Montana Federation of Public Employees
MFPE ORGANIZES MEMBERS AND LOCAL AFFILIATES FOR PURPOSES OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, CONTRACT MAINTENANCE, LEGAL DEFENSE, LEGISLATIVE AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY LOBBYING, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.4M
+13.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$222K
-1.4% YoY
Grant Count
9
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
-1.4% YoY
About Montana Federation of Public Employees
Based on IRS filings
Montana Federation of Public Employees is a nonprofit organization, based in HELENA, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $222K. Net investment income was $215K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,432,026 | $8,299,632 | $8,806,811 |
| Revenue | $8,087,407 | $8,424,843 | $8,276,909 |
| Expenses | $7,798,967 | $8,555,589 | $8,336,340 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $214,638 | $171,125 | $116,030 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Montana Federation of Public Employees
Award for Teaching Excellence
MONTANA FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Jim McGarvey Scholarship for Union Leadership in Public Education and Service
MONTANA FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
Amount
Amount varies based on opportunity
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Karen Cox Memorial Grant Program
MONTANA FEDERATION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
Amount
Up to $500
Deadline
December 2, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Billings Education Association ($58,190), Missoula Education Association ($38,005), Great Falls Education Association ($34,430).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BILLINGS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION BILLINGS, MT | LOCAL AFFILIATE ASSISTANCE | $58,190 |
| BOZEMAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION BOZEMAN, MT | LOCAL AFFILIATE ASSISTANCE | $24,200 |
| BUTTE TEACHERS UNION BUTTE, MT | LOCAL AFFILIATE ASSISTANCE | $11,587 |
| GREAT FALLS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION GREAT FALLS, MT | LOCAL AFFILIATE ASSISTANCE | $34,430 |
| HELENA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION HELENA, MT | LOCAL AFFILIATE ASSISTANCE | $30,580 |
| KALISPELL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION KALISPELL, MT | LOCAL AFFILIATE ASSISTANCE | $10,920 |
| MERGED MISSOULA CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES ORGANIZATION MISSOULA, MT | LOCAL AFFILIATE ASSISTANCE | $5,280 |
| MISSOULA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION MISSOULA, MT | LOCAL AFFILIATE ASSISTANCE | $38,005 |
| UNIVERSITY FACULTY ASSOCIATION MISSOULA, MT | LOCAL AFFILIATE ASSISTANCE | $9,150 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMANDA CURTIS | PRESIDENT | 40 | $117,852 |
| BECKY CROGHAN | DISTRICT 4 VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BRITT POSTMA | DISTRICT 2 CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BRYAN BLAIR | DISTRICT 8 CHAIR | 1 | — |
| COLETTE CAMPBELL | DISTRICT 4 CHAIR | 1 | — |
| EDEN DIAS | DISTRICT 1 VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ERIC MATTHEWS | 1ST VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $3,246 |
| JILL COHENOUR | DISTRICT 3 VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JIM JOHNSON | DISTRICT 7 VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JOE COHENOUR | DISTRICT 10 VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KACEE BALLOU | NEA DIRECTOR | 1 | $3,246 |
| KATIE COSBY | DISTRICT 9 CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KYLE CRAPSTER | DISTRICT 2 VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| LANCE EDWARD | DISTRICT 9 VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| LAURIE ENEBO | DISTRICT 7 CHAIR | 1 | — |
| LISSY SHAFFER | DISTRICT 5 VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| LUKE BRANDON | DISTRICT 6 VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| LYNNE RIDER | DISTRICT 1 CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARK SEIFFERT | DISTRICT 6 CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE WHEAT | 2ND VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $3,246 |
| MIKE KENISON | DISTRICT 3 CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MOFFIE FUNK | DISTRICT 10 CHAIR | 1 | — |
| OMEGA WILDER | TREASURER | 1 | $2,115 |
| SPIRO MACK | DISTRICT 8 VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| TOM CUBBAGE | DISTRICT 5 CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ERIK BURKE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $150,469 |
| QUINTON NYMAN | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $128,185 |
| CATHERINE NOVAK | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $132,728 |
| MAGGIE COPELAND | FIELD CONSULTANT | 40 | $131,728 |
| THOMAS BURGESS | FIELD CONSULTANT | 40 | $130,831 |
| TAMMY HARRIS | FIELD CONSULTANT | 40 | $126,615 |
| JEFFREY GREENFIELD | FIELD CONSULTANT | 40 | $126,663 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Montana Federation of Public Employees?
As of 2024, Montana Federation of Public Employees holds $9.4M in total assets with $8.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $222K in 2024.
Where does Montana Federation of Public Employees operate?
Montana Federation of Public Employees has awarded grants in Montana.
What size grants does Montana Federation of Public Employees award?
In 2024, Montana Federation of Public Employees awarded 9 grants totaling $222K — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Montana Federation of Public Employees's EIN?
Montana Federation of Public Employees's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0169635. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.