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Charles M Bair Family Trust

Billings, Montana  ·  EIN 816075761  ·  Private foundation

Charles M Bair Family Trust is a Montana-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $924K in annual giving against $33.9M in assets. This page documents the 178 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Charles M Bair Family Trust — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$924K
Annual giving (FY2021)
$33.9M
Total assets
178
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Charles M Bair Family Trust funds

Charles M Bair Family Trust's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, education, food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEducationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessLibraries & LiteracyMental HealthSports & RecreationSubstance Use & Recovery

Populations it has supported include children, families, foster youth, homeless population, low-income communities, older adults.

childrenfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationlow-income communitiesolder adultsveteranswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Charles M Bair Family Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Alberta Bair Theater
Grant for the remodel of the ABT.
Billings, MT$500K2021
Martinsdale Water & Sewer District
Grant for waterline asbestos pile replacement.
Martinsdale, MT$133K2023
New Day Inc
Grant for replacement of aging mobile homes for foster kids.
Billings, MT$100K2024
Billings Catholic Schools
Grant for playground/classroom renovations.
Billings, MT$80K2023
Billings Clinic Foundation
Grant for seclusion room and psychiatric centre.
Billings, MT$75K2025
Rocky Mountain College
Grant for bair hall improvements.
Billings, MT$75K2025
Meagher County Senior Center
Grant for kitchen update.
White Sulphur Springs, MT$72K2024
Wheatland Memorial Healthcare
Grant for capital replacement facility.
Harlowton, MT$50K2024
Wheatland Memorial Healthcare
Grant for capital replacement facility.
Harlowton, MT$50K2025
Love and Sunshine Ministries
Grant for remodel of pregnant teens at risk home.
Billings, MT$50K2023
Upper Musselshell Historic Society
Grant for building renovations.
Harlowton, MT$44K2025
Billings Family YMCA
Grant for childcare sensory upgrades.
Billings, MT$40K2025
YWCA of Billings
Grant for victims of violence case management.
Billings, MT$40K2025
Billings Family YMCA
Grant for raquet and basketball court remodels.
Billings, MT$40K2024
Chinook Horses
Grant to expand operational team mental health.
Billings, MT$40K2023

Charles M Bair Family Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2021$924K
2023$1.1M
2024$1.0M
2025$1.0M

How to apply for funding from Charles M Bair Family Trust

From Charles M Bair Family Trust's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“March 1st”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at charlesmbairtrusts.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Charles M Bair Family Trust

Does Charles M Bair Family Trust accept grant applications?
Yes — Charles M Bair Family Trust's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Charles M Bair Family Trust fund?
Charles M Bair Family Trust's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Alberta Bair Theater, Martinsdale Water & Sewer District, New Day Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Charles M Bair Family Trust give in grants?
Charles M Bair Family Trust reported $924K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.0M over 178 grants.
Where is Charles M Bair Family Trust located?
Charles M Bair Family Trust is based in Billings, Montana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 816075761.
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About this profile. This page is built from Charles M Bair Family Trust's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Charles M Bair Family Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.