Kampgrounds of America Foundation
Kampgrounds of America Foundation is a private foundation based in Billings, Montana. Its purpose is to support KOA, Inc.’s mission of connecting people to the outdoors and each other, with funding directed toward access to nature, local community efforts, and conservation.
Kampgrounds of America Foundation at a glance
In short: Kampgrounds of America Foundation gave $157K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Montana. 55% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $156,918
- -38.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -54.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,265
- +34.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,259
- Total assets
- $322,822
- -1.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Montana (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kampgrounds of America Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1205 N Transtech Way, Billings, MT 59102-6783
Phone: (406) 248-7444
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kampgrounds of America Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Yellowstone Ice Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $156K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 61 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Billings, Montana. In 2025, 94% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Montana, 3% to Pennsylvania, 3% to Missouri, and less than 1% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Kampgrounds of America Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $157K (2025) to $255K (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $157K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone Ice Foundation Billings, MT | Sled Hockey | $50,000 |
| KOA Care Camps Havre, MT | General Operations | $40,000 |
| Special Olympics Montana Great Falls, MT | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Billings Symphony Billings, MT | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Operation Juliet Billings, MT | 2025 Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Riverbend Environmental Education Center Gladwyne, PA | Donations for Purchase of GRIT Chair | $4,259 |
| Midwest Adaptive Sports Kansas City, MO | Donations for Purchase of GRIT Chair | $4,259 |
| Riverstone Health Foundation Billings, MT | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Real Billings FC Billings, MT | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Eagle Mount Billings Billings, MT | General Operations | $900 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $322,822 | $169,326 | $200,498 | $156,918 | 11 | $171,155 | $11,343 |
| 2024 | $327,114 | $199,834 | $224,626 | $255,295 | 24 | $263,590 | $11,875 |
| 2023 | $394,519 | $365,777 | $333,871 | $234,984 | 26 | $241,259 | $9,203 |
| 2022 | $270,000 | $270,000 | — | — | — | — | $1,083 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kampgrounds of America Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it seeks to expand access to the outdoors, particularly for under-represented or underprivileged communities; support local organizations and efforts in areas where KOA operates properties and employees live; and contribute to conservation.
Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span adaptive recreation and sports, youth sports, health, and community programming. For example, Yellowstone Ice Foundation describes its goal as establishing an indoor ice facility for ice-sports participants in its community. Special Olympics Montana says it provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for people with intellectual disabilities. Midwest Adaptive Sports says it provides sporting and recreation programs for people with physical, cognitive, or emotional needs. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not additional stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $156,918. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $4,259.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $50,000 to Yellowstone Ice Foundation for sled hockey, $40,000 to KOA Care Camps for general operations, $25,000 to Special Olympics Montana for general operations, and $20,000 to Billings Symphony for general operations. Other awards included $10,000 to Operation Juliet for a 2025 sponsorship and $4,259 each to Riverbend Environmental Education Center and Midwest Adaptive Sports for donations toward purchasing a GRIT Chair.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nicole Kreiger as director; Toby O’Rourke as president, chairperson, and director; Brandi Simpson as vice president and director; and Christopher Scheer as treasurer, secretary, and director.
Kampgrounds of America Foundation is led by Toby O'Rourke, President, Chairperson & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Toby O'Rourke
President, Chairperson & Director
Vice President, Director & Chairperson → President, Chairperson & Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandi Simpson
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Scheer
Treasurer, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Kreiger
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Whitney Scott (2022–2024) — President & Director
- Former: Chris Scheer (2022–2023) — Director, Treasurer & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Kampgrounds of America Foundation
How much does Kampgrounds of America Foundation give each year?
Kampgrounds of America Foundation gave $157K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $255K across 24 grants.
What is Kampgrounds of America Foundation's typical grant size?
Kampgrounds of America Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,259, and its average grant was $14,265, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kampgrounds of America Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Kampgrounds of America Foundation give grants?
Kampgrounds of America Foundation gives mostly in Montana: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Billings, MT (6 grants).
Does Kampgrounds of America Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 64% of Kampgrounds of America Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kampgrounds of America Foundation's largest grantees?
Kampgrounds of America Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Yellowstone Ice Foundation ($50,000), KOA Care Camps ($40,000) and Special Olympics Montana ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kampgrounds of America Foundation?
Kampgrounds of America Foundation reported $323K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $171K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kampgrounds of America Foundation fund?
The foundation says it seeks to expand access to the outdoors, particularly for under-represented or underprivileged communities; support local organizations and efforts in areas where KOA operates properties and employees live; and contribute to conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kampgrounds of America Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kampgrounds of America Foundation's EIN?
Kampgrounds of America Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3291811. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Kampgrounds of America Foundation 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Kampgrounds of America Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kampgrounds-of-america-foundation-morg_c66ea66b22794d098cb34ce5c687811a
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