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Montana Conservation Elders

  • Helena, MT
  • Tax-exempt since June 2023
  • EIN: 83-1397453

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: Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification / Natural Resources Conservation and Protection (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$95.1k (2024)

Expenses
$81.2k (2024)

Total Assets
$54k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2018 to 2024

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 Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$95,143
Expenses
$81,189
Net Income
$13,954
Net Assets
$53,952
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $95,143
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $77,981
96.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $53,952
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $53,952
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Wayne Chamberlin (President) $0 $0
Bill Cunningham (Past President) $0 $0
Joan Montagne (Trustee) $0 $0
Patty Ames (Trustee) $0 $0
Lou Bruno (Trustee) $0 $0
Myrna Dumontier (Trustee) $0 $0
Smoke Elser (Trustee) $0 $0
Tammy Elser (Trustee) $0 $0
Becky Garland (Trustee) $0 $0
Roy Jacobs (Trustee) $0 $0
Gerry Jennings (Trustee) $0 $0
Al Luebeck (Trustee) $0 $0
Tom Pedersen (Trustee) $0 $0
Mike Penfold (Trustee) $0 $0
Tom Powers (Treasurer/Secretary) $0 $0
Teddy Roe (Trustee) $0 $0
Tim Ryan (Trustee) $0 $0
Gene Sentz (Trustee) $0 $0
Joe Perry (Trustee) $0 $0
Greg Schatz (Trustee) $0 $0
Frank Vitale (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Sept. 15, 2025

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$45,100
Expenses
$52,863
Net Income
-$7,763
Net Assets
$39,998
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $45,100
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $52,863
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $39,998
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $39,998
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Wayne Chamberlin (President) $0 $0
Bill Cunningham (Past President) $0 $0
Joan Montagne (Trustee) $0 $0
Patty Ames (Trustee) $0 $0
Lou Bruno (Trustee) $0 $0
Myrna Dumontier (Trustee) $0 $0
Smoke Elser (Trustee) $0 $0
Tammy Elser (Trustee) $0 $0
Becky Garland (Trustee) $0 $0
Roy Jacobs (Trustee) $0 $0
Gerry Jennings (Trustee) $0 $0
Gayle Joslin (Trustee) $0 $0
Al Luebeck (Trustee) $0 $0
Tom Pedersen (Trustee) $0 $0
Mike Penfold (Trustee) $0 $0
Tom Powers (Treasurer/Secretary) $0 $0
Teddy Roe (Trustee) $0 $0
Tim Ryan (Trustee) $0 $0
Gene Sentz (Trustee) $0 $0
Joe Perry (Trustee) $0 $0
Greg Schatz (Trustee) $0 $0
Frank Vitale (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 14, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$81,473
Expenses
$38,484
Net Income
$42,989
Net Assets
$47,761
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $81,473
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $38,484
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $47,761
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $47,761
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Wayne Chamberlin (President) $0 $0
Bill Cunningham (Past President) $0 $0
Joan Montagne (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
Patty Ames (Trustee) $0 $0
Lou Bruno (Trustee) $0 $0
Myrna Dumontier (Trustee) $0 $0
Smoke Elser (Trustee) $0 $0
Tammy Elser (Trustee) $0 $0
Becky Garland (Trustee) $0 $0
Roy Jacobs (Trustee) $0 $0
Gerry Jennings (Trustee) $0 $0
Gayle Joslin (Trustee) $0 $0
Al Luebeck (Trustee) $0 $0
Tom Pedersen (Trustee) $0 $0
Mike Penfold (Trustee) $0 $0
Tom Powers (Trustee) $0 $0
Teddy Roe (Trustee) $0 $0
Tim Ryan (Trustee) $0 $0
Gene Sentz (Trustee) $0 $0
Joe Perry (Trustee) $0 $0
Greg Schatz (Trustee) $0 $0
Frank Vitale (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 9, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$900
Expenses
$242
Net Income
$658
Net Assets
$4,772
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $900
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $242
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,772
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,772
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Wayne Chamberlin (President) $0 $0
Bill Cunningham (Past President) $0 $0
Joan Montague (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
Patty Ames (Trustee) $0 $0
Lou Bruno (Trustee) $0 $0
Myrna Dumontier (Trustee) $0 $0
Smoke Elser (Trustee) $0 $0
Tammy Elser (Trustee) $0 $0
Becky Garland (Trustee) $0 $0
Roy Jacobs (Trustee) $0 $0
Gerry Jennings (Trustee) $0 $0
Gayle Joslin (Trustee) $0 $0
Al Luebeck (Trustee) $0 $0
Tom Pedersen (Trustee) $0 $0
Mike Penfold (Trustee) $0 $0
Tom Powers (Trustee) $0 $0
Teddy Roe (Trustee) $0 $0
Tim Ryan (Trustee) $0 $0
Gene Sentz (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Oct. 20, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$3,802
Expenses
$481
Net Income
$3,321
Net Assets
$4,114
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $3,802
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $481
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,114
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,114
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Wayne Chamberlin (President) $0 $0
Bill Cunningham (Trustee) $0 $0
Joan Montague (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
Patty Ames (Trustee) $0 $0
Lou Bruno (Trustee) $0 $0
Gerry Jennings (Trustee) $0 $0
Al Luebeck (Trustee) $0 $0
Gene Sentz (Trustee) $0 $0
Dale Burk (Trustee) $0 $0
Jim Posewitz (Trustee) $0 $0
Dick Ellis (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Oct. 16, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$800
Expenses
$557
Net Income
$243
Net Assets
$793
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $800
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $557
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $793
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $793

No Document Links

The IRS has provided extracted financial data for this filing, but has not yet released the source documents.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$650
Expenses
$100
Net Income
$550
Net Assets
$550
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $650
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $100
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $550
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $550

No Document Links

The IRS has provided extracted financial data for this filing, but has not yet released the source documents.

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