Paul Milan and Cynthia Long Foster Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Paul Milan and Cynthia Long Foster Foundation is a private foundation in Billings, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $162,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $20,000. 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$162,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$767,093
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was up from $75,000 the year before.
80% 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 | $73,000 | 13 | $660,326 |
| 2024 | $75,000 | 10 | $731,418 |
| 2025 | $162,000 | 20 | $767,093 |
How to apply
Paul Milan and Cynthia Long Foster 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 Paul Milan and Cynthia Long Foster Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 17 | $147,000 |
| California | 2 | $7,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Great Falls Community Food Bank | General operations | $20,000 |
| Family Promise of GF | General operations | $15,000 |
| YMCA Billings | General operations | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Cascade County | General operations | $10,000 |
| District 4 HRDC - Havre Food Bank | General operations | $10,000 |
| YWCA Billings | General operations | $10,000 |
| Tumbleweed | General operations | $10,000 |
| Education Foundation for Billings Public Schools | General operations | $10,000 |
| MSUB Foundation | General operations | $10,000 |
| Lopez Island Family Resource Center | General operations | $7,500 |
| Ask in Earnest | General operations | $7,500 |
| Children's Museum | General operations | $5,000 |
| Art House | General operations | $5,000 |
| Montana Free Press | General operations | $5,000 |
| Montana Historical Society | General operations | $5,000 |
| Montana BioScience Alliance | General operations | $5,000 |
| Find Food Bank | General operations | $4,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Coachella Valley | General operations | $3,500 |
| Nations to Neighbors | General operations | $2,500 |
| CASA Great Falls | General operations | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cynthia Long Foster
- Shannon Anderson
- Paul M Foster Jr
- Stacie Foster
- Sydney Higgins
Questions people ask
Does Paul Milan and Cynthia Long Foster Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Paul Milan and Cynthia Long Foster Foundation give?
$162,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Paul Milan and Cynthia Long Foster Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cynthia Long Foster (President/Director), Shannon Anderson (Vice President/Director), Paul M Foster Jr (Secretary/Treasurer/Director) and Stacie Foster (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Paul Milan and Cynthia Long Foster Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, youth programs and arts and culture.