WATSON CHILDREN'S SHELTER INC

EIN: 810369020 501(c)(3) Human Services

MISSOULA, MT

Total Revenue
$2,407,241
Total Expenses
$2,604,292
Total Assets
$9,425,462
Net Assets
$9,212,150
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1977
Legal Domicile
MT
Principal Officer
MIKE BASILE
Phone
4065490058
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

WATSON CHILDREN'S SHELTER INC, founded in 1977, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $2.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Net assets of $9.2M represent 46 months of operating reserves.

Mission

WATSON CHILDREN'S SHELTER IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A SAFE, NURTURING, ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE, NEGLECT, ABANDONMENT OR FAMILY CRISIS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,833,055 Revenue: $780,244

THE SHELTER WAS FOUNDED IN 1977 AND PROVIDES SHELTER IN A SAFE, NURTURING HOME TO MONTANA CHILDREN, INFANT TO AGE 14, WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED PHYSICAL OR SEXUAL ABUSE, NEGLECT, ABANDONMENT, OR FAMILY...

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THE SHELTER WAS FOUNDED IN 1977 AND PROVIDES SHELTER IN A SAFE, NURTURING HOME TO MONTANA CHILDREN, INFANT TO AGE 14, WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED PHYSICAL OR SEXUAL ABUSE, NEGLECT, ABANDONMENT, OR FAMILY CRISIS. THE SHELTER PROVIDES A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT THROUGH THE OPERATION OF TWO HOMES AND IS LICENSED UNDER THE REGULATIONS OF THE MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES QUALITY ASSURANCE DIVISION. THE HOMES WELCOME OVER 100 CHILDREN ANNUALLY AND CAN WELCOME UP TO 16 CHILDREN AT ONE HOME AND 12 CHILDREN AT THE OTHER HOME. BOTH HOMES ARE BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED AND PROVIDE A SAFE, WELCOMING, HOMELIKE ATMOSPHERE. THE SHELTER ACCEPTS REFERRRALS AND PLACEMENTS FROM MONTANA DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES, TRIAL SOCIAL SERVICES, MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS, YOUTH COURTS AND PRIVATE REFERRALS. THE SHELTER LEAD STAFF HOLD MASTER'S AND BACHELOR'S LEVEL DEGREES AND ALL STAFF COMPLETE OVER 30 HOURS OF ANNUAL TRAINING TO EFFECTIVELY CARE FOR CHILDREN FROM TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES.

Program 2
Expenses: $274,326 Revenue: $58,041

THE HEALTHY FOUNDATIONS HOME VISITING PROGRAM BEGAN IN MARCH OF 2018, AND IS DESIGNED TO WORK WITH AT-RISK FAMILIES THAT PRESENT WITH VARIOUS HIGH-RISK FACTORS THAT ARE SHOWN TO BE DIRECTLY...

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THE HEALTHY FOUNDATIONS HOME VISITING PROGRAM BEGAN IN MARCH OF 2018, AND IS DESIGNED TO WORK WITH AT-RISK FAMILIES THAT PRESENT WITH VARIOUS HIGH-RISK FACTORS THAT ARE SHOWN TO BE DIRECTLY CORRELATED TO CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE FAMILIES' HOMES AND CAN OCCUR MULTIPLE TIMES EACH WEEK OR AS INFREQUENT AS ONCE PER MONTH. THE PROGRAM ACCEPTS REFERRALS FROM MANY SOURCES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. ELIGIBLE FAMILIES MUST BE PREGNANT OR WITHIN THE FIRST 90 DAYS AFTER THE BIRTH OF A CHILD. HEALTHY FOUNDATIONS HAS CAPACITY FOR 30-40 FAMILIES AT ANY GIVEN TIME DEPENDING ON THE FREQUENCY OF HOME VISITS REQUIRED FOR EACH FAMILY. FUNDING FOR HEALTHY FOUNDATIONS COMES FROM FUNDRAISING EVENTS, GRANTS, CORPORATE AND INDIVIDUAL DONORS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,394,457
Program Service Revenue $838,285
Investment Income $166,772
Other Revenue $7,727
TOTAL REVENUE $2,407,241

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,691,625
Fundraising Expenses $31,140
Program Expenses $2,107,381
Other Expenses $912,667
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,604,292

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,407,241 N/A N/A
Expenses $2,604,292 N/A N/A
Net Income $-197,051 $0 N/A
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
79
Volunteers
30

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
5
$137,628
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MIKE BASILE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN THOMAS VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE HAWTHORNE TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH WILLIAMS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE COWART BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELANIE RAUCH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAWN HAMMERMEISTER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JON LEE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KOBI GIBBS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY MCCRACKEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANA HUPP PAST PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK ROBERTS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$117,800 $19,828 $137,628
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 $2,407,241 $2,604,292 $9,425,462 $-197,051
2024 $1,597,020 $1,891,797 $8,950,639 $-294,777
2023 $2,006,588 $2,204,049 $8,865,710 $-197,461
2022 $2,321,906 $2,063,035 $8,682,585 $258,871
2021 $2,870,227 $1,817,371 $9,581,393 $1,052,856
2020 $1,915,370 $1,757,559 $7,587,353 $157,811
2019 $1,879,585 $1,690,400 $7,273,256 $189,185
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