Charles M Bair Family Trust
Accepts applications
Charles M Bair Family Trust is a private foundation in Billings, Montana. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 49 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $75,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$24.0 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
37% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 46 | $23.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 49 | $24.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jason Jewett 302 N Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (406) 447-5253, jason.jewett@usbank.com |
| What to submit | Applicants must use the grant application found on the the website at charlesmbairtrusts.org/grants.html, noting any new provisions for the year. Additionally, the application must include an IRS Determination Letter, Form 990 or 990EZ, current operating budget and balance sheet, the county of service, a separate thorough project explanation, and certification of public charity status. |
| Deadlines | March 1st |
| Restrictions | Please refer to the application found at www.charlesmbairtrusts.org/grants.html for restrictions and limitations on awards. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Charles M Bair Family Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 49 | $1.0 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Billings Clinic Foundation | Grant for seclusion room and psychiatric centre. | $75,000 |
| Rocky Mountain College | Grant for bair hall improvements. | $75,000 |
| Wheatland Memorial Healthcare | Grant for capital replacement facility. | $50,000 |
| Upper Musselshell Historic Society | Grant for building renovations. | $44,178 |
| Billings Family YMCA | Grant for childcare sensory upgrades. | $40,000 |
| YWCA of Billings | Grant for victims of violence case management. | $40,000 |
| Wheatland County Senior Citizens Center | Grant for exterior senior center upgrades. | $37,700 |
| City County Preservation Committee | Grant for enhancing community space. | $35,000 |
| City of Harlowton | Grant for city pool revitalization. | $35,000 |
| Meagher County Ambulance Service | Grant for ambulance patient monitors. | $35,000 |
| Alberta Bair Theater | Grant for ABT educational programs and workshops. | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Billings and Yellowstone County | Grant for transportation ca[acity expansion. | $30,000 |
| St Vincent Healthcare Foundation | Grant for child life specialist program. | $30,000 |
| Yellowstone Art Museum | Grant for facility repairs. | $30,000 |
| Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch Foundation | Grant for bathroom updates. | $30,000 |
| Riverstone Health Foundation | Grant for Alert GPS | $26,525 |
| Education Foundation of Billings Schools | Grant for summer mobile food program. | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Children - Eastern MT | Grant for expanding mentorship. | $25,000 |
| Town of Judith Gap | Grant for bulk water system purchase and installation. | $25,000 |
| Billings Catholic Schools | Grant for teachers excellence programs. | $20,000 |
| Meagher County Sheriff's Office | Grant for deputy safety equipment. | $20,000 |
| Zoo Montana | Grant for cold laser and animal scale. | $18,117 |
| Cine Billings | Grant for live sound project. | $18,000 |
| White Sulphur Springs Volunteer Fire Dept | Grant for bunker gear replacements. | $15,500 |
| Love and Sunshine Ministries | Grant for mothers and children program. | $15,000 |
| MSU Billings Foundation | Grant for art facility. | $15,000 |
| Off the Streets | Grant for expansion of services and beds. | $15,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House of Eastern Montana | Grant for heat assistance for housing. | $15,000 |
| Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter | Grant for new facility. | $15,000 |
| Wheatland County | Grant for fairground improvements. | $14,382 |
| Yellowstone Casa Inc | Grant for volunteer training. | $12,000 |
| Community Leadership Developement Inc | Grant for operations support. | $10,000 |
| Meagher County Health Dept | Grant for child immunization program. | $10,000 |
| Montana Rescue Mission | Grant for vocational training program. | $10,000 |
| Young Families - Early Head Start | Grant for early education teacher training. | $10,000 |
| Mountainview Medical Center Inc | Grant for IV pump updates. | $9,794 |
| Saint Vincent de Paul | Grant for laundry room expenses. | $9,676 |
| Harlo Theatre Project | Grant for school to work program. | $8,000 |
| Meagher County Disaster and Emergency Services | Grant for snow tracks for utility vehicles. | $8,000 |
| Veterans Navigation Network | Grant to fund location heros program. | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerry Fagan Moulton Bellingham
- Bill Davies US Bank
- James Day US Bank
- Kelly Coleman
- Burt Hurwitz
Questions people ask
Does Charles M Bair Family Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 1st.
How much does Charles M Bair Family Trust give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Charles M Bair Family Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Gerry Fagan Moulton Bellingham (Chairman), Bill Davies US Bank (Vice Chairman), James Day US Bank (Secretary) and Kelly Coleman (At Large Member - Yellowstone County) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Charles M Bair Family Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.