Marshall and Mary Brondum
The Marshall & Mary Brondum Special Assistance Foundation, Inc. is a private 501(c)(3) charitable foundation based in Missoula, Montana. Established in 1990, the foundation was funded by Marshall Brondum and is dedicated to providing financial assistance to individuals whose needs are not or cannot be met by existing charities and agencies.
Key facts about Marshall and Mary Brondum
- EIN
- 36-3700887
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $266,053
- Grants made (2025)
- 84
- Average grant
- $3,167
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Primary geography
- Montana (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- One-page application form designed for simplicity. The Board of Trustees meets quarterly.
- Deadline
- December 15 (for January meeting), March 15 (for April meeting), June 15 (for July meeting), and September 15 (for…
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated June 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marshall and Mary Brondum funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Marshall and Mary Brondum's 84 itemized 2025 grants were Montana (92%). The most frequent recipient cities were Missoula, MT (76 grants) and Ronan, MT (2 grants). None of its 84 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistive Equipment/dev" (29 grants), "Local Support" (19 grants) and "Sight" (16 grants).
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$266K
+11.8% YoY
Grant Count
84
+20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
-6.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is to financially aid individuals in need, with particular emphasis on special assistance to those with disabilities. The foundation focuses on:
- Medical and adaptive lifestyle support
- Physical therapy
- Hearing, sign, and speech services
- Limited medical expenses
- Services for the print-impaired
- Specialized transportation assistance
- Nutritional needs programs
- Attendant care costs
- Limited residential modifications to accommodate physical handicaps
- Purchase of service animals
- Prosthetics and equipment to maintain self-sufficiency
The foundation may also support other charitable organizations whose purposes and functions align with these priorities.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 66 grants in its most recent fiscal year. Grant amounts typically range from $40 to $13,950.
Review Cycle
December 15 (for January meeting), March 15 (for April meeting), June 15 (for July meeting), and September 15 (for October meeting)
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily serves the State of Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 84 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending March 2025:
- Total assets: $5,617,053
- Total giving: $266,053
- Total revenues: $476,918
- Total expenses: $331,728
- Number of employees: 0
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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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
381 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Shoff Catherine ($13,735), Angel Flight West ($10,000), Fortier Hollis ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SHOFF CATHERINE MISSOULA, MT | CAPITAL IMPROVE/EQUIP | $13,735 |
| ANGEL FLIGHT WEST SANTA MONICA, CA | LOCAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| FORTIER HOLLIS MISSOULA, MT | ASSISTIVE EQUIPMENT/DEV | $10,000 |
| MISSION VALLEY SENIOR CENTER RONAN, MT | LOCAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| MISSOULA AGING SERVICES MISSOULA, MT | LOCAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| PARTNERS HOPE FOUNDATION MISSOULA, MT | LOCAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| RADIO TALKING BOOK SERVICE OMAHA, NE | LOCAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| JENKINS EVELYN MISSOULA, MT | ACCESSIBLE HOUSING | $9,105 |
| BAKER TABITHA MISSOULA, MT | ASSISTIVE EQUIPMENT/DEV | $8,595 |
| CARRANZA ALOIZIA MISSOULA, MT | MEDICAL/DENTAL REHAB | $6,532 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Founder: Marshall Brondum was born in Coleharbor, North Dakota in 1916. He grew up and lived most of his life in the Blackfoot Valley and Missoula, Montana. Blinded by an accident at age ten, he earned his living as a farmer, musician, and radio and television repairman. In the 1950s, he acquired a small television cable company. Marshall and his wife, Mary, built the company into a sizeable Western Montana cable service, forming Marshall TV Cable Company in 1980. Mary Brondum died in 1982. In 1988, Marshall sold the cable company and retired. He died in 1992, having set aside substantial assets and estate funds to establish the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEN CARUSO | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| KATHY FLYNN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SABRINA WHITE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CANDIE STOVER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TIM MARINAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: PO Box 3106, Missoula, MT 59806-3106
- Phone: 406-549-5513 (24-hour voice message center)
- Website: brondumfoundation.org
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Marshall and Mary Brondum fund?
The foundation's primary purpose is to financially aid individuals in need, with particular emphasis on special assistance to those with disabilities. The foundation focuses on: • Medical and adaptive lifestyle support • Physical therapy • Hearing, sign, and speech services • Limited medical expenses • Services for the print-impaired • Specialized transportation assistance • Nutritional needs programs • Attendant care costs • Limited residential modifications to accommodate physical handicaps •…
How do I apply for a grant from Marshall and Mary Brondum?
The foundation made 66 grants in its most recent fiscal year. Grant amounts typically range from $40 to $13,950. **Application Process:** • One-page application form designed for simplicity • The Board of Trustees meets quarterly • Application deadlines: December 15 (for January meeting), March 15 (for April meeting), June 15 (for July meeting), and September 15 (for October meeting) • Applicants are notified of Board action within 15 days after the Board meeting • Approved grants are generally…
Where does Marshall and Mary Brondum make grants?
The foundation primarily serves the State of Montana.
What size grants does Marshall and Mary Brondum award?
In 2025, Marshall and Mary Brondum awarded 84 grants totaling $266K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Marshall and Mary Brondum's EIN?
Marshall and Mary Brondum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3700887. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.