Nonprofit · EIN 83-2675729
MONTANA EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · GREAT FALLS, MT 59401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $345,149 | $323,348 | $21,801 | $53,206 | $1,114 | $52,092 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $322,495 | $327,848 | -$5,353 | $36,815 | $6,524 | $30,291 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $260,607 | $258,181 | $2,426 | $40,610 | $4,966 | $35,644 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $345,149
- of which government grants
- $338,399
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $99,686
- Other salaries and wages
- $111,457
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $231,291
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $12,682
- Occupancy
- $11,878
- Travel
- $19,346
- Program services (functional)
- $233,342
- Management and general (functional)
- $90,006
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $36,815
- Total assets, end of year
- $53,206
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,114
- Net assets, end of year
- $52,092
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $52,092
- Gross receipts
- $345,149
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 2018
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| REBECCA BOGDEN-RICHARDS | PAST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $48,988 |
| HEIDI GIBSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $26,231 |
| JENNY REEVES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARY CAFERRO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MEGHAN ASCHEMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACKIE MOHLER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN ECKHARDT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BILL BRONSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUSTINE KOUGL | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER BANNA | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REBECCA RICHARDS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $52,375 |
| JENNY REEVES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARY CAFERRO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MEGHAN ASCHEMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACKIE MOHLER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN ECKHARDT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BILL BRONSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUSTINE KOUGL | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER BANNA | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REBECCA RICHARDS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $52,582 |
| ANGELA WATHAN | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE LEUHR | PAST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JENNY REEVES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARY CAFERRO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MEGHAN ASCHEMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENN MORRIS BANNA | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACKIE MOHLER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN ECKHARDT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BILL BRONSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1601 2ND AVE N SUITE 232, GREAT FALLS, MT 59401-3259
- In care of
- % ANGIE WATHAN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- 221 Parkway Drive, Kalispell MT 59901
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- HEIDI GIBSON, 1601 2ND AVE N, GREAT FALLS, MT 59401
- Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
- Angela Wathan, 221 Parkway Drive, Kalispell MT 59901
- Signed the 990
- HEIDI GIBSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (877) 870-1190
- Website
- mtempowermentcenter.org
- Return prepared by
- JUNKERMIERCLARKCAMPANELLASTEVENSPC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE MONTANA EMPOWERMENT CENTER IS TO EMPOWER, ENCOURAGE, AND EDUCATE ALL MONTANA FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES.
Program accomplishments
- PTI - PARENT TRAINING AND INFORMATION CENTERS MUST SERVE PARENTS OF CHILDREN OF ALL AGES (BIRTH TO 26) AND ALL TYPES OF DISABILITIES. AWARDS ARE MADE ONLY TO PARENT ORGANIZATIONS AS DEFINED BY IDEA. THE TRAINING AND INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE CENTERS MUST MEET THE TRAINING AND INFORMATION NEEDS OF PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES LIVING IN AREAS SERVED BY THE CENTERS, PARTICULARLY UNDERSERVED PARENTS AND PARENTS OF CHILDREN WHO MAY BE INAPPROPRIATELY IDENTIFIED. THE PTI GRANT IS FUNDED BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.Expenses $196,441
- REHABILITATIVE SERVICES ADMINISTRATION PTI GRANT WORK IS FOR SECONDARY-TRANSITION (TO ADULTHOOD) SERVICES PERFORMED FOR SECONDARY STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, FAMILIES AND STAKEHOLDERS.Expenses $8,615
- STATE PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT GRANT (SPDG). OPI PARTNERED WITH THE PARENT TRAINING INFORMATION CENTER TO REACH FAMILIES TO REACH A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF MONTANA TIERED SYSTEMS OF SUPPORT (MTSS). MTSS IS EMPOWERING EDUCATORS THROUGH A SYSTEMATIC PROBLEM SOLVING APPROACH TO IMPLEMENT EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES.Expenses $9,878
- ALL OTHER PROGRAM RELATED SERVICES THAT ARE NOT RELATED TO THE PTI, RSA OR OPI GRANT WORK.Expenses $18,408
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
- 83-2675729
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines (G80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $53,206
- Income (IRS master file)
- $345,149
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $345,149 | $323,348 | $53,206 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $322,495 | $327,848 | $36,815 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $260,607 | $258,181 | $40,610 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $217,717 | $235,777 | $34,759 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Angela Wathan | June 30, 2020 | ≤ $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 83-2675729).
Questions about MONTANA EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of MONTANA EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MONTANA EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC is 83-2675729.
- Is MONTANA EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to MONTANA EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MONTANA EMPOWERMENT CENTER 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 EMPOWERMENT CENTER 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 MONTANA EMPOWERMENT CENTER 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 MONTANA EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names HEIDI GIBSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of MONTANA EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $48,988 (REBECCA BOGDEN-RICHARDS, PAST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does MONTANA EMPOWERMENT CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $345,149, expenses of $323,348 and total assets of $53,206 at year end.
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