Montana Grizzly Scholarship Association

MISSOULA, MT EIN: 81-0407200 Website

THE MONTANA GRIZZLY SCHOLARSHIP ASSOCIATION'S (MGSA) PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS TO RAISE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA (UM) STUDENT-ATHLETES. THE MGSA ALSO ASSISTS THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT WITH VARIOUS FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, AND ACTIVELY PROMOTES INTEREST IN AND AWARENESS OF ALL UM SPORTS PROGRAMS. THE MGSA, THROUGH ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS BELIEVES THAT A SUCCESSFUL ATHLETICS PROGRAM ENHANCES THE UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES AND NON-STUDENT-ATHLETES ALIKE AS WELL AS BUILDING A STRONG ALLIANCE WITH THE COMMUNITY AND ALUMNI. WE BELIEVE IT IS THE RESPONSIBILTY OF THE MGSA TO HELP ACHIEVE THESE OBJECTIVES BY EDUCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND THE STUDENT-ATHLETES ABOUT THE FISCAL NEEDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA'S ATHLETIC PROGRAM; BUILDING COMMUNITY SUPPORT; AND PROVIDING THROUGH DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDRAISING PROGRAMS, THE PRIVATE FINANCIAL RESOURCES NECESSARY TO FUND SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER NEEDS.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.3M

-0.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$4.0M

+169.6% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4.0M

+169.6% YoY

About Montana Grizzly Scholarship Association

Based on IRS filings

Montana Grizzly Scholarship Association is a nonprofit organization, based in MISSOULA, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $4.0M. Net investment income was $34K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Montana $8.1M (100%)

States

Montana

Cities

Missoula

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,308,820	$5,323,542	$4,602,557
Revenue	$3,296,328	$2,710,641	$2,471,889
Expenses	$4,664,166	$2,026,099	$1,901,096
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$33,975	$-1,637	$31,170
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 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Montana ($4,001,934).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA MISSOULA, MT	TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENT ATHLETES	$4,001,934

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
NICK PORRINI	PRESIDENT	0.4	—
BILL BRENNER	CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD	0.4	—
BRIAN HAFNER	DIRECTOR	0.2	—
MOOSE PETRITZ	DIRECTOR	0.2	—
JOSH LARSON	DIRECTOR	0.2	—
RICK CUNNINGHAM	DIRECTOR	0.2	—
TOM MATHEWS	DIRECTOR	0.2	—
TERRY THOMPSON	DIRECTOR	0.2	—
DIRK CAPPIS	DIRECTOR	0.2	—
RICK LUBKE	DIRECTOR	0.2	—
JENNY HARRIS	DIRECTOR	0.2	—
SPENCER WALSH	DIRECTOR	0.2	—
JIM WIER JR	DIRECTOR	0.2	—
CARLENE BOCKMAN	DIRECTOR	0.2	—
BRENNIN GRAINEY	DIRECTOR	0.2	—
JAMIE BUHR	DIRECTOR	0.2	—
TOM JOHNS	DIRECTOR	0.2	—
STEVE ENGLEMAN	DIRECTOR	0.2	—
GREG SUNDBERG	DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL OPERA	40	—
COLESON RANDALL	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Montana Grizzly Scholarship Association?

As of 2024, Montana Grizzly Scholarship Association holds $5.3M in total assets with $3.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $4.0M in 2024.

Where does Montana Grizzly Scholarship Association operate?

Montana Grizzly Scholarship Association has awarded grants in Montana.

What size grants does Montana Grizzly Scholarship Association award?

In 2024, Montana Grizzly Scholarship Association awarded 1 grants totaling $4.0M — an average of about $4.0M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Montana Grizzly Scholarship Association's EIN?

Montana Grizzly Scholarship Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0407200. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.