Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging Inc
Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging is a public charity based in Polson, Montana. It supports older Montanans, people with disabilities, and veterans through services intended to help them live independently and with dignity in their homes and communities.
Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging Inc at a glance
In short: Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging Inc gave $1.0M across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $73K), mostly in Montana. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,023,417
- +18.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $73,101
- +26.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $55,444
- Total assets
- $2,791,956
- +3.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 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 September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 110 Main St Ste 5, Polson, MT 59860
Phone: (406) 883-7284
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging Inc
Alaska Veteran Directed Care Program (VOICE - Veterans' Options for Independence, Choice and Empowerment)
Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Idaho Veteran Directed Care Program (VDC)
Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sanders County COA ($215K). Together the top 10 received $928K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 81 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Information and assistance, long-term-care ombudsman, resource and emergency outreach, and Montana Veteran Directed Care services are available in Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, and Sanders counties and the Flathead Reservation. The agency also provides Veteran Directed Care services in specified counties in North Idaho and in Pend Oreille County and limited areas of Spokane County in Washington. Its 2025 grants went entirely to Montana recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 93% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $642K (2019) to $1.0M (2023). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sanders County COA Hot Springs, MT | Aging Services | $215,157 |
| Polson Senior Citizens Inc Polson, MT | Aging Services | $150,396 |
| Senior Citizens of Lincoln CO Libby, MT | Aging Services | $128,464 |
| Kootenai Senior Citizens Troy, MT | Aging Services | $105,264 |
| Mission Valley Senior Citizen Ronan, MT | Aging Services | $73,511 |
| Tobacco Valley Senior Citizen Eureka, MT | Aging Services | $66,181 |
| CS & K Tribes Pablo, MT | Aging Services | $55,505 |
| St Ignatius Senior Center St Ignatius, MT | Aging Services | $55,383 |
| Charlo Moiese Senior Citizens Charlo, MT | Aging Services | $42,757 |
| Superior Senior Center Superior, MT | Aging Services | $35,749 |
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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 | $2,791,956 | $3,264,518 | $3,098,913 | $1,023,417 | 14 | $2,475 |
| 2024 | $2,709,419 | $2,352,346 | $2,577,684 | $864,295 | 15 | $2,074 |
| 2023 | $3,052,073 | $3,297,445 | $2,542,711 | $1,049,264 | 16 | — |
| 2022 | $2,953,747 | $5,668,826 | $5,276,002 | $890,043 | 17 | $798 |
| 2021 | $2,134,654 | $4,129,156 | $3,765,056 | $730,856 | 19 | $894 |
| 2020 | $1,287,535 | $3,215,127 | $3,126,247 | $655,169 | 16 | $1,707 |
| 2019 | $1,135,928 | $3,113,251 | $2,908,362 | $641,999 | 15 | $2,332 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The agency’s mission is to assist older Montanans, individuals with disabilities, and veterans in leading independent, meaningful, and dignified lives in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. Its stated program areas include home-delivered and congregate meals, USDA commodities, information and referrals, and services to support veterans receiving care at home.
The agency’s 2025 grants were designated for aging services. Among the supported organizations, Polson Senior Citizens Inc. describes its mission as providing nutritional and transportation services to senior citizens. Kootenai Senior Citizens Inc. describes its mission as serving senior citizens in the Troy, Montana, area.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the agency reported 14 grants totaling $1,023,417. Grant amounts ranged from $5,363 to $215,157, with a median of $55,444. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Montana.
The largest listed grants included $215,157 to Sanders County COA in Hot Springs, $150,396 to Polson Senior Citizens Inc., $128,464 to Senior Citizens of Lincoln Co. in Libby, and $105,264 to Kootenai Senior Citizens in Troy. Each was designated for aging services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lori Thibodeau-Seay as Executive Director, Christy Huling as VDC Program Manager, and Tyler Sanford as Fiscal Officer. It lists Steve Stanley as President, Joan Cuffee as Vice President, John Holland as Secretary, and Brent Teske as a member.
Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging Inc is led by Lori Thibodeau-Seay, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 3 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lori Thibodeau-Seay
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$23K (2023) → $75K (2025)
Steve Stanley
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Sanford
Fiscal Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$60K (2024) → $60K (2025)
Christy Huling
Vdc Program Mngr
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$67K (2025)
Joan Cuffee
Vice President
Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brent Teske
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Holland
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Fayellen Peterson (2019–2024) — Member
- Former: Michael Pierre (2019–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Roman Zylawy (2019–2024) — Member
- Former: Donna Maughlin (2024) — Member
- Former: Mary Jo Berry (2024) — Member
- Former: Todd Wood (2019–2023) — Outgoing Executive Director
- Former: Valerie Dykstra (2019–2023) — Outgoing Fiscal
- Former: Alma Lucas (2023) — Fiscal Officer
- Former: Dave Stripe (2019–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Glen Magera (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Constance Morigeau (2019–2020) — Member
- Former: Josh Letcher (2019–2020) — Member
- Former: Patt Liston (2019–2020) — Member at Large
- Former: Tamra Walston (2019–2020) — Prior Executive
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $75K, to Lori Thibodeau-Seay (Executive Dir.). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging Inc
How much does Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging Inc give each year?
Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging Inc gave $1.0M across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $864K across 15 grants.
What is Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging Inc's typical grant size?
Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging Inc's median grant in 2025 was $55,444, and its average grant was $73,101, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging Inc give grants?
Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging Inc 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 Libby, MT (2 grants).
Does Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Aging Services" (14 grants).
Who are Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging Inc's largest grantees?
Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Sanders County COA ($215,157), Polson Senior Citizens Inc ($150,396) and Senior Citizens of Lincoln CO ($128,464), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging Inc?
Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging Inc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What does Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging Inc fund?
The agency’s mission is to assist older Montanans, individuals with disabilities, and veterans in leading independent, meaningful, and dignified lives in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging Inc?
Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging Inc's EIN?
Western Montana Area VI Agency on Aging Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0345779. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 7, 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 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 3, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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