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Nonprofit · EIN 99-1339526

GLACIER ACADEMY FOR INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CULTURAL AND EDUCATION EXCHA

Tax-exempt · MISSOULA, MT 59801

Financials

$122K$107K2024$146K$149K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GLACIER ACADEMY FOR INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CULTURAL AND EDUCATION EXCHA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$146,139$148,949-$2,810$24,642$12,478$12,164
December 31, 2024990-EZ$121,939$106,965$14,974$23,680$8,706$14,974
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$137,579
Program service revenue
$8,560

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$60,375
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$60,375
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$2,855
Occupancy
$800
Printing, publications and postage
$349
Other expenses
$84,570
Program services (functional)
$120,440

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$23,680
Total assets, end of year
$24,642
Total liabilities, end of year
$12,478
Net assets, end of year
$12,164
Cash, savings and investments
$24,642
Gross receipts
$146,139

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SUHAN CHENExecutive Dir.32$60,375
MICHEL VALENTINSecretary10$0
BILLIE JO JUNEAUTREASUER10$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SUHAN CHENExecutive Dir.30$49,800
MICHEL VALENTINSecretary15$0
BILLIE JO JUNEAUTREASUER15$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2120 S RESERVE ST PMB 133, MISSOULA, MT 59801-6451
In care of
% SUHAN CHEN
Signed the 990-EZ
SUHAN CHEN, Executive Dir.
Phone
(406) 203-2524
Return prepared by
Carver Florek & James LLC

