Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2019 , and ending 06-30-2020
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
MONTANA PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
141 CORBIN HALL
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MISSOULA, MT59812
D Employer identification number

81-0405836
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 336,121
F Name and address of principal officer:
LIZ ALBERS
141 CORBIN HALL
MISSOULA,MT59812
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Tax-exempt status: ( 4 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.MTPIRG.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1981
M State of legal domicile: MT
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE MONTANA PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP (MONTPIRG) IS A STUDENT DIRECTED AND FUNDED NON-PARTISAN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO AFFECTING TANGIBLE, POSITIVE CHANGE THROUGH EDUCATING AND EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CIVIC LEADERS.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 8
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 8
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2019 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 17
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 192
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 316,058 336,067
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 82 54
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 0 0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 316,140 336,121
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 274,476 261,638
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet26,196    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 112,947 64,238
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 387,423 325,876
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -71,283 10,245
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 160,609 183,707
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 798 13,651
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 159,811 170,056
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE MONTANA PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP (MONTPIRG) IS A STUDENT DIRECTED AND FUNDED NON-PARTISAN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO AFFECTING TANGIBLE, POSITIVE CHANGE THROUGH EDUCATING AND EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CIVIC LEADERS.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 232,143 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
MONTPIRG IS DEDICATED TO TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CIVIC LEADERS THROUGH HANDS-ON ADVOCACY. WE TAKE ON THE IMPORTANT ISSUES FACING MONTANA BY PUSHING WORK TO PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT AND ADVANCE CLEAN ENERGY, EMPOWER YOUNG VOTERS, AND DEFEND CONSUMER RIGHTS. THIS YEAR, IN ADDITION TO TAKING ON A NUMBER OF EXCITING CAMPAIGNS, IN THE SPRING OF 2020 MONTPIRG HAD TO ADJUST AND ADAPT TO THE HURDLES CREATED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. REGARDLESS OF WHAT THE REST OF 2020 AND 2021 HOLD, MONTPIRG WILL WORK TIRELESSLY TO ADVANCE THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND TRAIN YOUNG LEADERS. BELOW ARE SOME OF OUR IMPORTANT EFFORTS. -VOTER ENGAGEMENT: #APATHYISCANCELLED: IN THE FALL OF 2019 MONTPIRG LAUNCHED ITS APATHY IS CANCELLED PROGRAM. THE 2019-2020 APATHY IS CANCELLED CAMPAIGN IS ABOUT MORE THAN TURNING OUT YOUNG PEOPLE TO VOTE; IT'S ABOUT INSPIRING EACH INDIVIDUAL TO PARTICIPATE IN THEIR DEMOCRACY IN ORDER TO MAKE POSITIVE, TANGIBLE CHANGE IN ASPECTS OF LIFE WHICH THEY CARE ABOUT. WHETHER VOTING TO ELECT LEADERS WHO WILL WORK ON SOLVING CLIMATE CHANGE OR VOTING TO PROTECT SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS, WE NEED ALL YOUNG PEOPLE TO SHOW UP AND VOTE IN EVERY ELECTION. APATHY IS CANCELLED IS THE THREAD THAT TIES ALL OF MONTPIRG'S WORK TOGETHER THROUGH THE NOVEMBER 2020 ELECTION. THROUGH OUR WORK INTERACTING WITH YOUNG VOTERS ACROSS COLLEGE CAMPUSES AND