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City Club Foundation is a private trust based in BOZEMAN, MT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Mary K Neagle. It holds total assets of $1.2M. Annual income is reported at $412K. Total assets have grown from $355K in 2011 to $1.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Colorado, Minnesota and Montana. According to available records, City Club Foundation has made 47 grants totaling $206K, with a median grant of $4K. Annual giving has grown from $72K in 2021 to $134K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $10K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Colorado and Minnesota and Montana. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
The City Club Foundation supports the City Club of Cleveland's mission of fostering free speech, civic dialogue, and democracy. Its approach to external engagement is through community partnerships and corporate/nonprofit sponsorships rather than competitive grantmaking. Organizations aligned with civic education, free speech, democracy promotion, or youth civic engagement in Greater Cleveland should approach via the Community Partner program. Engagement is relationship-driven; attending a forum and connecting with staff is the recommended first step. The foundation also accepts planned gifts and endowment contributions from major donors.
With approximately $1.16M in assets and an active sponsorship/partnership model, the City Club Foundation does not issue grants to outside organizations in the traditional sense. Revenue is generated through memberships, forum sponsorships, corporate partnerships, and donations. Program spending is directed at producing 100+ annual forums, student participation programs (over 30,000 students engaged since program inception), and a Free Speech Essay Contest. No pattern of external grant awards to third parties is documented.
Compared to peer civic dialogue organizations (e.g., National Constitution Center, Chicago Council on Global Affairs, Commonwealth Club of California), the City Club of Cleveland is a long-established regional institution with strong local identity and nonpartisan credibility. It is smaller in scale than national peers but similarly structured as a membership-supported forum organization. Unlike pure foundations, it is primarily an operating civic organization with a supporting foundation entity.
As of March 2026, the City Club of Cleveland is highly active: it announced a new CFO (Vince Gonzalez) in March 2026, released its 2025 Annual Report, and has upcoming forums including one on AI Innovation in Greater Cleveland (March 25, 2026) and Apple: The First 50 Years (March 27, 2026). The 2026 Free Speech Essay Contest is now open. The organization maintains an active blog, social media presence, and weekly forum schedule.
The City Club Foundation is not a source of external grants. Grantseekers should not treat it as a funding target. However, nonprofits and civic organizations in Greater Cleveland may benefit from: (1) becoming a Community Partner for visibility and audience access, (2) sponsoring a forum on a topic aligned with their mission, or (3) collaborating on student engagement programming. Contact arianasmith@cityclub.org for student programs. For sponsorships and partnerships, visit cityclub.org/membership/become-a-sponsor. Note: IRS records list this entity under Bozeman, MT — verify the correct EIN before proceeding with any formal engagement.
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Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 17 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.
With approximately $1.16M in assets and an active sponsorship/partnership model, the City Club Foundation does not issue grants to outside organizations in the traditional sense. Revenue is generated through memberships, forum sponsorships, corporate partnerships, and donations. Program spending is directed at producing 100+ annual forums, student participation programs (over 30,000 students engaged since program inception), and a Free Speech Essay Contest. No pattern of external grant awards to.
City Club Foundation has distributed a total of $206K across 47 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $10K.
The City Club Foundation supports the City Club of Cleveland's mission of fostering free speech, civic dialogue, and democracy. Its approach to external engagement is through community partnerships and corporate/nonprofit sponsorships rather than competitive grantmaking. Organizations aligned with civic education, free speech, democracy promotion, or youth civic engagement in Greater Cleveland should approach via the Community Partner program. Engagement is relationship-driven; attending a forum.
