Crown of the Continent Institute
Crown of the Continent Institute is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Kalispell, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $9K.
Crown of the Continent Institute at a glance
In short: Crown of the Continent Institute gave $9K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $9K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $9,201
- +1433.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $9,201
- +1433.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $9,201
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Crown of the Continent Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Montana State Parks Foundation ($9K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Crown of the Continent Institute gives
- Giving grew 283% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $600 (2022) to $20K (2021). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana State Parks Foundation Missoula, MT | Somers Beach State Park Project | $9,201 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $10,433 | $9,201 | 1 | $9,201 | $467 |
| 2022 | $10,433 | $1,204 | $600 | 1 | $600 | $549 |
| 2021 | $11,637 | $20,586 | $20,000 | 2 | $20,000 | $707 |
| 2020 | $32,223 | $2,938 | $2,400 | 2 | — | $1,657 |
| 2019 | $35,161 | $3,520 | $3,000 | 2 | — | $1,860 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Crown of the Continent Institute reported a distributable amount of $467 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Crown of the Continent Institute is led by Karen J. Darrow, President & Secretary on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Karen J. Darrow
President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reed C. Darrow
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roy S. Darrow
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Crown of the Continent Institute
How much does Crown of the Continent Institute give each year?
Crown of the Continent Institute gave $9K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $600 across 1 grant.
What is Crown of the Continent Institute?
Crown of the Continent Institute is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Kalispell, MT.
Where does Crown of the Continent Institute operate?
Crown of the Continent Institute has awarded grants in Montana.
How much is Crown of the Continent Institute required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Crown of the Continent Institute reported a distributable amount of $467 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Crown of the Continent Institute's EIN?
Crown of the Continent Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4008380. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
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 2019 (received by the IRS February 10, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Live grants for the work Crown of the Continent Institute funds
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