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Giving Tree of Park County

EIN 93-4204078 · Livingston, MT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE GIVING TREE OF PARK COUNTY PARTNERS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN NEED OF LOVE AND SUPPORT, FULFILLING WISHES, AND OFFERING ESSENTIAL ITEMS THROUGH ANONYMOUS COMMUNITY GENEROSITY. OUR MISSION IS TO FOSTER HOPE, JOY AND THE SPIRIT OF GIVING, WHILE STRENGTHENING FAMILY BONDS, AND ENSURING EVERY CHILD HAS A CHANCE TO THRIVE.

Income
$10,974
Spending
$5,000
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
20.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
85

Source: Form 990 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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.

  • 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, 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. $3,166 spent. WE LAUNCHED OUR OFFICIAL WEBSITE, GIVINGTREEOFPARKCOUNTY.ORG, MAKING IT EASIER FOR SUPPORTERS TO LEARN ABOUT OUR MISSION, DONATE, AND STAY INVOLVED. THOUGH STILL UNDER DEVELOPMENT, THE WEBSITE REFLECTS OUR COMMITMENT TO TRANSPARENCY AND ACCESSIBILITY. FOLLOWING OUR 501(C)(3) DESIGNATION, WE RECEIVED AN INCREASE IN MONETARY DONATIONS, ALLOWING US TO EXPAND BEYOND THE HOLIDAY SEASON. WE NOW OFFER YEAR-ROUND SUPPORT IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS, HELPING MEET URGENT NEEDS SUCH AS WARM CLOTHING AND ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES FOR CHILDREN IN CRISIS. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: 1.SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS: WE WORK DIRECTLY WITH SCHOOLS IN ARROWHEAD, GARDINER, COOKE CITY, PINE CREEK, AND SHIELDS VALLEY. TEACHERS AND NURSES IDENTIFY FAMILIES IN NEED. 2. CONFIDENTIAL AND RESPECTFUL OUTREACH: FAMILIES REMAIN ANONYMOUS. CAREGIVERS PROVIDE DETAILS ABOUT EACH CHILD'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. 3. SPONSOR MATCHING: LOCAL SPONSORS SHOP FOR BOTH PRACTICAL ITEMS (E.G., SOCKS, PAJAMAS) AND FUN GIFTS, ENSURING A THOUGHTFUL, PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCE. 4. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: WE PARTNERED WITH PARK ELECTRIC TO PROVIDE HEATING ASSISTANCE AND WITH THE PARK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO DELIVER GIFTS, BUILDING POSITIVE COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS. IMPACT STATEMENTS FROM FAMILIES: "THEY LOVED THEM IT WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL BALANCE BETWEEN USEFUL AND FUN GIFTS. THANK YOU" "IT WAS LIKE THEY HAD PERSONAL SHOPPERS. IT WAS FULFILLING FOR THEM AND ME. THANK U AGAIN" WE ARE PROUD TO SERVE PARK COUNTY FAMILIES AND REMAIN DEDICATED TO FOSTERING DIGNITY, WARMTH, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION THROUGH EVERY ACT OF GIVING. WE LAUNCHED OUR OFFICIAL WEBSITE, GIVINGTREEOFPARKCOUNTY.ORG, MAKING IT EASIER FOR SUPPORTERS TO LEARN ABOUT OUR MISSION, DONATE, AND STAY INVOLVED. THOUGH STILL UNDER DEVELOPMENT, THE WEBSITE REFLECTS OUR COMMITMENT TO TRANSPARENCY AND ACCESSIBILITY. FOLLOWING OUR 501(C)(3) DESIGNATION, WE RECEIVED AN INCREASE IN MONETARY DONATIONS, ALLOWING US TO EXPAND BEYOND THE HOLIDAY SEASON. WE NOW OFFER YEAR-ROUND SUPPORT IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS, HELPING MEET URGENT NEEDS SUCH AS WARM CLOTHING AND ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES FOR CHILDREN IN CRISIS. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: 1.SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS: WE WORK DIRECTLY WITH SCHOOLS IN ARROWHEAD, GARDINER, COOKE CITY, PINE CREEK, AND SHIELDS VALLEY. TEACHERS AND NURSES IDENTIFY FAMILIES IN NEED. 2. CONFIDENTIAL AND RESPECTFUL OUTREACH: FAMILIES REMAIN ANONYMOUS. CAREGIVERS PROVIDE DETAILS ABOUT EACH CHILD'S NEEDS AND PREFERENCES. 3. SPONSOR MATCHING: LOCAL SPONSORS SHOP FOR BOTH PRACTICAL ITEMS (E.G., SOCKS, PAJAMAS) AND FUN GIFTS, ENSURING A THOUGHTFUL, PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCE. 4. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: WE PARTNERED WITH PARK ELECTRIC TO PROVIDE HEATING ASSISTANCE AND WITH THE PARK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO DELIVER GIFTS, BUILDING POSITIVE COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS. IMPACT STATEMENTS FROM FAMILIES: "THEY LOVED THEM IT WAS SUCH A WONDERFUL BALANCE BETWEEN USEFUL AND FUN GIFTS. THANK YOU" "IT WAS LIKE THEY HAD PERSONAL SHOPPERS. IT WAS FULFILLING FOR THEM AND ME. THANK U AGAIN" WE ARE PROUD TO SERVE PARK COUNTY FAMILIES AND REMAIN DEDICATED TO FOSTERING DIGNITY, WARMTH, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION THROUGH EVERY ACT OF GIVING.

Source: Form 990 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 November 2023.

    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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