Nonprofit · EIN 33-4779634
FRIENDS OF BIGFORK SUMMER PLAYHOUSE LEGACY FUND
Tax-exempt · BIGFORK, MT 59911
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $210,096 | $23,035 | $187,061 | $187,061 | $0 | $187,061 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $209,251
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $845
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $23,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $23,035
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $187,061
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $187,061
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $26,630
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $160,431
- Gross receipts
- $210,096
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2025
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADAM HEGGELUND | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DAN PAINE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARYBETH SAMPSEL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRACH THOMSON | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 456, BIGFORK, MT 59911-0456
- In care of
- % BRACH THOMSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ADAM HEGGELUND, 104 JEWEL BASIN CT, BIGFORK, MT 59911
- Signed the 990
- MARYBETH SAMPSEL, SECRETARY
- Phone
- (406) 260-2553
- Return prepared by
- SWIFTCURRENT ACCOUNTING & TAX INC
Mission
THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO ENSURE THE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY AND GROWTH OF THE BIGFORK SUMMER PLAYHOUSE BY: 1. CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PATRONS AND SUPPORTERS TO MAKE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT DIRECTLY BENEFIT THE BSP 2. PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION, PREFERABLY IN THEATRICAL ARTS 3. SUPPORTING TALENT ACQUISITION AND RETENTION THROUGH HOUSING IMPROVEMENTS, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER INCENTIVES 4. FUNDING FACILITY AND OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS THAT ENHANCE THE PLAYHOUSE'S EDUCATIONAL MISSION 5. BUILDING AN ENDURING FOUNDATION OF SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL ARTS IN THE BIGFORK COMMUNITY 6. FOSTERING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND APPRECIATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS.
Program accomplishments
- THE FOUNDATION IS ESTABLISHED AS A NONPROFIT FUNDRAISING ENTITY DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING AND SUSTAINING THE BIGFORK SUMMER PLAYHOUSE (BSP). AS A TAX- EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, THE FOUNDATION SERVES AS A VEHICLE THROUGH WHICH PATRONS, ARTS SUPPORTERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE ADVANCEMENT AND PRESERVATION OF THEATRICAL ARTS IN THE BIGFORK COMMUNITY THROUGH THE BSP.Expenses $23,035 · grants $23,000
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | Check at the IRS |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 33-4779634
- 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
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $187,061
- Income (IRS master file)
- $210,096
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $210,096 | $23,035 | $187,061 | XML |
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 33-4779634).
Questions about FRIENDS OF BIGFORK SUMMER PLAYHOUSE LEGACY FUND
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF BIGFORK SUMMER PLAYHOUSE LEGACY FUND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF BIGFORK SUMMER PLAYHOUSE LEGACY FUND is 33-4779634.
- Is FRIENDS OF BIGFORK SUMMER PLAYHOUSE LEGACY FUND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF BIGFORK SUMMER PLAYHOUSE LEGACY FUND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF BIGFORK SUMMER PLAYHOUSE LEGACY FUND 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 BIGFORK SUMMER PLAYHOUSE LEGACY FUND 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 BIGFORK SUMMER PLAYHOUSE LEGACY FUND last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF BIGFORK SUMMER PLAYHOUSE LEGACY FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ADAM HEGGELUND.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF BIGFORK SUMMER PLAYHOUSE LEGACY FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF BIGFORK SUMMER PLAYHOUSE LEGACY FUND have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $210,096, expenses of $23,035 and total assets of $187,061 at year end.
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