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Butte Spirit Center

EIN 83-3127164 · Butte, MT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceFair60 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND SERVICES TO THOSE RECOVERING FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE BY CREATING AN ACCESSIBLE, DRUG AND ALCOHOL-FREE ENVIRONMENT, SUPPORTING FELLOWSHIP AND BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS AMONG THE RECOVERY COMMUNITY. WE SEEK TO BUILD CONNECTIONS WITH THOSE THAT ARE INVESTED IN THEIR OWN INNER TRANSFORMATION, AND TO HELP THEM TRANSITION INTO A HEALTHY PEER SUPPORTED NETWORK.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$829,902
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 49%
Employees
17
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$33,763, executive di

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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 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 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 49% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% 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

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (2)
  1. $189,468 spent. BUTTE SPIRIT CENTER OPERATES COMMUNITY-CENTERED SAFE TRANSITIONAL LIVING FOR PEOPLE IN EARLY RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. IN THE CURRENT YEAR THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED STABLE, RECOVERY-ORIENTED HOUSING AND COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES TO 48 ADULTS WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, REPRESENTING AN 85% INCREASE IN INDIVIDUALS SERVED COMPARED TO THE PRIOR YEAR. SERVICES INCLUDES EVIDENCE-BASED COORDINATION, 24/7 PEER SUPPORT, RECOVERY COACHING, LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION. THE PROGRAM MAINTAINED A 73% CONTINUOUS SOBRIETY RATE, ACHIEVED 100% EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT FOR RESIDENTS DISCHARGED FROM THE PROGRAM, AND ENSURED 100% OF PROGRAM GRADUATES SECURED STABLE HOUSING AT DISCHARGE. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES ASAM 3.1 LEVEL RECOVERY HOUSING AND PARTNERS WITH MORE THAN 15 REFERRAL AGENCIES TO SUPPORT SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS FROM HIGHER LEVELS OF CARE TO INDEPENDENT LIVING. BUTTE SPIRIT CENTER OPERATES COMMUNITY-CENTERED SAFE TRANSITIONAL LIVING FOR PEOPLE IN EARLY RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. IN THE CURRENT YEAR THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED STABLE, RECOVERY-ORIENTED HOUSING AND COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES TO 48 ADULTS WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, REPRESENTING AN 85% INCREASE IN INDIVIDUALS SERVED COMPARED TO THE PRIOR YEAR. SERVICES INCLUDES EVIDENCE-BASED COORDINATION, 24/7 PEER SUPPORT, RECOVERY COACHING, LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION. THE PROGRAM MAINTAINED A 73% CONTINUOUS SOBRIETY RATE, ACHIEVED 100% EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT FOR RESIDENTS DISCHARGED FROM THE PROGRAM, AND ENSURED 100% OF PROGRAM GRADUATES SECURED STABLE HOUSING AT DISCHARGE. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES ASAM 3.1 LEVEL RECOVERY HOUSING AND PARTNERS WITH MORE THAN 15 REFERRAL AGENCIES TO SUPPORT SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS FROM HIGHER LEVELS OF CARE TO INDEPENDENT LIVING.
  2. $618,525 spent. BUTTE SPIRIT HOMES PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC SERVICES FOR PEOPLE IN EARLY RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING, GROUP COUNSELING, LIFE SKILLS CLASSES (COOKING, JOB-SEEKING, BUDGETING, ETC.), RECOVERY PEER SUPPORT, AND OUTDOOR THERAPEUTIC SERVICES INCLUDING EQUINE THERAPY. BUTTE SPIRIT HOMES OPERATES SEPARATE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RECOVERY RESIDENCES, EACH SERVING 24 RESIDENTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. GENDER-SPECIFIC PROGRAMMING ADDRESSED TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE, EMPLOYMENT READINESS, FINANCIAL STABILITY, AND LONG-TERM RECOVERY PLANNING. THE WOMEN'S PROGRAM ACHIEVED A 33% GRADUATION RATE, WHILE THE MEN'S PROGRAM SUPPORTED SIGNIFICANT ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT, WITH 67% OF DISCHARGED RESIDENTS EARNING ABOVE 150% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL AT DISCHARGE.

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 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 June 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 March 2019.

    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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