Montana State AFL-CIO
To organize labor in the state of Montana.
Montana State AFL-CIO at a glance
In short: Montana State AFL-CIO gave $9K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,000
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,000
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $167,787
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Montana State AFL-CIO funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Montana Democratic Party ($9K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $9K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana Democratic Party Helena, MT | Celebration of democratic heroes event, mansfield/metcalf banquet, caucus cookout silver sponsorship | $9,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $167,787 | $1,729,309 | $2,012,185 | $9,000 | 1 | $108 |
| 2023 | $169,280 | $943,392 | $1,027,519 | $8,500 | 1 | $3 |
| 2022 | $185,673 | $933,101 | $932,207 | $6,000 | 1 | $7 |
| 2021 | $133,935 | $783,695 | $823,562 | $6,300 | Total only | $284 |
| 2020 | $161,682 | $1,305,006 | $1,330,547 | $5,800 | 1 | $65 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Montana State AFL-CIO
Based on IRS filings
Montana State AFL-CIO is a public charity, based in Helena, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $168K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $9K. Net investment income was $108.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Montana State AFL-CIO is led by Erin Foley, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 22 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Erin Foley
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Al Ekblad
Board Member
Outgoing Executive Secretary & Board Member → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$50K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Jason Small
Executive Secretary
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$62K (2023) → $131K (2024)
Clint Penny
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colette Campbell
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dusty Deering
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacquie Helt
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kacee Ballou
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Kenison
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Quint Nyman
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vicky Byrd
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Richards
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Soumas
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Haight
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Warren
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Pilon
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Kesler
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Curtis
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aspen Cyr
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Reardon
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joel Worth
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Foley
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: James Holbrook (2020–2023) — Executive Secretary
- Former: Mario Martinez (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Eric Matthews (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kate Haegele Foley (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Aspen Hicks (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Darrell Johnson (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jerry Rukavina (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kim Rickard-Smeltzer (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Timm Twardoski (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jackie McBroom (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Alan Ekblad (2020) — Executive Secretary
- Former: Jim Larson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kate Haegele (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Randy Tocci (2020) — President
- Former: Rich Aarstad (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Demarois (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Steve Gross (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $131K, to Jason Small (Executive Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Montana State AFL-CIO
How much does Montana State AFL-CIO give each year?
Montana State AFL-CIO gave $9K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $9K across 1 grant.
How large is Montana State AFL-CIO?
Montana State AFL-CIO reported $168K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
Where does Montana State AFL-CIO operate?
Montana State AFL-CIO has awarded grants in Montana.
What is Montana State AFL-CIO's EIN?
Montana State AFL-CIO's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0171147. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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