Nonprofit · EIN 81-0405850
MONTANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · GREAT FALLS, MT 59405
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $517,370 | $319,026 | $198,344 | $3,944,051 | $3,005 | $3,941,046 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $579,142 | $562,333 | $16,809 | $3,536,305 | $2,250 | $3,534,055 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $486,145 | $337,626 | $148,519 | $3,235,074 | $1,788 | $3,233,286 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $402,254
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $115,116
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $22,327
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $24,044
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $13,915
- Travel
- $1,553
- Program services (functional)
- $193,538
- Management and general (functional)
- $68,626
- Fundraising (functional)
- $56,862
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,536,305
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,944,051
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,005
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,941,046
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,488,384
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,241,790
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $699,256
- Gross receipts
- $517,370
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1981
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODD CARMICHAEL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DOUG LITTLE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA WALKER | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL FURTHMYRE | SUPERINTENDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CATHY COPELAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BONNIE DENOMA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN ECKHARDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEE DEE FRANZEN-WALLEM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIM KELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CONNIE KEOGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TAMMY LACEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARY MCMANUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHYLA PATERA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK WILLMARTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODD CARMICHAEL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DOUG LITTLE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA WALKER | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL FURTHMYRE | SUPERINTENDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CATHY COPELAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VENA DAGNALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BONNIE DENOMA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN ECKHARDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEE DEE FRANZEN-WALLEM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIM KELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CONNIE KEOGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TAMMY LACEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARY MCMANUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHYLA PATERA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK WILLMARTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK WILLMARTH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TODD CARMICHAEL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA WALKER | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL FURTHMYRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CATHY COPELAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VENA DAGNALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BONNIE DENOMA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN ECKHARDT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEE DEE FRANZEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIM KELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CONNIE KEOGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TAMMY LACEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DOUG LITTLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARY MCMANUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHYLA PATERA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRAVIS STEVENSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICK THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3911 CENTRAL AVE, GREAT FALLS, MT 59405-1637
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TODD CARMICHAEL, 3911 CENTRAL AVE, GREAT FALLS, MT 59405
- Signed the 990
- TODD CARMICHAEL, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (406) 771-6000
- Return prepared by
- DOUGLAS WILSON & COMPANY PC
Mission
THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDS FOR PROGRAMS THAT HELP PREPARE MONTANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND STUDENTS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVES.
Program accomplishments
- THE FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE IS TO BENEFIT CHILDREN AND YOUTHS WITH VISION OR HEARING LOSS WHO ARE STUDENTS OF, OR SERVED BY, THE MONTANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND. IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THIS PURPOSE, THE FOUNDATION IS AUTHORIZED TO ACCUMULATE AND PROVIDE A FUND, OR FUNDS, TO BE INVESTED AND REINVESTED, AND TO USE THE INCOME AND PRINCIPAL THEREOF TO CREATE A PLEASANT, HOMELIKE SETTING FOR STUDENTS LIVING AWAY FROM HOME; PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT TO DEVELOP AND ENHANCE SOCIAL SKILLS; PROVIDE CAREER TRAINING AND PREPARATION,; ENCOURAGE SUPPORT AND TRAINING OF SCHOOL GRADUATES AT THE POST-SECONDARY LEVEL; ENCOURAGE FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN STUDENT EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT; AND PROVIDE OTHER PROGRAMS THAT ENABLE STUDENTS TO TAKE THEIR RIGHTFUL PLACE AS PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.Expenses $193,538
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-0405850
- 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
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,944,051
- Income (IRS master file)
- $517,370
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $517,370 | $319,026 | $3,944,051 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $579,142 | $562,333 | $3,536,305 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $486,145 | $337,626 | $3,235,074 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $195,347 | $269,087 | $2,907,566 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 81-0405850).
Questions about MONTANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of MONTANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MONTANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND FOUNDATION is 81-0405850.
- Is MONTANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to MONTANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MONTANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND FOUNDATION 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 SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND FOUNDATION 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 SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MONTANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names TODD CARMICHAEL.
- Who are the officers and directors of MONTANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MONTANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $517,370, expenses of $319,026 and total assets of $3,944,051 at year end.
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