Montana Family Foundation (MFF)

The Montana Family Foundation (MFF) is an advocacy organization that intends to support, protect, and strengthen families in Montana. MFF conducts research and education supporting traditional family values to keep citizens informed and politically active. 1

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At-A-Glance

Type: Non-profit, 501(c)(4)
Issue Areas: Abortion Policy
Website:

www.montanafamily.org

Tax-Exempt Status:

501(c)(4)

Formation:

2004

President and CEO:

Jeff Laszloffy

Location: Laurel, MT View on map
Tax ID: 20-1637490
Most Recent Filing: 2024
Budget (2024): Assets: $20,239 Revenue: $254,320 Expenses: $331,079

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    In 2024, the Montana Family Foundation contributed $14,912.86 to the Defend Life and Montana Life Defense Fund, a campaign opposing the passage of Montana CI-128, the Right to Abortion Initiative. 2

    Montana Family Institute is the charitable sister organization of the Montana Family Foundation.  3

    Activities

    The Montana Family Foundation is a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization that supports traditional family values and aims to protect and strengthen Montana families. MFF claims that the family is a fundamental institution in civil society and that the breakdown of the family is a serious moral, social, and political crisis in the state of Montana and in America at large. MFF further claims that it is the responsibility of government to promote and protect both the formation and well-being of the family and human life from conception to natural death.  1

    The Montana Family Foundation educates the public about legislation and voting records through its legislative scorecards. MFF claims that it is the role of elected officials to support policies that promote traditional family values and protect families. The Montana Family Foundation scores legislators based on their voting records for House or Senate bills only relevant to family and life issues. 4

    Montana CI-128

    In 2024, the Montana Family Foundation contributed $14,912.86 to the Defend Life and Montana Life Defense Fund, a campaign opposing the passage of Montana CI-128, the Right to Abortion Initiative. 2 With 57.76 percent of the vote, Montana CI-128 passed, amending the Montana Constitution to include the right to an abortion and the right to make decision about one’s own pregnancy. The Amendment also allows the state to regulate abortion after fetal viability, except when the life or health of the mother is at risk. 5

    Family Legal Alliance Guardians

    The Family Legal Alliance Guardians (FLAG) program is an initiative of the Montana Family Foundation. FLAG is a members-only alliance network for churches, Christian schools, and faith-based organizations in Montana. Members of FLAG receive access to legal counsel, legal resources and educational materials, document review and preparation services, and updates on new developments from Montana’s Legislature. 6

    Funding

    The Montana Family Foundation is funded by donations from individuals, foundations, and businesses. While MFF does not disclose its donors, tax filings confirm donations from the Family Policy Alliance ($74,500 in 2014)  7 and the Floyd Foundation ($2,000 in 2023).  8

    The Montana Family Institute, MFF’s sister charitable organization, has received donations from the Gianforte Family Charitable Trust ($254,231 in 2023),  9 the Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch Foundation ($100,000 in 2018), 10  and the National School Choice Awareness Foundation ($12,400 in 2023).  11

    Financials

    The Montana Family Foundation and its sister organization, the Montana Family Institute, share a staff, a board of directors, and facilities. In 2023, MFF received $141,786 in revenue and MFI received $751,520. Jeff Laszloffy, president and CEO of both organizations at that time, received a total of salary of $151,455 from both organizations.  12

    People

    As of 2025, Derek Oestreicher was chief legal counsel and director of government affairs for both the Montana Family Foundation and the Montana Family Institute, and was the chief deputy attorney general for the Montana Department of Justice. 13

    As of 2025, Jeff Laszloffy was the president and CEO of the Montana Family Foundation. Laszloffy is a former Republican member of the Montana State Legislature. 14

    MFF board member Seth Berglee is a former Republican member of the Montana House of Representatives. 15

    Other MFF members of the board as of 2025 included Barb Reynolds (Secretary), Paul Siblerud (Board Chair and Treasurer), Rick Gillis (Vice Chair), MaryBeth Gregory, Steve Henderson, and Tom Rasmussen.  12

    Donation Recipients

    Montana Judicial Accountability Initiative

    Donor Organizations (Montana Family Foundation)

    Fair View Foundation (nonprofit)

    Family Policy Alliance (nonprofit)

    Floyd Foundation (nonprofit)

    Partner Organizations

    Alliance Defending Freedom (nonprofit)

    Family Research Council (nonprofit)

    Focus on the Family (nonprofit)

    Montana Voter Guide (nonprofit)

    TeenPact Montana (nonprofit)

    Related Organization

    Montana Family Institute (nonprofit)

    Financial Statistics

    Total Assets

    Total Revenue

    Total Expenses

    YearTotal AssetsTotal RevenueTotal ExpensesFiling
    2024 $20,239 $254,320 $331,079 View
    2023 $35,975 $141,786 $171,924 View
    2022 $27,188 $161,287 $157,812 View
    2021 $63,636 $139,206 $120,510 View

    Revenue Detail

    Expenses Detail

    Employee Compensation

    • Number of Employees: 6

    Highest Earning Employees

    EmployeeTitleTotal Compensation
    Jeff LaszloffyPresident/ CEO$42,996
    Derek OestreicherAttorney$28,114

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    References

    1. “Our Mission.” Montana Family Foundation. Accessed July 3, 2025. https://www.montanafamily.org/mission-statement/.
    2. Fisher, Nicole. “Right-to-abortion ballot measure campaigns reported 10 times more in contributions than opposition campaigns in 2024 so far.” Ballotpedia, September 27, 2024. Accessed July 6, 2025. https://news.ballotpedia.org/2024/09/27/right-to-abortion-ballot-measure-campaigns-reported-10-times-more-in-contributions-than-opposition-campaigns-in-2024-so-far/.
    3. Montana Family Foundation Inc, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2023, Schedule R, Part II.
    4. “2025 Legislative Scorecard.” Montana Family Foundation. Accessed July 6, 2025. https://www.montanafamily.org/get-involved/2023-legislative-scorecard/.
    5. “Montana CI-128, Right to Abortion Initiative (2024).” Ballotpedia. Accessed July 6, 2025. https://ballotpedia.org/Montana_CI-128,_Right_to_Abortion_Initiative_(2024).
    6. “Family Legal Alliance Guardians.” Montana Family Foundation. Accessed July 3, 2025. https://www.montanafamily.org/family-legal-alliance-guardians/.
    7. Family Policy Alliance, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2014, Schedule I, Part II.
    8. Floyd Foundation, Return of Private Foundation (Form 990-PF), 2023, Part XV, Line 3.
    9. Gianforte Family Charitable Trust, Return of Private Foundation (Form 990-PF), 2023, Part XV, Line 3.
    10. Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch Foundation, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2018, Schedule I, Part II.
    11. National School Choice Awareness Foundation, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2023, Schedule I, Part II.
    12. Montana Family Foundation Inc, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990), 2023, Part VII, Section A, Line 1a.
    13. “Derek Oestreicher.” LinkedIn. Accessed July 6, 2025. https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-oestreicher-3b280a197/.
    14. “Rep. Jeff Laszloffy (R) – HD22.” Montana Legislature Archive. Accessed July 6, 2025. https://archive.legmt.gov/legislator-information/roster/individual/1308.
    15. “Seth Berglee.” Ballotpedia. Accessed July 6, 2025. https://ballotpedia.org/Seth_Berglee.