City Club Foundation is headquartered in BOZEMAN, MT. While based in MT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa N Blank | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan N Ingeman | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$70K
Total Assets
$1.1M
Fair Market Value
$1.3M
Net Worth
$1.1M
Grants Paid
$63K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$72K
Distribution Amount
$60K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
47
Total Giving
$206K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Self-SufficiencySINGLE PARENT CAREER COUNSELING, JOB SEARCH, EMERGENCY FUNDS, AND EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS IN COLORADO. | Loveland, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| Redeemer Lutheran ChurchPROVIDES FUNDS TO A YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO ASSIST YOUTH NEEDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ATTEND CHURCH RETREATS, MISSION TRIPS, AND OTHER YOUTH MINISTRY ACTIVITIES. | Fort Collins, CO | $8K | 2022 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford FoundationTHE HAZELDEN BETTY FORD FOUNDATION IS A FORCE OF HEALING AND HOPE FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY ADDICTION TO ALCOHOL AND DRUGS. THE FOUNDATION IS A LEADING NONPROFIT PROVIDER OF COMPREHENSIVE INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT TREATMENT FOR ADULTS AND YOUTH AT LOCATIONS NATIONWIDE. THE FOUNDATION ALSO ENCOMPASSES A GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ADDICTION STUDIES, AN ADDICTION RESEARCH CENTER, RECOVERY ADVOCACY, PROFESSIONAL AND MEDICAL PROGRAMS, SCHOOL-BASED PREVENTION RESOURCES AND A SPECIA | Center City, MN | $7K | 2022 |
| Urban Boat BuildersURBAN BOATBUILDERS PARTNERS WITH LOCAL MIDDLE SCHOOLS, HIGH SCHOOLS AND YOUTH-SERVING AGENCIES TO DELIVER ACADEMICALLY ENHANCED BOATBUILDING INSTRUCTION UTILIZING A STRATEGY FOR YOUTH TO LEARN, PRACTICE AND APPLY ACADEMIC CONCEPTS IN A CHALLENGING AND INNOVATIVE HANDS-ON ENVIRONMENT THAT COMPLEMENTS CLASSROOM LEARNING AND HELPS YOUTH DEVELOP SOCIAL AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS THAT LEAD TO A FINISHED PRODUCT. | St Paul, MN | $7K | 2022 |
| Montana Ballet CompanyPROVIDES THE HIGHEST CALIBER DANCE PERFORMANCES, OFFER THE FINEST QUALITY TRAINING, PROVIDE MEANINGFUL ACCESS TO THE ARTS, AND ENRICH THE MINDS AND SPIRITS OF OUR COMMUNITY OF DANCERS AND AUDIENCE MEMBERS ALIKE | Boreman, MT | $5K | 2022 |
| Routt County United WayROUTT COUNTY UNITED WAY (COLORADO) INSPIRES, LEADS, AND UNITES PEOPLE, IDEAS, AND RESOURCES TO ADVANCE COMMUNITY IMPACT ON HEALTH, EDUCATION AND INCOME STABILITY. | Steamboat Springs, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| United Way Of Larimer CountyUNITED WAY OF LARIMER COUNTY HELPS LOCAL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SUCCEED IN SCHOOL, WORK AND LIFE BY TACKLING THE SOURCE OF COMMUNITY CHALLENGES AND DRIVING CHANGES TO LIVES AND COMMUNITY STRENGTHS IN THREE KEY WAYS: UNITING, HELPING AND EMPOWERING. | Fort Collins, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| HavenPROVIDES SAFE INTERVENTION FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, STALKING AND SEXUAL ASSAULT AND ALSO WORKS TO PREVENT FUTURE VIOLENCE FROM OCCURRING. HAVEN IS COMMITTED TO REDUCING THE INCIDENCE AND MINIMIZING THE IMPACT OF DOMESTIC ABUSE ON FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING EMERGENCY SHELTER, CRISIS INTERVENTION, 24-HOUR SUPPORT LINE, LEGAL ADVOCACY, ON-GOING SUPPORT AND COUNSELING FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN, REFERRALS AND EDUCATION. | Bozeman, MT | $5K | 2022 |
| Como Park Zoo & ConservatorySUPPORTS, PRESERVES, AND ENHANCES THE ZOO AND CONSERVATORY FOR RESIDENTS OF ST PAUL, MN AND SURROUNDING AREA. | St Paul, MN | $3K | 2022 |
