box 1429, Livingston MT 59047
- Signed the 990
- SARA RICKLEFS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (406) 222-7270
- Website
- stopans.org
- Return prepared by
- VALERIE HILLMAN CPA & ASSOCIATES PLLC
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO REDUCE THE HUMAN CAUSED SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES BY PROMOTING PROGRAMS THAT RESULT IN VOLUNTARY BEHAVIOR CHANGE.
Program accomplishments
- OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS - WE CONDUCT A VARIETY OF OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO EDUCATE ABOUT THE NEED TO TAKE ACTION TO REDUCE THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. OUR PROGRAMS ADDRESS ALL TYPES OF INVASIVE SPECIES ISSUES INCLUDING FOREST PEST INSECTS, MOVEMENT OF INVASIVE SPECIES BY BOATERS AND ANGLERS, SPECIES INTRODUCED AS A RESULT OF UNWANTED PET RELEASES AND MANY OTHER ISSUES. WE SERVE YOUTH AND ADULT AUDIENCES WITH OUR YOUTH EDUCATION EFFORTS PROVIDING AN INVASIVE SPECIES MESSAGE TO MORE THAN 8,500 STUDENTS IN THE MOST RECENT SCHOOL YEAR.Expenses $30,241 · revenue $33,401
- PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - WE PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO AGENCIES AND OTHER GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO ADVANCE THEIR ABILITY TO CONDUCT SUCCESSFUL INVASIVE SPECIES PROGRAMS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE COORDINATION, FACILITATION, PROFESSIONAL WRITING, MEETING PLANNING AND OTHER SERVICES. EXAMPLES OF SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE COORDINATING THE WESTERN REGIONAL PANEL FOR AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES, WRITING AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT PLANS, CONDUCTING RAPID RESPONSE EXERCISES AND CONDUCTING SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCES.Expenses $43,776 · revenue $105,204
- CONDUCT INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION ACTIVITIES - WE CONDUCT ASSESSMENTS OF AGENCY OPERATED WATERCRAFT INSPECTION STATIONS TO EVALUATE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE INSPECTION STAFF. WE ARE CURRENTLY CONDUCTING THESE "SECRET SHOPPER" TYPE PROGRAMS IN MONTANA, WYOMING AND LAKE TAHOE. WE HAVE DEVELOPED, PRODUCE AND DISTRIBUTE FISHING BOOT CLEANING STATIONS TO HIGH ANGLER USE AREAS IN THE GREATER YELLOWSTONE AREA. THESE STATIONS ARE PROVIDED FREE TO FLY SHOPS AND OTHER PLACES WHERE NON-RESIDENT ANGLERS ARE ASKED TO CLEAN THEIR BOOTS.Expenses $104,660 · revenue $169,401
- MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSESExpenses $149,810
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 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-2447472
- 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
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B990)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $235,629
- Income (IRS master file)
- $324,003
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $324,003 | $396,069 | $235,629 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $386,496 | $435,212 | $308,522 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $460,007 | $372,773 | $353,701 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2008 Officer: Robert H Wiltshire | December 31, 2008 | ≤ $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 26-2447472).
Questions about INVASIVE SPECIES ACTION NETWORK
- What is the EIN of INVASIVE SPECIES ACTION NETWORK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INVASIVE SPECIES ACTION NETWORK is 26-2447472.
- Is INVASIVE SPECIES ACTION NETWORK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to INVASIVE SPECIES ACTION NETWORK tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does INVASIVE SPECIES ACTION NETWORK 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 INVASIVE SPECIES ACTION NETWORK 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 INVASIVE SPECIES ACTION NETWORK last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of INVASIVE SPECIES ACTION NETWORK?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SARA RICKLEFS.
- Who are the officers and directors of INVASIVE SPECIES ACTION NETWORK?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $70,000 (SARA RICKLEFS, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does INVASIVE SPECIES ACTION NETWORK have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $324,003, expenses of $396,069 and total assets of $235,629 at year end.
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