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Bair Ranch Foundation is a private corporation based in BILLINGS, MT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Anderson Zurmuehlen. It holds total assets of $56.9M. Annual income is reported at $14.2M. Total assets have grown from $45.7M in 2011 to $56.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Montana. According to available records, Bair Ranch Foundation has made 12 grants totaling $8.9M, with a median grant of $1M. The foundation has distributed between $2.2M and $4.2M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $4.2M distributed across 6 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $110K to $1.1M, with an average award of $744K. The foundation has supported 3 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Montana. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$285K
Median Grant
$1.1M
Average Grant
$828K
Largest Grant
$1.1M
Based on 3 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Bair Ranch Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 12 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MT.
Bair Ranch Foundation has distributed a total of $8.9M across 12 grants. The median grant size is $1M, with an average of $744K. Individual grants have ranged from $110K to $1.1M.
Bair Ranch Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Bair Ranch Foundation is headquartered in BILLINGS, MT.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Day | VICE-PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William Davies | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jason Euell | SECRETARY/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$56.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$56.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
12
Total Giving
$8.9M
Average Grant
$744K
Median Grant
$1M
Unique Recipients
3
Most Common Grant
$1M
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles M Bair Memorial TrustPASS THROUGH TO CHARITIES FOR GEN OPER & SCHOLARSHIPS | Billings, MT | $1.1M | 2023 |
| Charles M Bair Family TrustPASS THROUGH TO CHARITIES FOR GEN OPERATING | Billings, MT | $1.1M | 2023 |
| Montana State University Office Of Sponsored ProgramsAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH | Bozeman, MT | $118K | 2023 |