Herrin Scholarship Foundation
Accepts applications
Herrin Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation in Billings, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $12,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$12,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$208,665
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $12,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $12,000 | 8 | $200,935 |
| 2024 | $12,000 | 12 | $200,018 |
| 2025 | $12,000 | 12 | $208,665 |
How to apply
| Contact | First Interstate Bank Trust Dept PO Box 7130, Kalispell, MT 59904 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (406) 752-5215 |
| What to submit | Standard application, includes name, address, a statement describing applicant & history including extracurricular activities, reasons for persuing higher educ. & financial information showing need |
| Deadlines | Prior to graduation |
| Restrictions | Flathead county high school graduates |
What Herrin Scholarship Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 7 | $7,000 |
| Arizona | 3 | $3,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Flathead Valley Community College FBO A Bernard | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Montana FBO I Bruce | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Montana State University FBO A Scrima | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Montana State University FBO E Stern | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Montana State University FBO K Ward | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Flathead Valley Community College FBO Z Stout | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Grand Canyon University FBO D Franchini | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| University of Montana FBO A Brown | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Unversity of Minnesota FBO T Cockerill | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Dartmouth College FBO J Syverson | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Grand Canyon University FBO B Pesola | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Grand Canyon Unversity FBO T Reece | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- First Interstate Bank
Questions people ask
Does Herrin Scholarship Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Prior to graduation.
How much does Herrin Scholarship Foundation give?
$12,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Herrin Scholarship Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists First Interstate Bank (Trustee).
What does Herrin Scholarship Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.