Yvonne Mansfield Animal Welfare Fund
Accepts applications
Yvonne Mansfield Animal Welfare Fund is a private foundation in Billings, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $33,793 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $8,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$33,793
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$931,655
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $31,220 the year before.
60% 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 | $33,922 | 11 | $823,129 |
| 2024 | $31,220 | 10 | $857,403 |
| 2025 | $33,793 | 11 | $931,655 |
How to apply
| Contact | First Interstate Bank 401 N 31st Street, Billings, MT 59101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (406) 255-5239 |
What Yvonne Mansfield Animal Welfare Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 10 | $30,293 |
| California | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter | Program support | $8,000 |
| Montana Raptor Conservation Center | Provide for care of animals | $4,000 |
| Vet to Go | Provide for care of animals | $3,878 |
| Eastern Montana Humane Society | Provide for care of animals | $3,500 |
| Rvets Montana Division | Program support | $3,500 |
| Science and Conservation Center | Program support | $3,000 |
| Prairie Song Rescue | Program support | $2,500 |
| Michael Kennard | Provide for care of animals | $2,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Hospital | Provide for care of animals | $1,500 |
| Trailhead Vet | Provide for care of animals | $1,073 |
| Individual | Provide for care of animals | $842 |
Officers and trustees
- First Interstate Bank
- Dave Pauli
- Amy E Lamm DVM
- Megan O'Reilly
- Debbie Schoeppe
- Hanna Wagner
- Jonnie Jonckowski
- Lisa Brinlee DVM
Questions people ask
Does Yvonne Mansfield Animal Welfare Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Yvonne Mansfield Animal Welfare Fund give?
$33,793 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Yvonne Mansfield Animal Welfare Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists First Interstate Bank (Trustee), Dave Pauli (Advisory Council Member), Amy E Lamm DVM (Advisory Council Member) and Megan O'Reilly (Advisory Council Member) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Yvonne Mansfield Animal Welfare Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals and environment and conservation.