The Gerhart Foundation
Accepts applications
The Gerhart Foundation is a private foundation in Great Falls, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $114,500 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$114,500
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was down from $118,500 the year before.
12% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $115,200 | 16 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $118,500 | 17 | $20,145 |
| 2025 | $114,500 | 17 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | William Beecher PO Box 2286, Great Falls, MT 59403 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (406) 899-0277 |
| What to submit | Letter |
| Restrictions | Must show financial need |
What The Gerhart Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 17 | $114,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs | Support for after-school programs | $15,000 |
| United Way of Cascade CNT | Community health & educaitonal prgms | $15,000 |
| Great Falls Rescue Mission | Help homeless & recovery services | $11,000 |
| Great Fallschildrens Receiving Home | Support for emergency child shelters | $11,000 |
| Salvation Army | Help emergency social services | $11,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul | For emergency poverty relief service | $11,000 |
| Scottish Rite Language Center | Pediatric speech & language therapy | $6,000 |
| Great Falls Transportation | Support public transit & paratransit | $6,000 |
| Alliance for Youth | General support for youth services | $5,000 |
| Great Falls Food Bank | General support for hunger relief | $5,000 |
| Belt Performing Arts Center | Help with community performing arts | $4,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | For youth leadership programs | $3,000 |
| Central Mt Lil' Wranglers Rodeo | Support for youth rodeo programs | $3,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Montanawyoming | For girl-led leadership programs | $3,000 |
| Family Promise | Help family homelessness services | $2,000 |
| Great Falls Public Library Fdn | For library & literacy programs | $2,000 |
| Great Falls Public School Fdn | General support for K-12 education | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- William Beecher
- Dustin Probert
- Dan Oakland
Questions people ask
Does The Gerhart Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Gerhart Foundation give?
$114,500 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Gerhart Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William Beecher (President, D), Dustin Probert (Director) and Dan Oakland (Director).
What does The Gerhart Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and housing and homelessness.