YSC Foundation Inc
YSC Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in West Yellowstone, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.8M. Net investment income was $6K.
YSC Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: YSC Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.8M), mostly in Montana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,750,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,750,000
- Median grant
- $1,750,000
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who YSC Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Little Ranger Learning Center ($1.8M).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $400 (2020) to $1.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Little Ranger Learning Center West Yellowstone, MT | Transfer of Property in Association with Taxpayer's Dissolution | $1,750,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $12,636 | $50,051 | $1,750,000 | 1 | $43,414 | $5,779 |
| 2023 | $392,510 | $81,672 | $74,855 | — | — | $35,769 | $45,786 |
| 2022 | $408,368 | $79,407 | $81,904 | — | — | $40,661 | $41,175 |
| 2021 | $430,303 | $67,655 | $64,912 | — | — | $39,782 | $44,555 |
| 2020 | $446,294 | $58,881 | $54,798 | $400 | 2 | — | $40,246 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
YSC Foundation Inc is led by Clyde G. Seely, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Clyde G. Seely
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Geiger
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Greve
Secretary
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Mark Petroni (2020) — Director
- Former: Pierre Martineau (2020) — President
- Former: Wayde Austad (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 YSC Foundation Inc
How much does YSC Foundation Inc give each year?
YSC Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is YSC Foundation Inc?
YSC Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in West Yellowstone, MT.
Where does YSC Foundation Inc operate?
YSC Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Montana.
What is YSC Foundation Inc's EIN?
YSC Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4982309. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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