B E a Family Inc
Invitation OnlyBigfork, Montana · EIN 88-0508838 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$199K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$500
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
55% of grants went outside Montana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imagineif Library Foundation | Kalispell, MT | Fund facility upgrades, programming and materials not included in the county library budget | $162,250 |
| Intermountain Childrens Services | Helena, MT | Provide mental health and education services to children and families. | $25,728 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Helping america's heroes by providing mortgage-free homes. | $1,500 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ Inc | Missoula, MT | Helping students develop their faith and connect with one another. | $1,160 |
| American Fund for Suicide Prevention | New York, NY | Fighting suicide by providing support and resources for individuals and their loved ones. | $1,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | Promotes transparency, accountability, and integrity in government. | $1,000 |
| Paladin Conservancy Inc | Bigfork, MT | Educating youth in farming, livestock, rodeo, and western life skills needed for success in ranching | $1,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | Promote american values through the creative use of digital media | $850 |
| Mercy Chefs | Portsmouth, VA | Provide disaster relief, long-term recovery, community kitchens & outreach, and food insecurity. | $550 |
| Bigfork Aces Inc | Bigfork, MT | Provides an after school program where children are supported emotionally and academically. | $500 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Helping students develope their mind and improve their hearts. | $500 |
| Humane Society of Western Montana | Missoula, MT | Builds opportunities for pets and people to thrive | $500 |
| Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | Evangelical part of the universal christian church preaching the gospel of jesus christ. | $500 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Patient care, research and education | $400 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Billings, MT | Fund alzeheimer's research. | $300 |
| Montana Food Bank Network Inc | Missoula, MT | End hunger in mt through emergency food & pursuit of lasting solutions | $300 |
| Uso Foundation | Arlington, VA | Strengthen the well-being of people serving in america's military and their families | $250 |
| Caringbridge | Bloomington, MN | To surround caregivers with support through every step of the health journey | $200 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | Kansas City, MO | Support for veterans and their families | $200 |
| Logan Health- Whitefish | Whitefish, MT | Community health. | $75 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $198,763 | 20 |
| 2023 | $55,059 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349105259
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-0508838
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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