Form990EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
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. 1545-1150
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 10-01-2019, and ending 09-30-2020
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
MONTANA ANGUS ASSOCIATION
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 25
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code WHITLASH, MT59545
D Employer identification number

81-6010710
E Telephone number

(406) 450-3429
F Group Exemption
Numberbullet  
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletWWW.MTANGUS.ORGJ Tax-exempt status (check only one) - ( 5) bullet (insert no.) or
K Form of organization:  
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ ...........................bullet $ 78,528
Part Ⅰ
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I.....................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received .................... 1  
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................ 2 15,023
3 Membership dues and assessments ............................. 3 12,200
4 Investment income .................................... 4 62
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory ....... 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............ 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..6b  
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ... 6c  
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ...... 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ............. 7b  
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) .................... 8 51,243
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 .............. Bullet 9 78,528
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VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................ 10 3,150
11 Benefits paid to or for members ...................... 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................ 12  
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............ 13 11,400
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ................... 14  
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ................... 15 1,300
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ................... 16 49,084
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. Bullet 17 64,934
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............ 18 13,594
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ................. 19 56,749
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........... 20 -2,000
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 .......... 21 68,343
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Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2019)
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Part ⅡBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
54,469
22
72,051
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
20,500
24
0
25Total assets......................
74,969
25
72,051
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
18,220
26
3,708
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)
56,749
27
68,343
Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? OUR ASSOCIATION STRIVES TO ADVANCE THE SUCCESS OF THE ANGUS BREED, BREEDERS, AND OWNERS.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 MONTANA ANGUS NEWS (MAN) IS A NEWS MAGAZINE PUBLISHED ON BEHALF OF THE MONTANA ANGUS ASSOCIATION. FOUNDED IN 1962, THE PROPOSE OF THE MAN IS TO KEEP MEMBERSHIP AND THOSE IN THE CATTLE BUSINESS INFORMED OF NEWS RELEVANT TO MONTANA ANGUS BREEDERS. ADDITIONALLY, IT PROVIDES A FORMAT (THROUGH PAID ADVERTISING) IN WHICH OUR MEMBERS CAN AFFORDABLY ADVERTISE THEIR GENETICS. EACH ISSUE IS MAILED TO AN EXTENSIVE, INDUSTRY SPECIFIC MAIL LIST.
(Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a 0
29 NILE SELECT ANGUS FEMALE SALE IS A CONSIGNMENT SALE HOSTED BY THE ASSOCIATION AND HAS BEEN AN ANNUAL EVENT PUT ON BY THE ASSOCIATION SINCE THE EARLY DAYS OF THE NORTHERN INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK EXPOSITION (NILE) IN 1968. THE PURPOSE OF THE EVENT IS TO FEATURE, MARKET AND PROMOTE THE VERY BEST ANGUS FEMALES BORN AND BRED IN MONTANA. MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING ARE INVITED TO NOMINATE THEIR ELITE STOCK TO THE SALE. NOMINATIONS ARE REVIEWED BY A BOARD APPOINTED SELECTION COMMITTEE. MONTANA ANGUS ASSOCIATION HAS DEVELOPED RULES AND GUIDELINE FOR THE SALE AS NEEDED AND THEY ARE REVIEWED ON AN ONGOING BASIS. MONTANA ANGUS ASSOCIATION CONTRACTS WITH A SALE MANAGEMENT FIRM TO CONDUCT THE BUSINESS OF THE SALE BUT ASSUMES THE COST OF HOSTING & CONDUCTING THE SALE. MEMBER CONSIGNORS ARE FORWARDED THE PROCEED OF THEIR SALE ANIMALS LESS THE AGREED FEES AND COMMISSIONS PAID TO MANAGEMENT.
(Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 29a 0
30 MONTANA ANGUS TOUR IS AN ANNUAL EVENT STARTED IN 1974. MONTANA ANGUS ASSOCIATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT TO REGIONAL MEMBERS (THERE ARE CURRENTLY 7 DEFINED REGIONS) HOSTING A DRIVING TOUR IN WHICH THOSE INTERESTED IN ANGUS CATTLE ARE AFFORDED A VISIT TO SPECIFIC RANCHES AND CATTLE OPERATIONS. THE TOUR VISITS 1 REGION PER YEAR ON A 7-YEAR ROTATING BASIS. ANYONE INTERESTED IN ANGUS CATTLE IS INVITED TO REGISTER FOR ATTENDANCE. THE EVENT SERVES TO GIVE GUESTS A UNIQUE, HANDS-ON LOOK AT THE ANGUS CATTLE BEING PRODUCED IN OUR STATE. THE EVENT PROVIDES AN INVALUABLE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR MEMBERS AND THOSE IN THE ANGUS BUSINESS AND SUPPORTING AGRIBUSINESS.
(Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 30a 0
NILE ANGUS HEIFER FUTURITY. WITH THE AIM OF SUPPORTING BOTH THE NUMBER OF BIDDERS/BUYERS PARTICIPATING IN THE NILE ANGUS FEMALE SALE AND THE JUNIOR MEMBERS OF OUR BUSINESS, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ESTABLISHED A FUTURITY PROGRAM IN 2010. THE PROGRAM IS RESTRICTED TO HEIFERS PURCHASED THROUGH THE NILE ANGUS SELECT FEMALE SALE. JUNIORS (YOUTH UNDER 21) ARE INVITED TO PURCHASE A HEIFER IN THIS SALE AND BRING HER BACK THE FOLLOWING YEAR TO BE SHOWN TO THE ANGUS SALE/NILE STOCK SHOW AUDIENCE. THE RETURN OF THESE HEIFERS HELPS ILLUSTRATE THE QUALITY OF ANIMALS MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SALE. MONTANA ANGUS ASSOCIATION COORDINATES THE JUDGING OF THIS SHOW AND PROVIDES A CASH PRIZE TO SHOW WINNERS AND PARTICIPANTS.
(Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 0
THE MONTANA ANGUS ASSOCIATION OCCASIONALLY HOSTS EDUCATIONAL SPEAKERS OR SEMINARS ON TOPICS OF INTEREST TO OUR MEMBERS. THE PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE OUR MEMBERS ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND INFORMATION THAT WILL KEEP THEM ABREAST A RAPIDLY EVOLVING INDUSTRY. THERE HAS NOT BEEN A SET SCHEDULE OF THESE EVENT IN THE PAST; THEY HAVE OCCURRED ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS, AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IN 2017, THE DIRECTORS VOTED TO ESTABLISH AN ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR. IN 2018 AND FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE, THIS SEMINAR WILL BE HELD EVERY DECEMBER.
(Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 0
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32  
Part Ⅳ
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (list each one even if not compensated — see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and
deferred compensation		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
JASON CALLANTINE  
 
