The Aj Blain Foundation
Accepts applications
The Aj Blain Foundation is a private foundation in Billings, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $43,125 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $4,525 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$43,125
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$4,525
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$98,734
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $93,600 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $86,900 | 12 | $57,961 |
| 2024 | $93,600 | 16 | $31,633 |
| 2025 | $43,125 | 9 | $98,734 |
How to apply
| Contact | Bobbi Blain 518 Shadow Lawn CT, Billings, MT 59102 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (406) 252-6937, bobbiblain@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Applicants may submit applications using the foundation's prescribed application form. Required information includes amount requested, the planned time frame of fund use, who will be served by the grant, how many will be served by the grant, and how the grant will impact the grantee and honor aj blain's legacy. |
| Deadlines | There are no submission deadlines. Grant applications are reviewed bi-annually. |
| Restrictions | The grant proposal specifies the responsibilities of both the foundation and the recipient, and makes clear that the grant money will go directly to the organization/program in the application. It also specifies the periodic and final reports that must be completed by the grant recipient, as well as the foundation's right to recover the funds if the recipient chooses not to attend the program. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Aj Blain Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 9 | $43,125 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Love & Sonshine Ministries | Philanthropic purposes | $10,000 |
| Tim Davis Consulting | Coaching | $7,600 |
| We the People Laurel High | Philanthropic purposes | $7,000 |
| Youth Leadership Development | Philanthropic purposes | $5,000 |
| Rocky Mountain College | Scholarship | $4,525 |
| Diana Shay PLLC | Coaching | $3,000 |
| Junior League of Billings | Philanthropic purposes | $2,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Montana | Philanthropic purposes | $2,500 |
| Gravitas Leadership Institute | Coaching | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bobbi Blain
- Al Blain
- Bridger Blain
- Erin Heringer
Questions people ask
Does The Aj Blain Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no submission deadlines. Grant applications are reviewed bi-annually..
How much does The Aj Blain Foundation give?
$43,125 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $4,525.
Who runs The Aj Blain Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bobbi Blain (President), Al Blain (Director), Bridger Blain (Director) and Erin Heringer (Director).
What does The Aj Blain Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.