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Flathead Shelter Friends

EIN 32-0262474 • 501(c)3 • Kalispell, MT

Profile

New mission statement effective 2025: to raise funds to improve the quality of life for shelter animals, to increase pet adoption, and to promote responsible pet ownership in the flathead valley.

PO Box 1035Kalispell, MT 59903

www.flatheadshelterfriends.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

68th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

70th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 70% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

76th percentile

23%

Higher net margin than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

83rd percentile

37%

Faster asset growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

94th percentile

157%

Faster revenue growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$179,514

Up $48,452 (+37%) from 2023

Liabilities

$2,487

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Up

$177,027

Up $45,965 (+35%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$197,777

Up $120,961 (+157%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$152,977

Up $136,515 (+829%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$44,800

Down $15,554 (-26%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2013: $66,996Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $66,9962013Assets 2023: $131,062Net Assets 2023: $131,0622023Assets 2024: $179,514Liabilities 2024: $2,487Net Assets 2024: $177,0272024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$179,514
Liabilities$2,487
Net Assets$177,027

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2013: $59,973Expenses 2013: $12,439Net Income 2013: $47,5342013Revenue 2023: $76,816Expenses 2023: $16,462Net Income 2023: $60,3542023Revenue 2024: $197,777Expenses 2024: $152,977Net Income 2024: $44,8002024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$197,777
Expenses$152,977
Net Income$44,800

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 16, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$197,777
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

New mission statement effective 2025: to raise funds to improve the quality of life for shelter animals, to increase pet adoption, and to promote responsible pet ownership in the flathead valley.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
FLATHEAD SHELTER FRIENDS IS A NONPROFIT, ALL-VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE FLATHEAD COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER TO AID IN IT'S EFFORTS TO FIND LOVING HOMES FOR EVERY ADOPTABLE DOG AND CAT. OUR GROUP IS COMPRISED OF PEOPLE WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME AND ENERGY, SPURRED ON BY THE LOVE OF ANIMALS AND CARE FOR OUR COMMUNITY. WE HAVE ONGOING PROJECTS THAT INVOLVE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SHELTER FACILITIES, SUCH AS ADDING TO AND UPDATING THE KENNELS AND REMODELING EXISTING STRUCTURES ON SITE. WE ALSO PROVIDE FUNDING TO KEEP EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND UP-TO- DATE. THERE IS ALWAYS A PROJECT THAT NEEDS OUR HELP.-$152,977
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
KIM CAREYPresidentPT$0--
LINDA VEVERAVice PresidePT$0--
CATHERINE OLSENTreasurerPT$0--
KAREN JACOBSONSecretaryPT$0--
STEVE BARRETTDirectorPT$0--
JOHNNY ALAMILLADirector-$0--
CLIFF BENNETTDirectorPT$0--
KATIE CALLAHANDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Flathead Shelter Friends
EIN
32-0262474
Address
PO BOX 1035, KALISPELL, MT 59903

Signing Officer

Name
Catherine Olsen
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2025-04-16

Preparer

Firm
Swiftcurrent Accounting & Tax Inc
Address
19 APPLEWAY DRIVE, KALISPELL, MT 59901
Preparer
Christian Shaeffer CPA
Phone
4067555428
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16

Expenses advertising 8,707 dues and subscriptions 354 bank fees 133 meals 89 insurance 1,159 program medical expenses 14,100 program expenses 125,693 total 150,235

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 20

Unrealized investment gains 1,165

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24

Van and shed 1,056 1,056 less accumulated depreciation 1,056 1,056 total 0 0

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26

DEFERRED REVENUE 0 2,487

Form 990-ez, Part III

New mission statement effective 2025: to raise funds to improve the quality of life for shelter animals, to increase pet adoption, and to promote responsible pet ownership in the flathead valley.

Form 990-ez, Part III, Line 28

Flathead shelter friends is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to raising funds to support the flathead county animal shelter to aid in it's efforts to find loving homes for every adoptable dog and cat. Our group is comprised of people who volunteer their time and energy, spurred on by the love of animals and care for our community. We have ongoing projects that involve improvements to the shelter facilities, such as adding to and updating the kennels and remodeling existing structures on site. We also provide funding to keep equipment in good repair and up-to- date. There is always a project that needs our help.

Form 990-ez, Part V, Line 34

Mission statement changed beginning 2025: to raise funds to improve the quality of life for shelter animals, to increase pet adoption, and to promote responsible pet ownership in the flathead valley.

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