Custer Battlefield Preservation Committee
Custer Battlefield Preservation Committee is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Billings, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $47K.
Custer Battlefield Preservation Committee at a glance
In short: Custer Battlefield Preservation Committee gave $47K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $47K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $47,278
- -95.1% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $47,278
- -95.1% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $47,278
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Custer Battlefield Preservation Committee funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Big HOR County Historical Society ($47K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2022) to $4.1M (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big HOR County Historical Society Hardin, MT | Land Donation | $47,278 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | $47,294 | $47,278 | 1 | $16 | — |
| 2021 | $52,094 | $23,236 | $971,402 | $957,606 | 1 | $828,373 | $12,596 |
| 2020 | $995,460 | $61,695 | $4,209,886 | $4,057,798 | 3 | — | $26,114 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Custer Battlefield Preservation Committee is led by Dennis Fox, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Dennis Fox
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Nichols
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Harrington
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Farioli
Bod
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Olson
Bod
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Court
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Court
Bod
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Custer Battlefield Preservation Committee
How much does Custer Battlefield Preservation Committee give each year?
Custer Battlefield Preservation Committee gave $47K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $958K across 1 grant.
What is Custer Battlefield Preservation Committee?
Custer Battlefield Preservation Committee is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Billings, MT.
Where does Custer Battlefield Preservation Committee operate?
Custer Battlefield Preservation Committee has awarded grants in Montana.
What is Custer Battlefield Preservation Committee's EIN?
Custer Battlefield Preservation Committee's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0405607. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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