The Browning Kimball Foundation
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- Impact Report
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Grant Applications Timeline
Process Opens: January 1, 2026
Letter of Inquiry Due: March 1, 2026
Grant Applications Due: July 15, 2026
Grantmaking Meeting: September 2026
Grants Funded: October 2026Funding Preferences: Montana; Youth & Families and Sustainable Agriculture
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Contact Information
Oklahoma City
405-755-5571
1024 E. Britton Road, Suite 200
Oklahoma City, OK 73131
kblakley@fmiokc.comMontana
406-781-9413
emilybrunelle17@gmail.com
2025 Grant Areas of Support
2025 Grants Awarded
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Agriculture
American National Cattlewomen Foundation Inc. – $20,000.00
Montana Farm Bureau Foundation – $20,000.00
Montana FFA Foundation Incorporated – $40,000.00
Montana State University Foundation – $94,737.00
Montana Stockgrowers Foundation – $5,000.00
Rural Montana Foundation – $25,000.00
Western Sustainability Exchange – $35,000.00Arts, Culture, and Humanities
C.M. Russell Museum – $39,348.51Children and Families
Access Unlimited – $20,000.00
Young Parents Education Center Inc. – $20,000.00Community Development
Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation – $100,000
Neighborworks Great Falls – $25,000 -
Education
Boys & Girls Club of Lewistown – $20,000.00
Montana Empowerment Center Inc. – $5,000.00
Museum of the Rockies – $10,000.00
Red Ants Pants Foundation – $15,000.00Health and Wellness
Big Sandy Medical Center Inc. – $15,000.00
Help Committee and Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Line – $22,000.00Human Services
Alliance for Youth Inc. – $25,000.00
Aware Inc. – $30,000.00
Bear Paw Volunteer Fire Department Inc. – $10,000.00
Casa-Can Childrens Advocate Network – $15,000.00
Montana Food Bank Network Inc. – $25,000.00
Operation Warm, Inc – $10,000.00
Producers Partnership, Inc. – $30,000.00
Special K Ranch Inc. – $39,100.00
About Us
The Browning Kimball Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Montana by promoting sustainable agriculture and fostering the well-being of youth and families.
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
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 dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Montana by promoting sustainable agriculture and fostering the well-being of youth and families.
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 decide to cease funding. Browning Kimball Foundation grantees are encouraged to maintain a large funding base and not become reliant on one funder.
Application Process
- 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. - 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
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Process Opens: January 1, 2026
Letter of Inquiry Due: March 1, 2026
Grant Applications Due: July 15, 2026
Grantmaking Meeting: September 2026
Grants Funded: October 2026
Funding Preferences: Montana; Youth & Families and Sustainable Agriculture
Preference will be given to the following:
Nonprofit organizations located in Montana