Civic Intelligence

Montana Rural Education Association

EIN 81-0468050 • 501(c)4 • Helena, MT

Profile

Support all aspects of k-12 education in rural settings. Represent and defend interests of the schools throughout montana. Provide avenue for legal consulation.

PO Box 1612Helena, MT 59624

mrea-mt.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

88th percentile

0.34x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 88% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

81st percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

66th percentile

11%

Higher net margin than 66% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$101,818

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 43.3% of source-year revenue.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

68th percentile

7.1%

Faster asset growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

70th percentile

12%

Faster revenue growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets88th percentile

Assets

Up

$84,170

Up $5,583 (+7.1%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$28,352

Down $19,727 (-41%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$55,818

Up $25,310 (+83%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue81st percentileNet Margin66th percentile

Revenue

Up

$235,156

Up $25,465 (+12%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$209,846

Down $18,105 (-7.9%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$25,310

Up $43,570 (+239%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth68th percentile

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2011: $33,431Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $33,4312011Assets 2012: $46,748Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $46,7482012Assets 2013: $1Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $02013Assets 2014: $72,424Net Assets 2014: $72,4242014Assets 2015: $91,410Liabilities 2015: $11,252Net Assets 2015: $80,1582015Assets 2016: $93,030Liabilities 2016: $3,101Net Assets 2016: $89,9292016Assets 2017: $135,410Liabilities 2017: $4,555Net Assets 2017: $130,8552017Assets 2018: $151,790Liabilities 2018: $3,935Net Assets 2018: $147,8552018Assets 2019: $139,644Liabilities 2019: $11,983Net Assets 2019: $127,6612019Assets 2020: $132,970Liabilities 2020: $13,333Net Assets 2020: $119,6372020Assets 2021: $130,589Liabilities 2021: $15,607Net Assets 2021: $114,9822021Assets 2022: $79,687Liabilities 2022: $26,494Net Assets 2022: $53,1932022Assets 2023: $113,273Liabilities 2023: $64,505Net Assets 2023: $48,7682023Assets 2024: $78,587Liabilities 2024: $48,079Net Assets 2024: $30,5082024Assets 2025: $84,170Liabilities 2025: $28,352Net Assets 2025: $55,8182025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$84,170
Liabilities$28,352
Net Assets$55,818
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth70th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2011: $201,959Expenses 2011: $164,956Net Income 2011: $37,0032011Revenue 2012: $187,577Expenses 2012: $172,023Net Income 2012: $15,5542012Revenue 2013: $186,665Expenses 2013: $186,855Net Income 2013: -$1902013Revenue 2014: $195,344Expenses 2014: $151,696Net Income 2014: $43,6482014Revenue 2015: $191,163Expenses 2015: $174,511Net Income 2015: $16,6522015Revenue 2016: $166,503Expenses 2016: $157,008Net Income 2016: $9,4952016Revenue 2017: $236,312Expenses 2017: $195,386Net Income 2017: $40,9262017Revenue 2018: $192,055Expenses 2018: $175,055Net Income 2018: $17,0002018Revenue 2019: $174,594Expenses 2019: $194,788Net Income 2019: -$20,1942019Revenue 2020: $192,903Expenses 2020: $200,927Net Income 2020: -$8,0242020Revenue 2021: $203,134Expenses 2021: $207,789Net Income 2021: -$4,6552021Revenue 2022: $161,220Expenses 2022: $223,009Net Income 2022: -$61,7892022Revenue 2023: $258,625Expenses 2023: $263,050Net Income 2023: -$4,4252023Revenue 2024: $209,691Expenses 2024: $227,951Net Income 2024: -$18,2602024Revenue 2025: $235,156Expenses 2025: $209,846Net Income 2025: $25,3102025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$235,156
Expenses$209,846
Net Income$25,310
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$84,170
Liabilities
$28,352
Net assets
$55,818
Revenue
$235,156
Expenses
$209,846
Net income
$25,310
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.84$0.28$0.56$2.35$2.10$0.25
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.79$0.48$0.31$2.10$2.28$0.18
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.13$0.65$0.49$2.59$2.63$0.04
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.80$0.26$0.53$1.61$2.23$0.62
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.31$0.16$1.15$2.03$2.08$0.05
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.33$0.13$1.20$1.93$2.01$0.08
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.40$0.12$1.28$1.75$1.95$0.20
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.52$0.04$1.48$1.92$1.75$0.17
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.35$0.05$1.31$2.36$1.95$0.41
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.93$0.03$0.90$1.67$1.57$0.09
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.91$0.11$0.80$1.91$1.75$0.17
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.72$1.95$1.52$0.44
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.87$1.87$0.00
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.47$0.00$0.47$1.88$1.72$0.16
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.33$0.00$0.33$2.02$1.65$0.37
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Nov 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$235,156
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Support all aspects of k-12 education in rural settings. Represent and defned interests iof schools through montana. Provide avenue for legal consultations.

Support all aspects of k-12 education in rural settings. Represent and defend interests of schools throughout montana. Provide avenue for legal consultations.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$78,587$84,170▲ $5,583
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$30,508$55,818▲ $25,310
Total Assets$78,587$84,170▲ $5,583
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$48,079$28,352▼ $19,727
Total Liabilities$48,079$28,352▼ $19,727
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$30,508$55,818▲ $25,310
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$78,587$84,170▲ $5,583
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Larry CrowderExecutive DiFT$81,818$20,000$101,818

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Tobin NovasioPresident
Casey KlasnaDirector
Corey AustinDirector
Dan GrabowskaDirector
Elliott CrumpDirector
Jim HowardDirector
Wade SundbyDirector
Dana BerwickTrustee
Krystal ZentnerTrustee
Darin HannumVice-preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$218,751
Program Service Revenue
$16,250
Investment Income
$155
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$82,125
Change in Net Assets
$25,310
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$108,550
Other Expenses$101,296
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$81,818--$81,818
Fees for Services Legal$35,450--$35,450
Fees for Services Lobbying$24,735--$24,735
Other Salaries and Wages$20,000--$20,000
Travel$14,603--$14,603
Fees for Services Accounting$10,665--$10,665
Payroll Taxes$6,259--$6,259
Fees for Services Other$6,088--$6,088
Conferences and Meetings$2,800--$2,800
Advertising$2,105--$2,105
Office Expenses$1,806--$1,806
Insurance$573--$573
Other Employee Benefits$473--$473
Information Technology$189--$189
Other Expenses$27--$27
Total Functional Expenses$209,846$0$0$209,846
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
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
Yes
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
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

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Executive director will review prior to signing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Documents such as the form 990 are available via a third party website.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Montana Rural Education Association
EIN
81-0468050
Phone
4064432629
Address
PO BOX 1612, HELENA, MT 59624

Signing Officer

Name
Larry Crowder
Title
Executive Director
Phone
4064315385
Signed
2025-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Larry Crowder
Legal Domicile
Mt
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
1
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Tompkins & Peters Cpas Pc
Address
910 E LYNDALE AVENUE SUITE B, HELENA, MT 59601
Preparer
Rhonda M Field CPA
Phone
4064494272
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“Support all aspects of k-12 education in rural settings.”

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