Joan and Wesley Buffington Trust
Accepts applications
Joan and Wesley Buffington Trust is a private foundation in Billings, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $40,432 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $4,800 and the largest $11,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$40,432
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$4,800
- Largest grant$11,500
- Assets$1.1 million
Giving in 2025 was down from $40,850 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $54,167 | 10 | $975,780 |
| 2024 | $40,850 | 8 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $40,432 | 8 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | First Interstate Bank PO Box 30918, Billings, MT 59117 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (406) 255-5238 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | Contact foundation |
What Joan and Wesley Buffington Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 8 | $40,432 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $11,500 |
| Rocky Mountain College | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,726 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,875 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,725 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,778 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,428 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,400 |
Officers and trustees
- First Interstate Bank
Questions people ask
Does Joan and Wesley Buffington Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Contact foundation.
How much does Joan and Wesley Buffington Trust give?
$40,432 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $4,800.
Who runs Joan and Wesley Buffington Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists First Interstate Bank (Trustee).
What does Joan and Wesley Buffington Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.