The University of Montana Foundation
The University of Montana Foundation inspires philanthropic support to enhance excellence and opportunity at the university of Montana.
The University of Montana Foundation at a glance
In short: The University of Montana Foundation gave $43.0M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $43.0M), mostly in Montana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $42,987,433
- +50.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $42,987,433
- +50.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $42,987,433
- Total assets
- $459,117,547
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The University of Montana Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The University of Montana ($43.0M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The University of Montana Foundation gives
- Giving grew 74% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $16.0M (2021) to $43.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $43.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Montana Missoula, MT | Academic and Institutional Support, Capital Projects, and Scholarships | $42,987,433 |
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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 | $459,117,547 | $58,672,838 | $54,202,004 | $42,987,433 | 1 | $12,584,025 |
| 2024 | $424,989,549 | $59,044,285 | $38,944,158 | $28,491,654 | 1 | $10,169,128 |
| 2023 | $377,569,208 | $33,477,321 | $35,180,976 | $25,612,301 | 1 | $2,953,130 |
| 2022 | $356,264,940 | $56,881,629 | $33,858,307 | $24,734,767 | 1 | $8,482,747 |
| 2021 | $368,257,135 | $73,061,531 | $24,297,176 | $15,974,372 | 1 | $47,817,824 |
| 2020 | $300,141,439 | $43,572,466 | $28,072,297 | $18,670,455 | 1 | $11,139,994 |
About The University of Montana Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The University of Montana Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Missoula, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $459.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $43.0M. Net investment income was $12.6M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The University of Montana Foundation is led by Williams Cynthia, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 10 of 39 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Williams Cynthia
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$220K (2020) → $387K (2025)
Barlow Diane
Board Chair
Vice Chair → Board Vice Chair, 2024
Board Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hamblin Joann
Director of Business Intelligence
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$107K (2024) → $114K (2025)
Janosko Jeffrey
Senior Director of Principal Gift
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$109K (2024) → $111K (2025)
Alvarez Alina
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andersen Zak
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Burke John
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dahl Bobbi
Trustee
Trustee → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Franke Paige
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gilder Britney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Isern Jennifer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Doug
Trustee
Chair → Board Chair, 2024
Board Chair → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Levitan Matt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monahan Joe
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robinson Owen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roth Rich
Trustee
Vice Chair → Chair, 2021
Chair → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rowe Bob
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Streich John
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenner Bill
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Davidson Andrew
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eberling Kathy
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
McGuire Colleen
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nonnenmacher Mark
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Swan Jon
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dowling Scott
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gleason Maggie
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grills Denise
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bahls Steve
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
McCormick Tony
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ursich Kurt
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennings Tracey
Vice President of Development
Director of Development → Senior Director of Development, 2021
Senior Director of Development → Vice President of Development, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$101K (2020) → $171K (2025)
Maclean Jacob
Board Secretary
Secretary → Board Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $60K (2025)
Rue Heather
Vice President of Marketing & Communications
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$106K (2020) → $131K (2025)
Stanton Jamie
Chief Finance & Operations Officer
Cfoo & Secretary → Chief Finance & Operations Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$150K (2020) → $214K (2025)
Reardon Brad
Vice President of Information Systems
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$111K (2022) → $151K (2025)
Keenan Erin
Assistant Vice President of Development
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$112K (2024) → $122K (2025)
Thigpen Helen C.
General Counsel
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$114K (2025)
Winslow Steve
Board Vice Chair
Treasurer → Board Treasurer, 2024
Board Treasurer → Board Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bronson Robert
Board Treasurer
Trustee → Board Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (26)
- Former: Murray Jim (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Lemcke Tom (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Baldock Jane (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Handley Kayreen (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Peterson Suzanne (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Vansickle Bill (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Erin Keenan (2023) — Assistant Vice President of Development
- Former: Campbell Sharilyn (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Goudge Andrea (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Knick Bill (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Mariska James (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Ritrievi Christopher (2020–2022) — Vice President of Development
- Former: Baldridge Julie (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Frank Michael (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Mountain Jim (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Ogren Kathy (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Olson Mary (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Auger Jim (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Boone Ann (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Bridges Dorothy (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Harkins Rob (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Markovich Dale (2020) — Trustee
- Former: McCall Earl (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Plouffe-Austin Hillary (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Sauter Jeremy (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Tedesco Maurer Lisa (2020) — Trustee
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 $387K, to Williams Cynthia (President & CEO). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The University of Montana Foundation
How much does The University of Montana Foundation give each year?
The University of Montana Foundation gave $43.0M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $28.5M across 1 grant.
How large is The University of Montana Foundation?
The University of Montana Foundation reported $459.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $58.7M.
What is The University of Montana Foundation?
The University of Montana Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Missoula, MT. It holds $459.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The University of Montana Foundation operate?
The University of Montana Foundation has awarded grants in Montana.
What is The University of Montana Foundation's EIN?
The University of Montana Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0362989. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 17, 2026)
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