Montana Youth Sports Association Inc
Montana Youth Sports Association Inc is a private foundation based in Billings, Montana. It says it provides resources and equipment to local youth sports teams, organizations, and individuals, and its stated mission is to ensure Montana children have the resources needed to participate in competitive sports, athletics, and other competitive physical activities.
Montana Youth Sports Association Inc at a glance
In short: Montana Youth Sports Association Inc gave $38K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,300
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -18.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,946
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $107,367
- +154.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Montana Youth Sports Association Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The 2024 filing states that the foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The website’s grant instructions say that either the applicant or its parent organization must be a 501(c)(3), and that the event, team, or individual seeking support must be active or taking place within a rolling 12-month window. The website says to submit an application and a copy of the 501(c)(3) tax-exempt determination letter; it also says application information may be sent by email or mail instead of using the online form.
- Contact
Mailing address: 503 Avenue D, Billings, MT 59102
Phone: (406) 671-3874
Website: https://montanayouthsports.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Montana Youth Sports Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Elysian PTO ($10K). Together the top 10 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Montana. The foundation’s website describes its work as helping communities in Montana support their youth.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Montana Youth Sports Association Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $46K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elysian PTO Billings, MT | Promoting MTYouth Sports | $10,000 |
| Billings Catholic Schools Foundation Billings, MT | Promoting MTYouth Sports | $5,000 |
| Yellowstone Youth Football Billings, MT | Promoting MTYouth Sports | $5,000 |
| Lockwood Booster Club Lockwood, MT | Promoting MT Youth Sports | $2,500 |
| Hinsdale Public School Hinsdale, MT | Promoting MTYouth Sports | $2,500 |
| Wildcat Booster Club Plentywood, MT | Promoting MTYouth Sports | $2,500 |
| Miles City Youth Hockey Assoc Miles City, MT | Promoting MTYouth Sports | $2,500 |
| Universal Awards Billings, MT | Promoting MTYouth Sports | $2,500 |
| Billings Elite Amateur Boxing Billings, MT | Promoting MTYouth Sports | $1,800 |
| Billings AL Baseball Billings, MT | Promoting MT Youth Sports | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $107,367 | $175,256 | $110,051 | $38,300 | 13 | — |
| 2023 | $42,162 | $113,400 | $88,403 | $45,954 | 16 | — |
| 2022 | $17,165 | $60,830 | $48,857 | $24,500 | 6 | $24,500 |
| 2021 | $5,192 | $15,140 | $9,948 | $3,800 | 2 | $3,800 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to help ensure Montana children have the resources necessary to participate in competitive sports, athletics, and other competitive physical activities. Its website says it provides resources and equipment to local youth sports teams, organizations, and individuals.
Its 2024 grants included support for a range of youth sports and community organizations. Yellowstone Youth Football describes its mission as maintaining a recreational youth football program that builds character, morals, discipline, and sportsmanship while teaching football fundamentals. Billings Catholic Schools Foundation says it supports the immediate needs and lasting stability of Billings Catholic schools and their Catholic education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $38,300. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,500. Among the largest were $10,000 to Elysian PTO and $5,000 each to Billings Catholic Schools Foundation and Yellowstone Youth Football.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rusty Gackle as president and Tiffany Gackle and Jacob Eaton as directors.
Montana Youth Sports Association Inc is led by Rusty Gackle, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rusty Gackle
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jacob Eaton
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Tiffany Gackle
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Montana Youth Sports Association Inc
How much does Montana Youth Sports Association Inc give each year?
Montana Youth Sports Association Inc gave $38K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $46K across 16 grants.
What is Montana Youth Sports Association Inc's typical grant size?
Montana Youth Sports Association Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,946, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Montana Youth Sports Association Inc give grants?
Montana Youth Sports Association Inc gives mostly in Montana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Billings, MT (8 grants).
Does Montana Youth Sports Association Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Montana Youth Sports Association Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Promoting MTYouth Sports" (11 grants).
Who are Montana Youth Sports Association Inc's largest grantees?
Montana Youth Sports Association Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Elysian PTO ($10,000), Billings Catholic Schools Foundation ($5,000) and Yellowstone Youth Football ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Montana Youth Sports Association Inc?
Montana Youth Sports Association Inc reported $107K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $175K.
What does Montana Youth Sports Association Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to help ensure Montana children have the resources necessary to participate in competitive sports, athletics, and other competitive physical activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Montana Youth Sports Association Inc?
The 2024 filing states that the foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Montana Youth Sports Association Inc's EIN?
Montana Youth Sports Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4491867. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Montana Youth Sports Association Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 25, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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