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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 92-0592680

Don't Be A Jerk

A private foundation in Bozeman, MT. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 33 grants and $102,558 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Chad Zeitner
PO Box 1851
Bozeman, MT 59771
(406) 871-8886
Form and materials
No formal application process
Deadlines
No submission deadlines
Restrictions
Grant awards are restricted to charitable purposes that strengthen communities. Specifically, grants are limited to activities and programs that support environmental stewardship, promote equal access and opportunity, advance education, and enhance health and overall well-being, including initiatives related to the outdoor environment, at both local and global levels.

Assets and giving by year

4 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $102,558

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $54,463

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,390

    Grants listed
    3
    Assets, end of year
    $30

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,500

    Grants listed
    1
    Assets, end of year
    $1,890

  • Tax year 2022

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $490

Grants paid in 2025

33 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. LNTBoulder, CO

    Protecting the outdoors through science-based education

    $20,000
  2. Treefort for GoodBoise, ID

    Supports the boise arts scene.

    $15,000
  3. She JumpsSalt Lake City, UT

    Inclusion in outdoor activities

    $14,800
  4. LGBTQ OutdoorsFort Worth, TX

    Connecting the LGBTQIA+ community to the outdoors.

    $10,000
  5. SF PrideSan Francisco, CA

    Creating a vibrant and inclusive community for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies

    $10,000
  6. Red Ants Pants FoundationWHT SPHR SPGS, MT

    To develop and expand leadership roles for women

    $6,500
  7. Bozeman Film SocietyBozeman, MT

    Screening powerful independent films

    $2,500
  8. Food Bank of Northern NevadaSparks, NV

    Support to help stock the shelves and make sure every neighbor is met with care, support, and the food they need.

    $2,100
  9. Public Land Water Access AssociationBozeman, MT

    Ensuring public lands and waters is safe for tomorrow

    $2,028
  10. Covellite PresentsButte, MT

    Engage, inspire, entertains and challenges audiences with theatrical productions

    $2,000
  11. Scandals PridePortland, OR

    Support for portland's gay community

    $2,000
  12. NimsefPonderay, ID

    Assisting those living in the shadow of the mountain. Youth and veteran/adaptive ski and ride scholarships

    $1,908
  13. Friends of KGLTBozeman, MT

    Provides community support and fundraising assistance ot KGLT-FM

    $1,820
  14. Antelope Butte FoundationDayton, WY

    General assistance

    $1,500
  15. Vanlife PrideIndianapolis, IN

    Building community for queer nomads

    $1,250
  16. Save A BrainSalt Lake Cty, UT

    Support for survivors, supporters, and anyone who cares about brain health

    $1,000
  17. Wy EqualityCheyenne, WY

    Building broad and inclusive communities

    $1,000
  18. Held Gso IncGreensboro, NC

    Financial support for people in need

    $926
  19. H2OZARKSKimberling Cy, MO

    Protecting our ozark waters

    $750
  20. Bozeman SoccerBozeman, MT

    Support recreational soccer at an affordable cost

    $500
  21. Bridger Ski FoundationBozeman, MT

    Support educational and competitive programs in alpine, nordic, freestyle, freeride, snowboarding, skimo, and freeskiing

    $500
  22. Mountain West Recreation AllianceIdaho Falls, ID

    Fostering responsible recreation through education, service and advocacy

    $500
  23. Nashville Humane AssociationNashville, TN

    Helping thousands of pets find loving homes

    $500
  24. Outside inPortland, OR

    Punk rock pride support

    $500
  25. Random Acts of SillinessBozeman, MT

    Support of art and inspiring laughter and play in the gallatin valley

    $500
  26. Shady Pines RadioPortland, OR

    Support shady pines festival

    $500
  27. Spina Bifida Association of KentuckyLouisville, KY

    Building a better and brighter future for all those impacted by spina bifida

    $500
  28. Hot Dog SafariWorcester, MA

    Fighting hunger and funding local food assistance programs

    $361
  29. Portneuf Valley Adaptive SportsInkom, ID

    Ehancing the quality of life and empowering people with disabilities

    $350
  30. United Way MissoulaMissoula, MT

    Improve youth opportunity, financial security, health, and community resilience

    $240
  31. Bridger Ski PatrolBozeman, MT

    Ensuring skier safety

    $200
  32. Pebblie Ski PatrolBozeman, MT

    Ensuring skier safety

    $200
  33. Skate Like A GirlSeattle, WA

    To create an inclusive community by promoting confidence, leadership, and social justice through skateboarding

    $125

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture5 grants $19,82045% of the total
  2. Human services2 grants $10,92625% of the total
  3. Community development1 grant $6,50015% of the total
  4. Sports and recreation4 grants $2,4756% of the total
  5. Food and agriculture1 grant $2,1005% of the total
  6. Health2 grants $1,5003% of the total
  7. 1 other causes1 grant $7502% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Colorado1 grant $20,000
  2. Idaho4 grants $17,758
  3. Montana11 grants $16,988
  4. Utah2 grants $15,800
  5. California1 grant $10,000
  6. Texas1 grant $10,000
  7. Oregon3 grants $3,000
  8. Wyoming2 grants $2,500
  9. Nevada1 grant $2,100
  10. Indiana1 grant $1,250

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Jeremy GregoryPRESIDENT/CEO Hours 2Pay $0
  • Chad ZeitnerSECRETARY/TREASURER/CFO Hours 10Pay $0
  • Craig WeaverDIRECTOR Hours 0.25Pay $0

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