Gallatin Foundation Inc
To receive and accept property to be administered exclusively for charitable purposes, primarily in, or for the benefit of Gallatin county, Montana.
Gallatin Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Gallatin Foundation Inc gave $151K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $75K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,925
- -60.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $75,463
- -60.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,463
- Total assets
- $448,471
- -18.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Gallatin Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Human Resource Development Council ($108K). Together the top 2 received $151K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Gallatin Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 160% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2020) to $384K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Human Resource Development Council Bozeman, MT | This grant is to support the hrdc homeward point project to construct a year-round shelter designed to address the needs of the homeless community. | $108,000 |
| Bozeman Area Chamber of Commerce Bozeman, MT | Grants were provided for local chamber memberships and for local advertising. | $42,925 |
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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 | $448,471 | $150,970 | $211,262 | $150,925 | 2 | $7,826 |
| 2023 | $553,306 | $822,424 | $691,217 | $384,475 | 2 | $8,915 |
| 2022 | $340,934 | $158,883 | $261,719 | $52,725 | 1 | $308 |
| 2021 | $395,382 | $1,035,804 | $1,195,514 | $58,100 | 1 | $169 |
| 2020 | $1,107,635 | $478,895 | $683,961 | $44,468 | 1 | $2,281 |
About Gallatin Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Gallatin Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Bozeman, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $448K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $151K. Net investment income was $8K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gallatin Foundation Inc is led by Steve Wheeler, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steve Wheeler
President
Board Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daryl W. Schliem
Past President & Secretary
President & Secretary → Past President & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Rust
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Johnson
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Carl Solvie (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Matt Johnson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ron Ostermiller (2020–2023) — Vice President & Treasurer
- Former: Terry Alborn (2021–2023) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Gallatin Foundation Inc
How much does Gallatin Foundation Inc give each year?
Gallatin Foundation Inc gave $151K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $384K across 2 grants.
How large is Gallatin Foundation Inc?
Gallatin Foundation Inc reported $448K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $151K.
Where does Gallatin Foundation Inc operate?
Gallatin Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Montana.
What is Gallatin Foundation Inc's EIN?
Gallatin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3652247. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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