Montana Free Press
Montana free press is an independent, nonprofit, reader-supported newsroom thatprovides high quality, in-depth and data-informed news, information, and analysis toall free of charge.we believe that public service journalism …
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Fact-based news and data reporting from Montana's leading digital-first newsroom. Independent, reader-supported journalism in the public interest.
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Mission
Montana free press is an independent, nonprofit, reader-supported newsroom thatprovides high quality, in-depth and data-informed news, information, and analysis toall free of charge.we believe that public service journalism has the capacity to catalyze positivesocial change because we believe free access to information is the tinder to igniteaction. We envision a future for our state with equitable access to clean air and ahealthy environment, high-quality education, affordable homes, sustainable economicgrowth, and above all, access to nonpartisan information that allows montanans to beengaged citizens. We dont tell our readers how to think; rather, we provide them with nonpartisan facts and analysis to form their own opinions and actions.we hold those in power accountable while striving to move montanas needle toward ajust and equitable democracy. In a sea of advertising revenue-driven newsrooms, mtfpis an innovative leader in the news industry, committed to operating under a nonprof
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Montana Free Press has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 90% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
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- a website
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- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMontana Free Press is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Helena, MT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 475237719. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 37 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Montana Free Press's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 475237719. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Montana Free Press has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Montana Free Press is located in Helena, MT, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.
Based on official tax filings, Montana Free Press has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 66% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Montana Free Press is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 37 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Montana Free Press. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Montana Free Press holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 66% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Fact-based news and data reporting from Montana's leading digital-first newsroom. Independent, reader-supported journalism in the public interest. Montana Free Press is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 66% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Montana Free Press are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Montana Free Press is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 475237719, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
MONTANA FREE PRESS is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (11)
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11 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 37 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 37 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2016
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Montana Free Press
- What is Montana Free Press?
- Montana Free Press is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Helena, United States. Fact-based news and data reporting from Montana's leading digital-first newsroom. Independent, reader-supported journalism in the public interest.
- When was Montana Free Press founded?
- Montana Free Press was founded in 2016.
- Who leads Montana Free Press?
- John Adams serves as Executive Dir..
- Where is Montana Free Press located?
- Headquartered in Helena, MT, United States.
- What is Montana Free Press's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 66% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Montana Free Press trustworthy?
- Montana Free Press has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Montana Free Press's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 475237719.
- What is Montana Free Press's website?
- http://www.montanafreepress.org