Blackfoot Challenge Inc
The mission of The Blackfoot Challenge is to coordinate efforts that will conserve and enhance the natural resources and rural way of life in the Blackfoot Watershed for present and future generations.
Blackfoot Challenge Inc at a glance
In short: Blackfoot Challenge Inc gave $22K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $22,000
- Median grant
- $22,000
- Total assets
- $6,591,105
- +14.8% 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 Blackfoot Challenge Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Monroe Property Company LLC ($22K).
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (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 $22K (2024) to $88K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe Property Company LLC Greenough, MT | virtual fencing on BLM Game Ridge | $22,000 |
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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 | $6,591,105 | $3,365,208 | $2,844,197 | $22,000 | 1 | $20,235 |
| 2023 | $5,739,574 | $2,250,084 | $1,980,751 | — | — | $118,740 |
| 2022 | $5,146,751 | $2,354,018 | $1,635,121 | — | — | $54,398 |
| 2021 | $4,767,885 | $1,641,700 | $1,333,091 | — | — | $39,110 |
| 2020 | $4,366,536 | $1,648,894 | $1,442,198 | $87,900 | 9 | $34,427 |
About Blackfoot Challenge Inc
Based on IRS filings
Blackfoot Challenge Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Ovando, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $22K. Net investment income was $20K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Blackfoot Challenge Inc is led by Seth Wilson, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 26 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Seth Wilson
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$90K (2020) → $108K (2024)
Jim Stone
Chairman
Board Chair → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Cyr
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Bryant
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Mannix
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denny Iverson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Mulcare
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Jewett
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Kelley
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike O'Herron
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patti Bartlett
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Gazda
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Ray
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Thompson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stoney Burke
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Johnson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Groen
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Maus
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Williamson
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karl Hausmann
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Magee Payne
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Kane
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Proops
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Teller MD
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kendra McKlosky
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Cosgriff
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Randy Arnold (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Harry Poett (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: George Hirschenberger (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Dwane Kailey (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Pat Kane (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Andy Erickson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Brent Anderson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Darrell Reese (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Joe Asher (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Stansberry (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Quinn Carver (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 $108K, to Seth Wilson (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Blackfoot Challenge Inc
How much does Blackfoot Challenge Inc give each year?
Blackfoot Challenge Inc gave $22K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Blackfoot Challenge Inc?
Blackfoot Challenge Inc reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.4M.
What is Blackfoot Challenge Inc?
Blackfoot Challenge Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Ovando, MT. It holds $6.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Blackfoot Challenge Inc operate?
Blackfoot Challenge Inc has awarded grants in Montana.
What is Blackfoot Challenge Inc's EIN?
Blackfoot Challenge Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0488863. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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