Di Emerick Trust the University of Montana Western Found
To provide scholarship funds.
Di Emerick Trust the University of Montana Western Found at a glance
In short: Di Emerick Trust the University of Montana Western Found gave $108K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $108K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $108,402
- +26.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $108,402
- +26.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $108,402
- Total assets
- $3,065,208
- +16.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Di Emerick Trust the University of Montana Western Found funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was University of Montana Western ($108K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Di Emerick Trust the University of Montana Western Found gives
- Giving grew 368% from 2023 to 2026. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $21K (2022) to $120K (2021). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $108K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Montana Western Dillon, MT | Scholarships for Art Students | $108,402 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,065,208 | $292,222 | $119,068 | $108,402 | 1 | $292,222 |
| 2025 | $2,640,464 | $456,088 | $95,778 | $85,482 | 1 | $456,088 |
| 2024 | $2,523,951 | $94,071 | $103,560 | $60,000 | 1 | $94,071 |
| 2023 | $2,333,726 | $66,760 | $31,886 | $23,141 | 1 | $66,760 |
| 2022 | $2,179,526 | $244,752 | $30,381 | $20,932 | 1 | $244,752 |
| 2021 | $2,346,151 | $210,495 | $130,280 | $119,880 | 1 | $210,495 |
| 2020 | $1,649,426 | $80,885 | $62,164 | $49,673 | 1 | $80,885 |
About Di Emerick Trust the University of Montana Western Found
Based on IRS filings
Di Emerick Trust the University of Montana Western Found is a public charity, based in Dillon, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $108K. Net investment income was $292K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Di Emerick Trust the University of Montana Western Found is led by Roxanne Engellant, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Roxanne Engellant
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Johnny Maclean
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michael Reid
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Evelyn Hively (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Jim Corr (2020) — Trustee
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 Di Emerick Trust the University of Montana Western Found
How much does Di Emerick Trust the University of Montana Western Found give each year?
Di Emerick Trust the University of Montana Western Found gave $108K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $85K across 1 grant.
How large is Di Emerick Trust the University of Montana Western Found?
Di Emerick Trust the University of Montana Western Found reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $292K.
Where does Di Emerick Trust the University of Montana Western Found operate?
Di Emerick Trust the University of Montana Western Found has awarded grants in Montana.
What is Di Emerick Trust the University of Montana Western Found's EIN?
Di Emerick Trust the University of Montana Western Found's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6053766. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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