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Montana Wool Growers Assn

EIN 81-0233695 • 501(c)5 • Helena, MT

Profile

To protect the interests of the sheep industry in Montana, including promotion of lamb and wool. The Association keeps members informed about issues including animal health,marketing, government regulations and news about fellow producers.

PO Box 1693Helena, MT 59624-1693

mtsheep.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

70th percentile

0.01x

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

501(c)5 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

72nd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)5 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

13th percentile

-25%

Higher net margin than 13% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)5 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$23,100

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.4% of source-year revenue.

501(c)5 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

21st percentile

-14%

Faster asset growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)5 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

6th percentile

-53%

Faster revenue growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)5 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets70th percentile

Assets

Down

$358,812

Down $60,206 (-14%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$2,916

Down $16 (-0.5%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$355,896

Down $60,190 (-14%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue72nd percentileNet Margin13th percentile

Revenue

Down

$245,416

Down $278,915 (-53%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$305,606

Up $27,282 (+9.8%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$60,190

Down $306,197 (-124%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth21st percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2012: $101,141Liabilities 2012: $8,2412012Assets 2013: $145,695Liabilities 2013: $3,0162013Assets 2014: $145,194Liabilities 2014: $2,8832014Assets 2015: $143,827Liabilities 2015: $7,8552015Assets 2016: $122,040Liabilities 2016: $1,6032016Assets 2017: $119,262Liabilities 2017: -$4,6002017Assets 2018: $110,618Liabilities 2018: -$4,6352018Assets 2019: $128,712Liabilities 2019: -$3,7402019Assets 2020: $125,234Liabilities 2020: $2622020Assets 2021: $152,178Liabilities 2021: $7,4142021Assets 2022: $214,176Liabilities 2022: $6,839Net Assets 2022: $207,3372022Assets 2023: $184,100Liabilities 2023: $14,021Net Assets 2023: $170,0792023Assets 2024: $419,018Liabilities 2024: $2,932Net Assets 2024: $416,0862024Assets 2025: $358,812Liabilities 2025: $2,916Net Assets 2025: $355,8962025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$358,812
Liabilities$2,916
Net Assets$355,896
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth6th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2012: $150,704Expenses 2012: $140,568Net Income 2012: $10,1362012Revenue 2013: $150,486Expenses 2013: $138,208Net Income 2013: $12,2782013Revenue 2014: $146,054Expenses 2014: $146,420Net Income 2014: -$3662014Revenue 2015: $161,141Expenses 2015: $161,961Net Income 2015: -$8202015Revenue 2016: $151,275Expenses 2016: $166,801Net Income 2016: -$15,5262016Revenue 2017: $144,754Expenses 2017: $141,278Net Income 2017: $3,4762017Revenue 2018: $140,960Expenses 2018: $149,570Net Income 2018: -$8,6102018Revenue 2019: $166,985Expenses 2019: $153,038Net Income 2019: $13,9472019Revenue 2020: $159,705Expenses 2020: $166,661Net Income 2020: -$6,9562020Revenue 2021: $137,812Expenses 2021: $113,308Net Income 2021: $24,5042021Revenue 2022: $193,000Expenses 2022: $130,427Net Income 2022: $62,5732022Revenue 2023: $164,320Expenses 2023: $169,149Net Income 2023: -$4,8292023Revenue 2024: $524,331Expenses 2024: $278,324Net Income 2024: $246,0072024Revenue 2025: $245,416Expenses 2025: $305,606Net Income 2025: -$60,1902025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$245,416
Expenses$305,606
Net Income-$60,190
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$358,812
Liabilities
$2,916
Net assets
$355,896
Revenue
$245,416
Expenses
$305,606
Net income
-$60,190
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.59$0.03$3.56$2.45$3.06$0.60
2024Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.19$0.03$4.16$5.24$2.78$2.46
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.84$0.14$1.70$1.64$1.69$0.05
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.14$0.07$2.07$1.93$1.30$0.63
2021Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.52$0.07$1.38$1.13$0.25
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.25$0.00$1.60$1.67$0.07
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.29$0.04$1.67$1.53$0.14
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.11$0.05$1.41$1.50$0.09
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.19$0.05$1.45$1.41$0.03
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.22$0.02$1.51$1.67$0.16
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.44$0.08$1.61$1.62$0.01
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.45$0.03$1.46$1.46$0.00
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.46$0.03$1.50$1.38$0.12
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.01$0.08$1.51$1.41$0.10
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Apr 1, 2024 to Mar 31, 2025
Signed
Aug 9, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$255,075
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The purpose is the protect interests of persons raising sheep in Montana. Also promotion of wool and lamb. Keep membership informed about many issues including animal health, marketing, government regulations and news about fellow producers. For 72 years have sponsored Montana consignors to sell best of male breeding stock to Montana producers and other states, at the Montana Ram Sale. Also hold a yearly membership meeting and convention to vote on directors. Also members can express their views on the operation of the Association or issues facing the industry at the meeting.

