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Nonprofit · EIN 81-0340006

MONTANA COUNCIL ECONOMIC EDUCATION

Tax-exempt · HELENA, MT 59624

Financials

$123K$120K2023$126K$131K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MONTANA COUNCIL ECONOMIC EDUCATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990-EZ$125,610$130,501-$4,891$66,849$0$66,849
June 30, 2024990-EZ$123,079$119,787$3,292$71,740$0$71,740
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$122,645
Membership dues
$1,050
Investment income
$1,915

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$80,500
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$80,500
Other expenses
$50,001
Program services (functional)
$48,942

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$71,740
Total assets, end of year
$66,849
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$66,849
Cash, savings and investments
$66,849
Gross receipts
$125,610

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAX SCHIEFFEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR32$80,500
SEAN STURGESPRESIDENT1$0
KEN LADDUSAWSECRETARY - TREASURER1$0
MARK ANDERSONDIRECTOR1$0
JAMES BROWNDIRECTOR1$0
BRENDEN CRAIGDIRECTOR1$0
KELLY CRESSWELLDIRECTOR1$0
RICK EDWARDSDIRECTOR1$0
MELANIE HALLDIRECTOR1$0
KOY HOOVERDIRECTOR1$0
ETHAN IGODIRECTOR1$0
LLEW JONESDIRECTOR1$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAX SCHIEFFEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR32$72,000
SEAN STURGESPRESIDENT1$0
KEN LADDUSAWSECRETARY - TREASURER1$0
JAMES BROWNDIRECTOR0.5$0
BRENDEN CRAIGDIRECTOR0.5$0
KELLY CRESSWELLDIRECTOR0.5$0
TROY DOWNINGDIRECTOR0.5$0
RICK EDWARDSDIRECTOR0.5$0
MELANIE HALLDIRECTOR0.5$0
KOY HOOVERDIRECTOR0.5$0
LLEW JONESDIRECTOR0.5$0
RHONDA KRIEGERDIRECTOR0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1306, HELENA, MT 59624-1306
In care of
% DEPT OF ECONOMICS
Signed the 990-EZ
DAX SCHIEFFER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(406) 624-6617
Return prepared by
WIPFLI ADVISORY LLC

Mission

TO PROVIDE AND ENHANCE ECONOMIC AND PERSONAL FINANCE EDUCATION.

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CONDUCTED BIG SKY BIZ SIM PROGRAM AT SCHOOLS.
    Expenses $18,083
  • CONDUCTED STOCK MARKET GAME AT SCHOOLS.
    Expenses $15,813
  • CONDUCTED ECONOMICS AND PERSONAL FINANCE CHALLENGES.
    Expenses $15,046

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for MONTANA COUNCIL ECONOMIC EDUCATION

Due November 16, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
81-0340006
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
1973
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$66,849
Income (IRS master file)
$125,610

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2025$125,610$130,501$66,849XML
990-EZJune 2024$123,079$119,787$71,740XML
990-EZJune 2023–––IRS
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990-EZJune 2021–––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 81-0340006).

Questions about MONTANA COUNCIL ECONOMIC EDUCATION

What is the EIN of MONTANA COUNCIL ECONOMIC EDUCATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MONTANA COUNCIL ECONOMIC EDUCATION is 81-0340006.
Is MONTANA COUNCIL ECONOMIC EDUCATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1973.
Are donations to MONTANA COUNCIL ECONOMIC EDUCATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MONTANA COUNCIL ECONOMIC EDUCATION 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 COUNCIL ECONOMIC EDUCATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MONTANA COUNCIL ECONOMIC EDUCATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of MONTANA COUNCIL ECONOMIC EDUCATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,500 (DAX SCHIEFFER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does MONTANA COUNCIL ECONOMIC EDUCATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $125,610, expenses of $130,501 and total assets of $66,849 at year end.

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