Hauser Lake Home
Hauser Lake Home is a private foundation based in Helena, Montana. Its filing describes grantmaking to organizations providing direct services to people with developmental disabilities and a group home that housed six adults with developmental disabilities.
Hauser Lake Home at a glance
In short: Hauser Lake Home gave $601K across 14 grants in 2021 (avg $43K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $601,481
- Grants made (2021)
- 14
- Average grant
- $42,963
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Primary geography
- Montana (99% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Hauser Lake Home
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2020 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This policy is reported in a filing marked as the organization’s final return, not as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5250 Castles Road, Helena, MT 59602
Phone: (406) 227-5631
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hauser Lake Home funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Salish Kootenai College Inc ($100K). Together the top 10 received $553K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 8 grants of 14 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Montana and 1% to recipients in the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 14 grants totaling $601K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salish Kootenai College Inc Pablo, MT | Provide Support | $100,000 |
| Montana Council Developmental Disability Helena, MT | Provide Support | $56,481 |
| Spring Meadows Resources Inc Helena, MT | Provide Support | $54,000 |
| Westmont Helena, MT | Provide Support | $53,000 |
| Montana Independent Living Project Inc Helena, MT | Provide Support | $50,000 |
| YWCA Helena Helena, MT | Provide Support | $50,000 |
| Helena Food Share Helena, MT | Provide Support | $50,000 |
| God's Love Shelter Helena, MT | Provide Support | $50,000 |
| The Angel Fund Helena, MT | Provide Support | $50,000 |
| Friendship Center of Helena Helena, MT | Provide Support | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $36,434 | $620,842 | $601,481 | 14 | $33,765 |
| 2019 | $519,227 | $14,964 | $46,009 | — | — | $8,659 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The 2020 filing describes the foundation’s charitable activities as making grants to organizations providing direct services to people with developmental disabilities and operating a group home for six adults with developmental disabilities.
Among its 2021 grantees, Salish Kootenai College says its mission is to provide postsecondary educational opportunities for Native Americans and promote community and individual development. Ability Montana says it promotes independence and advocates for people with disabilities. Other grantees described their work as preventing homelessness and supporting women and children (YWCA Helena), providing food to neighbors in need (Helena Food Share), assisting children who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch (The Angel Fund), and providing a safe haven for people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking (Friendship Center of Helena).
Grantmaking
In 2021, Hauser Lake Home gave 14 grants totaling $601,481. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $50,000. The largest listed awards included $100,000 to Salish Kootenai College; $56,481 to Montana Council Developmental Disability; $54,000 to Spring Meadows Resources; $53,000 to Westmont; and $50,000 each to Montana Independent Living Project, YWCA Helena, Helena Food Share, God’s Love Shelter, and The Angel Fund. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as “provide support.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Susan L. Jackson as president, Jan Dee May as secretary/treasurer, and Julie B. Aageson as vice president.
Hauser Lake Home is led by Susan L. Jackson, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Susan L. Jackson
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jan Dee May
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Julie B. Aageson
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Hauser Lake Home
How much does Hauser Lake Home give each year?
Hauser Lake Home gave $601K across 14 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Hauser Lake Home's typical grant size?
Hauser Lake Home's median grant in 2021 was $50,000, and its average grant was $42,963, across 14 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hauser Lake Home give grants?
Hauser Lake Home gives mostly in Montana: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Helena, MT (12 grants).
Does Hauser Lake Home give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Hauser Lake Home's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Provide Support" (14 grants).
Who are Hauser Lake Home's largest grantees?
Hauser Lake Home's largest 2021 grantees include Salish Kootenai College Inc ($100,000), Montana Council Developmental Disability ($56,481) and Spring Meadows Resources Inc ($54,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Hauser Lake Home fund?
The 2020 filing describes the foundation’s charitable activities as making grants to organizations providing direct services to people with developmental disabilities and operating a group home for six adults with developmental disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hauser Lake Home?
The foundation’s 2020 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hauser Lake Home's EIN?
Hauser Lake Home's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0564365. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Does Hauser Lake Home 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 8, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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