Action for Eastern Montana
ACTION FOR EASTERN MONTANA IS COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING AND ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE BY PROMOTING EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND DIGNITY FOR ACHIEVING INDEPENDENCE.
Key facts about Action for Eastern Montana
- EIN
- 81-0297418
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,517,547
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- Average grant
- $84,308
- Median grant
- $74,198
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 18, 2024)
- Total assets
- $5,561,362
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Action for Eastern Montana funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Action for Eastern Montana's 18 itemized 2024 grants were Montana (100%). None of its 18 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Aging Services" (18 grants).
Is Action for Eastern Montana open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 18 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.6M
-5.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
+38.7% YoY
Grant Count
18
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$84K
+38.7% YoY
About Action for Eastern Montana
Based on IRS filings
Action for Eastern Montana is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Glendive, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 18 grants totaling $1.5M. Net investment income was $55K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 18 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,561,362 | $5,900,445 | $5,299,409 |
| Revenue | $6,787,515 | $7,257,822 | $7,453,631 |
| Expenses | $6,843,306 | $6,305,468 | $6,696,977 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $54,783 | $51,552 | $5,798 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Action for Eastern Montana
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Fort Peck Assiniboine & Sioux ($164,220), Richland County ($141,663), Rosebud County ($130,806).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FORT PECK ASSINIBOINE & SIOUX Poplar, MT | AGING SERVICES | $164,220 |
| RICHLAND COUNTY Sidney, MT | AGING SERVICES | $141,663 |
| ROSEBUD COUNTY Forsyth, MT | AGING SERVICES | $130,806 |
| ROOSEVELT COUNTY Wolf Point, MT | AGING SERVICES | $128,240 |
| SHERIDAN COUNTY Plentywood, MT | AGING SERVICES | $115,444 |
| CUSTER COUNTY Miles City, MT | AGING SERVICES | $103,150 |
| DAWSON COUNTY Glendive, MT | AGING SERVICES | $101,027 |
| VALLEY COUNTY Glasgow, MT | AGING SERVICES | $93,984 |
| PHILLIPS COUNTY Malta, MT | AGING SERVICES | $77,039 |
| GARFIELD COUNTY Jordan, MT | AGING SERVICES | $71,356 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Wynne | Prior CEO | 40 | $104,679 |
| Lea Ringen | CFO | 40 | $104,322 |
| Cynthia L Larsen | CEO | 40 | $17,738 |
| Janet Wolff | Chairman | 1 | — |
| Elizabeth Ball | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Gloria Askin | Director | 1 | — |
| Pastor Tom Herzog | Director | 1 | — |
| Kevin Krausz | Director | 1 | — |
| Jill Domek | Director | 1 | — |
| Dawn Guenzi | Director | 1 | — |
| Dorothy King | Director | 1 | — |
| Shiloh Smeltzer | Director | 1 | — |
| Ray Trumpower | Director | 1 | — |
| Shelley Bryan | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Action for Eastern Montana?
Action for Eastern Montana is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Glendive, MT. It holds $5.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Action for Eastern Montana?
As of 2024, Action for Eastern Montana holds $5.6M in total assets with $6.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 18 grants totaling $1.5M in 2024.
Where does Action for Eastern Montana operate?
Action for Eastern Montana has awarded grants in Montana.
What size grants does Action for Eastern Montana award?
In 2024, Action for Eastern Montana awarded 18 grants totaling $1.5M — an average of about $84K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Action for Eastern Montana's EIN?
Action for Eastern Montana's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0297418. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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