IN COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT MONTANA WE WILL SEEK TO UNDERSTAND AND EXPLORE THE PLETHORA OF REASONS YOUNG PEOPLE SHOW UP TO VOTE. THIS CAMPAIGN GIVES MONTPIRG A STRONGER KNOWLEDGE OF THE ISSUES THAT INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY ALLOWING THE VOTER TO THINK OUT THEIR REASONS TO PARTICIPATE WHICH WILL DRIVE THEM TO TURNOUT IN 2020. EMPOWERING YOUNG VOTERS: IN THE SPRING OF 2020, MONTPIRG LAUNCHED ITS ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION PORTAL, THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN MONTANA. THE PROCESS MAKES IT SIMPLE FOR SOMEONE IN MONTANA TO REGISTER TO VOTE WITHOUT LEAVING HOME; SOMETHING THAT BECAME ESSENTIAL IN 2020. ALL ONE HAS TO DO IS VISIT MTPIRG.ORG/REGISTER, FILL OUT THE REQUISITE INFO AND HIT SUBMIT. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, THEY'LL GET THEIR VOTER REGISTRATION FORM IN THE MAIL. FROM THERE, THEY JUST HAVE TO FILL IN ONE BOX AND SIGN, PLACE IT IN THE PRE-ADDRESSED, PRE-STAMPED ENVELOPE AND SEND IT OFF TO THEIR COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICE. MONTPIRG IS EXCITED TO UTILIZE THIS EXCITING NEW TOOL IN THE 2020 ELECTION AND BEYOND. IN 2019, MONTPIRG REGISTERED 1,153 VOTERS, 957 OF WHOM REGISTERED TO VOTE BY MAIL. AS OF OCTOBER 15, 2020, MONTPIRG REGISTERED 5,350 MONTANANS TO VOTE FOR THE 2020 ELECTION. WE HAVE DONE SO THROUGH THE ABOVE MENTIONED ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION PORTAL, EVENTS, OUR EFFORTS TO CERTIFY THE CI-118 AND I-190 BALLOT INITIATIVES, AND GOOD OLD FASHIONED TABLING ON MONTANA COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES. IN ADDITION TO REGISTERING YOUNG VOTERS, MONTPIRG KNOWS GETTING OUT THE VOTE IS EQUALLY IMPORTANT. IN ADDITION TO OBTAINING APPROXIMATELY 1,103 PLEDGES TO VOTE FROM YOUNG VOTERS, IN ANTICIPATION OF THE 2020 PRIMARY ELECTION (JUNE 2, 2020) THAT WAS CONDUCTED BY MAIL, MONTPIRG MADE 1,810 PHONE CALLS REMINDING PEOPLE TO GET THEIR BALLOTS IN. MONTPIRG ALSO PLANS TO MAKE 60,000 PHONE CALLS FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION REMINDING PEOPLE TO MAIL THEIR BALLOTS BACK AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SO THEY ARE RECEIVED BY THEIR LOCAL ELECTIONS OFFICE BY 8PM ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020; -DEFENDING OUR OUTDOORS: LAND WATER CONSERVATION FUND & BADGER-TWO MEDICINE: IN 2019, MONTPIRG ORGANIZED AND EXECUTED TWO STATEWIDE CANVASSES TO EDUCATE MONTANANS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTING PUBLIC LANDS AND THE NEED FOR COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION FUNDING. FOR ITS 2019 SUMMER CANVASS, MONTPIRG KNOCKED ON APPROXIMATELY 16,667 DOORS, IN SUPPORT OF PROTECTING THE BADGER-TWO MEDICINE AREA IN NORTHWEST MONTANA FROM GAS AND OIL DRILLING. MONTPIRG ALSO SUBMITTED EIGHT LETTERS TO THE EDITOR AND COLLECTED 3,064 COMMENTS IN SUPPORT OF PROTECTING THIS TREASURED LANDMARK. IN 2019, MONTPIRG ALSO ADVOCATED FOR FULL FUNDING OF THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND (LWCF). IMPLEMENTED IN THE 1960S, THE LWCF TAKES REVENUE GENERATED FROM EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES AND USES IT TO CONSERVE AMERICA'S MOST VULNERABLE AND PRECIOUS OUTDOOR RESOURCES INCLUDING PARKS, WILDLIFE REFUGES, FORESTS, OPEN SPACES, TRAILS AND WILDLIFE HABITATS. FOR DECADES, CONSERVATIONISTS HAVE CALLED FOR THE LWCF TO BE MADE PERMANENT AND FULLY FUNDED. BEGINNING IN THE SUMMER OF 2019, MONTPIRG KNOCKED ON 5,354 DOORS AND COLLECTED 672 COMMENTS URGING MONTANA'S FEDERAL DELEGATION TO FULLY FUND THE LWCF. MONTPIRG CAPPED ITS LWCF WORK OFF WITH THE LARGEST MONTPIRG EVENT OF 2019: THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FEST IN BOZEMAN. THE RESULT WAS THREE BANDS, DONATED BEER, MANY SUPPORTIVE ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES, AND A HUGE TURNOUT. IN THE END, MONTPIRG ESTIMATES AROUND 300 PEOPLE CAME TO THE EVENT AND AROUND 100 TOOK THE TIME TO WRITE A COMMENT TO MONTANA SENATOR DAINES TO SUPPORT FULL FUNDING OF THE LWCF. IN JULY 2020 MONTPIRG WAS ABLE TO CELEBRATE ALL