Nibs and Edna Allen Foundation
Accepts applications
Nibs and Edna Allen Foundation is a private foundation in Miles City, Montana. In tax year 2024 it gave $144,300 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $26,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$144,300
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$26,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $119,150 the year before.
53% of its 2024 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 | $119,150 | 20 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $144,300 | 23 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Nibs and Edna Allen Foundation PO Box 1435, Miles City, MT 59301 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (703) 864-1257 |
| What to submit, deadlines | See website at www.allenfoundation.net - apply for funding |
| Restrictions | Preference is given to southeast Montana |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Nibs and Edna Allen Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 23 | $144,300 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Custer County Educational FD Inc | Educational scholarships support | $26,000 |
| Miles City Convent Keepers | Replace front columns and footings | $15,000 |
| Keep Miles City Beautiful | Fund downtown public art mural | $13,000 |
| Miles City Police Protective Assoc | Fund purchase of equip and systems | $11,000 |
| Gamma Beta 14177 | Fund childcare learning center | $10,000 |
| Waterworks Art Museum | Fund art education programs | $8,000 |
| Range Riders Inc | Replace country school house roof | $6,100 |
| Highland Park Elementary School | Fund construction of playground | $6,000 |
| Waterworks Art Museum | Fund install of permanent lighting | $6,000 |
| Carter County Geological Society | Fund museum expansion | $5,000 |
| Ekalaka Public Schools | Fund transforming education program | $5,000 |
| Miles Community College Foundation | Pay off ag center construction loan | $5,000 |
| Pregnancy Outreach Clinic | Fund community education programs | $5,000 |
| Waterworks Art Museum | Replace 4 computers w/compatible one | $5,000 |
| Range Riders Inc | Replace worn carpet w/commercial one | $4,500 |
| Custer County District High School | Fund startup of STEM/tech club | $3,300 |
| Custer County Food Bank Inc | Fund storage room remodel | $3,000 |
| Miles City Public Library | Fund hotspot loan and wifi internet | $2,400 |
| Custer County Senior Citizens | Fund purchase of office equipment | $2,000 |
| Custer County District High School | Fund hs newspaper and adobe program | $1,500 |
| Miles City Public Library | Fund startup of library of things | $500 |
| Miles City Public Library | Fund summer reading program | $500 |
| Washington Middle School | Fund cwpubonline computer license | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- William Hand
- Edna Jensen
- George Hand
- Charles Hand
- Carolyn Petersohn
- Kerry Jane Gallagher
- Jamie Sue Shelhamer
- Ingeri Leuthold
- Carl Larson
- Marilou Green
- Linda Green-Rutherford
- Nancy Larson
- Nicholas Mossie
- Cristin Hand
- Heather Lannigan
Questions people ask
Does Nibs and Edna Allen Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See website at www.allenfoundation.net - apply for funding.
How much does Nibs and Edna Allen Foundation give?
$144,300 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Nibs and Edna Allen Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William Hand (Assoc Treas/), Edna Jensen (Director), George Hand (Associate) and Charles Hand (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Nibs and Edna Allen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and community development.