The Browning Kimball Foundation


  • Grant Applications Timeline

    Letter of Inquiry Due: March 1, 2024
    Grant Applications Due: July 15, 2024
    Grantmaking Meeting: September 2024
    Grants Funded: October 2024
    Funding Preferences: Central Montana; Youth & Families, Health/Prevention, Arts & Humanities, Sustainable Agriculture

  • Contact Information

    Oklahoma City
    405-755-5571
    1024 E. Britton Road, Suite 200
    Oklahoma City, OK 73131
    kblakley@fmiokc.com

    Montana
    406-781-9413
    emilybrunelle17@gmail.com


2023 Grant Areas of Support

    2023 Grants Awarded


    • Agriculture
      American National Cattlewomen – $10,000
      Montana FFA Foundation – $30,000
      Montana State University Foundation – $31,579
      One Montana – $5,000
      Red Ants Pants Foundation – $17,000
      Rural Montana Foundation – $25,000
      The Producer Partnership – $60,000
      Western Sustainability Exchange – $20,000

      Animal Welfare
      Aggieland Humane Society – $1,000

      Arts and Humanities
      C.M. Russell Museum – $86,033
      Havre Beneath the Streets – $10,000
      Montana Historical Society – $25,000

      Community Development
      Neighborworks Great Falls – $25,000
      YWCA Great Falls – $10,000

      Education
      Montana School for the Deaf and Blind Foundation – $25,000
      Saint Dominic Savio Academy – $20,000

    • Health and Wellness
      Access Unlimited – $20,000
      Bear Paw Volunteer Fire Department – $35,000
      Box Elder Volunteer Fire Department – $2,500
      Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Line – $22,000
      Great Falls Clinic Legacy Foundation – $20,000
      Hudson David McNeel Foundation – $20,000
      Oklahoma Heart Hospital Research Foundation – $7,500

      Human Services
      Alliance for Youth – $5,000
      AWARE – $20,000
      Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Montana – $5,000
      Big Sky Youth Empowerment Project – $20,000
      CASA-CAN – $14,000
      Community Youth Services – $14,000
      Florence Crittenton Home & Services – $7,500
      Food and Resource Center of South Central Oklahoma – $2,000
      Golden Circle of Champions – $1,000
      Great Falls Children’s Receiving Home – $16,000
      Great Falls Rescue Mission – $10,000
      Great Falls Senior Center – $2,500
      Montana Food Bank Network – $15,000
      Operation Warm – $10,000
      Peace Place – $10,000
      Special K Ranch – $58,000

    About Us


    The Browning Kimball Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life through support of youth and families, health with an emphasis on prevention, arts and humanities, and sustainable agriculture. Preference will be given to organizations in Central Montana.

    Matt S. Browning and Barbara Kimball Browning founded the Browning Kimball Foundation in 1978. It is a unique private foundation dedicated to reaching out to charitable organizations that improve the quality of living for people and communities throughout Montana.

    The Directors are sensitive to the needs of communities, large and small, and look for mission statements that enhance living conditions for people with all levels of abilities.

    It is a requirement that applicants have a 501(c)(3) designation by the Internal Revenue Service.

    Foundation History


    Matt S. Browning and Barbara Kimball Browning founded the Browning Kimball Foundation in 1978. It is a unique private foundation dedicated to reaching out to charitable organizations that improve the quality of living for people and communities throughout Montana.

    The Directors are sensitive to the needs of communities, large and small, and look for mission statements that enhance living conditions for people with all levels of abilities.

    It is a requirement that applicants have a 501(c)(3) designation by the Internal Revenue Service. Other stipulations are covered in the Foundation’s online grant application.

    Foundation Mission


    The Browning Kimball Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life through support of youth and families, health with an emphasis on prevention, arts and humanities, and sustainable agriculture. Preference will be given to organizations in Central Montana.

    Foundation Policies


    In an effort to promote good governance and fundraising practices, the Browning Kimball Foundation may limit grants to four (4) successive years. At that time, the Board may decided to cease funding. Browning Kimball Foundation grantees are encouraged to maintain a large funding base and not become reliant on one funder.

    Application Process

    1. Letter of Inquiry
      We use this step help prioritize the grants that the family has a serious desire to fund. The application is web based and user friendly throughout the entire process.
    2. Grant Application
      We ask organizations to make a full application detailing financial information, board governance and program description. The board reviews these applications at their Fall meeting and makes funding decisions. We make a point to get in touch with everyone with feedback about granting decisions.

    The Browning Kimball Foundation


    Apply Here

    Letter of Inquiry Due: March 1, 2024
    Grant Applications Due: July 15, 2024
    Grantmaking Meeting: September 2024
    Grants Funded: October 2024
    Funding Preferences: Central Montana; Youth & Families, Health/Prevention, Arts & Humanities, Sustainable Agriculture

     

    Preference will be given to the following:


    Organizations in Central Montana