ITS HARD WORK WHEN THE GREAT AMERICAN OUTDOORS ACT PASSED BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS, WITH FULL, PERMANENT FUNDING OF THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND. MONTPIRG'S CAMPAIGN TO HOLD ELECTED OFFICIALS ACCOUNTABLE ON PROMISES TO PASS THIS LEGISLATION WAS A RESOUNDING SUCCESS AND SERVES AS A MODEL FOR HOW MONTPIRG CAN CONTINUE TO ENGAGE FEDERAL POLICYMAKERS TO STAND UP FOR THE PUBLIC INTEREST, NOTABLY THE ENVIRONMENT. CI-118 AND I-190 BALLOT INITIATIVES: IN MAY 2020, MONTPIRG BEGAN COLLECTING SIGNATURES TO CERTIFY CI-118 AND 1-190 FOR THE NOVEMBER ELECTION BALLOT. IF PASSED BY MONTANA VOTERS IN NOVEMBER, CI-118 AND I-190 WOULD LEGALIZE, REGULATE AND TAX RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA FOR INDIVIDUALS OVER THE AGE OF 21 IN MONTANA. MONTPIRG ENGAGED IN THESE SIGNATURE GATHERING EFFORTS BECAUSE CLOSE TO 50% OF LEGAL MARIJUANA'S TAX DOLLARS WOULD BE DIRECTED TOWARDS CONSERVATION FUNDING IN THE STATE. WITH LITTLE TIME TO MOBILIZE, MONTPIRG OBTAINED 15,695 SIGNATURES TOTAL FOR THE INITIATIVES AND REGISTERED CLOSE TO 600 VOTERS. MONTPIRG CONTINUED ITS WORK ON THIS IMPORTANT ISSUE THROUGH THE SUMMER OF 2020 WITH ITS ANNUAL SUMMER CANVASING, MAKING 8,584 PHONE CALLS TO LET MONTANA VOTERS KNOW ABOUT THE IMPACT LEGALIZED MARIJUANA WOULD HAVE ON CONSERVATION FUNDING IN THE STATE. THESE EFFORTS CONTINUED INTO THE FALL OF 2020 AND AS OF OCTOBER 10, 2020, MONTPIRG HAS MADE OVER 183,00 CALLS AND SENT 16,000 TEXTS SUPPORTING THESE INITIATIVES, IN ADDITION TO SUBMITTING THIRTEEN LETTERS TO THE EDITOR; -RENTERS RIGHTS: IN THE FALL OF 2019, MONTPIRG HOSTED ITS RENTERPALOOZA, ITS ANNUAL EVENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS KNOW THEIR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES BEFORE ENTERING INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT. ATTENDEES OF RENTERPALOOZA COME AWAY WITH MORE CONFIDENCE ABOUT RENTING, AS WELL AS A WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF THEIR RIGHTS AS A RENTER. THROUGH 2020, MONTPIRG ALSO CONTINUED ITS WORK TO RELAUNCH ITS ONLINE TENANT LANDLORD GUIDE AND HOTLINE. FOR CLOSE TO FORTY YEARS, THE MONTPIRG TENANT LANDLORD GUIDE AND HOTLINE HAVE GIVEN RENTERS THE TOOLS AND KNOWLEDGE ON WHAT TO DO WHEN THEIR LANDLORD KNOCKS. IN ANTICIPATION OF THE TENANT LANDLORD GUIDE AND HOTLINE RELAUNCH, 111 INDIVIDUALS FILLED OUT OUR ONLINE RENTER SURVEY. IN AUGUST 2020, THE TENANT LANDLORD GUIDE AND HOTLINE RELAUNCHED ON THE MONTPIRG WEBSITE WITH FAQS, THE AFOREMENTIONED LANDLORD REVIEWS AND A DOCUMENT LIBRARY WITH HELPFUL FORMS AND SAMPLE DOCUMENTS FOR TENANTS' USE; -LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CIVIC LEADERS-NO MATTER WHAT: THE MOST IMPORTANT THING MONTPIRG DOES IS TRAIN NEW AND RISING LEADERS. BEYOND THE ISSUES WE ADVOCATE FOR, THIS WORK IS THE LONGEST LASTING AND MOST CRITICAL. EACH YEAR, MONTPIRG TRAINS THREE CLASSES (SPRING, SUMMER, FALL) OF INTERNS AT MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY BOZEMAN AND UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA WHO LEARN LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO CREATE CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITY, STATE, NATION AND WORLD. WE WORK ON THE MAJOR ISSUES FACING MONTANA WHICH INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS TO PROTECT OUR ENVIRONMENT, EXPAND VOTING RIGHTS, PROTECT CONSUMERS, AND MORE. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL, MONTPIRG HAS BUILT A ROBUST INTERNSHIP AND VOLUNTEER PROGRAM. OUR WORK IS FOCUSED ON GIVING YOUNG MONTANANS THE GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING SKILLS TO STEP UP, TAKE CHARGE, AND LEAD ON THE ISSUES FACING OUR STATE. THESE TOOLS NOT ONLY HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS AS AN INTERN BUT ARE TRANSFERABLE TO THE WORK THEY WILL DO AS THEY CONTINUE TO ENGAGE IN OUR MOVEMENT FOR YEARS TO COME. SEE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WITHIN BELOW.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet232,143
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? ...
2
 
