The Heart of the Rockies Foundation shall provide fundraising services to and hold title to assets that contribute to and support the charitable, public benefit programs of Heart of the Rockies Initiative.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
+34.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$505K
-84.0% YoY
Grant Count
8
-46.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$63K
-69.9% YoY
About Heart of the Rockies Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Heart of the Rockies Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in MISSOULA, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $505K. Net investment income was $62K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,293,486 | $1,706,368 | $1,632,680 |
| Revenue | $1,362,025 | $3,372,377 | $2,250,000 |
| Expenses | $774,907 | $3,298,649 | $1,306,320 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $62,025 | $36,527 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Heart of the Rockies Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Vital Ground Foundation ($162,209), The Conservation Fund ($75,000), Nature Conservancy ($70,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FLATHEAD LAND TRUST KALISPELL, MT | PROTECT LANDS OF HIGH CONSERV VALUE | $10,000 |
| HEART OF THE ROCKIES INITITIA MISSOULA, MT | Program Operations | $62,698 |
| MONTANA LAND RELIANCE HELENA, MT | PROTECT LANDS OF HIGH CONSERV VALUE | $50,000 |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY ARLINGTON, VA | PROTECT LANDS OF HIGH CONSERV VALUE | $70,000 |
| SAGEBRUSH STEPPE LAND TRUST POCATELLO, ID | PROTECT LANDS OF HIGH CONSERV VALUE | $45,000 |
| THE CONSERVATION FUND ARLINGTON, VA | PROTECT LANDS OF HIGH CONSERV VALUE | $75,000 |
| THE VITAL GROUND FOUNDATION MISSOULA, MT | PROTECT LANDS OF HIGH CONSERV VALUE | $162,209 |
| WOOD RIVER LAND TRUST HAILEY, ID | PROTECT LANDS OF HIGH CONSERV VALUE | $30,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOANN GRANT | MANAGING DIR | — | — |
| KALI HANNON | MANAGING DIR. | — | — |
| GAVIN RICKLEFS | MANAGING DIR. | — | — |
| JIM OWENS | President | 2 | — |
| ELIZABETH BELL | Director | 2 | — |
| BRIAN BEAN | Secretary | 2 | — |
| KRISTIN TROY | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| GARY WOLFE | Director | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heart of the Rockies Foundation?
Heart of the Rockies Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in MISSOULA, MT. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Heart of the Rockies Foundation?
As of 2024, Heart of the Rockies Foundation holds $2.3M in total assets with $1.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $505K in 2024.
Where does Heart of the Rockies Foundation operate?
Heart of the Rockies Foundation has awarded grants in Idaho, Montana, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming.
What size grants does Heart of the Rockies Foundation award?
In 2024, Heart of the Rockies Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $505K — an average of about $63K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Heart of the Rockies Foundation's EIN?
Heart of the Rockies Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3893685. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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