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 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $121K in total assets. In 2025, it made $3K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $8K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$121K
+4.6% YoY
Revenue
$11K
+12.6% YoY
Qualifying Distributions
$3K
-16.1% YoY
Expenses
$6K
-39.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, First Special Service Force reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About First Special Service Force
Based on IRS filings
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 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $121K in total assets. In 2025, it made $3K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $120,752 | $115,392 | $115,255 |
| Revenue | $10,783 | $9,576 | $4,418 |
| Expenses | $5,586 | $9,299 | $7,169 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,723 | $3,245 | $3,310 |
| Net Investment Income | $8,070 | $4,881 | $768 |
| Distributable Amount | $6,821 | $6,476 | $6,227 |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACK DUMFORD | Trustor Comm. | 1 | — |
| LONNIE COOK | Trustor Comm. | 1 | — |
| JOHN SIMMS | Trustor Comm. | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 $121K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is First Special Service Force?
As of 2025, First Special Service Force holds $121K in total assets with $11K in annual revenue.
Where does First Special Service Force operate?
First Special Service Force has awarded grants in Montana.
How much is First Special Service Force required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, First Special Service Force reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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