Nonprofit · EIN 81-0478575
LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA- BITTERROOT INC
Also known as LVA - BITTERROOT INC
Tax-exempt · HAMILTON, MT 59840
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 (amended) | $148,542 | $133,639 | $14,903 | $343,341 | $0 | $343,341 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $159,494 | $126,799 | $32,695 | $306,811 | $0 | $306,811 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $114,411 | $121,916 | -$7,505 | $277,301 | $0 | $277,301 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $136,522
- of which government grants
- $121,699
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $12,020
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $6,933
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,957
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $70,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $22,519
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $107,158
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $9,649
- Program services (functional)
- $112,291
- Management and general (functional)
- $16,362
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,986
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $306,811
- Total assets, end of year
- $343,341
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $343,341
- Publicly traded securities
- $268,370
- Gross receipts
- $266,500
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 1992
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIXIE S STARK | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $65,000 | $8,930 |
| CHRIS KING | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN PADMOS | VicePresident Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA DUNBAR | SecretaryTreasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIXIE S STARK | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $65,000 | $10,481 |
| CHRIS KING | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN PADMOS | VicePresident Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA B DUNBAR | SecretaryTreasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIXIE S STARK | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $65,000 | $10,481 |
| CHRIS KING | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN PADMOS | VicePresident Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA B DUNBAR | SecretaryTreasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 303 N THIRD ST STE A, HAMILTON, MT 59840-2405
- In care of
- % CHRIS KING
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Chris V King Current, 303 N Third ST Ste Ste A, Hamilton, MT 59840
- Signed the 990
- CHRIS KING, Board President
- Phone
- (406) 363-2900
- Website
- literacybitterroot.org
Mission
We teach adults to become literate or complete their high school equivalency diploma to succeed as workers, parents, and citizens. We also help them enter training or gain employment.
Program accomplishments
- 142 participants enrolled to learn basic reading, writing, and math skills through one-to-one and small group instruction. Students were 16 and older and not enrolled in public school. 48 students completed their high school equivalency diploma, 15 entered post-secondary education and 52 gained employment. Explanation of grants: We pay for all of our students online costs for the high school equivalency diploma. 75 students received scholar- ships for testing fees ranging from $15 to $75 per person and totaling $3,957. Fees were paid directly to the test center so funds could not be used for any other purpose.Expenses $109,291 · grants $3,957
- Family Literacy Activities included the distribution of 500 new books to children from 0-5 years old who live in low-income families and are enrolled in Head Start or Early Head Start. Books were purchased with local donations and children were able to choose their own books to take home and read over and over.Expenses $3,000
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 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
- 81-0478575
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $343,341
- Income (IRS master file)
- $266,500
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $148,542 | $133,639 | $343,341 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $159,494 | $126,799 | $306,811 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $114,411 | $121,916 | $277,301 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $126,416 | $114,802 | $286,880 | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 81-0478575).
Questions about LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA- BITTERROOT INC
- What is the EIN of LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA- BITTERROOT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA- BITTERROOT INC is 81-0478575.
- Is LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA- BITTERROOT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA- BITTERROOT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA- BITTERROOT 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 LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA- BITTERROOT INC 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 LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA- BITTERROOT INC 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 LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA- BITTERROOT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Chris V King Current.
- Who are the officers and directors of LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA- BITTERROOT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $65,000 (DIXIE S STARK, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA- BITTERROOT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $148,542, expenses of $133,639 and total assets of $343,341 at year end.
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