Kiwanis Foundation of Montana
As a 501(c)3 organization for the Montana district of kiwanis clubs, the Kiwanis Foundation of Montana provides lasting support for kiwanis sponsored groups and community service projects.
Kiwanis Foundation of Montana at a glance
In short: Kiwanis Foundation of Montana gave $63K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $62,976
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- Average grant
- $10,496
- Median grant
- $7,450
- Total assets
- $1,793,293
- 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 Kiwanis Foundation of Montana funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Harlowton Kiwanis ($23K). Together the top 6 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2020) to $63K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $63K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harlowton Kiwanis Harlowton, MT | General Use | $22,500 |
| Glasgow Kiwanis Glasgow, MT | General Use | $15,020 |
| Polson Kiwanis Polson, MT | General Use | $9,300 |
| Butte Kiwanis Club Butte, MT | General Use | $5,600 |
| Montana District Kiwanis Lewistown, MT | General Use | $5,469 |
| Missoula Kiwanis Missoula, MT | General Use | $5,087 |
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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 | $1,793,293 | $134,948 | $115,642 | $62,976 | 6 | $75,740 |
| 2021 | $1,418,105 | $432,965 | $112,023 | — | — | $295,440 |
| 2020 | $1,097,163 | $143,815 | $74,494 | $61,922 | Total only | $58,020 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Kiwanis Foundation of Montana
Based on IRS filings
Kiwanis Foundation of Montana is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kalispell, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $63K. Net investment income was $76K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kiwanis Foundation of Montana is led by Charles Wilson, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles Wilson
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Isakson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alida Wrigth
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Rushing
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Duane Karmer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Salvagni
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Bauman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean Steele
Secretary & Treasurer
Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$595 (2025)
Leila Haack
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Alan Lorendorf (2020–2021) — President
- Former: John Hickey (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Peter Walther (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Duane Kramer (2021) — Director
- Former: Don Meeks (2020) — Director
- Former: Glen Wheeler (2020) — Director
- Former: Mike Patterson (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 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $595, to Jean Steele (Secretary/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Kiwanis Foundation of Montana
How much does Kiwanis Foundation of Montana give each year?
Kiwanis Foundation of Montana gave $63K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Kiwanis Foundation of Montana's typical grant size?
Kiwanis Foundation of Montana's median grant in 2025 was $7,450, and its average grant was $10,496, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Kiwanis Foundation of Montana give grants?
Kiwanis Foundation of Montana gives mostly in Montana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Kiwanis Foundation of Montana give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Kiwanis Foundation of Montana's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Kiwanis Foundation of Montana's largest grantees?
Kiwanis Foundation of Montana's largest 2025 grantees include Harlowton Kiwanis ($22,500), Glasgow Kiwanis ($15,020) and Polson Kiwanis ($9,300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kiwanis Foundation of Montana?
Kiwanis Foundation of Montana reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $135K.
What is Kiwanis Foundation of Montana?
Kiwanis Foundation of Montana is a public charity focused on Education, based in Kalispell, MT. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Kiwanis Foundation of Montana's EIN?
Kiwanis Foundation of Montana's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0465739. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 12, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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