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Friends of the Bridger Public Library

Preselected recipients only Bridger, Montana · EIN 264712202

Friends of the Bridger Public Library is a private foundation in Bridger, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $3,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $3,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $3,579 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$2,7251$0
2024$3,5792$0
2025$3,0001$0

How to apply

Friends of the Bridger Public Library 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Friends of the Bridger Public Library funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Montana.

StateGrantsAmount
Montana1$3,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Bridger Public Library
Bridger, MT
Benefit$3,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Friends of the Bridger Public Library accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Friends of the Bridger Public Library give?

$3,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $3,000.

Who runs Friends of the Bridger Public Library?

Its 2025 filing lists Laura Gary (President), Maribeth Ellis (Secretary) and Diane Keller (Treasurer).

What does Friends of the Bridger Public Library fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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