CEF Inc
CEF Inc is a private foundation, based in Great Falls, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $195K. Net investment income was $7K.
CEF Inc at a glance
In short: CEF Inc gave $195K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), top state Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $195,247
- +39.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,406
- +39.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Primary geography
- Colorado (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who CEF Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Compassion International ($50K). Together the top 8 received $195K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 41 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How CEF Inc gives
- Giving grew 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 363% of 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $132K (2020) to $195K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $195K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | Non Formal Educ and Church Partners | $50,000 |
| Create Good Tukwila, WA | Founders and Sister Schools | $48,000 |
| Huneebee Project Honeebee Project New Haven, CT | Support | $42,747 |
| Benefis Foundation Great Falls, MT | GF Medical Achievement Scholarship | $30,000 |
| Trinity Fellowship International Rapid City, SD | Missionary Support | $10,000 |
| BBFI World Mission Service Center Kansas City, MO | Missionary Support | $7,500 |
| Great Falls Rescue Mission Great Falls, MT | Support | $6,000 |
| CASA-Can Great Falls, MT | Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $96,086 | $201,594 | $195,247 | 8 | $195,247 | $7,231 | — |
| 2023 | $817,938 | $68,723 | $144,342 | $140,500 | 8 | $140,500 | $18,268 | $38,652 |
| 2022 | $857,841 | $74,827 | $159,725 | $158,000 | 7 | $158,000 | $25,474 | $45,865 |
| 2021 | $1,116,444 | $110,440 | $159,698 | $157,525 | 10 | $157,525 | $50,820 | $55,952 |
| 2020 | $1,114,769 | $49,256 | $134,230 | $132,343 | 8 | — | $30,563 | $58,356 |
| 2019 | $1,227,030 | $69,613 | $176,391 | $173,006 | 5 | — | $41,541 | $58,277 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
CEF Inc is led by Lori Husted, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lori Husted
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Anna Husted
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Paul Husted
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 CEF Inc
How much does CEF Inc give each year?
CEF Inc gave $195K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $141K across 8 grants.
What is CEF Inc's typical grant size?
CEF Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $24,406, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does CEF Inc give grants?
CEF Inc's top state is Colorado, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (25%) and Connecticut (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Great Falls, MT (3 grants).
Does CEF Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on CEF Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (3 grants).
Who are CEF Inc's largest grantees?
CEF Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Compassion International ($50,000), Create Good ($48,000) and Huneebee Project Honeebee Project ($42,747), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What is CEF Inc's EIN?
CEF Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3521763. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 25, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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