Rudy Suden Scholarship Trust Fund
Accepts applications
Rudy Suden Scholarship Trust Fund is a private foundation in Billings, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $93,996 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $5,388 and the largest $43,490. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$93,996
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$5,388
- Largest grant$43,490
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $92,005 the year before.
67% 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 | $96,000 | 1 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $92,005 | 11 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $93,996 | 10 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
| Phone or email | (406) 454-6285 |
|---|---|
| What to submit | See application form attached |
| Deadlines | April 1st each year for the following year |
| Restrictions | See scholarship standards attached |
What Rudy Suden Scholarship Trust Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 6 | $72,936 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $8,180 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $5,388 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $3,954 |
| Arizona | 1 | $3,538 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $43,490 |
| University of Montana FBO N Squires | Scholarship | $10,280 |
| MSU - Billings FBO Q COPPEDGE | Scholarship | $8,180 |
| Great Falls - MSU FBO K REED | Scholarship | $6,174 |
| New Mexico State University FBO S Berg | Scholarship | $5,388 |
| Flathead Valley Community College FBO L Mitchell | Scholarship | $5,388 |
| University of Montana - Western FBO A Becker | Scholarship | $4,066 |
| Frontier School of the Bible FBO W Antonich | Scholarship | $3,954 |
| City College at MSU Billings FBO R Vonbergen | Scholarship | $3,538 |
| University of Phoenix FBO D Taylor | Scholarship | $3,538 |
Officers and trustees
- First Interstate Bank
- Scholarship Selection Committee
Questions people ask
Does Rudy Suden Scholarship Trust Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 1st each year for the following year.
How much does Rudy Suden Scholarship Trust Fund give?
$93,996 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,388.
Who runs Rudy Suden Scholarship Trust Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists First Interstate Bank (Trustee) and Scholarship Selection Committee (Committee).
What does Rudy Suden Scholarship Trust Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.