Don K Family Foundation
Don K Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Whitefish, Montana. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations for purposes including veteran programs, transportation, education-related support, and community activities.
Don K Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Don K Family Foundation gave $80K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $80,363
- +30.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,697
- -2.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,141,113
- +168.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Don K Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing lists a scholarship application process requiring a completed application, extracurricular activities/additional information, a financial need form, an approximately 250-word essay about higher-education plans and goals, a student resume, and a high school seventh-semester transcript. Applicants must be accepted to and attend a vo-tech institution, community college, or college/university. The filing says one qualifying student will be awarded a scholarship from each of these high schools: Whitefish, Eureka, Bigfork, Columbia Falls, Glacier High, and Flathead High School.
- Review Cycle
- The filing’s postmark deadline was April 7, 2025. This was a past application cycle.
- Deadline
- The filing’s postmark deadline was April 7, 2025.
- Contact
Application contact: Don Kaltschmidt
Mailing address: PO Box 1178, Whitefish, MT 59937
Phone: (406) 270-2167
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Don K Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Montana Veteran's Association Foundation ($20K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Don K Family Foundation gives
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2023) to $80K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Great Fish Community Challenge Whitefish, MT | Samaritan House, Kalispell Education Foundation | $18,000 |
| Montana Veteran's Association Foundation Missoula, MT | Mvaf Veteran Programs | $15,000 |
| Big Hearts & Open Arms Inc Trego, MT | Boot and Coat Drive, General Fund | $15,000 |
| United Veteran's of Flathead Valley Kalispell, MT | Transportation Fund | $10,063 |
| Kalispell Acquatic Team Swim Club Kalispell, MT | Splash Camp 2024 | $5,000 |
| Backstoppers Foundation Kalispell, MT | Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| Montana Veteran's Association Foundation Missoula, MT | Warrior Team Hunt Program | $5,000 |
| Underwater Soldiers Inc Columbia Falls, MT | Annual Fundraiser | $3,000 |
| Montana State Music Teachers Association Great Falls, MT | MSMTA Conference 2024 | $2,700 |
| Flathead Basketball Clue Kalispell, MT | Court Sponsorship 2024 Hoopfest | $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 | $2,141,113 | $683,971 | $107,004 | $80,363 | 12 | $85,875 | $171,901 | $78,473 |
| 2023 | $798,402 | $223,893 | $79,334 | $61,500 | 9 | $66,103 | $69,012 | $48,358 |
| 2022 | $702,327 | $1,022,603 | — | — | — | — | $2,516 | $4,213 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Don K Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $78K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $80,363. Grants ranged from $300 to $18,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $18,000 to GREAT FISH COMMUNITY CHALLENGE for Samaritan House and Kalispell Education Foundation; $15,000 to MONTANA VETERAN'S ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION for veteran programs; $15,000 to BIG HEARTS & OPEN ARMS INC for a boot and coat drive and general fund; and $10,063 to UNITED VETERAN'S OF FLATHEAD VALLEY for its transportation fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Don Kaltschmidt and Debbie Kaltschmidt as founder/trustees, and Erik Kaltschmidt, Jason Kaltschmidt, Kevin Kaltschmidt, and Shanna Kaltschmidt as trustees.
Don K Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Debbie Kaltschmidt
Founder & Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Kaltschmidt
Founder & Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erik Kaltschmidt
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Kaltschmidt
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shanna Kaltschmidt
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Kaltschmidt
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jason Kaltschmidtson (2022–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Don K Family Foundation
How much does Don K Family Foundation give each year?
Don K Family Foundation gave $80K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $62K across 9 grants.
What is Don K Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Don K Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,697, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Don K Family Foundation give grants?
Don K Family Foundation gives mostly in Montana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kalispell, MT (6 grants) and Missoula, MT (2 grants).
Does Don K Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of Don K Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Don K Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Don K Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Montana Veteran's Association Foundation ($20,000 across 2 grants), Great Fish Community Challenge ($18,000) and Big Hearts & Open Arms Inc ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Don K Family Foundation?
Don K Family Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $86K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $78K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Don K Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Don K Family Foundation's EIN?
Don K Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4272489. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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