To protect the interests of the sheep industry in Montana, including promotion of lamb and wool. The Association keeps members informed about issues including animal health,marketing, government regulations and news about fellow producers.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$416,086$355,896▼ $60,190
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$246,661$218,984▼ $27,677
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$161,813$133,527▼ $28,286
Inventories for Sale or Use$8,550$5,120▼ $3,430
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,994$1,181▼ $813
Total Assets$419,018$358,812▼ $60,206
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$2,932$2,916▼ $16
Total Liabilities$2,932$2,916▼ $16
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$416,086$355,896▼ $60,190
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$419,018$358,812▼ $60,206

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,181$36,637$37,818
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay89th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Stefanie LeachExecutive SecretaryPT$23,100$23,100

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sam OrtmannPresident
Scott BlackmanVice President
Ben LehfeldtDirector
Cord BieberDirector
Dave ScottDirector
John SampselDirector
Lane GreenDirector
Levi MceuenDirector
Lisa BorchgrevinkDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$63,627
Program Service Revenue
$163,883
Investment Income
$2,062
Other Revenue
$15,844
All Other Contributions
$6,675
Change in Net Assets
$-60,190
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$276,104
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$25,988
Total Fundraising Expense$6,751
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$3,514
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$126,010$7,024$6,751$126,010
Fees for Services Legal-$38,202-$38,202
Conferences and Meetings$24,658$4,898-$29,556
Fees for Services Management$27,981--$27,981
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$23,100-$23,100
Advertising$8,228$4,877-$13,105
Office Expenses-$3,737-$3,737
Travel-$3,567-$3,567
Grants to Domestic Individuals$3,514--$3,514
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,040-$3,040
Payroll Taxes-$2,888-$2,888
Occupancy$2,483--$2,483
Information Technology-$1,000-$1,000
Depreciation Depletion-$813-$813
Total Functional Expenses$192,874$105,981$6,751$305,606
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payable to Assdp$2,876
Payroll Taxes Payable$40
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Members or stockholder classes and rights Part VI line 6

“MWGA is a non-stock, nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Montana. It is a 501(c)5 agricultural association. Membership is open to any sheep or goat producer in Montana. Each member is entitled to one vote. In addition, non-sheep producers may have an Associate membership which is not entitled to vote.”

Member election for additional members Part VI line 7A

“Expiring director positions shall be filled at the MWGA annual meeting by election of a majority of the active members in attendance. 2 directors are elected each year in staggered terms.”

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“Form 990 is sent to the President, Vice President and Executive Secretary for review before filing. Form 990 is available for review by other board members upon request.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Documents are available upon request to the Board.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Montana Wool Growers Assn
EIN
81-0233695
In Care Of
% SAM ORTMANN
Phone
4064421330
Address
PO BOX 1693, Helena, MT 59624-1693

Signing Officer

Name
Sam Ortmann
Title
President
Phone
4064421330
Signed
2025-08-09
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sam Ortmann
Formed
1883
Legal Domicile
Mt
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
1
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Firm
Laci L Holbrook
Address
403 N Madison Street, Twin Bridges, MT 59754
Preparer
Julie Ward
Phone
4064908221
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Montana Ram and Ewe sales promote the sheep industry by bringing together consignors and buyers to provide quality breeding stock for the sheep industry. This was the 99th year of the sale.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0The Annual Convention held in December each year provides educational resources for producers, both members and nonmembers, as well as the opportunity to network with other sheep producers. The annual business meeting and election of officers is also held at this time.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MWGA is a non-stock, nonprofit corporation organized under the laws of the State of Montana. It is a 501(c)5 agricultural association. Membership is open to any sheep or goat producer in Montana. Each member is entitled to one vote. In addition, non-sheep producers may have an Associate membership which is not entitled to vote.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Expiring director positions shall be filled at the MWGA annual meeting by election of a majority of the active members in attendance. 2 directors are elected each year in staggered terms.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Form 990 is sent to the President, Vice President and Executive Secretary for review before filing. Form 990 is available for review by other board members upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Documents are available upon request to the Board.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Members or stockholder classes and rights Part VI line 6
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Member election for additional members Part VI line 7a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19
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