Great Falls Public Schools Foundation
The mission of the gfps foundation is to enhance the high-quality teaching and life-long learning for the students in the great falls public schools by funding innovative educational programs and scholarships.
Great Falls Public Schools Foundation at a glance
In short: Great Falls Public Schools Foundation gave $583K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $583K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $583,422
- -60.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $583,422
- -60.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $583,422
- Total assets
- $10,729,988
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Great Falls Public Schools Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M 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 Great Falls Public Schools Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $524K (2022) to $1.5M (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $583K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $583,422 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,729,988 | $1,855,094 | $1,290,709 | $583,422 | 1 | $664,995 |
| 2024 | $9,751,425 | $1,637,200 | $2,155,217 | $1,490,000 | 1 | $324,900 |
| 2023 | $9,530,506 | $2,848,346 | $1,404,498 | $687,885 | 1 | $323,950 |
| 2022 | $8,003,484 | $1,406,792 | $1,111,607 | $523,522 | 1 | $491,017 |
| 2021 | $8,716,558 | $1,876,831 | $1,941,443 | $1,320,482 | 1 | $526,047 |
| 2020 | $7,683,086 | $1,744,343 | $3,241,886 | — | — | $407,818 |
About Great Falls Public Schools Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Great Falls Public Schools Foundation is a public charity, based in Great Falls, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $583K. Net investment income was $665K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Great Falls Public Schools Foundation is led by Stephanie Becker, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 23 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephanie Becker
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$3K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Joanie Agamenoni
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jared Brown
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy O'Brien
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy O'Leary Tremper
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Lamy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Candice English
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Crosby
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gordon Johnson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Luinstra
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Sturges
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Donnelly
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Houtz
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Hunt
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan Dailey
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marlee Sunchild
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Moodie
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Olson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Hoyer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Whitney
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Drew Blewett
Past Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Morrison
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Marshall
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Tom Moore (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Brion Torgerson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Karen Brandvold (2020–2023) — Past Chair
- Former: Christi Virts (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Dawn Reitz (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Rachel O'Neill (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Andrew Davidson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Bob Stingley (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Dave Crum (2020–2022) — Executive Director-Retired
- Former: Doug Sexe (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jane Gregoire Newmack (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jean Smith (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeff Gray (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kyle Herda (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Steve Skaer (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kaci Husted (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Stephanie Schnider (2021–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Jon McCarty (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Anne Martinez (2020) — Director
- Former: Gerry Jennings (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Laura Merchant (2020) — Director
- Former: Linda Caricaburu (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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $3K, to Stephanie Becker (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Great Falls Public Schools Foundation
How much does Great Falls Public Schools Foundation give each year?
Great Falls Public Schools Foundation gave $583K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.5M across 1 grant.
How large is Great Falls Public Schools Foundation?
Great Falls Public Schools Foundation reported $10.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
Where does Great Falls Public Schools Foundation operate?
Great Falls Public Schools Foundation has awarded grants in Montana.
What is Great Falls Public Schools Foundation's EIN?
Great Falls Public Schools Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2577990. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Great Falls Public Schools Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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