Rocky Mountain Development Council
Rocky Mountain Development Council is a public charity based in Helena, Montana, that provides services to low-income individuals and families. Its work includes senior services, affordable housing, energy assistance, child care, Head Start, and senior volunteer opportunities.
Rocky Mountain Development Council at a glance
In short: Rocky Mountain Development Council gave $1.1M across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $96K), mostly in Montana. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,055,288
- -18.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $95,935
- -18.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $69,294
- Total assets
- $21,311,666
- +0.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rocky Mountain Development Council
- Contact
Mailing address: 200 South Cruse Ave, Helena, MT 59601
Phone: (406) 447-1680
Website: https://rmdc.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Rocky Mountain Development Council
Foster Grandparent Program
Rocky Mountain Development Council
Amount
$4.00 per hour (nontaxable stipend)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Rocky Mountain Development Council
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Senior Companion Program
Rocky Mountain Development Council
Amount
$1,084 - $8,320 per year
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Rocky Mountain Development Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was District IX HRDC ($294K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 57 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The council says it works primarily, but not solely, in Broadwater, Jefferson, and Lewis and Clark counties. Its RSVP program serves Lewis and Clark, Broadwater, and Jefferson counties. The 2025 grants listed in the filing all went to recipients in Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rocky Mountain Development Council open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $934K (2020) to $1.5M (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District IX HRDC Bozeman, MT | Provide Services to Low-Income Seniors | $293,801 |
| Bozeman Senior Social Center Bozeman, MT | Provide Services to Low-Income Seniors | $254,452 |
| Livingston Meals on Wheels Livingston, MT | Provide Services to Low-Income Seniors | $137,037 |
| City of Belgrade Belgrade, MT | Provide Services to Low-Income Families | $108,934 |
| Good Samaritan Ministries Helena, MT | Emergency Shelter Services | $79,480 |
| Meagher County Senior Center White Sulphur Springs, MT | Provide Services to Low-Income Seniors | $69,294 |
| A Plus Healthcare Systems Kalispell, MT | Provide Services to Low Income Seniors | $35,583 |
| Manhattan Senior Center Manhattan, MT | Provide Services to Low-Income Families | $28,244 |
| Meagher County Health Department White Sulphur Springs, MT | Provide Services to Low Income Seniors | $19,750 |
| Broadwater County Health Dept Townsend, MT | Provide Services to Low-Income Seniors | $18,713 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,311,666 | $10,832,113 | $10,613,761 | $1,055,288 | 11 | $294,732 |
| 2024 | $21,137,354 | $10,871,826 | $10,551,397 | $1,289,906 | 11 | $239,472 |
| 2023 | $21,146,738 | $10,849,630 | $10,414,543 | $1,163,509 | 12 | $346,357 |
| 2022 | $21,072,414 | $11,944,911 | $10,431,095 | $1,452,000 | 11 | $499,043 |
| 2021 | $19,568,493 | $12,980,509 | $9,562,266 | $1,303,758 | 12 | $234,209 |
| 2020 | $16,051,123 | $11,197,285 | $9,011,752 | $933,790 | 12 | $186,828 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Rocky Mountain Development Council states that it strives to improve quality of life and promote self-sufficiency for individuals and families. Its listed programs include energy assistance, food and nutrition, senior volunteer opportunities, housing and community development, senior information services, Head Start, and preschool.
Its 2025 grants included support for services to low-income seniors and families, as well as emergency shelter services. Among the grantees, Bozeman Senior Social Center says its mission is to promote social, recreational, cultural, nutritional, educational, and health-oriented activities for seniors. Livingston Meals on Wheels describes its work as preparing and delivering meals to people unable to prepare their own. Good Samaritan Ministries & Thrift Store says it serves individuals and families, especially those most in need, addressing physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs.
The council also offers the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program, which matches volunteers age 55 and older with community opportunities in Lewis and Clark, Broadwater, and Jefferson counties. The program’s Go-Getters service provides volunteer medical transportation for older adults who no longer drive; it is currently at capacity and not accepting new clients.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Rocky Mountain Development Council made 11 grants totaling $1,055,288. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $293,801, with a median grant of $69,294.
The largest reported grants were $293,801 to Human Resource Development Council of District IX Inc. for services to low-income seniors; $254,452 to Bozeman Senior Social Center for services to low-income seniors; and $137,037 to Livingston Meals on Wheels for services to low-income seniors. Other grants included $108,934 to the City of Belgrade for services to low-income families and $79,480 to Good Samaritan Ministries for emergency shelter services. Human Resource Development Council of District IX describes itself as a community action organization serving southwestern Montana.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Trever Kirkland as president, Andy Hunthausen as vice-president, and Susan Geise as secretary/treasurer. Directors listed are Cory Kirsch, Jesse Swenson, Kate Anderson, Dannai Clayborn, Dan Rispens, Erin Lyndes, and Teri Lilettvedt.
Rocky Mountain Development Council is led by Lori Ladas, Executive Director & Rmdc on every filing since 2020; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lori Ladas
Executive Director & Rmdc
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$81K (2020) → $110K (2025)
Trever Kirkland
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Day
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dannai Clayborn
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Anderson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Havens
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Lyndes
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lana Larson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Jacques
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teri Lilletvedt
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Lane
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cory Kirsch
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Rispens
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Swenson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Hunthausen
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Geise
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Bob Mullen (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Daniel Pocha (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Jerome Loendorf (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Lindsey Richtmyer (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Eric Schindler (2021–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Amanda Robinson (2023) — Director
- Former: Jen Gursky (2023) — Director
- Former: Paula Stephenson (2023) — Director
- Former: Lois Steinbeck (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mark Young (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mary Pat Penley (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mike Delger (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Paula Wright (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kelly Kirkham (2022) — Director
- Former: Ashley Calhoun (2020) — Director
- Former: Jim McCormick (2020) — Director
- Former: Maria Pace (2020) — Director
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 $110K, to Lori Ladas (Executive Director, RMDC).
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Mountain Development Council
How much does Rocky Mountain Development Council give each year?
Rocky Mountain Development Council gave $1.1M across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 11 grants.
What is Rocky Mountain Development Council's typical grant size?
Rocky Mountain Development Council's median grant in 2025 was $69,294, and its average grant was $95,935, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Rocky Mountain Development Council give grants?
Rocky Mountain Development Council gives mostly in Montana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bozeman, MT (3 grants).
Does Rocky Mountain Development Council give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Rocky Mountain Development Council's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Provide Services to Low Income Seniors" (8 grants).
Who are Rocky Mountain Development Council's largest grantees?
Rocky Mountain Development Council's largest 2025 grantees include District IX HRDC ($293,801), Bozeman Senior Social Center ($254,452) and Livingston Meals on Wheels ($137,037), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rocky Mountain Development Council?
Rocky Mountain Development Council reported $21.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.8M.
What does Rocky Mountain Development Council fund?
Rocky Mountain Development Council states that it strives to improve quality of life and promote self-sufficiency for individuals and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rocky Mountain Development Council?
Rocky Mountain Development Council has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check rmdc.net for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Rocky Mountain Development Council's EIN?
Rocky Mountain Development Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0296458. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Rocky Mountain Development Council funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rocky-mountain-development-council-morg_c39ab5122ecf4972baa4ac9f21903497
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