Beyond Boundaries Institute
Beyond Boundaries Institute is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Hunt Valley, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $112K. Net investment income was $116.
Beyond Boundaries Institute at a glance
In short: Beyond Boundaries Institute gave $112K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $111,880
- +72.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,376
- +37.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $23,880
- Total assets
- $1,260
- -98.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Montana (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Beyond Boundaries Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Lawrence University ($35K). Together the top 5 received $112K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 21 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Beyond Boundaries Institute gives
- Giving grew 72% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2020) to $112K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $112K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Lawrence University Canton, NY | Engaging Africa Fund | $35,000 |
| Bridgercare Bozeman, MT | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Bridger Ski Foundation Bozeman, MT | To Support the Building Campaign | $23,880 |
| Montana Wilderness School Bozeman, MT | To Support Outdoor Educational Programs | $20,000 |
| Cactus Conservation Institute Inc Austin, TX | Sia: Comanche Nation Ethno - Ornithological Initiative | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,260 | $116 | $112,645 | $111,880 | 5 | $112,645 | $116 | $1,521 |
| 2024 | $113,672 | $1,535 | $65,575 | $65,000 | 4 | $65,475 | $1,535 | $6,198 |
| 2023 | $177,650 | $1,814 | $46,283 | $45,000 | 4 | $46,247 | $1,414 | $9,911 |
| 2022 | $222,079 | $2,783 | $65,811 | $65,000 | 3 | $65,810 | $2,623 | $13,613 |
| 2021 | $285,190 | $50 | $16,920 | $16,000 | 5 | $16,785 | $50 | $14,829 |
| 2020 | $302,062 | $1,127 | $16,374 | $15,500 | 1 | — | $1,127 | $15,610 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Beyond Boundaries Institute reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Beyond Boundaries Institute's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kevin Irwin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher L. Bunting
Co-Chair & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebekah S. Bunting
Co-Chair & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Beyond Boundaries Institute
How much does Beyond Boundaries Institute give each year?
Beyond Boundaries Institute gave $112K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $65K across 4 grants.
What is Beyond Boundaries Institute's typical grant size?
Beyond Boundaries Institute's median grant in 2025 was $23,880, and its average grant was $22,376, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Beyond Boundaries Institute give grants?
Beyond Boundaries Institute gives mostly in Montana: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (31%) and Texas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bozeman, MT (3 grants).
Does Beyond Boundaries Institute give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of Beyond Boundaries Institute's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Beyond Boundaries Institute's largest grantees?
Beyond Boundaries Institute's largest 2025 grantees include St Lawrence University ($35,000), Bridgercare ($25,000) and Bridger Ski Foundation ($23,880), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Beyond Boundaries Institute?
Beyond Boundaries Institute reported $1K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $113K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Beyond Boundaries Institute?
Beyond Boundaries Institute is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Hunt Valley, MD. It holds $1K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Beyond Boundaries Institute's EIN?
Beyond Boundaries Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0545816. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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