Galen and Karla Zerbe Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Galen and Karla Zerbe Family Foundation is a private foundation in Glasgow, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $110,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $42,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$110,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$42,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $105,000 the year before.
46% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $100,000 | 14 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $105,000 | 16 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $110,000 | 11 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Galen and Karla Zerbe Family 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 Galen and Karla Zerbe Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 11 | $110,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Community Emergency Food Bank | General purpose | $42,000 |
| Glasgow Public Schools | General purpose | $22,500 |
| Glasgow Cal Ripken Baseball | General purpose | $7,500 |
| Big Sky Bravery | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Live Like Jace Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Valley County 4-H Council | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Wolf Point Pound Puppies | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Opheim Public Schools | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Glasgow Downtown Association | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Play Like Robert Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Ranchers Stewardship Alliance | General purpose | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Galen Zerbe
- Janae Simpson
- Karla Zerbe
- Regan Zerbe
- Taylor Zerbe
Questions people ask
Does Galen and Karla Zerbe Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Galen and Karla Zerbe Family Foundation give?
$110,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Galen and Karla Zerbe Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Galen Zerbe (Director), Janae Simpson (Director), Karla Zerbe (Director) and Regan Zerbe (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Galen and Karla Zerbe Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.