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Montana Performing Arts Consortium Inc

EIN 81-0411376 · Great Falls, MT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To support and advance the performing arts across Montana by providing collaborative booking opportunities, professional development, and resource-sharing for arts presenters, touring artists, and local communities.

Income
$82,444
Spending
$73,229
Reserves
5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 63%
Highest pay
$24,650, executive director

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 (4)
  1. $30,305 spent. Artist Showcase & Annual Conference: Organized and produced the annual October 2025 Artist Showcase & Conference in Great Falls, MT. Engaged 134 registered attendees representing 20 presenting organizations and 22 unique artist groups, providing 17 juried showcases free to 110 community members. Projected 100+ resulting performance bookings statewide for the upcoming season.
  2. $17,918 spent. Presenter Development Program: Administered the Presenter Development Grant Program to strengthen local community arts organizations across Montana. Awarded direct funding sub-grants to rural and local presenting organizations to subsidize artist performance fees, lower ticket barriers, and expand access to high-quality live performing arts in underserved communities.
  3. $9,886 spent. Membership Services & Professional Development: Maintained statewide membership services for arts presenters, artist agents, and service organizations. Launched the "Connect & Learn" professional development series (virtual workshops covering arts & health, nonprofit storytelling, conference preparation, and civic engagement). Negotiated group-buying arrangements, including covering Montana Nonprofit Association membership for all 501(c)(3) MPAC members.
  4. $6,235 spent. Field Building & Sector Outreach: Conducted statewide and national field building, sector advocacy, and peer education. Represented MPAC on panels and led workshops at regional conferences-including Arts Northwest, NAPAMA, Rocky Mountain Fairs Association, and Montana Nonprofit Association-to promote Montana arts opportunities, share best practices, and expand regional touring networks.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 November 6, 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 June 2026.

    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 August 1983.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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