Four Corners Community Foundation
Four Corners Community Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Bozeman, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $37K. Net investment income was $15K.
Four Corners Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Four Corners Community Foundation gave $37K across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $12K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $37,000
- +180.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- -50.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $12,333
- +461.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,031,800
- +41.2% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Four Corners Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Montana Freshwater Partners ($20K). Together the top 3 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Four Corners Community Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−6%). Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2022) to $39K (2020). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana Freshwater Partners Livingston, MT | Unrestricted Grant | $20,000 |
| Gallatin Water Trust Bozeman, MT | Unrestricted Grant | $10,000 |
| Wildcarter Waterkeeper Bozeman, MT | Unrestricted Grant | $7,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,031,800 | $1,099,888 | $545,441 | $37,000 | 3 | $37,000 | $14,888 | — |
| 2022 | $730,721 | $505,432 | $691,891 | $13,185 | 6 | $661,839 | $5,432 | — |
| 2021 | $917,180 | $500,204 | $460,121 | $31,637 | 7 | $460,121 | $204 | $35,284 |
| 2020 | $877,126 | $454,122 | $222,493 | $39,435 | 9 | — | $4,122 | $33,359 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Four Corners Community Foundation is led by Sharon Brodie, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Sharon Brodie
President
On filings since 2020
$80K (2020) → $103K (2023)
George Metcalf
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kerri Strasheim
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Pat Byorth
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul Shennum
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeff Rupp
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Wendy Weaver
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $103K, to Sharon Brodie (President).
Frequently asked questions about Four Corners Community Foundation
How much does Four Corners Community Foundation give each year?
Four Corners Community Foundation gave $37K across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $13K across 6 grants.
What is Four Corners Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Four Corners Community Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,333, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Four Corners Community Foundation give grants?
Four Corners Community Foundation gives mostly in Montana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bozeman, MT (2 grants).
Does Four Corners Community Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Four Corners Community Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Four Corners Community Foundation?
Four Corners Community Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Four Corners Community Foundation?
Four Corners Community Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Bozeman, MT. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2023.
What is Four Corners Community Foundation's EIN?
Four Corners Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0482770. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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