Hollis and Helen Baright Foundation
Accepts applications
Hollis and Helen Baright Foundation is a private foundation in Billings, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $249,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $72,500 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$249,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$72,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $254,000 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $254,000 | 5 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $254,000 | 4 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $249,000 | 4 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Courtney Bowdino 9290 W Dodge Road, Omaha, NE 68114 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (402) 952-6081 |
| What to submit | Description of exempt activity and how a contribution would further that exempt activity |
| Restrictions | Awards are restricted to omaha, Nebraska based organizations |
What Hollis and Helen Baright Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 4 | $249,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Mulit Sports Complex | Program support | $100,000 |
| Methodist Hospital Foundation | Program support | $100,000 |
| College of Saint Mary | Program support | $45,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Program support | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- First Interstate Bank
- Ralph V Palmer
- Nick R Taylor
Questions people ask
Does Hollis and Helen Baright Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Hollis and Helen Baright Foundation give?
$249,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $72,500.
Who runs Hollis and Helen Baright Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists First Interstate Bank (Trustee), Ralph V Palmer (Co-Trustee) and Nick R Taylor (Co-Trustee).
What does Hollis and Helen Baright Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.