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Montana Pediatrics

EIN 85-4133807 · Kalispell, MT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE ARE PHYSICIAN INNOVATORS WORKING TOGETHER TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY PEDIATRIC CARE FOR FAMILIES AND TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PHYSICIANS ACROSS MONTANA TO COLLABORATE. WE BELIEVE THAT TEAMWORK AND CLINICAL CARE CAN TRANSCEND OUR VAST GEOGRAPHY. WE ARE UNIFIED BY THE SHARED GOAL TO MAKE THE WORLD BETTER FOR EVERYONE WHO CARES FOR MONTANA'S CHILDREN.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
12.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 57%
Employees
28
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$1.7 million, board chair part-year

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% 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 60% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    3 of 6 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (3)
  1. $861,680 spent. WE DEVELOP QUALITY, ACCESSIBLE, CULTURALLY INFORMED, AND TRIBALLY-LED SYSTEMS FOR PEDIATRIC HEALTHCARE DELIVERY ON THE FORT PECK RESERVATION BY OFFERING TELEHEALTH IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL NURSES AND CLINICIANS IN SIX SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS. THIS SERVICE LINE HAS BEEN FORTUNATE TO RECEIVE FUNDING FROM MULTIPLE PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS TO SUPPORT AND EXPAND WORK WITH NATIVE AMERICAN POPULATIONS.
  2. $251,238 spent. MONTANA PEDIATRICS ENSURES THAT THERE IS NEVER A TIME WHEN MONTANA FAMILIES ARE ALONE WITH A WORRY ABOUT THEIR CHILD'S HEALTH. WE EMBRACE COLLABORATION AND THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY TO OFFER AFTER-HOURS TELEMEDICINE VISITS WITH MONTANA PEDIATRICIANS WHO VALUE CONTINUITY OF CARE AND SUPPORTING THE MEDICAL HOME.
  3. $1.1 million spent. IN RESPONSE TO MONTANA'S CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS, WE ARE PILOTING A NEW PROGRAM THAT OFFERS VIRTUAL PSYCHIATRIC AND THERAPEUTIC CONSULTATIONS AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT WHILE PRIORITIZING THE EXISTING RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FAMILIES AND THEIR CHILD'S USUAL PLACE OF CARE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 June 2022.

    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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