James and Chloe Gilman Charitable
James and Chloe Gilman Charitable is a private foundation based in Butte, Montana. Its 2024 filing reports 46 grants totaling $245,000, with recipients including education, healthcare, animal welfare, human services, and community organizations.
James and Chloe Gilman Charitable at a glance
In short: James and Chloe Gilman Charitable gave $245K across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Montana. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $245,000
- +362.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,326
- +362.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,867,836
- +5.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Montana (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to James and Chloe Gilman Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3940 Saddle Rock Road, Butte, MT 59701
Phone: (406) 490-3592
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James and Chloe Gilman Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Butte Central Education Foundation ($20K). Together the top 10 received $66K.
Grant Size Distribution
243 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 243 grants of 243 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Montana. Washington, Kansas, and the District of Columbia each received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
Cities
Is James and Chloe Gilman Charitable open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 46 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2023) to $339K (2022). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $245K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Butte Central Education Foundation Butte, MT | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Montana East-West Shrine Game Butte, MT | Transportation Assistance | $6,000 |
| 4 Paws Rescue Cardwell, MT | Homeless Animal Shelter/Protection | $5,000 |
| Albert's Angel Fund Butte, MT | Homeless Animal Shelter/Protection | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society Butte, MT | Relay for Life | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross Butte, MT | Emergency Prevention/Response | $5,000 |
| Bagdad Shrine Temple Butte, MT | Transportation Assistance | $5,000 |
| Barretts Hospital Foundation Dillon, MT | Commitment to Healthcare Leadership | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Butte Butte, MT | Bowl for Kids Sake | $5,000 |
| BPOE Lodge 240 (Elks) Butte, MT | New Roof | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,867,836 | $420,414 | $257,702 | $245,000 | 46 | $245,000 | $393,781 | $228,156 |
| 2023 | $4,611,670 | $276,103 | $74,319 | $53,000 | 46 | $53,000 | $261,648 | $213,422 |
| 2022 | $4,202,898 | $308,827 | $351,017 | $339,000 | 55 | $339,000 | $308,827 | $222,646 |
| 2021 | $5,012,876 | $393,644 | $261,313 | $257,500 | 50 | $257,500 | $393,644 | $233,589 |
| 2020 | $4,695,192 | $159,199 | $232,925 | $227,525 | 46 | — | $159,199 | $227,384 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James and Chloe Gilman Charitable reported a distributable amount of $228K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its reported grants show support for a range of charitable purposes, including scholarships, healthcare, animal sheltering, emergency response, and community programs. For example, Butte Central Education Foundation received $20,000 for scholarships, and 4 Paws Rescue received $5,000 for homeless animal shelter and protection.
Some recipients describe their own work as follows: Maternal Life International says it provides health-care and family-life training and resources in Africa; St James Healthcare Foundation says it works to improve the health of the people and communities it serves, especially those who are poor and vulnerable; and Butte Rescue Mission says it provides food, shelter, and clothing to people facing homelessness. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 46 grants totaling $245,000. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed grant was $20,000 to Butte Central Education Foundation for scholarships. Other listed grants included $6,000 to Montana East-West Shrine Game for transportation assistance and $5,000 each to organizations including American Cancer Society, Montana Technological, Pintler Pets, Rialto Community Theater, Spirit of Columbia Gardens Carousel, and Butte Rescue Mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists LARAE L SOUTH as CFO and JAMES C GILMAN JR as VP.
James and Chloe Gilman Charitable's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James C. Gilman Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Larae L. South
CFO
Chief Financial Officer → CFO, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James C. Gilman (2020) — President
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 James and Chloe Gilman Charitable
How much does James and Chloe Gilman Charitable give each year?
James and Chloe Gilman Charitable gave $245K across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $53K across 46 grants.
What is James and Chloe Gilman Charitable's typical grant size?
James and Chloe Gilman Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,326, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James and Chloe Gilman Charitable give grants?
James and Chloe Gilman Charitable gives mostly in Montana: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Butte, MT (35 grants), Dillon, MT (2 grants) and Missoula, MT (2 grants).
Does James and Chloe Gilman Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 46 grants with a stated purpose on James and Chloe Gilman Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Homeless Animal Shelter/Protection" (4 grants).
Who are James and Chloe Gilman Charitable's largest grantees?
James and Chloe Gilman Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Butte Central Education Foundation ($20,000), Montana East-West Shrine Game ($6,000) and 4 Paws Rescue ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is James and Chloe Gilman Charitable?
James and Chloe Gilman Charitable reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $245K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $228K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does James and Chloe Gilman Charitable fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its reported grants show support for a range of charitable purposes, including scholarships, healthcare, animal sheltering, emergency response, and community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James and Chloe Gilman Charitable?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James and Chloe Gilman Charitable's EIN?
James and Chloe Gilman Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0973410. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does James and Chloe Gilman Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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