How much funding does Charles M. Bair Family Trust Grant provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Charles M. Bair Family Trust Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Charles M. Bair Family Trust Grant?

Geography: Operating in the State of Montana.

How often is Charles M. Bair Family Trust Grant offered?

Charles M. Bair Family Trust Grant runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected March 1, 2027.

Charles M. Bair Family Trust Grant

Charles M Bair Family Trust

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Foundation Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Next expected: March 1, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: March

From the program guidelines: “Grants are due on March 1 each year.”

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Geography

Operating in the State of Montana

Other requirements

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](http://www.charlesmbairtrusts.org/grants.html)._

Overview

About the Trust

The Charles M. Bair Family Trust was established to commemorate the legacy of one of Montana’s greatest and most influential families. The Bair family’s dedication to philanthropic work in Montana is carried on, in accordance with the wishes of the last surviving member of the family, Alberta M. Bair, who died in May 1993.

Charles M. Bair Family Trust Grant

The Trust strives to continue the direction and initiatives maintained by Alberta M. Bair and her late sister, Marguerite, in granting financial contributions to qualifying organizations. Grant applications and accompanying certification of tax-exempt status are reviewed by a Board of Advisors (The Board).

The Charles M. Bair Family Trust grants funds to non profit organizations and governmental entities operating in the State of Montana. There are 3 counties of preference which are Meagher County, Wheatland County and Yellowstone County.

Grants are due on March 1 each year.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

What Charles M Bair Family Trust actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025: 49
Total given: $1.03M
Median grant: $15K
Range: $2,000–$75K

By dollars: Montana 100%. Top recipient cities: Billings, MT; Harlowton, MT; Judith Gap, MT.
2% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
16% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Billings Clinic Foundation · Billings, MT

Grant for seclusion room and psychiatric centre

$75K
Rocky Mountain College · Billings, MT

Grant for bair hall improvements

$75K
Wheatland Memorial Healthcare · Harlowton, MT

Grant for capital replacement facility

$50K
Upper Musselshell Historic Society · Harlowton, MT

Grant for building renovations

$44K
Billings Family YMCA · Billings, MT

Grant for childcare sensory upgrades

$40K