Joan and Wesley Buffington Trust
Historical FunderBillings, Montana · EIN 46-6272600 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,428 and $6,726.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | FIRST INTERSTATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 30918, BILLINGS MT 59117 |
| Phone | 4062555238 |
| NA | |
| Form and materials | CONTACT FOUNDATION |
| Deadlines | CONTACT FOUNDATION |
| Restrictions | CONTACT FOUNDATION |
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
0% of grants went outside Montana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deegin Mcniven | Laurel, MT | Scholarship | $11,500 |
| Rocky Mountain College | Billings, MT | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Adrienne Thurman | Laurel, MT | Scholarship | $6,726 |
| Ed Worrell | Great Falls, MT | Scholarship | $5,875 |
| Cory Lynch | Great Falls, MT | Scholarship | $3,725 |
| Christopher Broadhurst | Stevensville, MT | Scholarship | $1,778 |
| Halee-Joe Butte | Helmville, MT | Scholarship | $1,428 |
| Melanie Beagle | Billings, MT | Scholarship | $1,400 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,432 | 8 |
| 2024 | $40,850 | 8 |
| 2023 | $54,167 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601319349102020
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-6272600
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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