Hopa Mountain Inc
Hopa Mountain invests in rural and tribal citizen leaders, adults and youth who areimproving education, ecological health, and economic development. Hopa Mountainprovides these leaders with training, mentoring, network opportunities, andfinancial resources to help them create opportunities for advancing in theircommunities.
Hopa Mountain Inc at a glance
In short: Hopa Mountain Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- -99.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -93.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -84.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,959,289
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Hopa Mountain Inc
- Next open deadline
- February 15, 2027 (Indigenous Scholars of Promise (ISP))
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Hopa Mountain Inc
Indigenous Scholars of Promise (ISP)
Hopa Mountain Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~February
Based on past cycles
Medical Mentorship Program
Hopa Mountain Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Native Science Fellows
Hopa Mountain Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Hopa Mountain Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Root Cellar Foods ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 50 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Hopa Mountain Inc gives
- Giving fell 94% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $1.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Root Cellar Foods Belgrade, MT | capacity building grant | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,959,289 | $1,208,260 | $1,377,466 | $10,000 | 1 | $145,453 |
| 2023 | $3,109,810 | $3,203,778 | $2,402,255 | $1,043,500 | 16 | $26,296 |
| 2022 | $2,242,399 | $1,788,312 | $1,342,315 | $145,530 | 7 | $6,375 |
| 2021 | $1,869,987 | $1,410,784 | $1,193,461 | $178,640 | 8 | $25,009 |
| 2020 | $1,651,633 | $2,414,820 | $2,245,680 | $321,250 | 18 | $-3,370 |
About Hopa Mountain Inc
Based on IRS filings
Hopa Mountain Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Bozeman, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $145K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hopa Mountain Inc is led by Bonnie L Sachatello-Sawyer, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bonnie L Sachatello-Sawyer
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$91K (2020) → $105K (2024)
KIRK BRANCH
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
BRAD HALL
Member at Large
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Gangloff
Member at Large
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julian Collins
Member at Large
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
LYNN PAUL
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shane Doyle
Member at Large
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vivian Helvik
Treasurer
Member at Large → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Horse Capture
Member at Large
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Christine Morris (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Eric Branch (2021) — President
- Former: Dawn Bishop Moore (2020) — Past President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $105K, to Bonnie Sachatello-Sawyer (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Hopa Mountain Inc
How much does Hopa Mountain Inc give each year?
Hopa Mountain Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 16 grants.
How large is Hopa Mountain Inc?
Hopa Mountain Inc reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Hopa Mountain Inc?
Hopa Mountain Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Bozeman, MT. It holds $3.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Hopa Mountain Inc operate?
Hopa Mountain Inc has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, South Dakota, Virginia, Wyoming.
What is Hopa Mountain Inc's EIN?
Hopa Mountain Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1635749. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Hopa Mountain Inc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- Boettcher Foundation Colorado Grantmaking: Rural Catalyst Grants US $1,000 - US $10,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- AmeriCorps SC State Competitive Grant (2027-28) $100,000 - $500,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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