The Bibler Foundation Inc
The Bibler Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Kalispell, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $803K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $68K. Net investment income was $62K.
The Bibler Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Bibler Foundation Inc gave $68K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $68,000
- +11.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,333
- +30.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $802,561
- -1.0% vs 2024
- 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 September 2026.
Who The Bibler Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was FVCC Foundation ($30K). Together the top 6 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Bibler Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2024) to $70K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FVCC Foundation Kalispell, MT | General Support of the Organizations Mission | $30,000 |
| Conrad Mansion Museum Kalispell, MT | To help preserve and exhibit the 1895 charles conrad family estate through public tours, educational programs, and community events. | $20,000 |
| Glacier Symphony Kalispell, MT | General Support of the Organizations Mission | $10,000 |
| Warming Center Kalispell, MT | General Support of the Organizations Mission | $4,000 |
| Wings Cancer Support Kalispell, MT | General Support of the Organization's Mission | $2,000 |
| First Presbyterian Kalispell, MT | General Support of the Organization's Mission | $2,000 |
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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 | $802,561 | $77,643 | $85,843 | $68,000 | 6 | $68,997 | $62,369 | $64,305 |
| 2024 | $810,761 | $89,605 | $76,471 | $61,000 | 7 | $61,987 | $75,121 | $60,103 |
| 2023 | $797,627 | $28,902 | $75,969 | $61,500 | 6 | $62,475 | $17,293 | $58,844 |
| 2022 | $844,694 | $44,013 | $87,558 | $69,500 | 12 | $70,504 | $29,339 | $65,027 |
| 2021 | $888,239 | $98,357 | $78,060 | $62,500 | 8 | — | $84,202 | $62,112 |
| 2020 | $867,942 | $57,185 | $77,275 | $62,500 | 8 | — | $43,813 | $57,843 |
| 2019 | $888,032 | $57,314 | $79,112 | $64,000 | 9 | — | $43,611 | $58,786 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bibler Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $64K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bibler Foundation Inc is led by Carol J. Bibler, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol J. Bibler
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry R. Simpson
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Bibler Foundation Inc
How much does The Bibler Foundation Inc give each year?
The Bibler Foundation Inc gave $68K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $61K across 7 grants.
What is The Bibler Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Bibler Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $7,000, and its average grant was $11,333, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bibler Foundation Inc give grants?
The Bibler Foundation Inc 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 Kalispell, MT (6 grants).
Does The Bibler Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of The Bibler Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Bibler Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Bibler Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include FVCC Foundation ($30,000), Conrad Mansion Museum ($20,000) and Glacier Symphony ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bibler Foundation Inc?
The Bibler Foundation Inc reported $803K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $69K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $64K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Bibler Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Bibler Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0528466. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 6, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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