Trigg-c M Russell Foundation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Trigg-c M Russell Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Great Falls, Montana, registered in 1954, with $6,939,994 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
400 13th St N, Great Falls, MT, 59401 EIN 81-6003526 Since 1954
Revenue (FY2024)
$6.9M
▲ 105.1% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.8M
Net assets
$30.5M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Trigg-c M Russell Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating97 mo reserves · +46% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Trigg-c M Russell Foundation Inc: 97 mo reserves · +46% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Trigg-c M Russell Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Trigg-c M Russell Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 400 13th St N, Great Falls, MT, 59401
- City
- Great Falls
- State
- Montana
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Museums
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.7M (FY2013) to $6.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $683KNet assets $30.5M
Operating margin
45.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$31.2M
Total liabilities
$683K
Net assets
$30.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,939,994▲105% | $3,760,391▲8.3% | $30,549,798▲13.7% | $31,233,195▲13.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,383,240▼6.4% | $3,472,502▲8.8% | $26,857,529▲12.1% | $27,580,238▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,612,847▼33.8% | $3,192,320▼7.8% | $23,968,241▲7.2% | $24,685,704▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,459,758▼13.9% | $3,461,122▲1.4% | $22,365,386▼0.4% | $23,014,318▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $6,338,416▼9.7% | $3,411,768▲12.9% | $22,458,638▲15.8% | $22,641,198▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $7,016,483▲22.6% | $3,021,321▼16.4% | $19,394,994▲20.8% | $19,836,012▲22.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $5,723,548▲20.3% | $3,615,259▼4.4% | $16,053,183▲15.4% | $16,251,739▲16.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $4,757,452▼10.2% | $3,782,105▼0.8% | $13,909,292▲7.6% | $13,998,666▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $5,295,365▲30.2% | $3,813,246▲21.0% | $12,921,487▲19.8% | $12,942,980▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $4,068,300▲16.7% | $3,150,844▲5.2% | $10,784,797▲3.2% | $11,621,068▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $3,487,235▲29.9% | $2,995,279▲18.2% | $10,446,031▲1.9% | $10,901,868▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,684,036 | $2,533,430▲18.8% | $10,246,816▲3.6% | $10,715,306▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,133,127▼12.9% | $9,888,121▲6.0% | $10,063,080▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,450,252 | $9,326,588 | $9,597,172 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $3.9M total
23 grants to Trigg-c M Russell Foundation Inc totaling $3.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $10,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $7,115 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2022 | $5,600 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $3,038,000 |
| Benefis Health System Inc | Artwork donation | 2021 | $100,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Culture & arts | 2021 | $82,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2021 | $15,320 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Arts and culture | 2021 | $10,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Culture & arts | 2020 | $301,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2020 | $10,750 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2020 | $10,750 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Arts and culture | 2019 | $20,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Trigg-c M Russell Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Trigg-c M Russell Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-6003526, based in Great Falls, Montana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Trigg-c M Russell Foundation Inc's EIN?
- Trigg-c M Russell Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-6003526.
- How much revenue does Trigg-c M Russell Foundation Inc report?
- Trigg-c M Russell Foundation Inc reported $6,939,994 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Trigg-c M Russell Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Trigg-c M Russell Foundation Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Trigg-c M Russell Foundation Inc (EIN 81-6003526) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.