No
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........
4
 
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I.........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II....
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part III..............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. ...................
11a
 
No
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII......................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I(see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....
21
 
No
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
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22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J.......................
23
 
No
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in lines 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
2
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
17
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
 
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
8
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
8
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletTERRI ROBERTS1600 SHERWOOD ST   MISSOULA,MT59802 (406) 396-5760
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) KELLY ARMINGTON......................................................................
CHAIR
 4.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(2) JARED GIBBS......................................................................
VICE CHAIR
 4.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(3) MADISON MORGAN......................................................................
SECRETARY
 4.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(4) ANNA REELY......................................................................
TREASURER
 4.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(5) KATJANA STUTZER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 4.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) JACK RINCK......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 4.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) JOHN BAZANT......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 4.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) ROSELYN DUNBAR......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 4.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) LIZ ALBERS......................................................................
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 22.00
.................
18.00 		    X       0 0 0
(10) BRENNA SWINGER......................................................................
DIRECTOR (FORMER)
 4.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) MALLORY SCHARF......................................................................
DIRECTOR (FORMER)
 4.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) NICHOLAS SODERBURG......................................................................
DIRECTOR (FORMER)
 4.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) ALEX MITCHELL......................................................................
DIRECTOR (FORMER)
 4.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) DALTON JOHNSON......................................................................
DIRECTOR (FORMER)
 4.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) QUINN HUISMAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR (FORMER)
 4.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) MJ DESROIER......................................................................
DIRECTOR (FORMER)
 4.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) JADYN EMERSON......................................................................
DIRECTOR (FORMER)
 4.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
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Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) BRYCE BENNETT........................................................................
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FORMER)
 27.00
.......................13.00 		    X       44,612 0 0
























