Montana Rural Education Association
- Assets
- $113.3k
- Revenue
- $258.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Helena, MT
- Founding
- 10/1996
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 81-0468050
Organization Overview
Montana Rural Education Association is located in Helena, MT. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (S21) the organization is classified as: Community Coalitions, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Montana Rural Education Association employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Montana Rural Education Association is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Montana Rural Education Association generated $258.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $263.1k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.7% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SUPPORT ALL ASPECTS OF K-12 EDUCATION IN RURAL SETTINGS. REPRESENT AND DEFEND INTERESTS OF SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT MONTANA. PROVIDE AVENUE FOR LEGAL CONSULTATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MREA RETAINS LEGAL COUNSEL TO REVIEW CONTRACTS WITH VARIOUS ENTITIES, AND TO GIVE MEMBER DISTRICTS LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING OPERATION OF THEIR SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION WITH LEGAL MATTERS THAT WOULD COME BEFORE THE ASSOCIATION AS IT WORKS TO SUPPORT AND ADVOCATE FOR RURAL SCHOOLS IN MONTANA.
SUPPORT ALL ASPECTS OF K-12 EDUCATION IN RURAL SETTINGS.
THE MREA BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAVE ELECTED TO FUND SCHOLARSHIPS OPPORTUNITIES ON CAMPUSES IN MONTANA WHERE STUDENT TEACHERS ARE ASSIGNED TO AN MREA MEMBER SCHOOL DISTRICT. SCHOOL TEACHER RECRUITMENT HAS BEEN AT CRITICAL LEVELS FOR THE PAST DECADE AND THIS IS ONE OF SEVERAL INITITATIVES THAT MREA USES TO SUPPORT AND ADVOCATE FOR RURAL SCHOOLS IN MONTANA.
MREA RETAINS PROFESSIONAL LOBBYING SERVICES TO ASSIST IN ENGAGING WITH THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS, AND TO SUPPORT AND ADVOCATE FOR RURAL SCHOOLS IN MONTANA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Larry Crowder President | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Tobin Novasio Vice-Preside | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Carter Clausen Trustee | Trustee | $0 | |
Matt Genger Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Elliott Crump Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Wade Johnson Director | Trustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $126,913 |
| Fundraising events | $8,416 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $119,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $254,329 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,172 |
| Investment income | $124 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $258,625 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $162,632 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $701 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,247 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $24,117 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,953 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $12,492 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $11,682 |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,167 |
| Office expenses | $3,644 |
| Information technology | $939 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,903 |
| Travel | $8,499 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,166 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,908 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $263,050 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $113,273 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $113,273 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $64,505 |
| 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 | $64,505 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $48,768 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $113,273 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Montana Rural Education Association has awarded $14,244 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
MSU BILLINGS FOUNDATION PURPOSE: MREA TEACHING FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP | $3,000 |
MSU ALUMNI FOUNDATION PURPOSE: COLLEGE OF EDHD SCHOLARSHIP | $4,744 |
UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA FOUNDATION PURPOSE: MREA TEACHING FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP AND ROAM FUND | $6,500 |