C E Brehm Foundation
The CE Brehm Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes. Its mission reflects a commitment to community service, education, human services, and environmental conservation. The foundation provides funding to organizations that assist diverse populations and promote civil rights, indicating a broad focus on social welfare and advocacy. It primarily serves recipients across the United States, with a notable emphasis on educational institutions and community organizations. The foundation is based in Bozeman, Montana.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid‑size community nonprofits, schools or scholarship programs, and local conservation or human services groups seeking one‑time or small operating grants.
Good Fit
- • Request is for general operating support or a scholarship.
- • Typical ask is in the small grant range (roughly $500–$5,000).
- • Organization has clear local or regional impact in the states the foundation has funded.
- • Can submit a concise written letter explaining the request and use of funds.
- • Can demonstrate immediate, tangible outcomes or a simple budget for a single project or scholarship.
Geography
Grants in the latest year went to organizations in four states with the largest state receiving about 42% of that year's dollars; the foundation is based in Montana but funds are clearly multi‑state rather than strictly local.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows ten distinct recipients across education, conservation and human services and the foundation funded 10–14 recipients in prior years; there are repeat grantees but a substantial number of independent recipients as well.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows six new recipients in the latest year (60% new) and a repeat cohort of four, and the foundation publishes a clear offline application route (written letter), which together indicate unfamiliar applicants can realistically enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