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 44,612 0 0
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
 
No
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b 58,366
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 277,701
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 336,067
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet  
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 54     54
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents     6a
b Less: rental expenses     6b
c Rental income or (loss)     6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory     7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses     7b
c Gain or (loss)     7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet        
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 336,121 0 0 54
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....    
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 57,071 19,975 14,268 22,828
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 137,948 110,358 27,590  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....        
9 Other employee benefits .......        
10 Payroll taxes ........... 66,619 59,957 3,331 3,331
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ...........        
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 18,912   18,912  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 284 227 20 37
13 Office expenses ....... 16,262 14,636 1,626  
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 7,027 7,027    
17 Travel ............ 9,501 9,501    
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 4,786 4,786    
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..        
23 Insurance ... 1,519   1,519  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a COMMUNICATIONS 4,534 4,307 227  
b BANK FEES 863 819 44  
c BOOKS, SUBSCRIPTIONS, R 550 550 0  
d
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 325,876 232,143 67,537 26,196
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 3,510 1 82,787
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 150,365 2 100,420
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 6,234 4  
5 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......   9  
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a  
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b     10c  
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 500 15 500
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 160,609 16 183,707
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 798 17 13,651
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue .........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 798 26 13,651
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 159,811 27 170,056
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ...........   28  
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 159,811 32 170,056
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 160,609 33 183,707
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
336,121
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
325,876
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
10,245
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
159,811
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
170,056
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
 
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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Additional Data


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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
MONTANA PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
 
