The PRBB Foundation is a private foundation based in Bozeman, Montana, established in 2006. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status since August 2006. The foundation is a small organization managed by a Board of Trustees with limited paid staffing, operating with volunteer leadership.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
-5.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$307K
-9.1% YoY
Grant Count
21
-22.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
+16.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose is to "support and empower grassroots groups of indigenous women to be a positive force in shaping themselves, their families & communities and the environment that we share."
Primary funding areas include:
- Women's and girls' causes
- Indigenous women-led initiatives
- Environmental justice
- Racial justice
- Indigenous rights
The foundation describes itself as "honored to both support and learn from the many valiant women we encounter in our work."
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Grantees are selected with assistance from a "global network of volunteer advisors." Organizations that believe they are an exceptional match to the foundation's interests are invited to reach out via the foundation's contact page.
Grant Range
$516–$46,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grantmaking is global in scope. Approximately half of the foundation's grants support organizations operating in the United States, with emphasis on:
- Maine
- South Dakota
- Wyoming
- Montana
International grantmaking extends worldwide, including organizations in locations such as Arusha, Berlin, and Toronto.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $1,820,277
- Total Revenue: $204,202
- Total Expenses: $318,281
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Investment Income and Dividends: $33,747
- Number of Employees: 0
Historical Context: The foundation maintains financial data from 2011 to 2024 in IRS Form 990 filings.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,820,277 | $1,934,356 | $2,218,279 |
| Revenue | $204,202 | $80,196 | $-100,090 |
| Expenses | $318,281 | $364,119 | $401,398 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $311,838 | $341,930 | $370,755 |
| Net Investment Income | $195,472 | $56,159 | $4,695 |
| Distributable Amount | — | $119,352 | $138,857 |
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
123 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Trustees:
- Louise Davis (President)
- Jeanette Hagen (Vice President)
- Molly Hampton (Trustee)
- Jonathan Davis (Trustee)
All board members serve without compensation (0 hours/week reported compensation).
Organizational Membership: The foundation is a member of:
- Exponent Philanthropy
- Peace and Security Funders Group
- Women's Funding Network
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOUISE DAVIS | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| JEANETTE HAGEN | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| MOLLY HAMPTON | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JONATHAN DAVIS | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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