5 Springs Foundation
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.
5 Springs Foundation at a glance
In short: 5 Springs Foundation gave $383K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- 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)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to 5 Springs Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3300 Anderson Lane, Dillon, MT 59725
Phone: (406) 239-4501
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who 5 Springs Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tinwork Art ($109K). Together the top 10 received $373K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 12 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $383K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tinwork Art Bozeman, MT | To further the organization's activities | $108,500 |
| University of Montana Western Dillon, MT | To further the organization's activities | $83,333 |
| The Station Foundation Bozeman, MT | To further the organization's activities | $50,000 |
| Twin Bridges School and Community Foundation Twin Bridges, MT | To further the organization's activities | $50,000 |
| University of Montana Missoula, MT | To further the organization's activities | $25,000 |
| Montana State University Bozeman, MT | To further the organization's activities | $20,000 |
| Montana Land Reliance Helena, MT | To further the organization's activities | $10,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Missoula, MT | To further the organization's activities | $10,000 |
| Bienvenidos Bozeman, MT | To further the organization's activities | $10,000 |
| Bridger Ski Foundation Bozeman, MT | To further the organization's activities | $6,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $789,921 | $828,006 | $413,340 | $383,133 | 12 | $394,233 | $46,506 | $21,266 |
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.
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.
Other 2025 grants included $25,000 to the University of Montana, $20,000 to Montana State University, and $10,000 each to Montana Land Reliance, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and Bienvenidos. The foundation also gave $6,300 to Bridger Ski Foundation and $5,000 each to Gallatin Valley Land Trust and Trout Unlimited. The listed grant purposes were “to further the organization's activities.”
The Station Foundation describes its mission as assisting and addressing the needs of U.S. Special Operations Command members as they return home from combat. Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation describes its mission as ensuring the future of elk and other wildlife, their habitat, and hunting heritage. Bridger Ski Foundation describes its work as promoting personal and athletic excellence through educational and competitive programs in Olympic ski disciplines. Gallatin Valley Land Trust describes its mission as connecting people, communities, and open lands through conservation and trails in Montana’s Missouri and Upper Yellowstone River headwaters.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
5 Springs Foundation is led by Gretchen Burke, Director & Chair on the 2025 filing; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gretchen Burke
Director & Chair
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Burke
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Burke
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hallie Burke
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Burke
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Burke
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Burke
Director & Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). 5 Springs Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/5-springs-foundation-morg_8b70271c9eca4510834db91e1ab506da
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