Citizens For A Better Flathead
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Citizens For A Better Flathead is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Kalispell, Montana, registered in 1993, with $234,356 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 2198, Kalispell, MT, 59903 EIN 81-0482317 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2024)
$234K
▲ 29.5% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$274K
Net assets
$130K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Citizens For A Better Flathead— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · -17% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Citizens For A Better Flathead: 6 mo reserves · -17% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Citizens For A Better Flathead— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Citizens For A Better Flathead: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 2198, Kalispell, MT, 59903
- City
- Kalispell
- State
- Montana
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $116K (FY2010) to $234K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $9,895Net assets $130K
Operating margin
-16.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$139K
Total liabilities
$9,895
Net assets
$130K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $234,356▲29.5% | $274,012▲96.7% | $129,528▼23.4% | $139,423▼19.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $180,997▲43.6% | $139,292▲20.9% | $169,185▲32.7% | $173,530▲33.6% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $126,040▲6.6% | $115,206▲32.7% | $127,480▲9.3% | $129,840▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $118,252▲40.6% | $86,801▲195% | $116,646▲36.9% | $118,492▲38.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $84,087▼71.6% | $29,378▼90.7% | $85,195▲13.0% | $85,348▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $295,711▼5.3% | $315,677▼4.2% | $75,414▼20.9% | $77,548▼22.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $312,260▲32.5% | $329,357▲48.9% | $95,380▼15.2% | $100,374▼14.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $235,683▲54.0% | $221,216▲33.8% | $112,477▲14.6% | $117,128▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $153,083▼5.1% | $165,361▼1.6% | $98,126▼11.1% | $102,293▼10.4% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $161,382▲27.6% | $167,973▲46.8% | $110,404▼5.6% | $114,146▼4.1% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $126,513▼17.1% | $114,397▼30.9% | $116,995▲11.6% | $119,046▲13.1% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $152,619▲10.6% | $165,640▲34.0% | $104,879▼11.0% | $105,246▼11.6% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $138,035▲18.7% | $123,608▲7.3% | $117,900▲13.9% | $119,113▲14.8% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $116,258 | $115,164 | $103,473 | $103,763 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $93K total
10 grants to Citizens For A Better Flathead totaling $93K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | Community devel | 2024 | $12,500 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $12,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $6,200 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Community devel | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2018 | $9,394 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2018 | $6,840 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2017 | $13,240 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2016 | $14,374 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2015 | $5,057 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2014 | $6,896 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Citizens For A Better Flathead a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Citizens For A Better Flathead is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-0482317, based in Kalispell, Montana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Citizens For A Better Flathead's EIN?
- Citizens For A Better Flathead's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-0482317.
- How much revenue does Citizens For A Better Flathead report?
- Citizens For A Better Flathead reported $234,356 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Citizens For A Better Flathead have?
- CharityIndex grades Citizens For A Better Flathead C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Citizens For A Better Flathead (EIN 81-0482317) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.