Employer identification number

81-0405836
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FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A ADDITIONAL PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CONTINUED: INTERNS LEARN THESE SKILLS BY ENGAGING IN HANDS-ON WORK ON CAMPUS AND ACROSS THE STATE. DURING THEIR TIME WITH MONTPIRG, THEY WILL LEARN SKILLS SUCH AS STREET CANVASSING, DOOR KNOCKING, PHONE CALLING, EVENT ORGANIZING, AND CAMPAIGN PLANNING. IN ADDITION TO THE WORK THEY DO IN THE FIELD, THESE YOUNG LEADERS ARE TRAINED IN CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT, FUNDRAISING, COMMUNICATIONS, LOBBYING, RUNNING FOR OFFICE AND MUCH MORE THROUGH WEEKLY CLASSES. OUR CURRENT INTERNS DEDICATE AT LEAST 10 HOURS PER WEEK OVER A SEMESTER TO LEARNING NEW SKILLS WHICH THEY PUT TO USE ON REAL CAMPAIGNS TO MOVE MONTANA FORWARD. THEY IMMERSE THEMSELVES FULLY IN A CAMPAIGN AND ARE EACH ASSIGNED AN INDIVIDUAL PROJECT IN WHICH THEY MUST USE THEIR NEWLY ACQUIRED SKILLS TO COMPLETE. OUR METHODICAL, TESTED, AND DETAILED INTERNSHIP PROGRAM BUILDS NEW ORGANIZERS ANY CAMPAIGN, NON-PROFIT OR BUSINESS WOULD EAGERLY PURSUE. OUR INTERNS AND VOLUNTEERS HAVE GONE ON TO BE ELECTED OFFICIALS, NON-PROFIT LEADERS, BUSINESS EXECUTIVES, AND SUCCESSFUL PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN MANAGERS. IN THE SPRING OF 2020, MONTPIRG HAD TO ADAPT QUICKLY TO ADDRESS THE CONCERNS RELATED TO COVID-19. FOR ANY ORGANIZATION TOTALLY FOCUSED ON FACE-TO-FACE INTERACTION AND ADVOCACY, THE NEW PRECAUTIONS WERE GOING TO MEAN SUBSTANTIAL CHANGES IN CULTURE AND OUTREACH TECHNIQUES. MONTPIRG WAS NO DIFFERENT. WITH ALL IN PERSON EVENTS CANCELLED, MONTPIRG HAD TO THINK CREATIVELY OF WAYS TO CONNECT WITH PEOPLE ONLINE AND KEEP ITS INTERNS AND VOLUNTEERS ACTIVE AND ENGAGED. THUS, WAS MONTPIRG'S CREATING CHANGE FROM HOME CAMPAIGN CREATED. INTERNS TRANSITIONED THEIR PROJECTS, CLASSES AND EVENTS ONLINE, AND UTILIZING THE CREATING CHANGE FROM HOME HASHTAG (#CCFH) LET THEIR FRIENDS AND MONTPIRG SUPPORTERS KNOW THERE WAS STILL WORK THAT COULD BE DONE FROM QUARANTINE. IN ADDITION TO PROMOTING THE MONTPIRG ONLINE VOTER PORTAL AND COLLECTING COMMENTS IN SUPPORT OF MONTPIRG ISSUES SUCH AS PROTECTING OUR PUBLIC LANDS. MEASURING OUR IMPACT: MONTPIRG KNOWS THAT CREATING CHANGE IS ONLY POSSIBLE BY SETTING TANGIBLE GOALS AND MEASURING YOUR PROGRESS. BELOW YOU WILL SEE THE PROGRESS MONTPIRG HAS MADE SO FAR IN 2020 FOR OUR OUTDOORS, YOUTH ENGAGEMENT IN OUR DEMOCRACY, AND MUCH MORE. THESE REAL NUMBERS REPRESENT THE HARD WORK DONE BY INCREDIBLE MONTPIRG VOLUNTEERS, INTERNS, AND STAFF IN THE LAST FISCAL YEAR: APATHY IS CANCELLED CAMPAIGN: -1,103 PLEDGES TO VOTE VOTER REGISTRATION AND ENGAGEMENT: -5,350 TOTAL VOTER REGISTRATION -3,701 VOTER REGISTRATION - ABSENTEE -1,032 VOTER REGISTRATION DROP BOXES -1,810 GOTV PHONE CALLS (2020 PRIMARY ELECTION) LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND: -7 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SUBMITTED -5,354 DOORS KNOCKED -300+ LWCF FEST ATTENDEES -680 COMMENTS SUBMITTED BADGER TWO MEDICINE: -8 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SUBMITTED -1,667 DOORS KNOCKED -2,564 COMMENTS SUBMITTED CI-118 & I-190 MARIJUANA BALLOT: -15,695 SIGNATURES GATHERED -192,332 PHONES CALLS -16,024 TEXTS SENT -13 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SUBMITTED RENTERS RIGHTS: -52 RENTERPALOOZA ATTENDEES -111 RENTER'S SURVEY PARTICIPANT INTERNS: -27 MISSOULA INTERNS -19 BOZEMAN INTERNS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE MEMBERS OF THE MONTANA PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP (MONTPIRG) ARE THE STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA WHO PAY THE OPTIONAL MONTPIRG FEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A ALL MEMBERS OF THE MONTPIRG BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED TO ONE YEAR TERMS IN THE SPRING OF EACH YEAR BY ITS MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW THE 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C NEW BOARD MEMBERS, WHO ARE ELECTED EVERY YEAR, ARE REQUIRED TO UNDERSTAND AND COMPLY WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BOARD INTAKE PROCESS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS USES PERFORMANCE REVIEWS, COMPARABLE SALARIES IN THE INDUSTRY, LONGEVITY, AND OTHER FACTORS WHEN DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONLY COMPENSATED OFFICER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MONTANA PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP
 
Employer identification number

81-0405836
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)MONTANA PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH FOUNDATION
141 CORBIN HALL

MISSOULA,MT59812
81-0486984 		SUPPORTING THE MONTANA PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP MT 501(C)(3) LINE 7  
 
No












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Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) MONTANA PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH FOUNDATION

 O 37,931 CASH
(2) MONTANA PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH FOUNDATION

 Q 20,080 CASH




Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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Part VII
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