Nonprofit · EIN 36-3630200
BITTERROOT EARLY LEARNING NETWORK
Tax-exempt · HAMILTON, MT 59840
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $527,752 | $401,812 | $125,940 | $533,229 | $355,932 | $177,297 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $300,893 | $270,001 | $30,892 | $56,122 | $5,162 | $50,960 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $209,196 | $177,292 | $31,904 | $68,965 | $48,897 | $20,068 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $187,615 | $119,785 | $67,830 | $72,529 | $48,345 | $24,184 |
| August 31, 2022 | 990-EZ | $821 | $34,122 | -$33,301 | $37,964 | $40,582 | -$2,618 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $335,856
- of which government grants
- $51,907
- Program service revenue
- $189,843
- Investment income
- $353
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$528
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,194
- Other revenue
- $1,700
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $17,332
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $54,080
- Other salaries and wages
- $180,090
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $263,834
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $22,456
- Occupancy
- $24,519
- Travel
- $840
- Depreciation
- $3,517
- Program services (functional)
- $338,879
- Management and general (functional)
- $62,933
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $56,122
- Total assets, end of year
- $533,229
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $355,932
- Net assets, end of year
- $177,297
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $374,483
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $177,297
- Gross receipts
- $530,192
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 1989
- 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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARIELLA FABRA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $51,083 |
| ERIN HURST | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CHELSEA YODER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DANIEL RAY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| BROOKE HATHAWAY ANGST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MALLORY JAMES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MARA LUTHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| SYBLE SOLOMON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ROCH TURNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARIELLA FABRA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $51,200 |
| ERIN HURST | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| GABBY C0FFEE | VICE PRESEDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ANDREA WALKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DANIEL RAY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ASHLEY PETERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| CHELSEA YODER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARIELLA FABRA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $16,894 |
| JENNIFER LUCCO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| REBECCA MANN | VICE PRESEDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| HANNAH GIMPEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| VALERIE AERNI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| AURORA SOMMERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REBECCA MANN | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| JENNIFER LUCCO | PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| HANNAH GIMPEL | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| VALERIE AERNI | SECRETARY | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2022: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REBECCA MANN | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| JENNIFER LUCCO | PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| HANNAH GIMPEL | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| VALERIE AERNI | SECRETARY | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 201 S 8TH ST, HAMILTON, MT 59840-2633
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ARIELLA FABRA, 201 SOUTH 8TH ST, HAMILTON, MT 59840
- Signed the 990
- ERIN HURST, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (406) 363-3784
- Website
- beln.org
- Return prepared by
- EASY OFFICE DBA JITASA
Mission
TO EMPOWER CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITHIN A SECURE, RESPECTFUL, AND CELEBRATORY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT, WHILE STRENGTHENING OUR WIDER COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- BELN IS A COMMUNITY-ROOTED NONPROFIT THAT PROVIDES EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, AND SYSTEMS-BUILDING INITIATIVES TO STRENGTHEN CHILD CARE ACCESS AND QUALITY ACROSS RAVALLI COUNTY. THROUGH PLACE-BASED PROGRAMS, CROSS-SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS, AND PROVIDER SUPPORT, BELN WORKS TO ENSURE FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND THE LOCAL WORKFORCE THRIVE.Expenses $338,879 · grants $17,332 · revenue $189,843
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-3630200
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $533,229
- Income (IRS master file)
- $530,192
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $527,752 | $401,812 | $533,229 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $300,893 | $270,001 | $56,122 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $209,196 | $177,292 | $68,965 | XML |
| 990-EZ | August 2023 | $187,615 | $119,785 | $72,529 | XML |
| 990-EZ | August 2022 | $821 | $34,122 | $37,964 | XML |
| 990-EZ | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 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 36-3630200).
Questions about BITTERROOT EARLY LEARNING NETWORK
- What is the EIN of BITTERROOT EARLY LEARNING NETWORK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BITTERROOT EARLY LEARNING NETWORK is 36-3630200.
- Is BITTERROOT EARLY LEARNING NETWORK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to BITTERROOT EARLY LEARNING NETWORK tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BITTERROOT EARLY LEARNING 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 BITTERROOT EARLY LEARNING NETWORK due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BITTERROOT EARLY LEARNING NETWORK last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BITTERROOT EARLY LEARNING NETWORK?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names ARIELLA FABRA.
- Who are the officers and directors of BITTERROOT EARLY LEARNING NETWORK?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $51,083 (ARIELLA FABRA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does BITTERROOT EARLY LEARNING NETWORK have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $527,752, expenses of $401,812 and total assets of $533,229 at year end.
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