The Browning Kimball Foundation
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- Impact Report
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Grant Applications Timeline
Letter of Inquiry Due: March 1, 2025
Grant Applications Due: July 15, 2025
Grantmaking Meeting: September 2025
Grants Funded: October 2025Funding Preferences: Central 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
2024 Grant Areas of Support
2024 Grants Awarded
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Agriculture
Cutting Fences Foundation – $5,000
Montana Farm Bureau Foundation – $20,000
Montana State University Foundation – $31,579
Montana Stockgrowers Foundation – $16,000
Producers Partnership, Inc. – $50,000
Ranchers Stewardship Alliance, Inc. – $20,000
Rural Montana Foundation – $25,000Community Development
Friends of Beaver Creek Park, Inc – $78,000
Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation – $100,000
Neighborworks Great Falls – $25,000Education
Red Ants Pants Foundation – $13,000
Young Parents Education Center, Inc – $20,000Environment
Western Sustainability Exchange – $35,000
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Health and Wellness
Boys & Girls Club of Lewistown – $5,000
Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Line – $22,000
Sweet Memorial Nursing Home – $25,000Human Services
Alliance for Youth, Inc. – $20,000
Aware Inc. – $30,000
Casa-Can Children’s Advocate Network – $15,000
Operation Warm, Inc. – $10,000
Montana Food Bank Network Inc. – $20,000
Special K Ranch, Inc. – $46,900
Quality Life Concepts, Inc. – $10,000
About Us
The Browning Kimball Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Central 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 Central 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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Letter of Inquiry Due: March 1, 2025
Grant Applications Due: July 15, 2025
Grantmaking Meeting: September 2025
Grants Funded: October 2025
Funding Preferences: Central Montana; Youth & Families and Sustainable Agriculture