Association of Montana Turf Ornamental & Pest Professionals
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What it says it does
Education for membership through pre conference classes, conference and trade show, and summer workshops with hands on training. All classes provide CEU's in one or more for Pesticide Applicators, Arborist, Urban IPM, and Structural Pest Control personnel.
- Income
- $130,159
- Spending
- $135,993
- Highest pay
- $17,961, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 September 30, 2025, 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 (3)
- $52,283 spent. Annual conference 1 1/2 days of educational classes to provide CEU's for multiple programs (Pesticide applicators, arborist, and Urban IPM) Approximately 240 people attended. Pre Conference Classes
- $28,862 spent. Advanced Rigging; Basic Tree Climbing; Plant Healthcare; and Ground Crew Academy (4 class groups over 2 days classes; hands on for advanced rigging operations for arborist, climbing basics for arborist covering gear and techniques; classroom and field time for plant healthcare identification, techniques, products, and equipment; Ground Crew Academy covering setting up job site, chipper safety, truck/trailer safety & parking; and new tree planting and pruning. First Aid classes.
- $842 spent. Pre Conference Classes First Aid with CPR for 12 people and Electrical Hazard Training for 31 people
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2010.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 September 2025.
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 September 2015.
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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