Form 990 for tax year 2025
Filed by ACTION FOR EASTERN MONTANA INC.
Totals
- Total revenue
- $6,214,331
- Total expenses
- $6,124,513
- Contributions and grants received
- $6,149,671
- Grants paid
- $1,140,866
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $64,660
- Other revenue
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,563,205
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,840,327
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $3,722,878
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $5,138,912
- Management and general expenses
- $985,601
- Fundraising expenses
- $0
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $5,138,912
Program services were 83.9% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
Line items
Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.
Revenue
Part VIII, the statement of revenue.
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1e · Government grants (contributions)
$5,671,046
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$478,625
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3 · Investment income
total $64,660 · excluded $64,660
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4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
total $0
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5 · Royalties
total $0
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6d · Net rental income or loss
total $0
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7d · Net gain or loss
total $0
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8c · Net income from fundraising events
total $0
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9c · Net income from gaming
total $0
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10c · Net income from sales of inventory
total $0
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11e · Other revenue, total
$0
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments
total $1,140,866 · program services $1,140,866
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2 · Grants to domestic individuals
total $0
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3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals
total $0
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4 · Benefits paid to or for members
total $0
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5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $268,794 · program services $29,567 · management and general $239,227
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6 · Compensation of disqualified persons
total $0
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $2,218,689 · program services $1,970,923 · management and general $247,766
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8 · Pension plan contributions
total $11,046 · program services $11,031 · management and general $15
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9 · Other employee benefits
total $302,747 · program services $260,322 · management and general $42,425
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $265,056 · program services $221,127 · management and general $43,929
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11a · Fees: management
total $0
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11b · Fees: legal
total $38,116 · program services $28,277 · management and general $9,839
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11c · Fees: accounting
total $0
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11d · Fees: lobbying
total $0
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11e · Fees: professional fundraising services
total $0
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11f · Fees: investment management
total $0
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11g · Fees: other
total $60,824 · program services $60,924 · management and general -$100
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12 · Advertising and promotion
total $0
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13 · Office expenses
total $85,813 · program services $84,241 · management and general $1,572
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14 · Information technology
total $0
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15 · Royalties
total $0
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16 · Occupancy
total $80,248 · program services $76,762 · management and general $3,486
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17 · Travel
total $229,123 · program services $197,760 · management and general $31,363
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18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials
total $0
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19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings
total $0
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20 · Interest
total $0
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21 · Payments to affiliates
total $0
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22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $247,094 · management and general $247,094
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23 · Insurance
total $60,911 · program services $59,828 · management and general $1,083
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24a · Other expenses: MATERIALS
total $256,320 · program services $256,320
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24b · Other expenses: Other costs
total $243,082 · program services $154,524 · management and general $88,558
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24c · Other expenses: SUPPORT SERVICES
total $195,446 · program services $195,366 · management and general $80
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24d · Other expenses: SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT
total $183,234 · program services $170,684 · management and general $12,550
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24e · All other expenses
total $237,104 · program services $220,390 · management and general $16,714
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
end of year $0
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2 · Savings and temporary cash investments
beginning of year $2,384,003 · end of year $2,726,391
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3 · Pledges and grants receivable
beginning of year $412,665 · end of year $265,786
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4 · Accounts receivable
end of year $0
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5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people
end of year $0
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6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons
end of year $0
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7 · Other notes and loans receivable
end of year $0
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8 · Inventories for sale or use
beginning of year $139,491 · end of year $136,965
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9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
end of year $238
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10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$4,822,046
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10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$2,471,974
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10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $2,533,057 · end of year $2,350,072
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11 · Investments: publicly traded securities
end of year $0
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12 · Investments: other securities
end of year $0
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13 · Investments: program-related
end of year $0
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14 · Intangible assets
end of year $0
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15 · Other assets
beginning of year $92,146 · end of year $83,753
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17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $628,610 · end of year $463,842
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19 · Deferred revenue
beginning of year $1,180,650 · end of year $1,266,067
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23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable
beginning of year $32,910 · end of year $26,665
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25 · Other liabilities
beginning of year $92,146 · end of year $83,753
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $3,139,413 · end of year $3,186,353
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28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $487,633 · end of year $536,525
Mission and programs · 2025
Mission
ACTION FOR EASTERN MONTANA IS COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING AND ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE BY PROMOTING EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND DIGNITY FOR ACHIEVING INDEPENDENCE.
