Kampgrounds of America Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kampgrounds of America Foundation is a private foundation in Billings, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $181,918 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $4,259 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$181,918
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$4,259
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$322,822
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was down from $213,795 the year before.
64% 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 | $326,484 | 26 | $394,519 |
| 2024 | $213,795 | 24 | $327,114 |
| 2025 | $181,918 | 11 | $322,822 |
How to apply
Kampgrounds of America Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 8 | $147,900 |
| Missouri | 1 | $4,259 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $4,259 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone Ice Foundation | Sled Hockey | $50,000 |
| KOA Care Camps | General Operations | $40,000 |
| Special Olympics Montana | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Billings Symphony | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Operation Juliet | 2025 Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Riverbend Environmental Education Center | Donations for Purchase of GRIT Chair | $4,259 |
| Midwest Adaptive Sports | Donations for Purchase of GRIT Chair | $4,259 |
| Riverstone Health Foundation | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Real Billings FC | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Eagle Mount Billings | General Operations | $900 |
| Salvation Army | General Operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicole Kreiger
- Toby O'Rourke
- Brandi Simpson
- Christopher Scheer
Questions people ask
Does Kampgrounds of America Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kampgrounds of America Foundation give?
$181,918 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $4,259.
Who runs Kampgrounds of America Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nicole Kreiger (Director), Toby O'Rourke (President/Chairperson/Director), Brandi Simpson (Vice President/Director) and Christopher Scheer (Treasurer/Secretary/Director).