Montana Automobile Dealers Association
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What it says it does
MONTANA AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION WAS ORGANIZED IN 1939 TO PROMOTE A HIGH PLANE OF BUSINESS ETHICS FOR THOSE ENGAGED IN THE RETAIL MOTOR VEHICLE BUSINESS; TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE A SPIRIT OF COOPERATION AMONG MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND THEIR AFFILIATION AND SUPPORT OF LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS AND THE NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION SO THAT THE INTERESTS OF ALL MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC, IN RELATION THERETO, MAY BE BEST SERVED; TO ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST IN THE INFORMATION OF LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS AND SEEK TO MERIT CO-OPERATION AND APPROVAL; TO ENDEAVOR TO RAISE TO THE HIGHEST DEGREE OF STANDARDS, ETHICS, AND PRACTICES OF MOTOR VEHICLE MERCHANDISING TO THE END THAT THE TRADE, THROUGH EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT, MAY ENJOY THE OPPORTUNITY OF PROFITABLE OPERATION AND THE BUILDING UP OF FINANCIAL SECURITY; TO SEEK THROUGH COOPERATIVE EFFORTS THE CORRECTION OF ANY UNFAIR OR UNBUSINESSLIKE PRACTICES; TO CONDUCT SUCH INVESTIGATIONS.
- Income
- $726,875
- Spending
- $706,091
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $197,466, exec vp
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- CONVENTION HELD YEARLY TO BRING THE MEMBERS TOGETHER TO SHARE EXPERIENCES TO IMPROVE THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY.
- SPONSORING A WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAM FOR THE MEMBERS THAT EMPHASIZES RISK MANAGEMENT THEREFORE REDUCING THE COST OF THE MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.
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 November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 March 1954.
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 November 4, 2026.
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