5 Springs Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Dillon, MT EIN: 88-2291514

5 Springs Foundation is a private foundation based in Dillon, Montana. In 2025, it reported 12 grants totaling $383,133, all to organizations in Montana.

Key facts about 5 Springs Foundation

In short: 5 Springs Foundation gave $383K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
88-2291514
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$383,133
Grants made (2025)
12
Average grant
$31,928
Median grant
$15,000
Total assets
$789,921
Primary geography
Montana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$790K

Annual Giving

$383K

Grant Count

12

Avg Grant Size

$32K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, 5 Springs Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How 5 Springs Foundation gives

  • In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grantees included organizations whose own stated missions address returning U.S. Special Operations Command members from combat, elk and wildlife conservation, ski programs, and conservation of working lands, rivers, wildlife habitat, and trails.

Grantmaking

In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $383,133. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $108,500, with a median grant of $15,000. The largest grants were $108,500 to Tinwork Art, $83,333 to the University of Montana Western, and $50,000 each to The Station Foundation and Twin Bridges School and Community Foundation.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Montana.

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 12 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Cities

BozemanMissoulaDillonHelenaTwin Bridges

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K12 grants2025

In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $383K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Tinwork Art: $109KTinwork Art$109KUniversity of Montana Western: $83KUniversity of Montana Western$83KThe Station Foundation: $50KThe Station Foundation$50KTwin Bridges School and Community Foundation: $50KTwin Bridges School andCommunity Foundation$50KUniversity of Montana: $25KUniversity of Montana$25KMontana State University: $20KMontana State University$20KMontana Land Reliance: $10KMontana Land Reliance$10KRocky Mountain Elk Foundation: $10KRocky Mountain Elk Foundation$10KBienvenidos: $10KBienvenidos$10KBridger Ski Foundation: $6KBridger Ski Foundation$6K

The largest 2025 recipient was Tinwork Art ($109K). Together the top 10 received $373K.

Grant Size Distribution

12 grants across all recorded years

8<$50K3$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 12 (67%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Tinwork Art Bozeman, MTTo further the organization's activities$108,500
University of Montana Western Dillon, MTTo further the organization's activities$83,333
The Station Foundation Bozeman, MTTo further the organization's activities$50,000
Twin Bridges School and Community Foundation Twin Bridges, MTTo further the organization's activities$50,000
University of Montana Missoula, MTTo further the organization's activities$25,000
Montana State University Bozeman, MTTo further the organization's activities$20,000
Montana Land Reliance Helena, MTTo further the organization's activities$10,000
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Missoula, MTTo further the organization's activities$10,000
Bienvenidos Bozeman, MTTo further the organization's activities$10,000
Bridger Ski Foundation Bozeman, MTTo further the organization's activities$6,300

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2025 $789,921 $828,006 $413,340 $383,133
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$250K$500K$750K$1M2025
Metric2025
Total Assets$789,921
Revenue$828,006
Expenses$413,340
Qualifying Distributions$394,233
Net Investment Income$46,506
Distributable Amount$21,266

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)

Contact

Mailing address: 3300 Anderson Lane, Dillon, MT 59725
Phone: (406) 239-4501

Frequently asked questions about 5 Springs Foundation

How much does 5 Springs Foundation give each year?

5 Springs Foundation gave $383K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

What is 5 Springs Foundation's typical grant size?

5 Springs Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $31,928, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does 5 Springs Foundation give grants?

5 Springs Foundation gives mostly in Montana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bozeman, MT (6 grants) and Missoula, MT (3 grants).

Does 5 Springs Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on 5 Springs Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To further the organization's activities" (12 grants).

Who are 5 Springs Foundation's largest grantees?

5 Springs Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Tinwork Art ($108,500), University of Montana Western ($83,333) and The Station Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is 5 Springs Foundation?

5 Springs Foundation reported $790K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $394K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does 5 Springs Foundation fund?

The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grantees included organizations whose own stated missions address returning U.S. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from 5 Springs Foundation?

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is 5 Springs Foundation's EIN?

5 Springs Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2291514. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.

Does 5 Springs Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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