Red Lodge Area Community Foundation
The Red Lodge Area Community Foundation is a public charity based in Red Lodge, Montana, serving Carbon County. It connects people and resources through grantmaking, community programs, leadership, and philanthropy services, with work spanning community resilience, arts and culture, youth, and nonprofit support.
Red Lodge Area Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Red Lodge Area Community Foundation gave $343K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Montana. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $342,799
- -61.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- -12.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,696
- -55.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,366
- Total assets
- $4,785,040
- +102.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (4 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Montana (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Red Lodge Area Community Foundation
- How to Apply
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The Foundation’s website describes online applications for Community Grantmaking, with an account required; its 2026 cycle is closed.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1871, Red Lodge, MT 59068-1871
Phone: (406) 446-2820
Website: https://rlacf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Red Lodge Area Community Foundation
Who Red Lodge Area Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Red Lodge ($34K). Together the top 10 received $205K.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 113 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation supports people and charitable work in Carbon County, Montana. Its Community Grants Program and listed grant funds specify Carbon County or the Red Lodge area as their geographic scope. In 2024, 88% of itemized grant dollars went to recipients in Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Red Lodge Area Community Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 27 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $12K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $230K (2020) to $1.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $343K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Red Lodge Red Lodge, MT | Philanthropic Purpose | $33,582 |
| Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary Red Lodge, MT | Philanthropic Purpose | $23,532 |
| Meadowlark Children's Center Red Lodge, MT | Philanthropic Purpose | $22,080 |
| Beartooth Humane Alliance Red Lodge, MT | Philanthropic Purpose | $21,092 |
| Beartooth Childrens' Center Red Lodge, MT | Philanthropic Purpose | $19,555 |
| Carbon County Historical Society Red Lodge, MT | Philanthropic Purpose | $18,870 |
| Buses of Yellowstone Preservation Trust Red Lodge, MT | Philanthropic Purpose | $17,942 |
| Domestic & Sexual Violence Services Red Lodge, MT | Philanthropic Purpose | $17,767 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Red Lodge Red Lodge, MT | Philanthropic Purpose | $16,304 |
| Beartooth Recreational Trails Red Lodge, MT | Philanthropic Purpose | $14,498 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The grant amounts shown are the filing’s reported grant sums; the 2024 filing lists 27 grants.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,785,040 | $4,664,224 | $2,937,843 | $342,799 | 27 | $36,777 |
| 2023 | $2,359,064 | $3,043,549 | $3,535,941 | $880,623 | 31 | $5,836 |
| 2022 | $2,935,918 | $4,406,019 | $3,740,905 | $1,120,792 | 22 | $27,104 |
| 2021 | $2,256,347 | $2,068,074 | $2,145,703 | $684,416 | 18 | $8,157 |
| 2020 | $2,191,023 | $2,032,750 | $1,666,346 | $230,182 | 15 | $20,630 |
| 2019 | $1,609,330 | $1,246,107 | $1,391,249 | $285,931 | 18 | $-106,931 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to connect people and build community by catalyzing change and leveraging resources to build a strong, vibrant, resilient, and inclusive community. Its four program areas are Resilient Community, Robust Arts & Culture, Connected Youth, and Thriving Nonprofits.
Its community grantmaking program supports local nonprofits, community groups, and individuals working on charitable projects in Carbon County. The Foundation says grants may support areas including arts and culture, education, the environment, health, and social services. Its nonprofit support also includes training, volunteer connections, meeting space, back-office services, and fiscal sponsorship.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of local work represented in its 2024 grants. Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary describes its mission as providing lifelong sanctuary to non-releasable Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem wildlife while promoting education and conservation. Carbon County Arts Guild says it works to provide access to art and support artistic expression. Carbon County Community Food Bank says it is dedicated to reducing hunger in the county, while Boys and Girls Club of Red Lodge describes year-round recreation and education for local youth.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation reported 27 grants totaling $342,799. The grants ranged from $5,015 to $33,582, with a median of $9,366. The largest listed awards included $33,582 to the City of Red Lodge, $23,532 to Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary, $22,080 to Meadowlark Children’s Center, and $21,092 to Beartooth Humane Alliance. The stated purpose for these itemized awards was “philanthropic purpose.”
