Montana School Services Foundation is located in Helena, MT. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (S80) the organization is classified as: Community Service Clubs, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Montana School Services Foundation employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Montana School Services Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Montana School Services Foundation generated $2.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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MONTANA SCHOOL SERVICES FOUNDATION (MSSF) WAS ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MONTANA AND TO PROMOTE AND FULFILL OTHER EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THESE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT A LOWER COST THAN IF PURCHASED THROUGH THE PRIVATE SECTOR FOR SIMILAR SERVICES, THEREBY REDUCING THE BURDENS ON LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS, THUS BENEFITING MONTANA COMMUNITIES AND MONTANA TAXPAYERS AT LARGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MONTANA SCHOOL SERVICES FOUNDATION (MSSF) ADMINISTERS THE MONTANA UNIFIED SCHOOL TRUST (MUST), A SELF-INSURANCE TRUST WHICH PROVIDES HEALTH CARE BENEFITS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES AND DEPENDENTS ACROSS THE STATE OF MONTANA. THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY MSSF REDUCE THE BURDEN ON LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS AND TAXPAYERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Andy Holmlund CEO | Officer | 40 | $168,430 |
Molly Plummer Administrative Officer | Officer | 40 | $110,737 |
Dena Gormely CFO | Officer | 40 | $102,000 |
Kirk Miller Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Eric Feaver Outgoing Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Lance Melton Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,136,257 |
Investment income | $5,013 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $659 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,141,929 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $460,892 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $126,740 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $823,528 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $76,853 |
Other employee benefits | $353,788 |
Payroll taxes | $90,295 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $10,372 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,886 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $309 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $865 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,769 |
Office expenses | $47,866 |
Information technology | $25,189 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $36,238 |
Travel | $20,394 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,312 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $68,488 |
Insurance | $26,613 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,136,968 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,206 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $341,796 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $42 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $18,321 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $337,452 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $326,749 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $852 |
Total assets | $1,027,418 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $252,240 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $252,240 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $775,178 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,027,418 |
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