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Area Agency On AgingProvides a variety of opportunities for persons age 60 and older and to their spouse regardless of age. Services under the Older Americans Act have no income guidelines. Some of the services provided by our local county councils on aging include: transportation, skilled nurse, personal care, homemaker, health promotion, respite care, senior centers, legal services, congregate meals, home delivered meals, and outreach.
Expenses $2,031,816
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Head StartProvides comprehensive services to eligible preschoolers and their families in Glendive, Glasgow, Malta, and Miles City, Montana. The purpose of the program is to develop, administer, and implement programs for the educational, social, health, nutritional, and psychological needs of children and their families. While eligibility is based on income guidelines, families that received certain benefits may be eligible. Ten percent of the slots can be filled with over-income families.
Expenses $1,523,540
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WeatherizationWeatherization assistance is provided to households who qualify for Low Income Energy Assistance (LIEAP) benefits. Client homes are prioritized on a list according to income and energy burden/usage. Weatherization measures may include a furnace tune-up, caulking, weather stripping, insulation, storm windows, vent dampers, window quilts, and replacement of broken glass and repair of primary doors.
Expenses $701,866
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Low Income Energy AssistanceThe LIEAP program is designed to help low-income families and individuals with a portion of their heating bills.
Expenses $320,310
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Community Services Block GrantAEM provides innovative and creative solutions to identified community needs. The goal is to build and sustain healthy communities through the development of community programs that educate and support families and individuals.
Expenses $293,215
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Employment and TrainingThe Workforce Innovation And Opportunity Act (WIOA) provides services to youth ages 14-21, if in school, and ages 16-24, if out of school. The main purpose is to increase the focus on longer-term academic and occupational learning opportunities and provide long-term comprehensive service strategies.
Expenses $160,948
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Section 8 HousingProvides assistance to low-income, handicapped, elderly, and disabled persons with rental costs. Assistance is based on household income.
Expenses $107,217
As filed on the 2025 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.
Listed in Part VII
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Lea RingenLEA RINGEN
CFO
- Total calculated
- $138,927
- From this org
- $118,307
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $20,620
- Hours/week
- 40
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Cynthia L LarsenCYNTHIA L LARSEN
CEO
- Total calculated
- $129,862
- From this org
- $119,358
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $10,504
- Hours/week
- 40
-
Patty BretzelPATTY BRETZEL
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Valerie K HafeleVALERIE K HAFELE
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Michelle EliasonMICHELLE ELIASON
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Jen HawkinsonJEN HAWKINSON
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Dawn GuenziDAWN GUENZI
Vice President
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Janet WolffJANET WOLFF
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Pastor Tom HerzogPASTOR TOM HERZOG
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Jill DomekJILL DOMEK
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Brandi AustbyBRANDI AUSTBY
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Kala WirtzfeldKALA WIRTZFELD
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Kevin KrauszKEVIN KRAUSZ
Chairman
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Elizabeth BallELIZABETH BALL
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Ray TrumpowerRAY TRUMPOWER
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Tammi FladagerTAMMI FLADAGER
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Connie WethernCONNIE WETHERN
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.
Grants on this return
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ROOSEVELT COUNTY
$124,392
AGING SERVICES
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RICHLAND COUNTY
$114,711
AGING SERVICES
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ROSEBUD COUNTY
$103,138
AGING SERVICES
-
VALLEY COUNTY
$88,261
AGING SERVICES
-
CUSTER COUNTY
$83,732
AGING SERVICES
-
DAWSON COUNTY
$82,010
AGING SERVICES
-
SHERIDAN COUNTY
$80,668
AGING SERVICES
-
FORT PECK ASSINIBOINE & SIOUX
$78,568
AGING SERVICES
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PHILLIPS COUNTY
$59,506
AGING SERVICES
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FALLON COUNTY
$53,726
AGING SERVICES
The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2025
- Filed
- 16 June 2026
- IRS schema version
- 2025v4.1
- Source object
- 202641679349301044
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