Missouri-Madison River Fund
Pays on behalf of governmental and nonprofit organizations to help develop public recreation resources in the area that includes the nine Missouri-madison rivers dams, reservoirs and 350 miles of river located within the state of Montana. This benefits all of the citizens of the state of Montana together with a large number of out of state tourists and recreationalists each year.
Missouri-Madison River Fund at a glance
In short: Missouri-Madison River Fund gave $1.1M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $164K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,149,788
- +68.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $164,255
- +68.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,600
- Total assets
- $6,757,633
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Montana (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Missouri-Madison River Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bureau of Land Managment ($550K). Together the top 7 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 33 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Missouri-Madison River Fund gives
- Giving grew 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $511K (2022) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Managment Butte, MT | Maintenance and Improvements | $550,471 |
| Montana Department of Fish Wildlife and Parks Helena, MT | Maintenance and Improvements | $446,002 |
| US Forest Service Portland, OR | General Operating | $96,240 |
| Town of Cascade Cascade, MT | Park Operating and Maintenace | $21,600 |
| Chouteau County Fair Board Carter, MT | Canoe Camp | $18,550 |
| City of Fort Benton Fort Benton, MT | Boat Launch | $10,800 |
| Titan Inc Ennis, MT | West Bank Viewer and Canoe Launch | $6,125 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,757,633 | $1,093,834 | $1,219,220 | $1,149,788 | 7 | $351,567 |
| 2023 | $6,882,666 | $1,307,435 | $1,135,615 | $683,556 | 7 | $530,437 |
| 2022 | $6,710,877 | $992,463 | $615,271 | $511,077 | 6 | $413,465 |
| 2021 | $6,336,282 | $799,510 | $965,807 | $892,845 | 6 | $261,733 |
| 2020 | $6,502,808 | $888,828 | $905,360 | $812,324 | 7 | $396,561 |
About Missouri-Madison River Fund
Based on IRS filings
Missouri-Madison River Fund is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $352K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Missouri-Madison River Fund is led by Andy Hunthausen, Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andy Hunthausen
Chairman
Commissioner → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Pasha
Commissioner
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Skinner
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Gail Sullivan
Secretary
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Shumate
Administrator
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Avey
Forest Supervisor
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Pollington
Commissioner
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Hueth
Canyon Ferry Facility Ops Specialist
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Stremcha
Facility Manager
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debi Randolph
Commissioner
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Ryan
Commissioner
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey Babcock
Field Manager
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Nye
Commissioner
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Jane Weber (2020) — Commissioner
- Former: Jim Hart (2020) — Chairman
- Former: Laura Obert (2020) — Commissioner
- Former: Lee Holmes (2020) — Resources & Rec
- Former: Lisa Stoeffler (2020) — Treasuer
- Former: Pam Sveinson (2020) — Public Representative
- Former: Rick Hotaling (2020) — Director
- Former: Scott Haight (2020) — Acting Manager
- Former: Tom Reilly (2020) — Administrator - Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Missouri-Madison River Fund
How much does Missouri-Madison River Fund give each year?
Missouri-Madison River Fund gave $1.1M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $684K across 7 grants.
What is Missouri-Madison River Fund's typical grant size?
Missouri-Madison River Fund's median grant in 2024 was $21,600, and its average grant was $164,255, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Missouri-Madison River Fund give grants?
Missouri-Madison River Fund gives mostly in Montana: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (8%).
Does Missouri-Madison River Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 29% of Missouri-Madison River Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Missouri-Madison River Fund's largest grantees?
Missouri-Madison River Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Bureau of Land Managment ($550,471), Montana Department of Fish Wildlife and Parks ($446,002) and US Forest Service ($96,240), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Missouri-Madison River Fund?
Missouri-Madison River Fund reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Missouri-Madison River Fund?
Missouri-Madison River Fund is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Milwaukee, WI. It holds $6.8M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Missouri-Madison River Fund's EIN?
Missouri-Madison River Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6722256. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 26, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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