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Bitterroot Performing Arts Council Inc

  • Hamilton, MT
  • Tax-exempt since June 2009
  • EIN: 27-0273010

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Performing Arts Organizations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$468k (2025)

Expenses
$461k (2025)

Total Assets
$202k (2025)

Total Liabilities
$664 (2025)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2025

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending May
2025

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$468,455
Expenses
$461,052
Net Income
$7,403
Net Assets
$201,075
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $204,206
43.6%
Program Services $234,576
50.1%
Investment Income $8,540
1.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $16,462
3.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $4,281
0.9%
Other Revenue $390
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $21,376
4.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $64,955
14.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $201,739
Total Liabilities $664
Net Assets $201,075
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Larry Mccloskey (Executive Dir.) $21,376 $0 $0
Ben Watters (President) $0 $0 $0
Kristina Bessenyey (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Byron Williams (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Chris Porter (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Laura Merrill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stacie Duce (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Fullerton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jenn Adams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Arnold (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Anzick (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 18, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$428,824
Expenses
$399,368
Net Income
$29,456
Net Assets
$193,772
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $172,102
40.1%
Program Services $212,671
49.6%
Investment Income $5,663
1.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $37,581
8.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $807
0.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $73,020
18.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $194,127
Total Liabilities $355
Net Assets $193,772
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Larry Mccloskey (Executive Di) $20,672 $0 $561
Laura Merrill (President) $0 $0 $0
Chris Porter (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ben Watters (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stacie Duce (Director) $0 $0 $0
Byron Williams (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jenn Adams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Jones Pilkington (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Fullerton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julianne Thomas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Arnold (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristina Bessenyey (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 20, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$356,460
Expenses
$376,037
Net Income
-$19,577
Net Assets
$164,316
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $159,398
44.7%
Program Services $177,032
49.7%
Investment Income $673
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $12,109
3.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,127
0.3%
Other Revenue $3,861
1.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $70,256
18.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $165,205
Total Liabilities $889
Net Assets $164,316
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Larry Mccloskey (Executive Di) $36,657 $0 $0
Laura Merrill (President) $0 $0 $0
Chris Porter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ben Watters (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Stacie Duce (Director) $0 $0 $0
Byron Williams (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jenn Adams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Jones Pilkington (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Steve Fullerton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julianne Thomas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brooke Kimzey (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Cory Keith (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 23, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$250,039
Expenses
$295,730
Net Income
-$45,691
Net Assets
$183,893
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $100,572
40.2%
Program Services $118,865
47.5%
Investment Income $135
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $26,511
10.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $587
0.2%
Other Revenue $3,369
1.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $64,764
21.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $186,897
Total Liabilities $3,004
Net Assets $183,893
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mandy Barnings (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kent Curtiss (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stacie Duce (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cory Keith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brooke Kimzey (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Laura Merrill (President) $0 $0 $0
Chris Porter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peggy Tonon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ben Watters (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Byron Williams (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 23, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$228,774
Expenses
$91,755
Net Income
$137,019
Net Assets
$229,584
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $215,239
94.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $82
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $7,514
3.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $5,939
2.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $48,525
52.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $229,610
Total Liabilities $26
Net Assets $229,584
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mandy Barnings (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kent Curtiss (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stacie Duce (Director) $0 $0 $0
Corey Keith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brooke Kimzey (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Laura Merrill (President) $0 $0 $0
Chris Porter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peggy Tonon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ben Watters (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Byron Williams (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 29, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$260,144
Expenses
$241,723
Net Income
$18,421
Net Assets
$77,533
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $124,885
48.0%
Program Services $138,138
53.1%
Investment Income $55
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$4,027
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,093
0.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $63,012
26.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $95,244
Total Liabilities $17,711
Net Assets $77,533
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mandy Barnings (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stacie Duce (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gina Gossett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Corey Keith (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brooke Kimzey (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Laura Merrill (President) $0 $0 $0
Judy Morrisey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Porter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peggy Tonon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ben Watters (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Byron Williams (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 18, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$257,452
Expenses
$266,210
Net Income
-$8,758
Net Assets
$59,112
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $98,934
38.4%
Program Services $134,078
52.1%
Investment Income $43
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $21,445
8.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $2,952
1.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $46,239
17.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $60,021
Total Liabilities $909
Net Assets $59,112
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nan Christianson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stacie Duce (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gina Gossett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brooke Kimzey (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Laura Merrill (President) $0 $0 $0
Judy Morrisey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Porter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Deb Rogala (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peggy Tonon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ben Watters (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Byron Williams (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 25, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$254,766
Expenses
$198,940
Net Income
$55,826
Net Assets
$67,870
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $76,374
30.0%
Program Services $147,279
57.8%
Investment Income $18
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $30,420
11.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $675
0.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $45,782
23.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $69,338
Total Liabilities $1,468
Net Assets $67,870
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kristina Bessenyey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nan Christianson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stacie Duce (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gina Gossett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Merrill (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Judy Morrisey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Porter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ben Watters (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Byron Williams (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Peggy Tonon (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 12, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$210,335
Expenses
$216,253
Net Income
-$5,918
Net Assets
$12,044
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $81,294
38.6%
Program Services $105,278
50.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $19,255
9.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $4,508
2.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $37,527
17.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $22,944
Total Liabilities $10,900
Net Assets $12,044
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Judy Morrisey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Lint (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Mendenhall (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Diefenbach (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristina Bessenyey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Byron William (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peggy Tonon (President) $0 $0 $0
Ben Watters (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Stacie Duce (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Anita Mora (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 14, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$234,044
Expenses
$217,881
Net Income
$16,163
Net Assets
$17,962
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $90,942
38.9%
Program Services $125,550
53.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $15,355
6.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $2,197
0.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $38,978
17.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $21,271
Total Liabilities $3,309
Net Assets $17,962

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$182,479
Expenses
$178,872
Net Income
$3,607
Net Assets
$1,799
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $75,275
41.3%
Program Services $98,891
54.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $4,647
2.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $3,666
2.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $32,111
18.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,588
Total Liabilities $3,789
Net Assets $1,799

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$185,913
Expenses
$188,250
Net Income
-$2,337
Net Assets
-$1,808
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $80,544
43.3%
Program Services $103,015
55.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $2,354
1.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $33,397
17.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $14,326
Total Liabilities $16,134
Net Assets -$1,808

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$165,164
Expenses
$175,167
Net Income
-$10,003
Net Assets
$529
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $64,479
39.0%
Program Services $99,355
60.2%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,330
0.8%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,165
Total Liabilities $3,636
Net Assets $529

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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 14, 2013

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Fiscal Year Ending May
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$186,413
Expenses
$210,421
Net Income
-$24,008
Net Assets
$10,532
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $65,728
35.3%
Program Services $118,828
63.7%
Investment Income $16
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,841
1.0%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $13,821
Total Liabilities $3,289
Net Assets $10,532

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending May
2011

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending May
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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