Lippard-clawiter Foundation

GREAT FALLS, MT EIN: 81-0394026

The Lippard-Clawiter Foundation is a private foundation based in Montana. The foundation maintains a focus on supporting organizations and initiatives within the state, with particular emphasis on community development and local causes.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$8.2M

+1.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$498K

-2.9% YoY

Grant Count

-4.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

+1.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lippard-clawiter Foundation reported a distributable amount of $543K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation is an active grantmaker with the following characteristics:

Grant Range

**: $3,000–$88,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation restricts its grantmaking to Montana organizations only. Recent grants have been awarded to organizations in Chouteau County and surrounding areas, including communities such as Fort Benton, Loma, and Geraldine.

Grant Distribution by State

Montana $2.5M (100%)

States

Montana

Cities

Big SandyBradyCarterFort BentonGeraldineHighwoodLomaShonkin

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $8.2 million
EIN: 810394026
Most Recent Filing: 2024 (Form 990-PF)

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$8,208,368	$8,086,558	$8,270,325
Revenue	$745,168	$448,725	$753,463
Expenses	$623,358	$632,492	$677,183
Qualifying Distributions	$503,948	$518,728	$556,547
Net Investment Income	$641,327	$354,148	$655,438
Distributable Amount	$542,654	$503,654	$517,810

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

218 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Fort Benton Community Improvement Assoc ($87,890), Signal Point Golf Club ($30,500), Town of Big Sandy ($30,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BIG SANDY ARTS & ATHLETICS BIG SANDY, MT	PROGRAMS	$7,000
BIG SANDY BARRACUDA SWIM TEAM BIG SANDY, MT	PROGRAMS	$5,000
BIG SANDY CULTURAL FUND BIG SANDY, MT	PROGRAMS	$5,000
BIG SANDY HISTORICAL SOCIETY BIG SANDY, MT	PROGRAMS	$8,500
BIG SANDY LITTLE PIONEERS WRESTLING BIG SANDY, MT	PROGRAMS	$5,000
BIG SANDY MEDICAL CENTER BIG SANDY, MT	PROGRAMS	$10,000
BIG SANDY ROTARY CLUB BIG SANDY, MT	PROGRAMS	$18,500
BIG SANDY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER BIG SANDY, MT	PROGRAMS	$5,000
BIG SANDY VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE BIG SANDY, MT	PROGRAMS	$4,500
BIG SANDY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BIG SANDY, MT	PROGRAMS	$14,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ALLIN CHEETHAM	PRESIDENT	1	$300
AMY FORSMAN	SEC/TREASURER	1	—
STAN KLIMAS	VICE PRESIDENT	1	$300
ROBERT QUINN	BOARD MEMBER	1	$300
BOB PASHA	BOARD MEMBER	1	$300
ERIK ENGELLANT	BOARD MEMBER	1	$300

Recent Grantmaking Activity

Recent developments and announcements

Recent grants documented include:

2024

**Fort Benton Community Improvement Association**: $87,890 (2024) for programs

2023

**Geraldine Action Association**: $20,000 (2023) for programs

2023

**Loma Rural Volunteer Fire Department**: $20,000 (2023) for programs

The foundation has demonstrated support for community foundations, volunteer fire departments, and community improvement organizations across rural Montana.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Lippard-clawiter Foundation?

The foundation is an active grantmaker with the following characteristics: • **Annual Giving**: Approximately $496,000–$512,000 per year • **Number of Grants**: 42 grants annually • **Grant Range**: $3,000–$88,000 • **Median Grant Size**: $8,000 • **Giving Rate**: 6.0% of assets • **Application Status**: Accepts applications The foundation awards grants across multiple sectors, including community improvement, volunteer services, and healthcare initiatives.

Where does Lippard-clawiter Foundation make grants?

What size grants does Lippard-clawiter Foundation award?

In 2024, Lippard-clawiter Foundation awarded 44 grants totaling $498K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Lippard-clawiter Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Lippard-clawiter Foundation reported a distributable amount of $543K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.