Waterworks Art Museum
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$284K
Foundation funders
6
Grants recorded
25
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Waterworks Art Museum?
Waterworks Art Museum is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by Custer County Art Center Foundation Inc ($140K), Nibs and Edna Allen Foundation ($83K), Montana Community Foundation Inc ($20K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $284K in grants to Waterworks Art Museum between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custer County Art Center Foundation Inc | $140,335 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Nibs and Edna Allen Foundation | $83,000 | 8 | 2021–2025 |
| Montana Community Foundation Inc | $20,325 | 1 | 2024 |
| First Interstate BancSystem Foundation | $19,190 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| William and Lorene Nefsy Foundation | $13,500 | 5 | 2019–2025 |
| LP and Teresa Anderson Foundation | $8,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2019) to $105K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $51K.
What grants has Waterworks Art Museum received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Custer County Art Center Foundation Inc | Annual Support | $24,885 |
| 2025 | Nibs and Edna Allen Foundation | FUND ART EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $8,000 |
| 2025 | Nibs and Edna Allen Foundation | FUND INSTALL OF PERMANENT LIGHTING | $6,000 |
| 2025 | Nibs and Edna Allen Foundation | REPLACE 4 COMPUTERS W/COMPATIBLE ONE | $5,000 |
| 2025 | First Interstate BancSystem Foundation | General Operating Support | $4,000 |
| 2025 | William and Lorene Nefsy Foundation | Cultural/Community Support | $3,500 |
| 2024 | Custer County Art Center Foundation Inc | ANNUAL SUPPORT | $51,975 |
| 2024 | Montana Community Foundation Inc | CONCRETE REPAIR & NEW ROOF | $20,325 |
| 2024 | Nibs and Edna Allen Foundation | FUND CONCRETE REPAIR AND NEW ROOFING | $15,000 |
| 2024 | LP and Teresa Anderson Foundation | YOUTH: ART OF LOVING ART PROGRAM | $8,000 |
| 2024 | Nibs and Edna Allen Foundation | FUND YOUTH PROGRAMS ON ART EDUCATION | $6,000 |
| 2024 | First Interstate BancSystem Foundation | General Operating Support | $4,000 |
| 2023 | Custer County Art Center Foundation Inc | ANNUAL SUPPORT/ROOF | $24,800 |
| 2023 | Nibs and Edna Allen Foundation | REPAIR FLOOR AND INSTALL POTT WHEELS | $6,000 |
| 2023 | First Interstate BancSystem Foundation | General Support | $4,400 |
| 2023 | William and Lorene Nefsy Foundation | Cultural/Community Support | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Custer County Art Center Foundation Inc | ANNUAL SUPPORT | $22,000 |
| 2022 | Nibs and Edna Allen Foundation | ART EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPPORT | $22,000 |
| 2021 | Nibs and Edna Allen Foundation | ART EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2021 | First Interstate BancSystem Foundation | General Operating Support | $4,160 |
| 2021 | William and Lorene Nefsy Foundation | Cultural/Community Support | $3,000 |
| 2020 | Custer County Art Center Foundation Inc | ANNUAL SUPPORT | $16,675 |
| 2020 | First Interstate BancSystem Foundation | Operational Support | $2,630 |
| 2020 | William and Lorene Nefsy Foundation | Cultural/Community Support | $2,500 |
| 2019 | William and Lorene Nefsy Foundation | Cultural/Community Support | $2,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Waterworks Art Museum?
Waterworks Art Museum is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by Custer County Art Center Foundation Inc ($140K), Nibs and Edna Allen Foundation ($83K), Montana Community Foundation Inc ($20K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $284K in grants to Waterworks Art Museum between 2019–2025.
Who is Waterworks Art Museum's largest funder?
Custer County Art Center Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Waterworks Art Museum, with $140K across 5 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Waterworks Art Museum received?
IRS 990 filings record $284K in grants to Waterworks Art Museum across 25 grants from 6 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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