Pioneer Federal Community is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DILLON, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 20 grants totaling $54K. Net investment income was $109K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
+8.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$54K
+4.3% YoY
Grant Count
20
-4.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+9.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pioneer Federal Community reported a distributable amount of $70K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Pioneer Federal Community
Based on IRS filings
Pioneer Federal Community is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DILLON, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 20 grants totaling $54K. Net investment income was $109K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,266,647 | $1,167,386 | $1,120,727 |
| Revenue | $174,338 | $118,216 | $124,355 |
| Expenses | $76,077 | $71,557 | $78,675 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $61,965 | $59,762 | $65,125 |
| Net Investment Income | $108,972 | $49,343 | $52,308 |
| Distributable Amount | $70,189 | $61,068 | $60,343 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Montana Western Foundation ($11,500), Rialto Community Theatre ($5,000), Garrison Volunteer Fire Department ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA WESTERN FOUNDATION DILLON, MT | SCHOLARSHIPS, TRIO BRIDGE PROGRAM, GOLF SCRAMBLE, SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS | $11,500 |
| RIALTO COMMUNITY THEATRE DEER LODGE, MT | ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING | $5,000 |
| GARRISON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT GARRISON, MT | FIRE HALL EXPANSION | $5,000 |
| BEAVERHEAD RESOURCE ASSISTANCE CENTER DILLON, MT | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $3,600 |
| BEAVERHEAD COUNTY DUI TASKFORCE DILLON, MT | SOBER RIDES CAMPAIGN | $3,000 |
| LEAF FOUNDATION DEER LODGE, MT | ELEMENTARY SNACK PACK | $2,600 |
| BE THE CHANGE 406 YOUTH COALITION DILLON, MT | MEALS FOR GROUP MEMBERS AT MONTHLY MEETINGS | $2,500 |
| DEER LODGE YOUTH BOARD DEER LODGE, MT | REACT, CADCA TRAININGS AND TRIP | $2,500 |
| DILLON PUBLIC LIBRARY DILLON, MT | SUMMER READING PROGRAM | $2,500 |
| DILLON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS DISTRICT #10 DILLON, MT | OUTDOOR SCIENCE SCHOOL AT THE CLARK CANYON CAMP | $2,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHIL WILLETT | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| SPENCE HEGSTAD | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| KORY SMITH | TREASURER/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| BILL MOSIER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TONY PFAFF | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TEDD STANISICH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Federal Community?
Pioneer Federal Community is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DILLON, MT. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Pioneer Federal Community?
As of 2024, Pioneer Federal Community holds $1.3M in total assets with $174K in annual revenue. It awarded 20 grants totaling $54K in 2024.
Where does Pioneer Federal Community operate?
Pioneer Federal Community has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Montana, South Dakota, Utah, Washington.
What size grants does Pioneer Federal Community award?
In 2024, Pioneer Federal Community awarded 20 grants totaling $54K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Pioneer Federal Community required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Pioneer Federal Community reported a distributable amount of $70K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Pioneer Federal Community's EIN?
Pioneer Federal Community's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0522327. 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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