James E & Lillian E Shea Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
James E & Lillian E Shea Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Billings, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$20,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$359,348
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2025 was up from $13,000 the year before.
62% 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 | $16,000 | 10 | $328,851 |
| 2024 | $13,000 | 11 | $337,188 |
| 2025 | $20,000 | 13 | $359,348 |
How to apply
| Contact | Aileen Brunner 1305 Winchester Dr, Pierre, SD 57501 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (605) 257-2312 |
What James E & Lillian E Shea Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in South Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 13 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ruth or Cale Baus | Medical support | $3,000 |
| Lord's Cupboard | Program support | $2,500 |
| Good Shepherd Clinic Inc | Program support | $2,500 |
| Twin City Animal Shelter | Program support | $2,000 |
| Twin City Clothing Center | Program support | $2,000 |
| Adams Museum and House | Program support | $1,000 |
| Bella Pregnancy Resource Center | Program support | $1,000 |
| Teen Court | Program support | $1,000 |
| Lead Deadwood Community Foundation | Program support | $1,000 |
| Historic Homestake Opera House | Program support | $1,000 |
| Northern Hills Area Casa Program | Program support | $1,000 |
| Derek or Courtney Enstad | Medical support | $1,000 |
| Rick or Jolene Tinnel | Medical support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rhonda Mollman
- Aileen Brunner
- Gina Kraut
- Larry Shama
- Marty Ann Apa
- First Interstate Bank
Questions people ask
Does James E & Lillian E Shea Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does James E & Lillian E Shea Charitable Trust give?
$20,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs James E & Lillian E Shea Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Rhonda Mollman (Director), Aileen Brunner (Chairman), Gina Kraut (Director) and Larry Shama (Vice Chair) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does James E & Lillian E Shea Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and arts and culture.