The Foundation’s 2024 filing also reports that its Community Grantmaking Program awarded $18,000 to 17 Carbon County nonprofits. Separately, its 21st Annual Fun Run for Charities awarded more than $380,000 to 65 participating charities, and the Foundation granted $143,539 on behalf of fiscally sponsored groups. These program figures describe different activities and are separate from the 27 itemized grants reported above.
The Community Grants Program offers small, one-year awards of up to $2,000 for local charitable projects. The Foundation describes eligible project themes as innovative projects, nonprofit sustainability, and environmental or outdoor projects through the Pro Cut Green Fund. Its listed exclusions include trips, parties or celebrations; completed projects; religious or political activities; projects outside Carbon County; recurring programs; and organizations that have not submitted final reports.
The website says applications are submitted online and applicants need an account. The 2026 Community Grants cycle is closed; the website said awards would be announced in late May. The Girls in Motion Grant Fund is described as supporting girls in the Red Lodge area pursuing outdoor activities and athletics. The SERVE Fund, in partnership with veterans’ organizations, supports eligible Carbon County veterans’ home emergency, energy, and safety needs, including weatherization and accessibility improvements. The listed March 10, 2026 deadline for the Pro Cut Green Fund has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tara Mastel as chair and Chris Lorash as co-treasurer. Directors listed on that filing are Kate Belinda, Alan Schuyler, Kathleen Delahanty, Stephanie Baldwin, Richard Nolan, Abby Lotz, Janet Peterson, and Jackie Ogg.
Red Lodge Area Community Foundation is led by Tracy Timmons, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 17 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tracy Timmons
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$77K (2019) → $114K (2024)
Tara Mastel
Chair
Director → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Schuyler
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Redfoot
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Peterson
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jo Ann Eder
Director
Director → First Past President, 2023
First Past President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Belinda
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Delahanty
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Ogg
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Baldwin
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abby Lotz
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Connie Baehr
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Nolan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Schubert
Co-Treasurer
Co-Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Co-Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Merv Coleman
Vice Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Hanson
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Lorash
Co-Treasurer
Director → Co-Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Martha Brown (2019–2022) — Past Chair
- Former: Pamela Peterson (2021) — Director
- Former: Erin Oley (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: William Foisy (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Steve Muth (2019) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $114K, to Tracy Timmons (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Red Lodge Area Community Foundation
How much does Red Lodge Area Community Foundation give each year?
Red Lodge Area Community Foundation gave $343K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $881K across 31 grants.
What is Red Lodge Area Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Red Lodge Area Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,366, and its average grant was $12,696, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Red Lodge Area Community Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Red Lodge Area Community Foundation give grants?
Red Lodge Area Community Foundation gives mostly in Montana: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Red Lodge, MT (20 grants).
Does Red Lodge Area Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Red Lodge Area Community Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Philanthropic Purpose" (27 grants).
Who are Red Lodge Area Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Red Lodge Area Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include City of Red Lodge ($33,582), Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary ($23,532) and Meadowlark Children's Center ($22,080), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Red Lodge Area Community Foundation?
Red Lodge Area Community Foundation reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.7M.
What does Red Lodge Area Community Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to connect people and build community by catalyzing change and leveraging resources to build a strong, vibrant, resilient, and inclusive community. Its four program areas are Resilient Community, Robust Arts & Culture, Connected Youth, and Thriving Nonprofits. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Red Lodge Area Community Foundation?
The Foundation’s website describes online applications for Community Grantmaking, with an account required; its 2026 cycle is closed. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Red Lodge Area Community Foundation's EIN?
Red Lodge Area Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0192255. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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