Walter & Frances Green Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Walter & Frances Green Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Billings, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,700 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $1,025 and the largest $4,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$60,700
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$1,025
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2025 was up from $56,125 the year before.
65% 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 | $56,600 | 37 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $56,125 | 36 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $60,700 | 40 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Green Scholarship Committee 320 S Main, Lead, SD 57754 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (605) 348-3322 |
| Restrictions | Limited to high school seniors graduating from lead/deadwood high school in lead, sd |
What Walter & Frances Green Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to South Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 34 | $49,700 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,000 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $3,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $2,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $2,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SD School of Mines and Technology FBO C Harrison | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| LDMS - Student Council | Student council | $4,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Lead-Deadwood | Program support | $3,500 |
| South Dakota State University FBO J Runge | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| LDMS - Outlaw Ranch Program | Outlaw ranch program | $3,000 |
| University of Colorado FBO R Winn | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of Jamestown FBO H S Person | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Southeast Technical Institute FBO T K Hansen | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| LDHS - Key Club | Program support | $2,500 |
| Clothe A Kid | Program support | $2,300 |
| Montana State University FBO B Rose | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Wyoming FBO E Farmer | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| The Paul Mitchell School FBO K Mollman | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Southeast Technical Institute FBO P Canida | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Junior Achievement of South Dakota | Program support | $1,800 |
| Lead Deadwood Elementary Bringing Back | Program support | $1,500 |
| Lead Deadwood Arts Center | Program support | $1,500 |
| LDMS - Prom | Prom | $1,500 |
| Lead Deadwood Middle School | Support | $1,500 |
| Northern Hills Alliance for Children | Program support | $1,050 |
| SD School of Mines and Technology FBO J Campbell | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Mitchell Technical Institute FBO C Mollman | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Northern Hills Area Casa Program | Program support | $1,000 |
| Mitchell Technical College FBO J Artz | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| LDHS - Hope Squad | Program support | $1,000 |
| LDHS - Educator's Rising Organization | Program support | $900 |
| Lead Deadwood School District - Nurse | Program support | $900 |
| Lawrence County Teen Court | Program support | $750 |
| Twin City Clothing Center | Program support | $750 |
| Bhyf&c | Program support | $500 |
| Black Hills State University FBO H Knabel | Scholarship | $500 |
| Handley Preschool Northern Hills Family Creation Corp | Program support | $500 |
| Chadron State University FBO D Janke | Scholarship | $500 |
| Liberty University Online FBO P Rogers | Scholarship | $500 |
| Dakota State University FBO J Burke | Scholarship | $500 |
| Dakota Wesleyan University FBO T Jenkins | Scholarship | $250 |
| Western Dakota Technical Institute FBO E Murray | Scholarship | $250 |
| Western Dakota Technical Institute FBO E Kosters | Scholarship | $250 |
| Lead Library Endowment | Program support | $250 |
| Mitchell Technical College FBO E Finn | Scholarship | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Erik Person
- Suzanne Rogers
- David Ruth Jr
- Ron Everett
- Tim Madsen
- First Interstate Bank
Questions people ask
Does Walter & Frances Green Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Walter & Frances Green Charitable Trust give?
$60,700 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $1,025.
Who runs Walter & Frances Green Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Dr Erik Person (Board Member), Suzanne Rogers (Board Member), David Ruth Jr (Board Member) and Ron Everett (Board Member) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Walter & Frances Green Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and science and research.