Fair View Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fair View Foundation is a private foundation in Billings, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $16,300 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $1,800. 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$16,300
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$750
- Largest grant$1,800
- Assets$395,722
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $14,528 the year before.
14% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $9,100 | 20 | $256,204 |
| 2023 | $12,850 | 21 | $286,747 |
| 2024 | $14,528 | 20 | $365,927 |
| 2025 | $16,300 | 21 | $395,722 |
How to apply
Fair View Foundation 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 Fair View Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 18 | $14,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $750 |
| Georgia | 1 | $750 |
| Michigan | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Yellowstone County | Further the operations of the organization | $1,800 |
| United Way of Yellowstone County Inc | Further the operations of the organization | $1,500 |
| Adult Resource Alliance of Yellowstone County | Further the operations of the organization | $1,000 |
| Hba Building Visions | Further the operations of the organization | $1,000 |
| Montana Rescue Mission | Further the operations of the organization | $1,000 |
| Riverstone Health Foundation | Further the operations of the organization | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of E Montana | Further the operations of the organization | $1,000 |
| Montana Food Bank Network | Further the operations of the organization | $1,000 |
| Mountain States Legal Foundation | Further the operations of the organization | $750 |
| Promise 686 Inc | Further the operations of the organization | $750 |
| St Vincent Healthcare Foundation | Further the operations of the organization | $750 |
| Family Promise of Yellowstone Valley | Further the operations of the organization | $650 |
| Casa of Yellowstone County | Further the operations of the organization | $650 |
| Family Service | Further the operations of the organization | $600 |
| Billings Food Bank | Further the operations of the organization | $500 |
| Eagle Mount Bozeman | Further the operations of the organization | $500 |
| St Johns Foundation | Further the operations of the organization | $500 |
| United Luv | Further the operations of the organization | $500 |
| Compassion Tanzania Inc | Further the operations of the organization | $300 |
| Hillsdale College | Further the operations of the organization | $300 |
| Montana Family Institute | Further the operations of the organization | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Malcolm Long
- Karen Long
- M Nathan Long
Questions people ask
Does Fair View Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fair View Foundation give?
$16,300 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $750.
Who runs Fair View Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Malcolm Long (President), Karen Long (Sec/Treasurer) and M Nathan Long (Vice President).
What does Fair View Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and food and hunger.