MONTANA STATE AFL-CIO Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

MONTANA STATE AFL-CIO

EIN 81-0171147 · Education (B)

What they do

to PROMOTE IMPROVED WAGES, HOURS and WORKING CONDITIONS for WORKERS and to AID and ENCOURAGE THE SALE and USE of UNION MADE GOODS and SERVICES.

Before you give

Should I give to this charity?

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $78.20 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders22 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

88.18%of revenue went to mission work78.2% of expenses · Program services

$116.36spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

24.58%of revenue went to management and office costs21.8% of expenses

$0.08in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

62.9%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $282,876 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $140,842 for JASON SMALL (EXECUTIVE SECRETARY). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$767,290

Mission workProgram services$676,58588.18% of revenue78.2% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$188,61324.58% of revenue21.8% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Total expenses$865,198112.76% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Money in and money out

Revenue$1,729,309

Expenses$2,012,185

Annual shortfall $282,876 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$676,585 · 33.6% of expenses

Management and office costs$188,613 · 9.4% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$1,729,309

Expenses$2,012,185

Assets$167,787

Income$1,729,309

Contributions$1,087,850

Mission work (program services)$676,585

Grants given$40,700

Average grant$6,783

Accounting fees$9,566

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

JASON SMALLEXECUTIVE SECRETARY · 40 hrs/week $140,842Base $130,882 · Other $9,960

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (22)

JASON SMALLEXECUTIVE SECRETARY

JACQUIE HELTBOARD MEMBER

VICKY BYRDBOARD MEMBER

QUINT NYMANVICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER

MIKE KENISONBOARD MEMBER

KATHLEEN FOLEYBOARD MEMBER

KACEE BALLOUBOARD MEMBER

JOHN KESLERBOARD MEMBER

JOEL WORTHBOARD MEMBER

JIM SOUMASBOARD MEMBER

JIM PILONBOARD MEMBER

JAY REARDONBOARD MEMBER

GEORGE RICHARDSBOARD MEMBER

ERIN FOLEYPRESIDENT

DUSTY DEERINGBOARD MEMBER

COLETTE CAMPBELLBOARD MEMBER

CLINT PENNYBOARD MEMBER

BOB WARRENBOARD MEMBER

ASPEN CYRBOARD MEMBER

AMANDA CURTISBOARD MEMBER

AL EKBLADBOARD MEMBER

ADAM HAIGHTBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1956
Location: 210 E LYNDALE AVE, HELENA, MT 59601
County: Lewis and Clark
In care of: JASON SMALL
Primary officer: JASON SMALL, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(406) 442-1708

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: WIPFLI ADVISORY LLC
NTEE classification: Education (B)
IRS tax category: Education
Grant-giving organization: Yes