Friends of the Hamilton Schools
The foundation exists to create and maintain a financial base to support the non-funded needs of the hamilton school district and to fund scholarships for their graduates attending post graduate education.
Friends of the Hamilton Schools at a glance
In short: Friends of the Hamilton Schools gave $14K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,042
- -27.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,042
- -27.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,042
- Total assets
- $4,275,961
- +9.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the Hamilton Schools funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hamilton School District #3 ($14K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Friends of the Hamilton Schools gives
- Giving grew 82% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $21K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton School District #3 Hamilton, MT | Special Program Needs & Classroom Projects | $14,042 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,275,961 | $565,593 | $217,679 | $14,042 | 1 | $422,656 |
| 2023 | $3,891,812 | $133,739 | $206,210 | $19,422 | 1 | $89,063 |
| 2022 | $3,623,308 | $235,228 | $179,031 | $20,865 | 1 | $225,721 |
| 2021 | $4,151,800 | $255,344 | $157,567 | $7,711 | 1 | $230,430 |
| 2020 | $3,792,829 | $391,049 | $146,027 | — | — | $191,567 |
| 2019 | $3,368,830 | $199,399 | $144,871 | — | — | $127,974 |
About Friends of the Hamilton Schools
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Hamilton Schools is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Hamilton, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $14K. Net investment income was $423K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Hamilton Schools is led by John Mikesell, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 18 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Mikesell
President
Director → Vice President, 2020
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Mason Vice President
President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mona McCarty
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$750 (2023) → $0 (2024)
Sharon Mattix
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$750 (2023) → $0 (2024)
Jean Steele
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taylor King
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kerry Hanson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexis Holland
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Tadvick
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marie Antonioli
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amber Richardson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Tintzman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Southwick
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Hansen
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronda Hansen
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cara Shambles
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marisa Neyenhuis Director
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ty Burt
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Jane Mason (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Marisa Neyenhuis (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Russell Hughes (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Becky Brough (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Ellen Ryter (2021) — Director
- Former: Angela Dondero (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Clay Cruse (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Michael Hayes (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Mindi Hogan (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jen Carmody (2019) — Director
- Former: Tom Grymes (2019) — Director
- Former: Troy Hanson (2019) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $750, to Sharon Mattix (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Friends of the Hamilton Schools
How much does Friends of the Hamilton Schools give each year?
Friends of the Hamilton Schools gave $14K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $19K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of the Hamilton Schools?
Friends of the Hamilton Schools reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $566K.
What is Friends of the Hamilton Schools?
Friends of the Hamilton Schools is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Hamilton, MT. It holds $4.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Friends of the Hamilton Schools operate?
Friends of the Hamilton Schools has awarded grants in Montana.
What is Friends of the Hamilton Schools's EIN?
Friends of the Hamilton Schools's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3892303. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 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 2019–2024
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