Margaret V Ping Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Margaret V Ping Foundation is a private foundation in Billings, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $99,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$99,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$660,932
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $95,000 the year before.
13% 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 | $93,000 | 16 | $761,974 |
| 2024 | $95,000 | 17 | $703,835 |
| 2025 | $99,000 | 16 | $660,932 |
How to apply
Margaret V Ping 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.
What Margaret V Ping Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 15 | $97,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Service | Philanthropic purposes | $10,000 |
| Northern Plains Resource Council | Philanthropic purposes | $10,000 |
| Soft Landing Missoula | Philanthropic purposes | $10,000 |
| YWCA | Philanthropic purposes | $10,000 |
| Nations to Neighbors | Philanthropic purposes | $10,000 |
| Mt Audubon | Philanthropic purposes | $7,000 |
| Angelas Piazza | Philanthropic purposes | $6,000 |
| Mt Environmental Information Center | Philanthropic purposes | $6,000 |
| Missoula Aging | Philanthropic purposes | $5,000 |
| Mountain Home Montana | Philanthropic purposes | $5,000 |
| Singing Waters | Philanthropic purposes | $5,000 |
| Msu-B Young Poets Program | Philanthropic purposes | $4,500 |
| Global Village Fair Trade | Philanthropic purposes | $4,500 |
| Alternatives to Violence | Philanthropic purposes | $2,000 |
| Mt Free Press | Philanthropic purposes | $2,000 |
| Msu-B United Campus Ministry | Philanthropic purposes | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Candace Forrette
- Valerie McMurtry
- Ed Gulick
- Mark Moak
Questions people ask
Does Margaret V Ping Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Margaret V Ping Foundation give?
$99,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs Margaret V Ping Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Candace Forrette (President), Valerie McMurtry (Vice President), Ed Gulick (Secretary) and Mark Moak (Treasurer).
What does Margaret V Ping Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.