Interbel Education Foundation
Accepts applications
Interbel Education Foundation is a private foundation in Eureka, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $37,500 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $6,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$37,500
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$6,500
- Assets$208,504
Giving in 2025 was up from $30,500 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $20,000 | 10 | $118,579 |
| 2024 | $30,500 | 17 | $116,602 |
| 2025 | $37,500 | 21 | $208,504 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Interbel Telephone Cooperative Inc PO Box 128, Eureka, MT 59917 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (406) 889-3311 |
| What to submit | The applicants contact interbel telephone cooperative to obtain a copy of the application which is then submitted per the application instructions. The applicant also submits a transcript of their classes and grades along with a one-page essay explaining why they wish to receive a scholarship and describing their educational and career goals. |
| Restrictions | Applicant must have a parent or guardian who is (or has been) a member of interbel telephone cooperative for 2 of the past 5 years. Awards will be made regardless of sex, race, religious preference, handicap, or employment status of the applicant or any relative of the applicant. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Interbel Education Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 14 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $6,500 |
| Utah | 1 | $3,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,500 |
| Idaho | 1 | $1,500 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $1,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mike Hedges
- Doug Purdy
- Craig Eaton
- Suzie Deshazer
- Chris Meester
- Tammy Lawler
- Crystal Thomas
Questions people ask
Does Interbel Education Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Interbel Education Foundation give?
$37,500 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Interbel Education Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mike Hedges (President/Trustee), Doug Purdy (Board Chairman), Craig Eaton (Trustee) and Suzie Deshazer (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Interbel Education Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.