C E Brehm Foundation
C E Brehm Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bozeman, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $267K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $8K. Net investment income was $35K.
C E Brehm Foundation at a glance
In short: C E Brehm Foundation gave $8K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $7,950
- -55.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- -60.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,988
- +10.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,100
- Total assets
- $266,842
- +10.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Montana (62% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who C E Brehm Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Gallatin Valley Land Trust ($4K). Together the top 4 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How C E Brehm Foundation gives
- Giving fell 38% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 48% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2026) to $18K (2025). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gallatin Valley Land Trust Bozeman, MT | General | $3,500 |
| Southwestern Illinois College Belleville, IL | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Bozeman Dharma Center Bozeman, MT | General | $1,200 |
| Gallatin Watershed Council Bozeman, MT | General | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $266,842 | $35,607 | $9,622 | $7,950 | 4 | $8,960 | $35,355 | $18,605 |
| 2025 | $240,857 | $29,728 | $19,405 | $18,000 | 10 | $18,970 | $29,503 | $16,532 |
| 2024 | $230,534 | $15,303 | $12,276 | $11,000 | 10 | $11,815 | $15,137 | $14,612 |
| 2023 | $227,507 | $21,405 | $14,133 | $12,800 | 14 | $13,535 | $21,226 | $15,153 |
| 2022 | $220,235 | $30,299 | $15,842 | $14,800 | 12 | $15,500 | $30,121 | $15,516 |
| 2021 | $205,778 | $11,888 | $15,831 | $15,000 | 11 | — | $11,779 | $13,904 |
| 2020 | $209,721 | $10,399 | $17,636 | $16,500 | 17 | — | $10,247 | $12,884 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, C E Brehm Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
C E Brehm Foundation's 2026 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Cynthia N. Evans
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Hinrichsen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Kinney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sylvia Neal
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 C E Brehm Foundation
How much does C E Brehm Foundation give each year?
C E Brehm Foundation gave $8K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $18K across 10 grants.
What is C E Brehm Foundation's typical grant size?
C E Brehm Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $2,100, and its average grant was $1,988, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does C E Brehm Foundation give grants?
C E Brehm Foundation gives mostly in Montana: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bozeman, MT (3 grants).
Does C E Brehm Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of C E Brehm Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is C E Brehm Foundation?
C E Brehm Foundation reported $267K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is C E Brehm Foundation's EIN?
C E Brehm Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6044243. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
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 2026 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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