CONTINENTAL PUBLIC LAND TRUST Charity Report

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CONTINENTAL PUBLIC LAND TRUST

EIN 81-0465887 · Natural Resources Conservation & Protection (C30)

What they do

THE CONTINENTAL PUBLIC LAND TRUST ESTABLISHES A LAND TRUST to PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT to THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ENHANCED QUALITY of LIFE IN A DEPRESSED AREA.

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Money report from 2018The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

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

They name their leaders1 people are listed in the latest report.

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

Money made simple

0.00%of revenue went to mission work61.8% of expenses · Program services

0.00%of revenue went to management and office costs38.2% of expenses

$13.35in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2018

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.

Money in and money out

Expenses$65,466

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)$40,466 · 61.8% of expenses

Management and office costs$25,000 · 38.2% of expenses

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Expenses$65,466

Assets$873,812

Mission work (program services)$40,466

Grants given$35,057

Average grant$35,057

Management and general$25,000

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2018

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

No compensation was reported for these leaders. The complete board and leadership roster is shown below.

Board and leadership roster (1)

GARY ROWEPRINCIPAL OFFICER

About this charity

Location: PO BOX 3809, BUTTE, MT 597023809
County: Silver Bow
In care of: GARY ROWE
Primary officer: GARY ROWE, TREASURER

How to reach them

Phone(406) 782-0463

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2018
Tax period began: July 1, 2016
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: ANDERSON ZURMUEHLEN & CO PC
NTEE classification: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection (C30)
IRS tax category: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection
Grant-giving organization: Yes
Revocation date: November 15, 2022