Montana Public Health Institute
The Montana Public Health Institute optimizes the health and quality of life of montanans by strengthening the public health system through collaboration, leadership and the advancement of health equity.
Montana Public Health Institute at a glance
In short: Montana Public Health Institute gave $871K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $124K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $870,697
- +96.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $124,385
- +68.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $145,163
- Total assets
- $1,680,619
- +27.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Montana Public Health Institute
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Montana Public Health Institute
Who Montana Public Health Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was One Health ($154K). Together the top 7 received $871K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 6 grants of 13 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $444K (2023) to $871K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $871K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One Health Hardin, MT | Funding to oendp regional hubs to reduce opioid deaths in Montana | $154,040 |
| Lewis and Clark Public Health Helena, MT | Funding to oendp regional hubs to reduce opioid deaths in Montana | $154,039 |
| Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana Great Falls, MT | Funding to oendp regional hubs to reduce opioid deaths in Montana | $145,663 |
| Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center Miles City, MT | Funding to oendp regional hubs to reduce opioid deaths in Montana | $145,163 |
| Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation Poplar, MT | Funding to oendp regional hubs to reduce opioid deaths in Montana | $145,163 |
| Flathead City County Health Department Kalispell, MT | Funding to oendp regional hubs to reduce opioid deaths in Montana | $118,253 |
| Breaking Chains for Recovery Great Falls, MT | Funding to oendp regional hubs to reduce opioid deaths in Montana | $8,376 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,680,619 | $2,745,850 | $2,403,340 | $870,697 | 7 |
| 2023 | $1,322,370 | $2,868,178 | $2,275,633 | $444,000 | 6 |
| 2022 | $435,535 | $1,801,670 | $1,558,216 | — | — |
| 2021 | $188,141 | $1,119,217 | $1,294,785 | — | — |
| 2020 | $358,627 | $516,525 | $162,161 | — | — |
About Montana Public Health Institute
Based on IRS filings
Montana Public Health Institute is a public charity focused on Health, based in Bozeman, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $871K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Montana Public Health Institute is led by Matt Kelley, Chief Executive Officer since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matt Kelley
Chief Executive Officer
President → Chief Executive Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$71K (2021) → $137K (2024)
Sue Hansen
Chair
Vice President → President, 2021
President → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hillary Hanson
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$45K (2020) → $106K (2024)
Aaron Wernham
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Morgan Taylor
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patty Presser
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Cook
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosemary Cree Medicine
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zoe Bernard
Secretary
Director → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Smilie
Co-Chair
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Co-Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dyani Bingham (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Tony Ward (2020–2023) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $137K, to Matt Kelley (Chief Executive Officer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Montana Public Health Institute
How much does Montana Public Health Institute give each year?
Montana Public Health Institute gave $871K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $444K across 6 grants.
What is Montana Public Health Institute's typical grant size?
Montana Public Health Institute's median grant in 2024 was $145,163, and its average grant was $124,385, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Montana Public Health Institute give grants?
Montana Public Health Institute gives mostly in Montana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Great Falls, MT (2 grants).
Does Montana Public Health Institute give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Montana Public Health Institute's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Montana Public Health Institute's largest grantees?
Montana Public Health Institute's largest 2024 grantees include One Health ($154,040), Lewis and Clark Public Health ($154,039) and Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana ($145,663), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Montana Public Health Institute?
Montana Public Health Institute reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What is Montana Public Health Institute?
Montana Public Health Institute is a public charity focused on Health, based in Bozeman, MT. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Montana Public Health Institute's EIN?
Montana Public Health Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1137954. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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