North West Montana Veterans Stand Down
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
OUR MISSION AT THE NW MONTANA VETERANS STAND DOWN AND FOOD PANTRY IS TO PROVIDE A HELPING HAND UP TO LOW-INCOME, AT RISK, AND HOMELESS VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE HOPE TO PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE LIVING AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY OFFERING ASSISTANCE WITH BASIC NEEDS, COUNSELING, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES.
- Income
- $1.3 million
- Spending
- $1.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 90%
- Reserves
- 12.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 74%
- Employees
- 27
- Volunteers
- 35
- Highest pay
- $75,000, president
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 12.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 32% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1590% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (2)
- $1.2 million spent. DURING 2024, THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 343,056 LBS. OF NUTRITIONAL FOOD FOR OUR VETERANS AND THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILIES. A TOTAL OF 2,409 VETERAN HOUSEHOLDS, REPRESENTING 4,488 INDIVIDUALS, RECEIVED 172,897 POUNDS OF FOOD. WE PROVIDED 231 HOLIDAY BOXES TO EACH QUALIFYING FAMILY, ALONG WITH A TRIP TO "SANTA'S WORKSHOP" FOR PRESENTS THAT INCLUDES 331 CHILDREN RECEIVED GIFTS. THEY WERE ABLE TO CLOTHE AND FURNISH 119 HOUSEHOLDS, REPRESENTING MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES FOR A TOTAL VALUED AT $9,301. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HELPED 1,833 INDIVIDUALS EITHER BORROWED OR PURCHASED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
- $412,370 spent. IN 2024, THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED TO DEVELOP THE CAMPGROUNDS AND SURROUNDING PROPERTY. ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING PLANS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED TO BEGIN THE REMODEL OF THE LODGE BUILDING AND UPGRADES TO MEET CURRENT CODE REQUIREMENTS, ALONG WITH MAINTENANCE AND UPGRADING OF THE EXISTING BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS. WE ARE NOW SEEKING FUNDS TO BEGIN THE REMODEL FO THE EXISTING LODGE BUILDING. THE COMMERCIAL KITCHEN AND ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING HAVE BEEN UPGRADED TO RECEIVE OUR RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE FROM LAKE COUNTY. WE CAN BEGIN FOOD PRESERVATION CLASSES AND EXPAND THE CAPACITY OF OUR EXISTING FOOD PANTRY IN KALISPELL. WE HAVE BEGUN PROVIDING SELF SUFFICIENCY AND OUTDOOR CLASSES TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2002.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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