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Montana Brave Hearts

EIN 88-4109964 · Polson, MT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HOPE FOR THE BRAVEST HEARTS

Income
$144,070
Spending
$121,247
Reserves
18.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 77%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 December 31, 2025, 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 December 31, 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 (1)
  1. $107,812 spent. MONTANA BRAVE HEARTS IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING MONTANA FAMILIES, RAISING AWARENESS, AND FUNDRAISING FOR RESEARCH IN HOPES OF A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR THOSE LIVING WITH A CONGENITAL HEART DEFECT (CHD). MONTANA BRAVE HEARTS IS DEVOTED TO EMPOWERING FAMILIES AND RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS (CHD). THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT, WE WORK TO: GIVE SUPPORT TO FAMILIES WITH CHD- SUPPORT FAMILIES: WE OFFER A BRAVE BEGINNINGS TRAVEL CARE PACKAGE, BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT, CONNECTIONS TO THE MONTANA HEART COMMUNITY, AND ONE- ON-ONE SUPPORT FROM A MONTANA HEART MOM FOR FAMILIES NAVIGATING A NEW CHD DIAGNOSIS. RAISE AWARENESS: INCREASE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF CHD THROUGH CAMPAIGNS, EVENTS, AND PARTNERSHIPS. FUND LIFE-CHANGING RESEARCH- FUND RESEARCH: ADVOCATE FOR AND CONTRIBUTE TO GROUNDBREAKING MEDICAL RESEARCH AIMED AT IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THOSE WITH CHD. OUR MISSION IS FUELED BY GRATITUDE TOWARDS THOSE WHO MADE THE SELFLESS CHOICE TO ENTRUST THEIR CHILDREN TO THE HANDS OF SURGEONS, PROPELLING US FORWARD IN OUR QUEST TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 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 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 September 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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