Carlson Music Scholarship Fund
Preselected recipients only
Carlson Music Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Billings, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $7,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$25,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$683,216
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $25,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $30,000 | 4 | $614,450 |
| 2024 | $25,000 | 4 | $633,106 |
| 2025 | $25,000 | 4 | $683,216 |
How to apply
Carlson Music Scholarship Fund says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Carlson Music Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 4 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Providence Endowment | Educational scholarship | $7,500 |
| University Of Montana Foundation | Educational scholarship | $7,500 |
| Montana State University Foundation | Educational scholarship | $7,500 |
| Great Falls Symphony | Educational scholarship | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- First Interstate Bank
Questions people ask
Does Carlson Music Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carlson Music Scholarship Fund give?
$25,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Carlson Music Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists First Interstate Bank (Trustee).
What does Carlson Music Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.