Don't Be a Jerk
Historical FunderBozeman, Montana · EIN 92-0592680 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$103K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$54K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,028.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CHAD ZEITNER |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1851, BOZEMAN MT 59771 |
| Phone | 4068718886 |
| Form and materials | NO FORMAL APPLICATION PROCESS |
| Deadlines | NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | GRANT AWARDS ARE RESTRICTED TO CHARITABLE PURPOSES THAT STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES. SPECIFICALLY, GRANTS ARE LIMITED TO ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, PROMOTE EQUAL ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY, ADVANCE EDUCATION, AND ENHANCE HEALTH AND OVERALL WELL-BEING, INCLUDING INITIATIVES RELATED TO THE OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT, AT BOTH LOCAL AND GLOBAL LEVELS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside Montana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lnt | Boulder, CO | Protecting the outdoors through science-based education | $20,000 |
| Treefort for Good | Boise, ID | Supports the boise arts scene. | $15,000 |
| She Jumps | Salt Lake City, UT | Inclusion in outdoor activities | $14,800 |
| Lgbtq Outdoors | Fort Worth, TX | Connecting the lgbtqia+ community to the outdoors. | $10,000 |
| Sf Pride | San Francisco, CA | Creating a vibrant and inclusive community for lgbtq+ individuals and allies | $10,000 |
| Red Ants Pants Foundation | White Sulphur Springs, MT | To develop and expand leadership roles for women | $6,500 |
| Bozeman Film Society | Bozeman, MT | Screening powerful independent films | $2,500 |
| Food Bank of Northern Nevada | Sparks, NV | Support to help stock the shelves and make sure every neighbor is met with care, support, and the food they need. | $2,100 |
| Public Land Water Access Association | Bozeman, MT | Ensuring public lands and waters is safe for tomorrow | $2,028 |
| Covellite Presents | Butte, MT | Engage, inspire, entertains and challenges audiences with theatrical productions | $2,000 |
| Scandals Pride | Portland, OR | Support for portland's gay community | $2,000 |
| Nimsef | Ponderay, ID | Assisting those living in the shadow of the mountain. youth and veteran/adaptive ski and ride scholarships | $1,908 |
| Friends of Kglt | Bozeman, MT | Provides community support and fundraising assistance ot kglt-fm | $1,820 |
| Antelope Butte Foundation | Dayton, WY | General assistance | $1,500 |
| Vanlife Pride | Indianapolis, IN | Building community for queer nomads | $1,250 |
| Save a Brain | Salt Lake City, UT | Support for survivors, supporters, and anyone who cares about brain health | $1,000 |
| Wy Equality | Cheyenne, WY | Building broad and inclusive communities | $1,000 |
| Held Gso Inc | Greensboro, NC | Financial support for people in need | $926 |
| H2ozarks | Kimberling City, MO | Protecting our ozark waters | $750 |
| Bozeman Soccer | Bozeman, MT | Support recreational soccer at an affordable cost | $500 |
| Bridger Ski Foundation | Bozeman, MT | Support educational and competitive programs in alpine, nordic, freestyle, freeride, snowboarding, skimo, and freeskiing | $500 |
| Mountain West Recreation Alliance | Idaho Falls, ID | Fostering responsible recreation through education, service and advocacy | $500 |
| Nashville Humane Association | Nashville, TN | Helping thousands of pets find loving homes | $500 |
| Outside in | Portland, OR | Punk rock pride support | $500 |
| Random Acts of Silliness | Bozeman, MT | Support of art and inspiring laughter and play in the gallatin valley | $500 |
| Shady Pines Radio | Portland, OR | Support shady pines festival | $500 |
| Spina Bifida Association of Kentucky | Louisville, KY | Building a better and brighter future for all those impacted by spina bifida | $500 |
| Hot Dog Safari | Worcester, MA | Fighting hunger and funding local food assistance programs | $361 |
| Portneuf Valley Adaptive Sports | Inkom, ID | Ehancing the quality of life and empowering people with disabilities | $350 |
| United Way Missoula | Missoula, MT | Improve youth opportunity, financial security, health, and community resilience | $240 |
| Bridger Ski Patrol | Bozeman, MT | Ensuring skier safety | $200 |
| Pebblie Ski Patrol | Bozeman, MT | Ensuring skier safety | $200 |
| Skate Like a Girl | Seattle, WA | To create an inclusive community by promoting confidence, leadership, and social justice through skateboarding | $125 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $102,558 | 33 |
| 2024 | $1,390 | 3 |
| 2023 | $1,500 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602049349100110
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-0592680
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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