| Eagle Mount BozemanPROVIDES QUALITY THERAPEUTIC RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH CANCER WHILE ALSO PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES OF PARTICIPANTS. EAGLE MOUNT'S ACTIVITIES FOSTER FREEDOM, JOY, STRENGTH, FOCUS AND CONFIDENCE AND FOCUS ON PEOPLE'S ABILITIES WHILE GENTLY SUPPORTING THEIR DISABILITIES. | Bozeman, MT | $3K | 2022 |
| Crawford Child Advocacy CenterPREVENT AND RESPOND TO ABUSE AND VICTIMIZATION THROUGH PROVEN CHILD-CENTERED METHODS, PROFESSIONAL FORENSIC INTERVIEWS, AND COLLABORATIVE ADVOCACY | Fort Collins, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| Pathways HospicePROVIDES HOSPICE CARE FOR DYING PERSONS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE LARIMER AND WELD COUNTY REGION AND MAKES GRIEF SUPPORT POSSIBLE TO FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS. | Fort Collins, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| Kittson County HospiceSPECIALIZED HOSPICE CARE OF INDIVIDUALS IN THE LATER STAGES OF LIFE. | Hallock, MN | $3K | 2022 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates Of Larimer County (Casa)ADVOCATES FOR SAFE, NURTURING AND PERMANENT CONNECTIONS TO FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SO CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE AND NEGLECT HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE. CASA UTILIZES A COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES PROGRAM AND A SUPERVISED EXCHANGE AND VISITATION PROGRAM TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION. | Fort Collins, CO | $2K | 2022 |
| Museum Of The RockiesRECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE WORLD'S FINEST RESEARCH AND HISTORY MUSEUMS AND IS RENOWNED FOR DISPLAYING AN EXTENSIVE COLLECTION OF DINOSAUR FOSSILS. THE MUSEUM HAS CHANGING EXHIBITS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, PERMANENT INDOOR AND OUTDOOR REGIONAL HISTORY EXHIBITS, PLANETARIUM SHOWS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, LECTURES, BENEFIT EVENTS AND A MUSEUM STORE. | Bozeman, MT | $5K | 2021 |
| Front Range Community CollegeFRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS A PUBLIC TWO YEAR ACCREDITED COMMUNITY COLLEGE OFFERING ASSOCIATE DEGRESS IN A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS. | Westminster, CO | $4K | 2021 |
| Food Bank For Larimer CountyFOOD BANK FOR LARIMER COUNTY IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING THE DAY-TO-DAY NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE TO OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED AND ALSO TO HELP STABILIZE THEIR LIVES BY PROVIDING HEALTH AND HOPE, AND PUTTING THEM ON A PATH TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. | Loveland, CO | $2K | 2021 |
| The Lauren ProjectTHE LAUREN PROJECT IS A STATE AND NATIONAL ADVOCATE AND EDUCATION RESOURCE FOR CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY, HAVING DISTRIBUTED THOUSANDS OF CO2 DETECTORS TO LOW INCOME NEIGBORHOODS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. | Windsor, CO | $2K | 2021 |
| Camp Timberline Christian CampCAMP TIMBERLINE'S MISSION IS TO REACH AND STRENGTHEN KIDS FOR CHRIST, THROUGH SPORTS AND MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE, OFFERING SEVERAL DIFFERENT CAMPS FOR KIDS AGES 6-18. | Fort Collins, CO | $1K | 2021 |
| Voices Carry - Child Advocacy CenterVOICES CARRY - CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER SEEKS TO REDUCE THE TRAUMA TO VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE TO CHILD ABUSE BY PROVIDING SUPPORT SERVICES IN A SAFE AND COMPASSIONATE ENVIRONMENT. | Fort Collins, CO | $1K | 2021 |
| Colorado Youth OutdoorsDEDICATED TO BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN KIDS AND THEIR PARENTS THROUGH TRADITIONAL OUTDO | Fort Collins, CO | $1K | 2021 |