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Nonprofit · EIN 81-0224994

MONTANA SEED GROWERS ASSOCIATION -INC-

Also known as MSU-MARSH LABS

Tax-exempt · BOZEMAN, MT 59717

Financials

$509K$448K2022$558K$451K2023$525K$435K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MONTANA SEED GROWERS ASSOCIATION -INC- by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
April 30, 2025990$524,543$435,164$89,379$1,391,800$56,824$1,334,976
April 30, 2024990$558,208$450,697$107,511$1,308,824$63,228$1,245,596
April 30, 2023990$509,330$448,055$61,275$1,176,187$38,102$1,138,085
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$500,306
Investment income
$24,237
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$220,232
Other salaries and wages
$46,245
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$273,456
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$14,554
Depreciation
$23,132
Program services (functional)
$360,577
Management and general (functional)
$74,587

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,308,824
Total assets, end of year
$1,391,800
Total liabilities, end of year
$56,824
Net assets, end of year
$1,334,976
Land, buildings and equipment
$37,467
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,334,976
Gross receipts
$524,543
Employees
16
Volunteers
7
Year formed
1950
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 April 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HEATHER UNVERZAGTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$99,451
REBECCA PAPKESECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
40$76,457
CHAD FORESTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JACK LAKEFORMER PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
0.5$0
TERRY PETERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
MIKE GIROUXFORMER DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
KATIE HATLELIDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
BOB HOFMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
CAVIN STEIGERFORMER VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
0.5$0
TIM LAKEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
PHIL DAVEYVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
990 for the year ended April 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Heather UnverzagtExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$97,021
Rebecca PapkeSecretary/Treas
Officer
40$78,616
Chad ForestDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Jack LakePresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Terry PetersDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Mike GirouxDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Katie HatlelidDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Bob HofmanDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Cavin SteigerVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended April 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Heather UnverzagtExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$88,305
Chad ForestDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Jack LakePresident
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Terry PetersDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Mike GirouxDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Katie HatlelidDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Bob HofmanDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
Cavin SteigerVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Rebecca PapkeSecretary/Treas
Officer
40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 173146, BOZEMAN, MT 59717-3146
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
HEATHER UNVERZAGT, MSU - PO BOX 173146, BOZEMAN, MT 597173146
Signed the 990
HEATHER UNVERZAGT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(406) 994-3516
Return prepared by
JUNKERMIERCLARKCAMPANELLASTEVENS PC

Mission

THE MONTANA SEED GROWERS ASSOCIATION, ALSO KNOWN AS MSGA, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CERTIFYING SEED FOR ALL CROPS GROWN IN THE STATE OF MONTANA, EXCEPT POTATOES AND MINT. THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS, ADMINISTERED BY THE MONTANA SEED GROWERS ASSOCIATION, MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR SEED PRODUCERS TO RAISE A HIGH-QUALITY SEED SOURCE THAT THROUGH A PROCESS OF APPLICATION, FIELD INSPECTION, SEED CONDITIONING AND LABORATORY TESTS, ENSURES GENETIC PURITY. THIS PROCESS IS ESSENTIAL TO MAKING SURE THE VARIETAL IDENTITY OF SEED IS PRESERVED. MONTANA SEED GROWERS IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR CERTIFYING INTERAGENCY SEED PURCHASED IN ANOTHER STATE OR IN CANADA FOR THE PURPOSE OF CERTIFICATION IN MONTANA.

990 for the year ended April 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CERTIFICATION OF SEED.
    Expenses $360,577

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 April, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025April 30, 2026September 15, 2026Not on file
2024April 30, 2025September 15, 2025990 on file
2023April 30, 2024September 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-0224994
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1947
Accounting year ends
April
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,391,800
Income (IRS master file)
$524,543

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990April 2025$524,543$435,164$1,391,800XML
990April 2024$558,208$450,697$1,308,824XML
990April 2023$509,330$448,055$1,176,187XML
990April 2022$413,010$444,135$1,110,566IRS
990April 2021–––IRS
990April 2020–––IRS
990April 2019–––IRS
990April 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 81-0224994).

Questions about MONTANA SEED GROWERS ASSOCIATION -INC-

What is the EIN of MONTANA SEED GROWERS ASSOCIATION -INC-?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MONTANA SEED GROWERS ASSOCIATION -INC- is 81-0224994.
Is MONTANA SEED GROWERS ASSOCIATION -INC- tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1947.
Are donations to MONTANA SEED GROWERS ASSOCIATION -INC- tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does MONTANA SEED GROWERS ASSOCIATION -INC- 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 MONTANA SEED GROWERS ASSOCIATION -INC- due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending April 30, 2026) is due September 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MONTANA SEED GROWERS ASSOCIATION -INC- last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended April 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MONTANA SEED GROWERS ASSOCIATION -INC-?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 names HEATHER UNVERZAGT.
Who are the officers and directors of MONTANA SEED GROWERS ASSOCIATION -INC-?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $99,451 (HEATHER UNVERZAGT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does MONTANA SEED GROWERS ASSOCIATION -INC- have?
On its 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $524,543, expenses of $435,164 and total assets of $1,391,800 at year end.

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