Nonprofit · EIN 81-0408989
THE MONTANA GRAINS FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · GREAT FALLS, MT 59403
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $65,361 | $51,385 | $13,976 | $239,811 | $0 | $239,811 |
| October 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $78,950 | $19,671 | $59,279 | $226,972 | $0 | $226,972 |
| October 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $51,268 | $27,030 | $24,238 | $161,546 | $0 | $161,546 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $61,025
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $4,336
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $44,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $5,500
- Other expenses
- $1,885
- Program services (functional)
- $6,020
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $226,972
- Total assets, end of year
- $239,811
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $239,811
- Cash, savings and investments
- $197,452
- Gross receipts
- $65,361
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 October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Broyles | Director | 0.2 | $0 |
| Lochiel Edwards | Director | 0.2 | $0 |
| Klayton Lohr | Director | 0.2 | $0 |
| Dale Schuler | President | 0.5 | $0 |
| Dan Works | Vice President | 0.5 | $0 |
| Ryan McCormick | Treasurer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Boyd Heilig | Secretary | 0.5 | $0 |
| Alison Vergeront | Executive Vice President | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Broyles | Director | 0.2 | $0 |
| Lochiel Edwards | Director | 0.2 | $0 |
| Boyd Heilig | Director | 0.2 | $0 |
| Dale Schuler | President | 0.5 | $0 |
| Dan Works | Vice President | 0.5 | $0 |
| Ryan McCormick | Treasurer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Todd Hansen | Secretary | 0.5 | $0 |
| Alison Vergeront | Executive Vice President | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Broyles | Director | 0.2 | $0 |
| Lochiel Edwards | Director | 0.2 | $0 |
| Nathan Keane | Director | 0.2 | $0 |
| Dale Schuler | President | 0.5 | $0 |
| Dan Works | Vice President | 0.5 | $0 |
| Ryan McCormick | Treasurer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Todd Hansen | Secretary | 0.5 | $0 |
| Alison Vergeront | Executive Vice President | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1165, GREAT FALLS, MT 59403-1165
- Mailing address (990-N for 2007)
- P O Box 1165, Great Falls MT 59403
- Principal officer (990-N for 2007)
- Lochiel Edwards, P O Box 1165, Great Falls MT 59403
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Alison Vergeront, Executive Vice President
- Phone
- (406) 761-4596
Mission
To carry out the purely educational, cultural and charitable activities of the Montana Grain Growers Association, namely, to promote and encourage by means of scientific investigations, research or otherwise, the advancement of the science of grain growing; the conservation of natural resources of Montana through the development of good farming and farm marketing practices; the development of new uses and markets for and improved strains of wheat, grains and grain products; the dissemination of educational materials and, through a broad range of educational methods and media, the carrying out of educational programs aimed at improving the skills of Montana grain producers.
Program accomplishments
- Sponsorship of four $2,500 scholarships for Montana State University students pursuing specific agriculture related degrees.Expenses $264 · grants $10,000
- Our Neighbor's Daily Bread program created and maintained by MGF in collaboration with the Montana Food Bank Network, Grain Craft, and Montana grain elevators, allows producers to donate a portion of their crop income to benefit Montana food programs.Expenses $5,000
- Dugdale Ag Business Academy, established to provide a dedicated educational presentation that will occur each year as part of the Montana Grain Growers Association annual convention and trade show.Expenses $756
- Various donations in support of agricultural education aimed at improving the skills of Montana grain producers and research that benefits the growing of wheat and barley in Montana. Specific donations in this tax year are listed in Schedule O in response to Part 1 Line 10.grants $34,000
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 October, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | October 31, 2026 | March 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | October 31, 2025 | March 16, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | October 31, 2024 | March 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-0408989
- 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
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- October
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $239,811
- Income (IRS master file)
- $65,361
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | October 2025 | $65,361 | $51,385 | $239,811 | XML |
| 990-EZ | October 2024 | $78,950 | $19,671 | $226,972 | XML |
| 990-EZ | October 2023 | $51,268 | $27,030 | $161,546 | XML |
| 990-EZ | October 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | October 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | October 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | October 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | October 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2007 Officer: Lochiel Edwards | October 31, 2008 | ≤ $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 81-0408989).
Questions about THE MONTANA GRAINS FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of THE MONTANA GRAINS FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE MONTANA GRAINS FOUNDATION INC is 81-0408989.
- Is THE MONTANA GRAINS FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to THE MONTANA GRAINS FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE MONTANA GRAINS FOUNDATION 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 THE MONTANA GRAINS FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE MONTANA GRAINS FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended October 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE MONTANA GRAINS FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990-N for 2007 names Lochiel Edwards.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE MONTANA GRAINS FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE MONTANA GRAINS FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $65,361, expenses of $51,385 and total assets of $239,811 at year end.
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