The Gerhart Foundation
Historical FunderGreat Falls, Montana · EIN 81-0501137 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $11,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WILLIAM BEECHER |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2286, GREAT FALLS MT 59403 |
| Phone | 4068990277 |
| Form and materials | LETTER |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | MUST SHOW FINANCIAL NEED |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs | Great Falls, MT | Support for after-school programs | $15,000 |
| United Way of Cascade Cnt | Great Falls, MT | Community health & educaitonal prgms | $15,000 |
| Great Falls Rescue Mission | Great Falls, MT | Help homeless & recovery services | $11,000 |
| Great Fallschildrens Receiving Home | Great Falls, MT | Support for emergency child shelters | $11,000 |
| Salvation Army | Great Falls, MT | Help emergency social services | $11,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul | Great Falls, MT | For emergency poverty relief service | $11,000 |
| Scottish Rite Language Center | Great Falls, MT | Pediatric speech & language therapy | $6,000 |
| Great Falls Transportation | Great Falls, MT | Support public transit & paratransit | $6,000 |
| Alliance for Youth | Great Falls, MT | General support for youth services | $5,000 |
| Great Falls Food Bank | Great Falls, MT | General support for hunger relief | $5,000 |
| Belt Performing Arts Center | Belt, MT | Help with community performing arts | $4,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Great Falls, MT | For youth leadership programs | $3,000 |
| Central Mt Lil' Wranglers Rodeo | Geyser, MT | Support for youth rodeo programs | $3,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Montanawyoming | Great Falls, MT | For girl-led leadership programs | $3,000 |
| Family Promise | Great Falls, MT | Help family homelessness services | $2,000 |
| Great Falls Public Library Fdn | Great Falls, MT | For library & literacy programs | $2,000 |
| Great Falls Public School Fdn | Great Falls, MT | General support for K-12 education | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $114,500 | 17 |
| 2024 | $118,500 | 17 |
| 2023 | $115,200 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631319349100848
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-0501137
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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