Mars & Verna Rolfson Scholarship Trust
Historical FunderBillings, Montana · EIN 36-3677368 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $6,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | FIRST INTERSTATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1299, POLSON MT 59860 |
| Phone | 4068838813 |
| NA | |
| Form and materials | SEE ATTACHED GRANT APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | APRIL 1 OF EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | AVAILABLE TO SENIORS & GRADUATES OF POLSON HIGH SCHOOL FOR ANY ACCREDITED COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, TECHNICAL OR VOCATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL |
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
28% of grants went outside Montana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Tech | Butte, MT | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Pacific Lutheran University | Tacoma, WA | Scholarship | $6,500 |
| Flathead Valley Community College | Kalispell, MT | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Msu - Northern | Havre, MT | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Msu - Bozeman | Bozeman, MT | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Msu - Northern | Bozeman, MT | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Spokane Falls Community College | Spokane, WA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $19,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $22,500 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349102109
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3677368
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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