Billings Catholic Schools Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2018–2025
Total received
$844K
Foundation funders
19
Grants recorded
47
Years covered
2018–2025
Who funds Billings Catholic Schools Foundation?
Billings Catholic Schools Foundation is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Montana Community Foundation Inc ($263K), Gianforte Family Charitable Trust ($150K), National Philanthropic Trust ($101K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $844K in grants to Billings Catholic Schools Foundation between 2018–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Community Foundation Inc | $262,728 | 5 | 2018–2025 |
| Gianforte Family Charitable Trust | $150,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $100,633 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| The Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc | $65,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| First Interstate BancSystem Foundation | $64,621 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation | $60,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| SCL Health - Montana | $41,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Frank and Mary Cipech Charitable Trust | $26,104 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Billings Community Foundation | $15,963 | 1 | 2023 |
| William and Lorene Nefsy Foundation | $14,500 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| GE McDonald Foundation | $9,600 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| The Martin Family Foundation | $9,500 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| St Vincent Healthcare Foundation Inc | $6,850 | 1 | 2022 |
| Helen V Brach Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Montana Youth Sports Association Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Morgan & Judith McGrath Private Family | $3,025 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Donald & Carol Roberts Foundation IN | $2,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Laird Norton Family Foundation | $1,250 | 1 | 2022 |
| The H & R Block Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2019) to $244K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $111K.
What grants has Billings Catholic Schools Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Montana Community Foundation Inc | HS BASEBALL; ST. FRANCIS SPEED BUMPS | $56,500 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $37,500 |
| 2025 | First Interstate BancSystem Foundation | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
| 2025 | Frank and Mary Cipech Charitable Trust | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $3,723 |
| 2025 | GE McDonald Foundation | Program Sponsorship | $3,250 |
| 2025 | Morgan & Judith McGrath Private Family | TO PROVIDE GENERAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ROMAN CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS FOR EDUCATION. | $3,000 |
| 2024 | The Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| 2024 | The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | SCL Health - Montana | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,500 |
| 2024 | William and Lorene Nefsy Foundation | Youth Athletics/Community Support | $9,500 |
| 2024 | First Interstate BancSystem Foundation | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Frank and Mary Cipech Charitable Trust | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,286 |
| 2024 | Helen V Brach Foundation | To renovate the St. Francis Early Childhood Education Center for preschool children ages 3 to 5 including roof, electrical HVAC | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Montana Youth Sports Association Inc | Promoting MTYouth Sports | $5,000 |
| 2024 | GE McDonald Foundation | Program Sponsorship | $3,250 |
| 2024 | Donald & Carol Roberts Foundation IN | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan & Judith McGrath Private Family | TO PROVIDE GENERAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ROMAN CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS FOR EDUCATION. | $25 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $63,133 |
| 2023 | Gianforte Family Charitable Trust | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Fortin Foundation of Florida Inc | GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Montana Community Foundation Inc | HIGH PERFORMANCE CENTER | $25,000 |
| 2023 | SCL Health - Montana | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,500 |
| 2023 | The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Billings Community Foundation | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSE | $15,963 |
| 2023 | First Interstate BancSystem Foundation | General Operating Support | $9,000 |
| 2023 | The Martin Family Foundation | EDUCATION GRANT | $5,500 |
| 2023 | GE McDonald Foundation | Program Sponsorship | $3,000 |
| 2023 | Frank and Mary Cipech Charitable Trust | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,774 |
| 2022 | Gianforte Family Charitable Trust | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Montana Community Foundation Inc | SUPPORT FOR STEM, SCHOLARSHIPS AND MAYFAIR PROJECT | $49,728 |
Showing 30 most recent of 47 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Billings Catholic Schools Foundation?
Billings Catholic Schools Foundation is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Montana Community Foundation Inc ($263K), Gianforte Family Charitable Trust ($150K), National Philanthropic Trust ($101K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $844K in grants to Billings Catholic Schools Foundation between 2018–2025.
Who is Billings Catholic Schools Foundation's largest funder?
Montana Community Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Billings Catholic Schools Foundation, with $263K across 5 grants (2018–2025).
How much grant funding has Billings Catholic Schools Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $844K in grants to Billings Catholic Schools Foundation across 47 grants from 19 funders between 2018–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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