Civic Intelligence

Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce

EIN 81-0415785 • 501(c)6 • Columbia Falls, MT

Profile

To foster and promote the prosperity and growth of its members and the civic, commercial, industrial, and agricultural interests of the community in a way which maintains a small town, family-oriented character.

PO Box 312Columbia Falls, MT 59912

www.columbiafallschamber.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

51st percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 51% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

52nd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 52% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

34th percentile

-8.1%

Higher net margin than 34% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$58,274

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 43.6% of source-year revenue.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

36th percentile

-11%

Faster asset growth than 36% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

32nd percentile

-13%

Faster revenue growth than 32% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$104,779

Down $12,580 (-11%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$116

Up $66 (+132%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$104,663

Down $12,646 (-11%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$133,610

Down $20,237 (-13%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$144,433

Up $9,132 (+6.7%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$10,823

Down $29,369 (-158%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2020: $59,419Liabilities 2020: $1,327Net Assets 2020: $58,0922020Assets 2022: $78,161Net Assets 2022: $78,1612022Assets 2023: $117,359Liabilities 2023: $50Net Assets 2023: $117,3092023Assets 2024: $104,779Liabilities 2024: $116Net Assets 2024: $104,6632024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$104,779
Liabilities$116
Net Assets$104,663

Operations Trend

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2020: $85,125Expenses 2020: $67,399Net Income 2020: $17,7262020Revenue 2022: $125,152Expenses 2022: $105,083Net Income 2022: $20,0692022Revenue 2023: $153,847Expenses 2023: $135,301Net Income 2023: $18,5462023Revenue 2024: $133,610Expenses 2024: $144,433Net Income 2024: -$10,8232024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$133,610
Expenses$144,433
Net Income-$10,823

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 10, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$161,741
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To foster and promote the prosperity and growth of its members and the civic, commercial, industrial, and agricultural interests of the community in a way which maintains a small town, family-oriented character.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE THE PROSPERITY AND GROWTH OF ITS MEMBERS AND THE CIVIC, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY IN A WAY WHICH MAINTAINS A SMALL TOWN, FAMILY-ORIENTED CHARACTER.-$144,433
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
LAURA GADWAExecutive DirectorFT$58,274-$58,274
CARLA FISHERPresident-$0--
MOLLY LYNCHVice President-$0--
DEANA PAYNETreasurer-$0--
STEPHEN WALTERDirector-$0--
MANDY REECEDirector-$0--
TRIS LEGACYDirector-$0--
SAMANTHA LADENBURGDirector-$0--
CORY DZIOWGODirector-$0--
BARB STAALANDDirector-$0--
TREVOR KJENSRUDDirector-$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Cloverfest$22,519$22,519$18,774$3,745
12 Days of Christmas Income$11,080$11,080$779$10,301
Total Events$43,968$43,968$25,010$18,958
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce
EIN
81-0415785
Address
PO BOX 312, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT 59912

Signing Officer

Name
Laura Gadwa
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2025-11-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Stahlberg Manuel & Associates Pc
Address
100 COOPERATIVE WAY STE 100, KALISPELL, MT 59901
Preparer
Steven C Stahlberg CPA
Phone
4062578399
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Revenue.1

MISC INCOME $521

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $18977

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $7275

Other Expenses.1003

Information Technology $4309

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $1186

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $2021

Other Expenses.1

Luncheon/meeting expenses $7910

Other Expenses.2

DMO EXPENSES $2465

Other Expenses.4

Professional development $1069

Other Expenses.5

Ambassador appreciation $823

Other Expenses.6

STORAGE RENTAL $805

Other Expenses.7

TELEPHONE $600

Other Expenses.9

MISCELLANEOUS $114

Other Assets.1005

Accounts Receivable - Beginning $200 Accounts Receivable - Ending $89

Other Assets.1

EDWARD JONES CASH - Beginning $75000 EDWARD JONES CASH - Ending $75000

Total Liabilities.1

PAYROLL LIABILITIES - Beginning $50 PAYROLL LIABILITIES - Ending $116

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