Browning Kimball Foundation Grant
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Deadline
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Grant Type
Foundation
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Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Overview
The Browning Kimball Foundation, established in 1978, focuses on enhancing the quality of life in Central Montana through sustainable agriculture and support for youth and families. With a commitment to good governance, the foundation may limit grants to four consecutive years and encourages grantees to diversify funding sources. Eligible applicants must possess a 501(c)(3) designation, and preference is given to organizations serving Central Montana, particularly in areas like health, education, and community development.
Foundation History
Matt S. Browning and Barbara Kimball Browning founded the Browning Kimball Foundation in 1978. It is a unique private foundation dedicated to reaching out to charitable organizations that improve the quality of living for people and communities throughout Montana.
The Directors are sensitive to the needs of communities, large and small, and look for mission statements that enhance living conditions for people with all levels of abilities.
Foundation Mission
The Browning Kimball Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Central Montana by promoting sustainable agriculture and fostering the well-being of youth and families.
Foundation Policies
In an effort to promote good governance and fundraising practices, the Browning Kimball Foundation may limit grants to four (4) successive years. At that time, the Board may decide to cease funding. Browning Kimball Foundation grantees are encouraged to maintain a large funding base and not become reliant on one funder.
Eligibility
It is a requirement that applicants have a 501(c)(3) designation by the Internal Revenue Service
What Browning Kimball Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 34
- Total given
- $761K
- Median grant
- $20K
- Range
- $3,000–$95K
- By dollars: Montana 90%, Florida 3%, Oklahoma 2%. Top recipient cities: Great Falls, MT; Bozeman, MT; Havre, MT.
- 37% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 24% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Montana State University Foundation · Bozeman, MT
Bearpaw excellence in agriculture sc
$95K
Montana FFA Foundation · Columbus, MT
Helping hands chapter funding
$46K
Special K Ranch · Columbus, MT
Unrestricted support
$44K
Rural Montana Foundation · Roy, MT
Save the cowboy
$40K
CM Russell Museum · Great Falls, MT
Browning firearms exhibit
$39K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Agriculture
- Youth programs
- Family services
- Education
- Community development
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