The Montana Opioid Abatement Trust
Accepts applications
The Montana Opioid Abatement Trust is a private foundation in Billings, Montana. In tax year 2024 it gave $334,638 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $70,000 and the largest $115,200. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$334,638
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$70,000
- Largest grant$115,200
- Assets$28.2 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $50,000 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $9.7 million |
| 2024 | $334,638 | 5 | $28.2 million |
How to apply
This is a patient assistance program. Its grants are medicine given free to patients, so it does not fund organizations.
| Contact | Steffani McGowan 1597 Avenue D 6, Billings, MT 59102 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (406) 534-2024, info@montanaopioid.org |
| What to submit | ONLINE APPLICATION PORTAL AT https://montanaopioid.org/grant-portal/ |
| Deadlines | Perpetual |
| Restrictions | Programs directly related to drug use prevention |
What The Montana Opioid Abatement Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 5 | $334,638 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis and Clark County | Drug abuse prevention | $115,200 |
| Never Alone Recovery Support | Drug abuse prevention | $78,240 |
| Montana Meth Project | Drug abuse prevention | $70,000 |
| Friends of the Children | Drug abuse prevention | $60,000 |
| Ravalli County | Drug abuse prevention | $11,198 |
Officers and trustees
- Brenda Kneeland
- Jake Strissel
- Jeanna Miller
- Scott Malloy
- Drenda Niemann
- Will Selph
- Rusty Gackle
- Steve Crawford
- Becky Rice
- Maureen Ward
- Rebecca de Camara
Questions people ask
Does The Montana Opioid Abatement Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Perpetual.
How much does The Montana Opioid Abatement Trust give?
$334,638 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $70,000.
Who runs The Montana Opioid Abatement Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Brenda Kneeland (Director), Jake Strissel (Director), Jeanna Miller (Director) and Scott Malloy (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does The Montana Opioid Abatement Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services.