Nibs and Edna Allen Foundation
The Nibs and Edna Allen Foundation is a private foundation established in 1992 and based in Miles City, Montana. The foundation was created by family descendants of the Allens, who homesteaded the area in 1912. It operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to supporting the Miles City community and surrounding region.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.2M
+6.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$144K
+21.1% YoY
Grant Count
23
+15.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+5.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to continue enhancing the community while preserving its exceptional history. The foundation provides small and medium grants to charitable, literary, scientific, and education-related organizations serving Miles City, Custer County, and Southeastern Montana.
The foundation has supported a diverse range of initiatives, including:
- Educational institutions and programs
- Community infrastructure and public spaces
- First responder organizations
- Religious institutions
- Museums and cultural preservation
- Youth and childcare programs
Grantmaking
Recent grants have funded projects including:
Grant Range
$24,000
Average Grant
$24,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses its grantmaking on:
- Miles City, Montana
- Custer County, Montana
- Southeastern Montana
Recent grant recipients have been located in communities including Broadus, Fallon, Glendive, Ismay, Miles City, and Terry.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2025:
- Total Assets: $2,204,071
- Total Revenue: $336,556
- Total Expenses: $203,076
- Investment Income and Dividends: $89,014
As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2024:
- Total Assets: $2,071,611
- Total Revenue: $393,346
- Total Expenses: $168,970
The foundation maintains no liabilities and operates with a small staff (0 employees listed).
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,204,071 | $2,071,611 | $1,847,235 |
| Revenue | $336,556 | $393,346 | $71,918 |
| Expenses | $203,076 | $168,970 | $158,091 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $156,093 | $132,467 | $123,242 |
| Net Investment Income | $300,950 | $358,084 | $41,744 |
| Distributable Amount | $143,771 | $132,692 | $127,604 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key board members and leadership include:
- Kerry Jane Gallagher (President/Director)
- William Hand (Treasurer/Director)
- Edna Jensen (Director)
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM HAND | ASSOC TREAS/ | — | — |
| EDNA JENSEN | DIRECTOR | — | $750 |
| GEORGE HAND | ASSOCIATE | — | — |
| CHARLES HAND | DIRECTOR | — | $750 |
| CAROLYN PETERSOHN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| KERRY JANE GALLAGHER | PRES/DIR | — | $750 |
| JAMIE SUE SHELHAMER | CHAIRMAN/DIR | — | $750 |
| INGERI LEUTHOLD | DIRECTOR | — | $750 |
| CARL LARSON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MARILOU GREEN | ASSOCIATE | — | — |
| LINDA GREEN-RUTHERFORD | ASSOCIATE | — | — |
| NANCY LARSON | ASSOCIATE | — | — |
| NICHOLAS MOSSIE | SEC/DIR | — | $750 |
| CRISTIN HAND | ASSOC SEC | — | — |
| HEATHER LANNIGAN | ASSOCIATE | — | — |
| MICHAEL HAND | ASSOCIATE | — | — |
| GREGORY HAND | OFFC TEC/DIR | — | $750 |
| PAUL HAND | ASSOCIATE | — | — |
| MICHELLE PAULSON | ASSOCIATE | — | — |
| KELLEY OYLER | ASSOCIATE | — | — |
| MATTHEW MOSSIE | TREASURER | — | — |
| CORA TRONSON | ASSOCIATE | — | — |
| SAM SHELHAMER | ASSOCIATE | — | — |
| JON MOSSIE | OFFC TECH | — | — |
Contact Information
Website: www.allenfoundation.net
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1435 Miles City, MT 59301
Phone: 703-864-1257
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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