Flathead Association for Catholic
Flathead Association for Catholic is a private foundation, based in Kalispell, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $182K. Net investment income was $104K.
Flathead Association for Catholic at a glance
In short: Flathead Association for Catholic gave $182K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $182K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $182,278
- -15.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $182,278
- -15.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $182,278
- Total assets
- $1,301,619
- +7.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Flathead Association for Catholic funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Matthews School ($182K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Flathead Association for Catholic gives
- Giving fell 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 291% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $86K (2021) to $250K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $182K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Matthews School Kalispell, MT | Catholic Education of Children | $182,278 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,301,619 | $342,421 | $251,579 | $182,278 | 1 | $182,278 | $104,333 | $62,552 |
| 2024 | $1,210,777 | $435,772 | $290,998 | $216,202 | 1 | $216,202 | $92,533 | $56,367 |
| 2023 | $1,066,003 | $259,006 | $275,951 | $184,254 | 1 | $184,254 | $31,550 | $48,299 |
| 2022 | $1,082,948 | $224,895 | $324,127 | $250,472 | 1 | $250,472 | $40,544 | $50,984 |
| 2021 | $1,182,180 | $348,459 | $129,093 | $86,107 | 1 | $86,107 | $210,028 | $57,194 |
| 2020 | $962,814 | $153,812 | $190,699 | $134,957 | 1 | — | $30,811 | $49,957 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Flathead Association for Catholic reported a distributable amount of $63K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Flathead Association for Catholic is led by David Hergesheimer, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Hergesheimer
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Robbins
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Mirch
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Heaton
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Don Grell (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Rod Stell (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jonathan Smith (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Flathead Association for Catholic
How much does Flathead Association for Catholic give each year?
Flathead Association for Catholic gave $182K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $216K across 1 grant.
How large is Flathead Association for Catholic?
Flathead Association for Catholic reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $182K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $63K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Flathead Association for Catholic operate?
Flathead Association for Catholic has awarded grants in Montana.
What is Flathead Association for Catholic's EIN?
Flathead Association for Catholic's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0409972. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 19, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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