The Allison Fifield Memorial Foundation
The Allison Fifield Memorial Foundation is a private foundation based in Condon, Montana. Its 2025 filing lists grants for education and college scholarships, with eligibility limited to graduating seniors or alumni from participating high schools in the Kalispell, Montana area.
The Allison Fifield Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: The Allison Fifield Memorial Foundation gave $47K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $47,250
- +73.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,295
- +89.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $237,390
- -6.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Montana (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Allison Fifield Memorial Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says applications are distributed by principals and/or guidance counselors at participating Kalispell-area high schools to interested seniors. The foundation may also provide applications to previous recipients seeking renewal. Completed applications are submitted to the participating high school’s principal for consideration by its scholarship nomination committee; the foundation’s board or a committee selects recipients from the nominations. Eligible applicants are graduating seniors or alumni of participating high schools in the Kalispell, Montana area. Scholarship recipients must attend a qualifying educational organization that is tax-exempt or a public institution and is not, and has not been within the previous five years, classified as a private foundation. The filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The 2025 filing lists December 31 as the deadline and says completed applications are due by March 1. Both dates precede today and are past-cycle dates.
- Deadline
- The 2025 filing lists December 31 as the deadline and says completed applications are due by March 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Allison Fifield Memorial Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 1099, Condon, MT 59826
Phone: (406) 257-3717
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Allison Fifield Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Mtnazar Shostak ($5K). Together the top 4 received $14K.
Organizations only. It also paid 7 individual scholarships ($33,250), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing’s grant dollars went to recipients in Montana (67%), Minnesota (11%), Arizona (10%), Idaho (6%), and Washington (6%). The filing’s eligibility rules specify participating high schools in the Kalispell, Montana area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Allison Fifield Memorial Foundation gives
- Giving grew 397% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 422% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $47K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 7 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $33,250 |
| University of Mtnazar Shostak Missoula, MT | Educational Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Mt Gabriel Reddish Missoula, MT | College Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of Idaho Lauren Maneval Moscow, ID | College Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Seattle Pacific U Makenzie Christen Seattle, WA | College Scholarship | $3,000 |
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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 | $237,390 | $17,865 | $52,450 | $47,250 | 11 | $52,450 | $15,678 | $12,417 |
| 2024 | $254,693 | $47,357 | $30,125 | $27,250 | 12 | $30,125 | $25,909 | $12,450 |
| 2023 | $237,461 | $21,579 | $30,578 | $28,000 | 12 | $29,727 | $6,821 | $11,559 |
| 2022 | $246,460 | $4,124 | $9,905 | $9,500 | 8 | $9,770 | $7,361 | $12,136 |
| 2021 | $252,241 | $49,501 | $34,842 | $34,500 | 11 | $34,729 | $23,509 | $13,368 |
| 2020 | $237,582 | $3,420 | $30,740 | $30,258 | 11 | — | $16,774 | $11,954 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Allison Fifield Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K 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 is provided. The 2025 grants are identified as education or college scholarships.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $47,250. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $8,750, with a median of $4,500.
The largest grants listed were $8,750 to MSU Bozeman for an individual recipient; $5,000 each to MSU Bozeman for an individual recipient, the University of Montana for Nazar Shostak, and St. Olaf College for an individual recipient; and $4,500 each to Montana State University for Alexandra Hudson and Grand Canyon University for Elise Strobel. The filing identifies these awards as education or college scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul Fifield as president, Bruce Erickson as vice president, Eliza Sorte-Thomas as secretary, and Marlene Fifield as treasurer.
The Allison Fifield Memorial Foundation is led by Paul Fifield, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul Fifield
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bruce Erickson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eliza Sorte-Thomas
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marlene Fifield
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Allison Fifield Memorial Foundation
How much does The Allison Fifield Memorial Foundation give each year?
The Allison Fifield Memorial Foundation gave $47K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $27K across 12 grants.
What is The Allison Fifield Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
The Allison Fifield Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,500, and its average grant was $4,295, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Allison Fifield Memorial Foundation give grants?
The Allison Fifield Memorial Foundation gives mostly in Montana: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (11%) and Arizona (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Missoula, MT (2 grants).
Does The Allison Fifield Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Allison Fifield Memorial Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education Scholarship" (5 grants) and "College Scholarship" (5 grants).
Who are The Allison Fifield Memorial Foundation's largest grantees?
The Allison Fifield Memorial Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Mtnazar Shostak ($5,000), University of Mt Gabriel Reddish ($3,000) and University of Idaho Lauren Maneval ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 7 individual scholarships ($33,250), which are not listed by name. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Allison Fifield Memorial Foundation?
The Allison Fifield Memorial Foundation reported $237K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Allison Fifield Memorial Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants are identified as education or college scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Allison Fifield Memorial Foundation?
The 2025 filing says applications are distributed by principals and/or guidance counselors at participating Kalispell-area high schools to interested seniors. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Allison Fifield Memorial Foundation's EIN?
The Allison Fifield Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8099136. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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