Billings Christian School Education Foundation
Our Vision
Embracing the future, we are an organization dedicated to partnerships resulting in a dynamic state-of-the-art learning environment where students are equipped to lead, serve, and contribute to our world.
Located in Billings, Montana, the Billings Christian School Education Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) corporation, officially recognized as such by the Internal Revenue Service on November 17, 2006.
The Foundation was an outgrowth of the Board of Directors and the leadership of Billings Christian School who envisioned the need for a philanthropic non-profit organization to support charitable programs and services supporting and enhancing quality academic programs, student scholarships, infrastructure development, and similar initiatives.
Purpose
The Billings Christian School Education Foundation is dedicated to enriching the educational experience of students through the acceptance and investment of philanthropic gifts that help fund initiatives beyond what is provided by the annual budget of Billings Christian School. Examples include supporting capital construction projects, funding to develop, enrich and enhance academic programs, providing financial resources for special projects, contributions for student scholarships, and various endowments.
Big Sky Youth Education Foundation dba Billings Christian School Education Foundation
Our Mission
The Mission of the Billings Christian School Education Foundation is to partner with the philanthropic community to assure that the students of Billings Christian School are prepared for life.
Our Board
The Billings Christian School Education Foundation Board of Directors is a special group of volunteers who govern the corporation. The Directors represent the broad-based community and regional support and are passionate about meeting the specific needs of Billings Christian School to assure students in grades PreK-12 receive a high-quality education that will prepare them for a lifetime of leadership, rewarding careers, and service.
Matthew McDonnell – PRESIDENT
Owner – Big Sky Collision Center
Todd Harp – VICE PRESIDENT
Harp Real Estate Inc.
Jessica Johnston – SECRETARY
Engineer/SAHM
Joseph M Erpelding, MD – TREASURER
Orthopedic Surgeons & Sports Medicine PSC / VA Medical Center
Lindsey French
Member
Mike Vondra
Member
Martin O’Neil (Emeritus)
Sue Lucas (Emeritus)
Charleen Habel (Emeritus)
David Kuhns (Emeritus)
Robert Lucas (Emeritus)