Lippard-clawiter Foundation
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
44
-4.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
+1.5% YoY
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
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $8.2 million
- EIN: 810394026
- Most Recent Filing: 2024 (Form 990-PF)
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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:
**Fort Benton Community Improvement Association**: $87,890 (2024) for programs
**Geraldine Action Association**: $20,000 (2023) for programs
**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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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