Great Falls Development Authority
GFDA'S MISSION IS TO GROW DIVERSE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE. GFDA SEEKS TO TRANSFORM GREAT FALLS, MONTANA AND THE SURROUNDING RURAL AND TRIBAL REGION INTO A THRIVING ECONOMY THAT RAISES THE STANDARD OF LIVING, PARTICULARLY FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS AND ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS, AND CREATES GREATER ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE, ENTREPRENEURS, AND BUSINESSES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$32.8M
+34.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$171K
+79.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$171K
+258.3% YoY
About Great Falls Development Authority
Based on IRS filings
Great Falls Development Authority is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in GREAT FALLS, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $32.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $171K. Net investment income was $3.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $32,752,170 | $24,426,365 | $19,433,536 |
| Revenue | $9,946,706 | $5,654,586 | $5,045,202 |
| Expenses | $4,315,755 | $3,976,349 | $3,464,348 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3 | $11 | $1 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Neighborhood Housing Services Inc of Great Falls Dba Neighborworks Gf ($171,484).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES INC OF GREAT FALLS DBA NEIGHBORWORKS GF GREAT FALLS, MT | BAATZ BUILDING RESTORATION | $171,484 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK CAPPIS | CHAIR | 1.5 | — |
| JENNIFER FRITZ | VICE CHAIR | 1.5 | — |
| FORREST EHLINGER | TREASURER | 1.5 | — |
| DAN REARDEN | SECRETARY | 1.5 | — |
| MARK MACEK | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 1.5 | — |
| BRETT DONEY | PRESIDENT | 40 | $196,415 |
| SHERRIE AREY | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| REED BASSETT | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| GLENN BLISS | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| JOE BRIGGS | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| LEW CARD | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| KYLIE CARRANZA | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| ASHLEY CLARK | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| JIM DEA | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| JOSH DEVOS | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| NEIL DUBOIS | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| REBECCA ENGUM | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| DR STEPHANIE ERDMANN | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| SHANE ETZWILER | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| JOHN FAULKNER | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| ANDREAS GERANIOS | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| RANDY GILBERTSON | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| DANI GREBE | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| ROB HANEY | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| THOMAS HEISLER III | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| SHANNON HOILAND | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| JODY JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| PEYTON JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| MARTIN KUTCHA | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| TED LEWIS | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| JOHNNA LIGHTBOURNE | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| TOBY MALSAM | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| ZACH MENDENHALL | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| MIKE MILLS | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| TOM MOORE | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| TYLER MUZZANA | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| GEORGE NIKOLAKAKOS | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| DR RENEE PERA | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| RAYMOND PORTER | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| ERROL RICE | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| BRITTANY RILEY | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| DENISE SCHNIDER | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| DAVE SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| MORGAN TWEET | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| SHARON VIRGIN | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| JESSE WALDENBERG | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| LEN WATKINS | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| NATE WEISENBURGER | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| PATRICK WOODALL | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| ROB WORDEN | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| JANNA YUHUS | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Falls Development Authority?
Great Falls Development Authority is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in GREAT FALLS, MT. It holds $32.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Great Falls Development Authority?
As of 2024, Great Falls Development Authority holds $32.8M in total assets with $9.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $171K in 2024.
Where does Great Falls Development Authority operate?
Great Falls Development Authority has awarded grants in Montana.
What size grants does Great Falls Development Authority award?
In 2024, Great Falls Development Authority awarded 1 grants totaling $171K — an average of about $171K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Great Falls Development Authority's EIN?
Great Falls Development Authority's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0465605. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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