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Action for Eastern Montana Inc

EIN 81-0297418 · Glendive, MT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported a significant diversion of its assets during the year.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

ACTION FOR EASTERN MONTANA IS COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING AND ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE BY PROMOTING EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND DIGNITY FOR ACHIEVING INDEPENDENCE.

Income
$6.2 million
Spending
$6.1 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 91%
Employees
97
Volunteers
31
Highest pay
$138,927, cfo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 (7)
  1. $2.0 million spent. Area Agency On AgingProvides a variety of opportunities for persons age 60 and older and to their spouse regardless of age. Services under the Older Americans Act have no income guidelines. Some of the services provided by our local county councils on aging include: transportation, skilled nurse, personal care, homemaker, health promotion, respite care, senior centers, legal services, congregate meals, home delivered meals, and outreach.
  2. $1.5 million spent. Head StartProvides comprehensive services to eligible preschoolers and their families in Glendive, Glasgow, Malta, and Miles City, Montana. The purpose of the program is to develop, administer, and implement programs for the educational, social, health, nutritional, and psychological needs of children and their families. While eligibility is based on income guidelines, families that received certain benefits may be eligible. Ten percent of the slots can be filled with over-income families.
  3. $701,866 spent. WeatherizationWeatherization assistance is provided to households who qualify for Low Income Energy Assistance (LIEAP) benefits. Client homes are prioritized on a list according to income and energy burden/usage. Weatherization measures may include a furnace tune-up, caulking, weather stripping, insulation, storm windows, vent dampers, window quilts, and replacement of broken glass and repair of primary doors.
  4. $320,310 spent. Low Income Energy AssistanceThe LIEAP program is designed to help low-income families and individuals with a portion of their heating bills.
  5. $293,215 spent. Community Services Block GrantAEM provides innovative and creative solutions to identified community needs. The goal is to build and sustain healthy communities through the development of community programs that educate and support families and individuals.
  6. $160,948 spent. Employment and TrainingThe Workforce Innovation And Opportunity Act (WIOA) provides services to youth ages 14-21, if in school, and ages 16-24, if out of school. The main purpose is to increase the focus on longer-term academic and occupational learning opportunities and provide long-term comprehensive service strategies.
  7. $107,217 spent. Section 8 HousingProvides assistance to low-income, handicapped, elderly, and disabled persons with rental costs. Assistance is based on household income.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1998.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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