PRESIDENT 		2.00 0 0 0
CHAD DENOWH  
 
1ST VICE PRESIDENT 		2.00 0 0 0
TIM SKINNER  
 
2ND VICE PRESIDENT 		2.00 0 0 0
DARRELL STEVENSON  
 
DIRECTOR 		1.00 0 0 0
RON FRYE  
 
DIRECTOR 		1.00 0 0 0
ANDEE PETERSON  
 
DIRECTOR 		1.00 0 0 0
ROGER INDRELAND  
 
DIRECTOR 		1.00 0 0 0
KURT SWANSON  
 
DIRECTOR 		1.00 0 0 0
KEVIN ARNTZEN  
 
DIRECTOR 		1.00 0 0 0
JESSE THOMPSON  
 
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR 		10.00 0 0 0
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Part Ⅴ
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O. See instructions. ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
Yes
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes," complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
0
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
 
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
b
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I
40b
 
 
c
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organizationbullet  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bullet
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletLORRIE VENNES
 Telephone no.bullet (406) 431-6113
Located at bullet8393 HWY 287TOWNSEND,MT ZIP + 4bullet59644
Yes
No
b
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)? . .
42b
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.? . . .
42c
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
43......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed insteadof Form 990-EZ.............................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
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," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
 
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I. ...........
46
 
No
Part Ⅵ
Section 501(c)(3) Organizations Only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47- 49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51. Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ..................
Yes
No
47
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 .......................
47
 
 
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
 
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
 
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
 
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .............bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
 
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  


52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE. All section 501(c)(3) organizations must attach a
completed Schedule A ........................................bullet
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
MONTANA ANGUS ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

81-6010710
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 4 - OTHER INVESTMENT INCOME DESCRIPTION: INTEREST INCOME. AMOUNT: 62.
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 8 - OTHER REVENUE DESCRIPTION: ADVERTISING INCOME. AMOUNT: 51,243.
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10 - GRANTS AND SIMILAR AMOUNTS PAID ACTIVITY CLASSIFICATION: AMERICAN ANGUS ASSOCIATION ELECTION. GRANTEE NAME: DAVE HINMAN. GRANTEE RELATIONSHIP: NONE. DATE OF GIFT: 10/21/19. AMOUNT GIVEN: 650.
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10 - GRANTS AND SIMILAR AMOUNTS PAID ACTIVITY CLASSIFICATION: SPONSOR ANNUAL MEETING. GRANTEE NAME: MONTANA STOCKGROWERS ASSOCIATION. GRANTEE ADDRESS: 420 N CALIFORNIA STREET HELENA, MT 59601. GRANTEE RELATIONSHIP: NONE. DATE OF GIFT: 10/24/19. AMOUNT GIVEN: 2,500. TOTAL INCLUDED ON FORM 990-EZ, LINE 10: 3,150.
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 - OTHER EXPENSES DESCRIPTION: MT ANGUS NEWS. AMOUNT: 23,250. DESCRIPTION: NATIONAL AAA CONVENTION. AMOUNT: 9,000. DESCRIPTION: NILE FUTURITY EXPENSE. AMOUNT: 6,702. DESCRIPTION: INCOME TAXES. AMOUNT: 3,601. DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL. AMOUNT: 2,732. DESCRIPTION: ADVERTISING. AMOUNT: 2,183. DESCRIPTION: MISCELLANEOUS. AMOUNT: 1,453. DESCRIPTION: BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETINGS. AMOUNT: 99. DESCRIPTION: OTHER NILE EXPENSE. AMOUNT: 60. DESCRIPTION: BANK SERVICE CHARGES. AMOUNT: 4. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 49,084.
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 20 - OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS DESCRIPTION: PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT. AMOUNT: -2,000.
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 - OTHER ASSETS DESCRIPTION: ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 3,500. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 0. DESCRIPTION: PREPAIDS. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 2,000. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 0. DESCRIPTION: MT ANGUS NEWS LOAN. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 15,000. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 0.
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 - OTHER LIABILITIES DESCRIPTION: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 18,220. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 3,708.
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Name:
MONTANA ANGUS ASSOCIATION
EIN:
81-6010710
Declaration:
THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.