Mission

GAIYCEE ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING CULTURAL EDUCATION AND FACILITATING YOUTH EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES BETWEEN YOUTH IN MONTANA AND THE LARGE GLOBAL COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION ACHIEVES ITS EDUCATIONAL GOALS THROUGH A DIVERSE RANGE OF PROGRAMS, INCLUDING CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND EXCHANGES FOCUSED ON THEATER, ARTS, AND DANCE AND INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT MONTANA AND THE AMERICAN WEST. OUR MISSION IS TO UNITE YOUNG INDIVIDUALS FROM VARIOUS CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS, CREATING A PLATFORM FOR CULTURAL EMPATHY, DISCOVERY, AND MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • INTERCULTURAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT EXCHANGE THROUGH THEATER: IN 2025, THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED WORKING WITH local arts organizations in Montana and California on the Intercultural Youth Development Exchange Through Theater. This initiative integrates language learning, cultural exploration, and the performing arts to foster international understanding and support youth development in teamwork, self-discipline, self-esteem, and cross-cultural communication. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:- ASSEMBLED A DIVERSE PRODUCTION TEAM OF LANGUAGE EXPERTS ARTISTS, AND DANCERS TO ADAPT THE INTERNATIONAL THEATRICAL PIECE "THE FORBIDDEN CITY CATS", INCORPORATING ORIGINAL CHOREOGRAPHY, MUSIC, AND PERFORMANCE ELEMENTS.- CONDUCTED THREE ROUNDS OF AUDITIONS AND HELD A MIX OF ONSITE AND ONLINE CULTURAL, LANGUAGE, AND THEATRICAL TRAINING FOR STUDENTS IN BOTH MONTANA AND CALIFORNIA.- HOSTED TWO INTENSIVE, IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS IN LOS ANGELES AND MISSOULA, AS WELL AS TWO ONLINE INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS, WELCOMING NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS FOR IMMERSIVE TRAINING IN ACTING, DANCING, AND MANDARIN LANGUAGE.- CULMINATED THE PROGRAM WITH COMMUNITY PERFORMANCES IN BOTH STATES, WHERE STUDENTS PRESENTED EXCERPTS FROM THE INTERNATIONAL THEATER PIECE AND DEMONSTRATED THE SONGS AND DANCES THEY LEARNED.THIS PROGRAM HAS STRENGTHENED STUDENTS CULTURAL AWARENESS WHILE PROVIDING A CREATIVE PLATFORM FOR PERSONAL GROWTH AND INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT.
    Expenses $75,506
  • INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL AND ARTS WORKSHOPS: IN 2025, THE ORGANIZATION COLLABORATED WITH SCHOOLS AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS TO PRESENT A SERIES OF WORKSHOPS ON INTERNATIONAL ARTS AND CULTURE ACROSS THE AMERICAN WEST, DESIGNED TO IMMERSE STUDENTS IN GLOBAL CULTURAL TRADITIONS THROUGH HANDS-ON CREATIVE EXPERIENCES.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:- From February to April, we partnered with local schools in Missoula, including Paxson Elementary, Hellgate High, and Sentinel High, to organize a variety of interactive cultural workshops, craft camps, and cultural showcases as part of their Multicultural Week celebrations.- In March, we held a Spring-themed Chinese arts and culture workshop and performance in Los Angeles. Students from California and Montana learned international dances, songs, and lines from a childrens play.- In August, we organized a four-day Chinese Cultural and Arts Fair for youth ages 10 to 16. Activities included dance, music, drama, and a hands-on Chinese fan painting workshop in Los Angeles. The event concluded with a student-led performance showcasing what they had learned.- In the summer, our students performed in the international cultural show at the Western Montana Fair in Missoula.- In October, we presented a Chinese Cultural and Arts Fair in Missoula, featuring a special training session in the Chinese dances and arts. Students participated in traditional ethnic dance, music, and performance classes, receiving enthusiastic feedback and participation.THESE WORKSHOPS PROMOTED ARTISTIC GROWTH, CULTURAL APPRECIATION, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT LAYING A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE INTERCULTURAL PROGRAMS.
    Expenses $28,134
  • INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL EVENTS & INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL: IN 2025, THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGED YOUTHS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN MONTANA THROUGH A SERIES OF INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL EVENTS, FOSTERING CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND GLOBAL AWARENESS THROUGH INTERACTIVE ARTS AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES.KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:- Collaborated with the Silver Lining Foundation in Montana to help organize and co-host key cultural events at the 2025 Montana Dragon Boat Festival in Polson. These events included recurring Chinese cultural performances and cultural booths. Performances were held twice daily, featuring Chinese ethnic and contemporary dances, songs, excerpts from childrens plays, and traditional music.- Collaborated with local arts groups and schools to prepare Montana students for performances at international cultural events across the American West, enriching the understanding and appreciation of global cultures.- Supported Montana students in performing at the Chinatown Summer Cultural Festival in Chicago.- Organized interactive cultural events within local communities during occasions such as international cultural day, offering workshops in traditional crafts, international dance and music, and basic foreign language greetings and conversations.- Supported Montana students in participating in the youth cultural exchange and youth artists forum, a pre-event program of the Ballet Beyond Borders International Arts Festival in Los Angeles, where students shared their experiences in learning international culture, arts, and language, as well as how these experiences shaped their perspectives and personal growth.
    Expenses $16,800

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2026 990-EZ for GLACIER ACADEMY FOR INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CULTURAL AND EDUCATION EXCHA

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
99-1339526
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B19)
Assets (IRS master file)
$24,642
Income (IRS master file)
$146,139

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$146,139$148,949$24,642IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$121,939$106,965$23,680IRS

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 99-1339526).

Questions about GLACIER ACADEMY FOR INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CULTURAL AND EDUCATION EXCHA

What is the EIN of GLACIER ACADEMY FOR INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CULTURAL AND EDUCATION EXCHA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GLACIER ACADEMY FOR INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CULTURAL AND EDUCATION EXCHA is 99-1339526.
Is GLACIER ACADEMY FOR INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CULTURAL AND EDUCATION EXCHA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to GLACIER ACADEMY FOR INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CULTURAL AND EDUCATION EXCHA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GLACIER ACADEMY FOR INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CULTURAL AND EDUCATION EXCHA 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 GLACIER ACADEMY FOR INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CULTURAL AND EDUCATION EXCHA due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GLACIER ACADEMY FOR INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CULTURAL AND EDUCATION EXCHA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of GLACIER ACADEMY FOR INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CULTURAL AND EDUCATION EXCHA?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $60,375 (SUHAN CHEN, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does GLACIER ACADEMY FOR INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CULTURAL AND EDUCATION EXCHA have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $146,139, expenses of $148,949 and total assets of $24,642 at year end.

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