Families for a Livable Climate
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Families for a Livable Climate (FLC) creates community for climate action by equipping families of all kinds with tools, relationships, and opportunities they need to engage in meaningful, community-powered solutions. Grounded in the belief that belonging is the foundation for lasting change, FLC transforms climate concern into collective action through three integrated program areas: climate communication and storytelling, grassroots organizing and leadership development, and coalition-building.
- Income
- $149,607
- Spending
- $124,424
- Reserves
- 5.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
- Highest pay
- $40,119, executive dir.
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)
- $51,957 spent. - Volunteer engagement & leadership development: We continue to expanded our volunteer Working Group model, supporting multiple active groups of community members to lead climate initiatives across Montana focused on Clean Energy, Healthy Schools, Sustainable Investing, and Beyond Plastics. Volunteers organized and facilitated events, led actions, and built community partnerships. In 2025, we deepened our Climate Leadership Program, providing mentorship and leadership opportunities for emerging climate leaders, with growing emphasis on youth leadership and intergenerational collaboration.- Youth engagement & mentorship: We significantly expanded our youth-centered programming, including the development of a Youth Mentorship Network to support young climate leaders across the state. We provided support and training to youth involved in climate actions, and created spaces for youth voices through panels, events, and community storytelling initiatives.- Events, education & community engagement: We hosted a wide range of community events, workshops, and gatherings focused on climate education, connection, and action. These included climate storytelling events, action parties, leadership trainings, and workshops on topics such as climate resilience, climate conservations, emotional well-being, and regenerative practices. We also partnered with organizations statewide to support events such as climate weeks, community conversations, and issue-based forums. - Storytelling & communications: We continued to elevate climate storytelling as a core strategy for engagement and cultural change. This included publishing new issues of The Changing Times, our community climate art and writing magazine, as well as producing digital content, campaigns, and storytelling events that highlight local voices, youth leadership, and community-driven climate solutions.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2023.
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 November 4, 2026.
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