The Gerhart Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 81-0501137
Foundation Overview
Based in Great Falls, MT, The Gerhart Foundation has awarded 145 grants totaling $1,216,400 to organizations in Montana and Washington. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $17,000, with a median award of $10,800.
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New Applicant Friendliness
8 of 34 recipients (24%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
93% of all grants are concentrated in Montana, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Montana, funding concentrates in Great Falls (90%), Belt (5%), Stanford (2%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 10% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Gerhart Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Youth | $3,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Belt Performing Arts Center | $3,000 | Belt, MT, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $3,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs | $15,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Central Mt Lil' Wranglers Rodeo | $2,500 | Geyser, MT, US | Public Support | 2024 |
| Girl Scouts Of Montanawyoming | $3,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Great Falls Food Bank | $5,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Great Falls Public Library Fdn | $1,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Great Falls Public School Fdn | $1,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Great Falls Rescue Mission | $11,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Great Fallschildrens Receiving Home | $11,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Salvation Army | $11,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Scottish Rite Language Center | $6,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Shriners Travel Fund | $6,000 | Spokane, WA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| St Vincent Depaul | $11,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| United Way Of Cascade Cnt | $15,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Ywca | $11,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Alliance For Youth | $3,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Belt Performing Arts Center | $3,000 | Belt, MT, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $3,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs | $15,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Central Mt Lil' Wranglers Rodeo | $2,500 | Geyser, MT, US | Public Support | 2024 |
| Girl Scouts Of Montanawyoming | $3,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Great Falls Food Bank | $5,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Great Falls Public Library Fdn | $1,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Great Falls Public School Fdn | $1,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Great Falls Rescue Mission | $11,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Great Fallschildrens Receiving Home | $11,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Salvation Army | $11,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Scottish Rite Language Center | $6,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Shriners Travel Fund | $6,000 | Spokane, WA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| St Vincent Depaul | $11,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| United Way Of Cascade Cnt | $15,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Ywca | $11,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Ywca | $10,800 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| St Vincent Depaul | $10,800 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $10,800 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Great Falls Rescue Mission | $10,800 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Childrens Receiving Home | $10,800 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Shriners Travel Fund | $8,000 | Spokane, WA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Scottish Rite Language | $8,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $2,400 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of Montanawyoming | $3,400 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Great Falls Food Bank | $3,400 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| United Way Of Cascade Cnt | $14,700 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs | $14,200 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Belt Performing Arts Center | $2,500 | Belt, MT, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Alliance For Youth | $2,400 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Children's Museum Of Montana | $1,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Public Support | 2023 |
| Central Mt Lil' Wranglers Rodeo | $1,200 | Geyser, MT, US | Public Support | 2023 |
| Ywca | $10,800 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| St Vincent Depaul | $10,800 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $10,800 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Great Falls Rescue Mission | $10,800 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Childrens Receiving Home | $10,800 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Shriners Travel Fund | $8,000 | Spokane, WA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Scottish Rite Language | $8,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $2,300 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of Montanawyoming | $3,400 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Great Falls Food Bank | $3,400 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| United Way Of Cascade Cnt | $14,200 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs | $14,200 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Belt Performing Arts Center | $2,400 | Belt, MT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Alliance For Youth | $2,400 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Cmr Stampede Club | $1,000 | Stanford, MT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Ywca | $10,800 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| St Vincent Depaul | $10,800 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $10,800 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Great Falls Rescue Mission | $10,800 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Childrens Receiving Home | $10,800 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Shriners Travel Fund | $8,000 | Spokane, WA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Scottish Rite Language | $8,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $2,300 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of Montanawyoming | $3,400 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Great Falls Food Bank | $3,400 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| United Way Of Cascade Cnt | $14,200 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs | $14,200 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Belt Performing Arts Center | $2,400 | Belt, MT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Alliance For Youth | $2,400 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Cmr Stampede Club | $1,000 | Stanford, MT, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Ywca | $13,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| St Vincent Depaul | $13,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $13,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Great Falls Rescue Mission | $13,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Childrens Receiving Home | $13,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Shriners Travel Fund | $9,500 | Spokane, WA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Scottish Rite Language | $9,500 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $2,500 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Girl Scouts Of Montanawyoming | $4,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Great Falls Food Bank | $4,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| United Way Of Cascade Cnt | $17,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs | $17,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Belt Performing Arts Center | $2,500 | Belt, MT, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Alliance For Youth | $2,500 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Cmr Stampede Club | $1,000 | Stanford, MT, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Ywca | $11,750 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| St Vincent Depaul | $11,750 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $11,750 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Great Falls Rescue Mission | $11,750 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Childrens Receiving Home | $11,750 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Shriners Travel Fund | $10,000 | Spokane, WA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Scottish Rite Language | $10,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $2,500 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Girl Scouts Of Montanawyoming | $2,500 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Great Falls Food Bank | $3,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| United Way Of Cascade Cnt | $15,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs | $15,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Belt Performing Arts Center | $2,000 | Belt, MT, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Alliance For Youth | $2,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Ywca | $12,300 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| St Vincent Depaul | $12,300 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Salvation Army | $12,300 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Great Falls Rescue Mission | $12,300 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Childrens Receiving Home | $12,300 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Shriners Travel Fund | $10,900 | Spokane, WA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Scottish Rite Language | $10,900 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $3,100 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Girl Scouts Of Montanawyoming | $3,100 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Great Falls Food Bank | $3,100 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| United Way Of Cascade Cnt | $15,750 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs | $15,750 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Ywca | $12,500 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| St Vincent Depaul | $12,500 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Salvation Army | $12,500 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Great Falls Rescue Mission | $12,500 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Childrens Receiving Home | $12,500 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Shriners Travel Fund | $11,100 | Spokane, WA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Scottish Rite Language | $11,100 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $3,100 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Girl Scouts Of Montanawyoming | $3,100 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Great Falls Food Bank | $3,100 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| United Way Of Cascade Cnt | $16,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs | $16,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Ywca | $12,500 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| St Vincent Depaul | $12,500 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Salvation Army | $12,500 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Great Falls Rescue Mission | $12,500 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Childrens Receiving Home | $12,500 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Shriners Travel Fund | $12,500 | Spokane, WA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Scottish Rite Language | $12,500 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $3,950 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Girl Scouts Of Montanawyoming | $3,950 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Great Falls Food Bank | $3,950 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| United Way Of Cascade Cnt | $16,450 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs | $16,450 | Great Falls, MT, US | Program Support | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 81-0501137 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 2286 Great Falls, MT 59403-2286 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Gerhart Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President, D | William Beecher |
|---|---|
| Secretary, D | Dale Grabofsky |
| Director | Dustin Probert |
| Director | Dan Oakland |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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