Oscar Kenck Charitable
Oscar Kenck Charitable is a private foundation based in Augusta, Montana. In its 2025 filing, it reported making direct contributions to 11 charitable organizations in the Augusta area, supporting activities such as education, community facilities, recreation, and public safety.
Oscar Kenck Charitable at a glance
In short: Oscar Kenck Charitable gave $77K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Montana. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $77,265
- +34.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,024
- +46.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $1,079,703
- +3.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Oscar Kenck Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 308, Augusta, MT 59410
Phone: (406) 562-3250
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Oscar Kenck Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Augusta Public Schools ($33K). Together the top 10 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Montana. The foundation states that its direct contributions were made to charitable organizations in the Augusta, Montana, area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Oscar Kenck Charitable open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2020) to $77K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Public Schools Augusta, MT | Scholarship Fund, After School Programs, and Educational Supplies | $32,865 |
| Augusta American Legion Augusta, MT | Building maintenance and improvements - including rodeo grounds repairs and rodeo supplies | $7,200 |
| Augusta Area Historical Society Augusta, MT | Facility Improvements Including Security System | $7,000 |
| Augusta Senior Citizens Center Augusta, MT | Appliances and Supplies | $6,500 |
| Augusta Community Church Augusta, MT | Summer Camp, Staff Education, and Educational Supplies | $6,500 |
| Benchmark Wrestling Club Augusta, MT | Construction of Wrestling Facility | $6,000 |
| Augusta Volunteer Fire Department Augusta, MT | Equipment Including PPE Turnout Gear | $5,000 |
| C Bar N Mission Inc Augusta, MT | Summer camp and facility repairs - including well and plumbing | $3,000 |
| St Matthias Catholic Church Choteau, MT | Facility Improvements Including New Tables and Tile | $2,000 |
| Augusta Livestock 4-H Club Fairfield, MT | Entry Fees for Educational Events | $700 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,079,703 | $135,656 | $103,709 | $77,265 | 11 | $77,265 | $115,212 | $65,710 |
| 2024 | $1,047,756 | $87,909 | $81,424 | $57,600 | 12 | $63,600 | $70,085 | $64,246 |
| 2023 | $1,041,271 | $45,658 | $77,862 | $50,200 | 9 | $56,200 | $23,593 | $60,914 |
| 2022 | $1,073,475 | $81,101 | $100,761 | $67,690 | 10 | $73,690 | $57,310 | $63,816 |
| 2021 | $1,093,135 | $165,209 | $106,285 | $73,850 | 9 | $79,850 | $140,560 | $69,014 |
| 2020 | $1,034,211 | $63,908 | $69,776 | $47,000 | 12 | — | $48,537 | $56,464 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Oscar Kenck Charitable reported a distributable amount of $66K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations and projects including scholarships and school programs, facility improvements, summer camps, senior services, wrestling, fire department equipment, and educational events.
The Augusta Volunteer Fire Department, which received a grant, describes its mission as providing volunteer firefighting services and educating the community about fire safety.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $77,265 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $32,865, with a median grant of $6,000.
The largest grants included $32,865 to Augusta Public Schools for a scholarship fund, after-school programs, and educational supplies; $7,200 to Augusta American Legion for building maintenance and improvements, including rodeo grounds repairs and supplies; and $7,000 to Augusta Area Historical Society for facility improvements, including a security system. Other grants included $6,500 each to Augusta Senior Citizens Center and Augusta Community Church, and $6,000 to Benchmark Wrestling Club.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark Young and Juile Young as trustees.
Oscar Kenck Charitable's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Young
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Juile Young
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Julie Young (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $10K, to Mark Young (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Oscar Kenck Charitable
How much does Oscar Kenck Charitable give each year?
Oscar Kenck Charitable gave $77K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $58K across 12 grants.
What is Oscar Kenck Charitable's typical grant size?
Oscar Kenck Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $7,024, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Oscar Kenck Charitable give grants?
Oscar Kenck Charitable gives mostly in Montana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Augusta, MT (9 grants).
Does Oscar Kenck Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Oscar Kenck Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Oscar Kenck Charitable's largest grantees?
Oscar Kenck Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Augusta Public Schools ($32,865), Augusta American Legion ($7,200) and Augusta Area Historical Society ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Oscar Kenck Charitable?
Oscar Kenck Charitable reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $77K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $66K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Oscar Kenck Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations and projects including scholarships and school programs, facility improvements, summer camps, senior services, wrestling, fire department equipment, and educational events. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Oscar Kenck Charitable?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Oscar Kenck Charitable's EIN?
Oscar Kenck Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0540289. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Oscar Kenck Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 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 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Oscar Kenck Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/oscar-kenck-charitable-morg_2b33b30773254beaa3377c2947972bf8
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