Montana Professional Teaching Foundation is located in Helena, MT. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Montana Professional Teaching 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 08/2021, Montana Professional Teaching Foundation generated $47.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $51.0k during the year ending 08/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (10.6%) per year over the past 6 years. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE MONTANA PUBLIC EDUCATION AND THE TEACHING PROFESSION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NBC SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE: THE SCHOLARSHIPS GO DIRECTLY TO REIMBURSE FUNDS SPENT ON PURSUING NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION, INITIAL CANDIDACY AND RETAKES.
KAREN COX GRANTS: KAREN COX, ONE OF MONTANA'S GREAT EDUCATORS, LOST HER LIFE DOING WHAT SHE LOVED, WORKING TO IMPROVE PUBLIC EDUCATION. SHE TOOK SERIOUSLY HER OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT HER FELLOW TEACHERS. IN HER HONOR, THE MONTANA PROFESSIONAL TEACHING FOUNDATION CREATED THE KAREN COX MEMORIAL GRANT PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM IS NOT INTENDED TO REPLACE SCHOOL FUNDING, RATHER IT IS MEANT TO ASSIST EDUCATORS WHO SELFLESSLY REACH INTO THEIR OWN POCKETS FOR CLASSROOM SUPPLIES. MONTANA EDUCATORS CAN APPLY TO THE FOUNDATION FOR FUNDS EXPENDED ON BEHALF OF THE CLASSROOM.
TEACHER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (TLI): TLI FELLOWSHIP IS A COMPREHENSIVE EFFORT TO RECRUIT, PREPARE, ACTIVATE, AND SUPPORT THE NEXT GENERATION OF TEACHERS TO SHAPE AND LEAD A TRANSFORMED TEACHING PROFESSION. THE TEACHER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE IS A COHORT-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCE CONSISTING OF RIGOROUS COMPETENCY-BASED CURRICULUM; APPLIED EXPERIENCE THROUGH A SELF-SELECTED CAPSTONE PROJECT; DEEP STATE AND LOCAL COLLABORATION; EXTENSIVE COACHING AND SUPPORT; AND EVIDENCE-BASED PORTFOLIO DOCUMENTING GROWTH IN THE TEACHER LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES.
NEA AWARD FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE AND CELEBRATION OF TEACHING: CELEBRATION OF TEACHING IS AN ANNUAL EVENT THAT RECOGNIZES TEACHER LEADERS FROM THROUGHOUT THE STATE, INCLUDING NEA AWARDEE FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE, PRESIDENTIAL MATH AND SCIENCE AWARD WINNERS, NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED TEACHERS, AND A VARIETY OF OTHER TEACHERS WHO HAVE BEEN RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS.NEA AWARD FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE IS AWARDED ONCE A YEAR TO AN OUTSTANDING MONTANA EDUCATOR WHO HAS DEMONSTRATED EXCELLENCE IN THE CLASSROOM AND ENHANCED THE PROFESSION OF TEACHING IN OUR STATE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Amanda Curtis Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bill Dwyer Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Anne Keith Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Feaver Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Erik Burke Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Melissa Romano Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $16,183 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $16,808 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,773 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $32,991 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $6,121 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $8,492 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$170 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $47,434 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $13,101 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $475 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $6,450 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $250 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $27,670 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $50,971 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,784 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $7,970 |
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 | $606,801 |
Total assets | $623,555 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $623,555 |
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 | $623,555 |
Over the last fiscal year, Montana Professional Teaching Foundation has awarded $6,331 in support to 14 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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LINCOLN ELEMENTARY PURPOSE: ASSIST EDUCATORS WITH THE COST OF CLASSROOM SUPPLIES | $500 |
SANDSTONE ELEMENTARY PURPOSE: ASSIST EDUCATORS WITH THE COST OF CLASSROOM SUPPLIES | $500 |
POLSON MIDDLE SCHOOL PURPOSE: ASSIST EDUCATORS WITH THE COST OF CLASSROOM SUPPLIES | $500 |
WEST VALLEY SCHOOL PURPOSE: ASSIST EDUCATORS WITH THE COST OF CLASSROOM SUPPLIES | $500 |
WEST YELLOWSTONE SCHOOLS PURPOSE: ASSIST EDUCATORS WITH THE COST OF CLASSROOM SUPPLIES | $500 |
FOUR GEORGIANS ELEMENTARY PURPOSE: ASSIST EDUCATORS WITH THE COST OF CLASSROOM SUPPLIES | $500 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Montana Professional Teaching Foundation has recieved totaling $54,231.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Montana Community Foundation Inc Helena, MT PURPOSE: 2021 ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION | $54,226 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
Beg. Balance | $462,557 |
Earnings | $134,657 |
Admin Expense | $6,450 |
Net Contributions | $20,211 |
Other Expense | $20,186 |
Ending Balance | $590,789 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Salmon Public School Foundation Inc Salmon, ID | $1,849,221 | $774,057 |
Morrison-Maierie Inc Group Health Plan Tr Helena, MT | $2,319,499 | $3,680,881 |
West River Foundation Sturgis, SD | $7,568,333 | $3,921,124 |
Idaho Virtual Education Partners Incorporated Star, ID | $2,036,199 | $3,090,250 |
Sicangu Owayawa Oti-Rosebud Dormitory Mission, SD | $5,924,789 | $2,325,210 |
Archie Bray Foundation Helena, MT | $9,824,434 | $1,808,986 |
Ndsu Research Foundation Fargo, ND | $10,759,749 | $1,725,085 |
Impact Campus Ministries Inc Moscow, ID | $1,195,070 | $1,679,805 |
Bismarck State College Innovations Foundation Bismarck, ND | $1,239,026 | $1,085,125 |
Age Of Montessori Bozeman, MT | $147,221 | $617,123 |
David A Hindson Md Education Foundation Inc Boise, ID | $2,752,081 | $1,525,627 |
Innovate Academy & Preparatory School Corp Eagle, ID | $439,845 | $461,809 |