Zero to Five Montana is a public charity based in Helena, Montana. It is a statewide early childhood organization working to increase access to early care and education, support families, and strengthen child care businesses and communities.
Key facts about Zero to Five Montana
In short: Zero to Five Montana gave $2.0M across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $71K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 93-3037949
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,983,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- Average grant
- $70,839
- Median grant
- $67,690
- Total assets
- $1,599,491
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The employer-sponsored grant opportunity described above was for employers to apply through Family Forward Montana; its stated 2025 deadline has passed. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
+2.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
+2733.6% YoY
Grant Count
28
+366.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$71K
+507.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is “to work for our children, for our future.” It says its promise is to stabilize, innovate, and build Montana’s early childhood system so families and communities can thrive.
Its work includes technical assistance, training, mentoring, and shared services for child care businesses; support for employers adopting family-friendly practices and employer-sponsored child care; and policy research, advocacy, and community capacity-building. In 2025, it reported administering employer-sponsored child care subawards for solutions including tuition assistance, dependent care benefits, reserved child care slots, and onsite or near-site care.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Zero to Five Montana reported 28 grants totaling $1,983,500. Grant amounts ranged from $10,500 to $140,000, with a median of $67,690. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as early child care and education.
Review Cycle
of August 24, 2025; that deadline is past.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes itself as statewide and focused on Montana. All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2024) to $2.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was County of Teton SD 28C ($140K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 16 grants of 34 (47%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| County of Teton SD 28C Dutton, MT | Early Child Care & Education | $140,000 |
| Opportunities Inc Great Falls, MT | Early Child Care & Education | $140,000 |
| Superior School DIST#3 Superior, MT | Early Child Care & Education | $140,000 |
| Livingston Healthcare Livingston, MT | Early Child Care & Education | $108,210 |
| Joliet Public Schools Joliet, MT | Early Child Care & Education | $100,000 |
| Echo Church Helena, MT | Early Child Care & Education | $99,530 |
| Winifred School Dist Winifred, MT | Early Child Care & Education | $88,146 |
| County of Teton Choteau, MT | Early Child Care & Education | $84,500 |
| Lone MTN Land Co Operations Big Sky, MT | Early Child Care & Education | $84,500 |
| Explorationworks Helena, MT | Early Child Care & Education | $82,500 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,599,491 | $5,218,606 | $4,072,194 | $1,983,500 across 28 grants |
| 2024 | $1,559,504 | $2,621,021 | $2,496,782 | $70,000 across 6 grants |
| 2023 | $550,030 | $30 | Not provided | 0 grants |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,599,491 | $1,559,504 | $550,030 |
| Revenue | $5,218,606 | $2,621,021 | $30 |
| Expenses | $4,072,194 | $2,496,782 | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 17, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 29, 2025)
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Caitlin Jensen as Executive Director; Norilina Harvel as Director of Operations; Jim Fitzgerald as President; Denise Incoronato as Vice President; Jenna Rhoads as Secretary; and Krystal Stewart as finance chair. The organization’s website identifies Jim Fitzgerald as Board Chair, Jenna Rhoads as Board Secretary, and Krystal Stewart as Finance Chair.
Zero to Five Montana is led by Caitlin Jensen, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Caitlin Jensen
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$95K (2024) → $120K (2025)
Jim Fitzgerald
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Krystal Stewart
Finance Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Norilina Harvel
Director Operations
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$85K (2025)
Denise Incoronato
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenna Rhoads
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bruce Tribbensee (2023) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 $120K, to Caitlin Jensen (Executive Dir.). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 7 W 6Th Ave 504, Helena, MT 59601
Phone: (406) 513-1115
Website: https://zerotofive.org
Frequently asked questions about Zero to Five Montana
How much does Zero to Five Montana give each year?
Zero to Five Montana gave $2.0M across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $70K across 6 grants.
What is Zero to Five Montana's typical grant size?
Zero to Five Montana's median grant in 2025 was $67,690, and its average grant was $70,839, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Zero to Five Montana give grants?
Zero to Five Montana 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 Helena, MT (5 grants), Great Falls, MT (2 grants), Choteau, MT (2 grants) and Bozeman, MT (2 grants).
Does Zero to Five Montana give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Zero to Five Montana's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Early Child Care & Education" (28 grants).
Who are Zero to Five Montana's largest grantees?
Zero to Five Montana's largest 2025 grantees include County of Teton SD 28C ($140,000), Opportunities Inc ($140,000) and Superior School DIST#3 ($140,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Zero to Five Montana?
Zero to Five Montana reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.2M.
What does Zero to Five Montana fund?
The organization’s mission is “to work for our children, for our future.” It says its promise is to stabilize, innovate, and build Montana’s early childhood system so families and communities can thrive. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Zero to Five Montana?
The employer-sponsored grant opportunity described above was for employers to apply through Family Forward Montana; its stated 2025 deadline has passed. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Zero to Five Montana's EIN?
Zero to Five Montana's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3037949. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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