Montana Rural Education Association
SUPPORT ALL ASPECTS OF K-12 EDUCATION IN RURAL SETTINGS. REPRESENT AND DEFEND INTERESTS OF THE SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT MONTANA. PROVIDE AVENUE FOR LEGAL CONSULTATION.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$84K
+7.1% YoY
Revenue
$235K
+12.1% YoY
Net Investment Income
$155
+4.7% YoY
Expenses
$210K
-7.9% YoY
About Montana Rural Education Association
Based on IRS filings
Montana Rural Education Association is a nonprofit organization, based in HELENA, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $84K in total assets. Net investment income was $155.
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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 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $84,170 | $78,587 | $113,273 |
| Revenue | $235,156 | $209,691 | $258,625 |
| Expenses | $209,846 | $227,951 | $263,050 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $155 | $148 | $124 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARRY CROWDER | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $81,818 |
| TOBIN NOVASIO | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| DARIN HANNUM | VICE-PRESIDE | — | — |
| ELLIOTT CRUMP | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| WADE SUNDBY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| DAN GRABOWSKA | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| COREY AUSTIN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JIM HOWARD | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| CASEY KLASNA | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| KRYSTAL ZENTNER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| DANA BERWICK | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Montana Rural Education Association?
As of 2025, Montana Rural Education Association holds $84K in total assets with $235K in annual revenue.
Where does Montana Rural Education Association operate?
Montana Rural Education Association has awarded grants in Montana.
What is Montana Rural Education Association's EIN?
Montana Rural Education Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0468050. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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