First Special Service Force
First Special Service Force is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Great Falls, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $124K in total assets. In 2026, it made $4K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $5K.
First Special Service Force at a glance
- Total assets
- $124,286
- +2.9% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $8,285
- -23.2% vs 2025
- Qualifying distributions (2026)
- $3,578
- +31.4% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $7,400
- +32.5% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who First Special Service Force funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How First Special Service Force gives
- In 2026 it paid out 48% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $1K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Special Forces Assoc Chapter XXVIII Huson, MT | 2 Frederick Award Medals | $1,350 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $124,286 | $8,285 | $7,400 | — | — | $3,578 | $5,025 | $7,379 |
| 2025 | $120,752 | $10,783 | $5,586 | — | — | $2,723 | $8,070 | $6,821 |
| 2024 | $115,392 | $9,576 | $9,299 | — | — | $3,245 | $4,881 | $6,476 |
| 2023 | $115,255 | $4,418 | $7,169 | — | — | $3,310 | $768 | $6,227 |
| 2022 | $117,988 | $9,889 | $8,102 | $1,350 | 1 | $4,269 | $5,939 | $6,608 |
| 2021 | $116,203 | $15,728 | $19,760 | $1,350 | 1 | — | $12,240 | $6,867 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, First Special Service Force reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
First Special Service Force's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
John L. Simms
Trustor Committee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lonnie Cook
Trustor Committee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Dumford
Trustor Committee
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Herman Kasoff (2021–2024) — Trustor Committee
- Former: John Woon (2021–2024) — Trustor Committee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 First Special Service Force
How large is First Special Service Force?
First Special Service Force reported $124K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is First Special Service Force?
First Special Service Force is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Great Falls, MT. It holds $124K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does First Special Service Force operate?
First Special Service Force has awarded grants in Montana.
What is First Special Service Force's EIN?
First Special Service Force's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6659012. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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 2026 (received by the IRS July 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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