ACTION FOR EASTERN MONTANA

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1969

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CYNTHIA L LARSEN

Phone

4063773564

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

ACTION FOR EASTERN MONTANA, founded in 1969, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $6.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year.

Mission

ACTION FOR EASTERN MONTANA IS COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING AND ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE BY PROMOTING EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND DIGNITY FOR ACHIEVING INDEPENDENCE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,031,816

Area Agency On AgingProvides a variety of opportunities for persons age 60 and older and to their spouse regardless of age. Services under the Older Americans Act have no income guidelines. Some of the services provided by our local county councils on aging include: transportation, skilled nurse, personal care, homemaker, health promotion, respite care, senior centers, legal services, congregate meals, home delivered meals, and outreach.

Program 2

Expenses: $1,523,540

Head StartProvides comprehensive services to eligible preschoolers and their families in Glendive, Glasgow, Malta, and Miles City, Montana. The purpose of the program is to develop, administer, and implement programs for the educational, social, health, nutritional, and psychological needs of children and their families. While eligibility is based on income guidelines, families that received certain benefits may be eligible. Ten percent of the slots can be filled with over-income families.

Program 3

Expenses: $701,866

WeatherizationWeatherization assistance is provided to households who qualify for Low Income Energy Assistance (LIEAP) benefits. Client homes are prioritized on a list according to income and energy burden/usage. Weatherization measures may include a furnace tune-up, caulking, weather stripping, insulation, storm windows, vent dampers, window quilts, and replacement of broken glass and repair of primary doors.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,149,671

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $64,660

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $6,214,331

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,140,866

Salaries & Benefits $3,066,332

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $5,138,912

Other Expenses $1,917,315

TOTAL EXPENSES $6,124,513

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$6,214,331	$6,787,515	-0.1%
Expenses	$6,124,513	$6,843,306	-0.1%
Net Income	$89,818	$-55,791	-2.6%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$268,789

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LEA RINGEN	CFO	40.00	Officer	$118,307	$20,620	$138,927
CYNTHIA L LARSEN	CEO	40.00	Officer	$119,358	$10,504	$129,862
PATTY BRETZEL	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VALERIE K HAFELE	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE ELIASON	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEN HAWKINSON	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAWN GUENZI	Vice President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JANET WOLFF	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PASTOR TOM HERZOG	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JILL DOMEK	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRANDI AUSTBY	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KALA WIRTZFELD	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN KRAUSZ	Chairman	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH BALL	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RAY TRUMPOWER	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TAMMI FLADAGER	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CONNIE WETHERN	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$6,214,331	$6,124,513	$5,563,205	$89,818
2024	$6,787,515	$6,843,306	$5,561,362	$-55,791
2023	$7,257,822	$6,305,468	$5,900,445	$952,354
2022	$7,453,631	$6,696,977	$5,299,409	$756,654
2021	$5,914,462	$5,743,550	$4,120,167	$170,912
2020	$5,875,356	$5,620,483	$3,642,946	$254,873
2019	$5,508,482	$5,570,324	$2,852,044	$-61,842
2018	$5,087,703	$5,353,257	$2,587,448	$-265,554