Liberty County Combined Fund Drive Inc
Liberty County Combined Fund Drive Inc is a private foundation based in Chester, Montana. It makes grants to preselected charitable organizations using donations from an annual mail fund drive.
Liberty County Combined Fund Drive Inc at a glance
In short: Liberty County Combined Fund Drive Inc gave $27K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $907.8), mostly in Montana. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,234
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $908
- -11.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $894
- Total assets
- $5,682
- +170.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (4 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Liberty County Combined Fund Drive Inc
- 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: PO Box 683, Chester, MT 59522-0683
Phone: (406) 759-5067
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Liberty County Combined Fund Drive Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Liberty County Community Development Committee ($2K). Together the top 10 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 156 grants of 156 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Liberty County Combined Fund Drive Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 30 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $881. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $894 repeat.
- 87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2020) to $32K (2024). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty County Community Development Committee Chester, MT | Community Benefit | $2,055 |
| Loaves and Fishes Pantry Chester, MT | Community Benefit | $1,785 |
| Golden Triangle Center Chester, MT | Community Benefit | $1,765 |
| American Cancer Society Chester, MT | HEALTH | $1,353 |
| Lion's Park Maintenance Chester, MT | Community Benefit | $1,343 |
| Joplin Memorial Park Chester, MT | Recreation | $1,235 |
| Joplin Community Hall Chester, MT | Community Benefit | $1,230 |
| Chester Little League & T-Ball Chester, MT | Youth Development | $1,211 |
| Friends of Liberty County Library Chester, MT | Community Benefit | $1,166 |
| Chester Community Calendar Chester, MT | Community Benefit | $1,110 |
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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 | $5,682 | $31,852 | $28,268 | $27,234 | 30 | $27,234 | $27,234 |
| 2024 | $2,098 | $30,270 | $32,938 | $31,789 | 31 | $31,789 | $31,789 |
| 2023 | $4,766 | $30,204 | $29,833 | $28,918 | 32 | $28,918 | $28,918 |
| 2022 | $4,395 | $34,426 | $31,742 | $30,916 | 32 | $30,916 | $30,916 |
| 2021 | $1,711 | $26,242 | $26,446 | $25,267 | 31 | $25,267 | $25,064 |
| 2020 | $1,915 | $23,334 | $23,131 | $22,079 | 32 | — | $22,282 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Liberty County Combined Fund Drive Inc reported a distributable amount of $27K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for community organizations, a food pantry, health-related work, parks and recreation, and youth programs.
Among its grantees, the American Cancer Society describes its mission as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, and helping people prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $27,234. Grant amounts ranged from $185 to $2,055, with a median of $894. Notable grants included $2,055 to Liberty County Community Development Committee, $1,785 to Loaves and Fishes Pantry, $1,765 to Golden Triangle Center, and $1,353 to American Cancer Society. Other recipients included Lion’s Park Maintenance ($1,343), Joplin Memorial Park ($1,235), Chester Little League & T-Ball ($1,211), and Chester Preschool ($1,110).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Judy Tempel as president, Brad Kammerzell as treasurer, and Karen Graham as secretary.
Liberty County Combined Fund Drive Inc is led by Judy Tempel, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Judy Tempel
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brad Kammerzell
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karen Graham
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Liberty County Combined Fund Drive Inc
How much does Liberty County Combined Fund Drive Inc give each year?
Liberty County Combined Fund Drive Inc gave $27K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $32K across 31 grants.
What is Liberty County Combined Fund Drive Inc's typical grant size?
Liberty County Combined Fund Drive Inc's median grant in 2025 was $894, and its average grant was $908, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Liberty County Combined Fund Drive Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Liberty County Combined Fund Drive Inc give grants?
Liberty County Combined Fund Drive Inc gives mostly in Montana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chester, MT (30 grants).
Does Liberty County Combined Fund Drive Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Liberty County Combined Fund Drive Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Benefit" (11 grants), "Health" (8 grants) and "Youth" (4 grants).
Who are Liberty County Combined Fund Drive Inc's largest grantees?
Liberty County Combined Fund Drive Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Liberty County Community Development Committee ($2,055), Loaves and Fishes Pantry ($1,785) and Golden Triangle Center ($1,765), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Liberty County Combined Fund Drive Inc?
Liberty County Combined Fund Drive Inc reported $6K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Liberty County Combined Fund Drive Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for community organizations, a food pantry, health-related work, parks and recreation, and youth programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Liberty County Combined Fund Drive Inc?
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 Liberty County Combined Fund Drive Inc's EIN?
Liberty County Combined Fund Drive Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0492137. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Liberty County Combined Fund Drive Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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