THE MISSION OF THE MONTANA FARM BUREAU FOUNDATION (MFBFO) IS TO SUPPORT MONTANA AGRICULTURE THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT, WITH A SPECIAL EMPHASIS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR YOUTH.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
+18.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$14K
-3.6% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-3.6% YoY
About Montana Farm Bureau Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Montana Farm Bureau Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in BOZEMAN, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $14K. Net investment income was $50K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,486,787 | $1,256,630 | $1,130,491 |
| Revenue | $251,624 | $174,613 | $149,637 |
| Expenses | $117,953 | $105,022 | $85,035 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $49,586 | $32,604 | $13,627 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Montana Ffa Foundation ($8,000), Big Timber Ffa ($5,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MONTANA FFA FOUNDATION BOZEMAN, MT | TO SUPPORT THE STATE DEGREE SESSION CONVENTION, FUSION CAREER SUMMIT AND AG EXPO | $8,000 |
| BIG TIMBER FFA BIG TIMBER, MT | SPONSOR INTERNATIONAL JUDGING/TOURS | $5,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT KULBECK | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| DIANA BAILEY | SECRETARY-TREASURER | 5 | — |
| CYNDI JOHNSON | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| GARY HEIBERTSHAUSEN | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| HANS MCPHERSON | PAST PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| SKY ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ED BANDEL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PATTI DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KRIS DESCHEEMAKER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SCOTT STONER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LEW ZIMMER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DARCIA PATTEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TIM GILL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JOHN YOUNGBERG | FORMER EXECUTIVE VP | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montana Farm Bureau Foundation?
Montana Farm Bureau Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in BOZEMAN, MT. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Montana Farm Bureau Foundation?
As of 2024, Montana Farm Bureau Foundation holds $1.5M in total assets with $252K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $14K in 2024.
Where does Montana Farm Bureau Foundation operate?
Montana Farm Bureau Foundation has awarded grants in Montana.
What size grants does Montana Farm Bureau Foundation award?
In 2024, Montana Farm Bureau Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $14K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Montana Farm Bureau Foundation's EIN?
Montana Farm Bureau Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0518824. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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