Nonprofit · EIN 36-3542674
FRIENDS OF THE WILD SWAN
Tax-exempt · BIGFORK, MT 59911
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $26,784 | $35,429 | -$8,645 | $49,589 | $9 | $49,580 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $30,608 | $35,730 | -$5,122 | $58,234 | $9 | $58,225 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $25,435
- Membership dues
- $290
- Investment income
- $959
- Other revenue
- $100
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $28,200
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $28,200
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $875
- Occupancy
- $1,261
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,634
- Other expenses
- $3,459
- Program services (functional)
- $34,428
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $58,234
- Total assets, end of year
- $49,589
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9
- Net assets, end of year
- $49,580
- Cash, savings and investments
- $49,589
- Gross receipts
- $26,784
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARLENE E MONTGOMERY | PRESIDENT | 30 | $28,200 |
| ANNE MORLEY | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE KELLY | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARLENE E MONTGOMERY | PRESIDENT | 30 | $28,200 |
| ANNE MORLEY | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE KELLY | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 103, BIGFORK, MT 59911-0103
- Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
- PO BOX 103, BIGFORK MT 59911
- Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
- ARLENE MONTGOMERY, PO BOX 103, BIGFORK MT 59911
- Signed the 990-EZ
- ARLENE MONTGOMERY, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (406) 886-2011
- Website
- WILDSWAN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JUNKERMIERCLARKCAMPANELLASTEVENS PC
Mission
NATURAL HABITAT PRESERVATION
Program accomplishments
- REVIEW FOREST SERVICE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WITH REGARD TO THE WILD SWAN. ATTEMPT TO ESTABLISH POLICIES TO PROTECT THE WILD SWAN IN ITS NATURAL HABITAT AND TO PRESERVE THE NATURAL HABITATS OF OTHER ENDANGERED SPECIES. NATURE TRAIL MAINTENANCE.Expenses $34,428
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-N 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
- 36-3542674
- 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
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D013)
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2025 Officer: ARLENE MONTGOMERY | December 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $26,784 | $35,429 | $49,589 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $30,608 | $35,730 | $58,234 | 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 for 2015 Officer: ARLENE MONTGOMERY | December 31, 2015 | ≤ $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 36-3542674).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE WILD SWAN
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE WILD SWAN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE WILD SWAN is 36-3542674.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE WILD SWAN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE WILD SWAN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE WILD SWAN file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF THE WILD SWAN 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 WILD SWAN last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE WILD SWAN?
- The 990-N for 2025 names ARLENE MONTGOMERY.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE WILD SWAN?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $28,200 (ARLENE E MONTGOMERY, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE WILD SWAN have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $26,784, expenses of $35,429 and total assets of $49,589 at year end.
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