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Association of School Business Officials International

EIN 81-0472874 · Helena, MT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MASBOs mission is to empower school business leaders through education. MASBO is dedicated to training and supporting the people responsible for business operations in Montanas public schools. Our goal is to enable our members to manage the business activities and reporting requirements to support education for Montanas children.

Income
$675,074
Spending
$573,346
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
9.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 54%
Employees
3
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$89,267, executive director 4 22 to present

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 57% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (4)
  1. $57,833 spent. The Montana Association of School Business Officials MASBO organizes a substantial summer networking event and conference delivering more than 36 hours of professional development opportunities to its members. This flagship event facilitates valuable networking opportunities among attendees including interactions with peers government officials relevant agencies and key vendors serving educational institutions. The conference represents the culmination of MASBOs yearly workshop series addressing a wide range of topics crucial to school finance and operations. The impact and effectiveness of this event are measured through participant engagement metrics improvements in operational efficiencies in the following year post-event surveys and input from MASBO affiliates.
  2. $115,290 spent. MASBOs mission is to support school districts in enhancing their business operations. Through the employment of two training and professional development coordinators MASBO offers on-site services and training to school districts seeking assistance in their business offices. These services encompass a wide range of support including filling in for clerk vacancies to perform essential tasks aiding with annual financial reporting and budgeting and providing on-site training for newly hired clerks. Moreover MASBOs interim services address issues such as neglected incorrect or incomplete work in district business offices ensuring compliance with state and federal financial regulations and deadlines.
  3. $140,712 spent. MASBO provides a variety of professional development opportunities through training events activities and personalized advising sessions facilitated by MASBO staff. These services are available year-round excluding specific summer interim and onsite training programs. Sessions are conducted in person via webinar and by phone to accommodate diverse learning preferences. Complementing these offerings MASBO maintains a comprehensive online resource library accessible to members without restrictions. This repository includes a wealth of materials a monthly newsletter and a calendar featuring key dates to support ongoing professional growth and development.
  4. $202,176 spent. MASBO not only provides essential core services but also offers phone and in-person support to all members ensuring timely assistance for daily tasks. This additional support aims to guarantee accessibility and enhance member experience. MASBO further coordinates professional development initiatives to boost member competencies fostering ongoing growth and success. Financial resources are allocated to hardware software salaries and staff development to sustain and improve this crucial support system. The organizations revenues predominantly come from program enrollments and certification testing services supporting its operations and service delivery.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1988.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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