Sample Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Sample Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Billings, Montana. In tax year 2023 it gave $555,315 in 76 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$555,315
- Number of grants76
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$12.2 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2023 was down from $2.1 million the year before.
68% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $455,006 | 73 | $10.1 million |
| 2022 | $2.1 million | 82 | $9.8 million |
| 2023 | $555,315 | 76 | $12.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John G Sample PO Box 279, Billings, MT 59103-0279 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (406) 256-5567 |
| What to submit | Letter giving organizational background and purposes, specific need & amount requested. Attach 501(c)(3) IRS determination letter. |
| Deadlines | August 1 |
| Restrictions | Generally limited to organizations in the state of Montana & collier county Florida (historically). No grants will be provided to religious or political organizations or tax supported institutions. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Sample Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 66 | $527,815 |
| Washington | 5 | $19,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Partners Hope Foundation | Funding for spa tub and washing station | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Missoula | Mariposa commons | $20,000 |
| Fort Ellis Fire and Rescue | Fort ellis fire and rescue tech needs | $18,178 |
| Poverello Center Inc | Social welfare - shelter equipment and furniture | $15,016 |
| Family Promise of Gallatin Valley | High-capacity appliances homeless family housing | $15,000 |
| Billings Public Schools | Orchard elementary school - grounds maintenance project 2024 | $15,000 |
| Missoula Food Bank & Community Center | New box truck | $15,000 |
| Bear | Youth 12-15 passenger van | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Yellowstone County | Boiler and coil replacement | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Children - Montana | Passenger van for youth adventures & program transportation | $15,000 |
| Eagle Mount Bozeman | Adaptive mountain bike | $15,000 |
| Immanuel Foundation | Renovating resident rooms at immanuel living's retreat at buffalo hill | $15,000 |
| Big Sky Senior Services | Safeguarding seniors through in-home supports - big sky senior services | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Flathead Reservation and Lake County | Behavioral health expansion for better child outcomes | $15,000 |
| Farm to School of Park County | Deep creek farm supplies | $14,400 |
| Haven | Maintenance equipment for haven | $13,300 |
| Friendship Center of Helena Inc | Laptops and docking stations for service advocates | $12,500 |
| Mountain Home Montana | Opening another door for brighter futures | $12,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Richland County | Game room equipment | $11,500 |
| YWCA Missoula | Sensory rooms for neurodiverse youth residing in the meadowlark | $11,122 |
| Missoula Urban Demonstration Project | Transforming the in-between: mud's sustainable insulation initiative | $10,250 |
| Casa of Lake & Sanders Counties | Vehicle purchase for casa/youth connection | $10,000 |
| Eastern Montana Casa Gal Inc | Replacement vehicle march 2025 | $10,000 |
| Florence Crittenton Home & Services | Child enrichment center playground ground covering | $10,000 |
| Montana Wilderness School | Mws youth wilderness program equipment fund | $10,000 |
| Quality Life Concepts | Agency office vehicle replacement project | $10,000 |
| Children's Oncology Camp Foundation | Emergency alert system | $9,300 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Missoula County | Club van transportation | $9,300 |
| Montana Conservation Corps | Ensuring participant health & safety: new spike gear for conservation corps members | $9,000 |
| Missoula Interfaith Collaborative | Missoula works - replacing failing equipment | $8,244 |
| Imagineif Library Foundation | Library technology upgrades | $6,400 |
| Chinook Horses | Chinook horses customer relationship management system | $6,375 |
| Montana Empowerment Center | Mt empowerment center youth transition resources | $6,200 |
| St Vincent de Paul of Northcentral Montana | Grace haven - women and children transitional housing - hvac upgrade | $6,000 |
| Billings Public Schools Newman School | Designated | $6,000 |
| Education Foundation for Billings Public Schools | Book vending machine | $5,950 |
| Nate Chute Foundation | Staffing up for success | $5,493 |
| Custer County Food Bank | Packaging room remodel | $5,000 |
| Western Montana Gay and Lesbian Community Center | New location upgrades and security | $5,000 |
| Missoula Aging Services | Security cameras | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bridget Sample Joyner
- Barbara M Sample
- David F Sample
- Patrick G Sample
- Ronald J Yates Jr Cpa
- James S Sample
- John G Sample
- Joseph F Sample
- Katherine S Sample
- Ryan G Sample
Questions people ask
Does Sample Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: August 1.
How much does Sample Foundation Inc give?
$555,315 in tax year 2023, across 76 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Sample Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Bridget Sample Joyner (Director), Barbara M Sample (President), David F Sample (Director) and Patrick G Sample (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Sample Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and housing and homelessness.