Harry and Winnie McNay Education Trust
Accepts applications
Harry and Winnie McNay Education Trust is a private foundation in Billings, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $19,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $600 and the largest $1,175. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$19,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$600
- Largest grant$1,175
- Assets$942,966
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was down from $23,842 the year before.
63% 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 | $30,516 | 34 | $874,280 |
| 2024 | $23,842 | 18 | $914,051 |
| 2025 | $19,000 | 27 | $942,966 |
How to apply
| Contact | First Interstate Bank 10101 Univeristy Ave, Clive, IA 50324 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (515) 440-8462 |
| What to submit | See application attached |
| Deadlines | MAY 1st |
| Restrictions | Lucas county ia residents |
What Harry and Winnie McNay Education Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 25 | $16,925 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,175 |
| Illinois | 1 | $900 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Missouri State University FBO L Smyser | Scholarship | $1,175 |
| Central College FBO E Kerns | Scholarship | $1,175 |
| University of Iowa FBO M Aulwes | Scholarship | $1,175 |
| Central College FBO A Hall | Scholarship | $1,175 |
| Iowa State University FBO G Watkins Schoening | Scholarship | $900 |
| University of Northern Iowa FBO S Zuel | Scholarship | $900 |
| University of Iowa FBO B Hobbs | Scholarship | $900 |
| Simpson College FBO B Wallace | Scholarship | $900 |
| Northwestern University FBO D Caudill | Scholarship | $900 |
| Mercy St Luke's School of Radiologic Tec FBO J Metzger | Scholarship | $900 |
| Mercy College of Health Sciences FBO C Andrews | Scholarship | $900 |
| University of Northern Iowa FBO M Milledge | Scholarship | $600 |
| Iowa State University FBO A McGee | Scholarship | $600 |
| Graceland University FBO K Paige | Scholarship | $600 |
| Iowa State University FBO A Johnson | Scholarship | $600 |
| Indian Hills Community College FBO K Michael | Scholarship | $600 |
| Indian Hills Community College FBO M Howell | Scholarship | $600 |
| Waldorf University FBO M Smith | Scholarship | $600 |
| Central College FBO M Snook | Scholarship | $600 |
| University of Northern Iowa Fbi J Jiang | Scholarship | $400 |
| Des Moines Area Community College FBO K Rodgers | Scholarship | $400 |
| Iowa State University FBO E Werts | Scholarship | $400 |
| Indian Hills Community College FBO N Hobbs | Scholarship | $400 |
| Central College FBO S Kerns | Scholarship | $400 |
| Southwestern Community College FBO P Andrews | Scholarship | $400 |
| Southwestern Community College FBO S Cain | Scholarship | $400 |
| University of Iowa FBO H Smith | Scholarship | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- First Interstate Bank
Questions people ask
Does Harry and Winnie McNay Education Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: MAY 1st.
How much does Harry and Winnie McNay Education Trust give?
$19,000 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $600.
Who runs Harry and Winnie McNay Education Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists First Interstate Bank (Trustee).
What does Harry and Winnie McNay Education Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.