Montana State University Billings Foundation is a publicly supported, non-profit corporation founded in 1968 to advance the goals of Montana State University Billings by (1) establishing lifelong relationships(Continued on Schedule O)with university students, parents, faculty, alumni, friends and community partners; (2) creating pathways to success and sustaining them through philanthropy, stewardship and community engagement; (3) seeking and nurturing innovative partnerships to support the realization of current and emerging university priorities; and (4) fostering a culture of inclusivity that celebrates diversity on campus and beyond.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$47.7M
+17.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.3M
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$1.2M
About Montana State University Billings
Based on IRS filings
Montana State University Billings is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BILLINGS, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $47.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2.3M. Net investment income was $1.8M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $47,725,720 | $40,792,683 | $38,846,778 |
| Revenue | $7,916,912 | $3,098,473 | $3,844,077 |
| Expenses | $4,128,439 | $3,361,935 | $3,880,181 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,811,959 | $96,541 | $439,764 |
| 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
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Montana State University Billings ($1,885,898), Montana State University Billings ($460,765).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana State University Billings Billings, MT | To fund Montana State University Billings Scholarships awarded to 1,534 recipients | $1,885,898 |
| Montana State University Billings Billings, MT | To support Montana State University Billings Academic Programs, Campus Projects, Campus and Community Outreach and Alumni Relations. | $460,765 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Potter | Chair | 4 | — |
| Jani McCall | Vice Chair (until March 24) | 2 | — |
| Mike Monson | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Kay Berry | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Tyler Elkin | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Brittany Cremer | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Buddy Windy Boy | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| David Wanzenried | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Karen Moses | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Merry Lee Olson | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| William Henry | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Donald L Roberts | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| JoAnne Sheridan | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Krista Montague | President/CEO | 40 | $114,601 |
| Jon Egeland | VP of Finance (until Dec 23) | 40 | $73,532 |
| Jeff Clarke | CFO (as of Jan 24) | 40 | $69,910 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montana State University Billings?
Montana State University Billings is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BILLINGS, MT. It holds $47.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Montana State University Billings?
As of 2024, Montana State University Billings holds $47.7M in total assets with $7.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $2.3M in 2024.
Where does Montana State University Billings operate?
Montana State University Billings has awarded grants in Montana.
What size grants does Montana State University Billings award?
In 2024, Montana State University Billings awarded 2 grants totaling $2.3M — an average of about $1.2M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Montana State University Billings's EIN?
Montana State University Billings's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0301477. 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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