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Overview

Browning Kimball Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Browning Kimball Foundation
Last Updated: November 05, 2025

Summary

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.

Overview

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. Areas of Support EnvironmentCommunity Development Education AgricultureHealth & Wellness Human Services

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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, 2024

Grants in 2024
30
Total given
$964K
Median grant
$20K
Range
$3,000–$250K
  • By dollars: Montana 97%, Oklahoma 2%, Pennsylvania 1%. Top recipient cities: Great Falls, MT; Havre, MT; Chinook, MT.
  • 31% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 37% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • CM Russell Museum · Great Falls, MT

    Browning firearms exhibit

    $250K

  • Special K Ranch · Columbus, MT

    Unrestricted support

    $47K

  • Western Sustainability Exchange · Livingston, MT

    Regenerative ranching program

    $35K

  • Montana State University Foundation · Bozeman, MT

    Bearpaw excellence in agriculture sc

    $32K

  • Aware · Anaconda, MT

    General operations support

    $30K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

nonprofitsagricultureyouth-programsfamily-serviceseducationcommunity-development

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