Central Montana Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$15.3M
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
25
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds Central Montana Foundation?
Central Montana Foundation is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Asbjornson Foundation ($12.0M), Bruno and Evelyne Betti Foundation ($3.0M), Billings Community Foundation ($192K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $15.3M in grants to Central Montana Foundation between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbjornson Foundation | $11,950,695 | 4 | 2024 |
| Bruno and Evelyne Betti Foundation | $3,030,000 | 3 | 2021 |
| Billings Community Foundation | $192,353 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $47,500 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Montana Community Foundation Inc | $13,750 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Dallas Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Because We Care Philanthropy Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| William and Lorene Nefsy Foundation | $7,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Montana Grain Growers Association | $6,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| First Interstate BancSystem Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Garfield County Fire Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Homestead Foundation Inc | $2,666 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Edward Jones Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2023) to $12.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $12.0M.
What grants has Central Montana Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Asbjornson Foundation | Town of Winifred Airport improvement project fund | $6,000,409 |
| 2024 | Asbjornson Foundation | Donation to funds for the benefit of the Town of Winifred | $3,000,237 |
| 2024 | Asbjornson Foundation | Donation for benefit of multiple charitable funds maintained by Central Montana Foundation | $2,700,049 |
| 2024 | Asbjornson Foundation | General fund | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $12,000 |
| 2024 | The Dallas Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Edward Jones Foundation | PHILANTHROPY, VOLUNTARISM AND GRANTMAKING FOUNDATIONS | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Billings Community Foundation | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSE | $13,481 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $12,000 |
| 2022 | Billings Community Foundation | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSE | $41,569 |
| 2022 | Montana Community Foundation Inc | DENTON FIRE RECOVERY | $13,750 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $13,500 |
| 2022 | Montana Grain Growers Association | Fergus County Disaster Relief Fund was established by the Central Montana Foundation to assist individuals, families and businesses impacted by natural disasters in Fergus County, Montana. | $6,000 |
| 2022 | Garfield County Fire Foundation | TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE GARFIELD COUNTY ENDOWMENT - ERC. | $3,000 |
| 2021 | Bruno and Evelyne Betti Foundation | PETROLEUM COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER YOUTH PROGRAM | $1,600,000 |
| 2021 | Bruno and Evelyne Betti Foundation | PETROLEUM COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER ENDOWMENT | $1,410,000 |
| 2021 | Billings Community Foundation | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSE | $78,668 |
| 2021 | Bruno and Evelyne Betti Foundation | WINNETT SWIMMING POOL FUND | $20,000 |
| 2021 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Because We Care Philanthropy Inc | COMMUNITY DEVELOP. | $10,000 |
| 2021 | First Interstate BancSystem Foundation | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| 2021 | The Homestead Foundation Inc | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSE | $1,332 |
| 2020 | Billings Community Foundation | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSE | $58,635 |
| 2020 | William and Lorene Nefsy Foundation | Healthcare | $7,000 |
| 2020 | The Homestead Foundation Inc | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSE | $1,334 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Central Montana Foundation?
Central Montana Foundation is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Asbjornson Foundation ($12.0M), Bruno and Evelyne Betti Foundation ($3.0M), Billings Community Foundation ($192K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $15.3M in grants to Central Montana Foundation between 2020–2024.
Who is Central Montana Foundation's largest funder?
Asbjornson Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Central Montana Foundation, with $12.0M across 4 grants (2024).
How much grant funding has Central Montana Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $15.3M in grants to Central Montana Foundation across 25 grants from 13 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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