James M & Frances M Wylder Foundation
The James M & Frances M Wylder Foundation is a private foundation based in Great Falls, Montana. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $98,000 through 14 grants to charitable organizations, most of the grant dollars going to recipients in Montana.
James M & Frances M Wylder Foundation at a glance
In short: James M & Frances M Wylder Foundation gave $98K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $98,000
- +833.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,000
- +433.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $2,054,795
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Montana (90% 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 James M & Frances M Wylder Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 98 Elk Drive, Great Falls, MT 59403-2046
Phone: (406) 781-7426
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James M & Frances M Wylder Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine ($30K). Together the top 10 received $94K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Montana, 8% to recipients in Oregon, and 2% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How James M & Frances M Wylder Foundation gives
- 21% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 416% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2023) to $98K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine Great Falls, MT | Programs | $30,000 |
| Benefis Healthcare Foundation Great Falls, MT | Goodnow Healthy Aging Center | $25,000 |
| University of Providence Great Falls, MT | Scholarships - Nursing Program | $16,000 |
| Weissman Hood Institute Great Falls, MT | Programs | $10,000 |
| Neskowin Coast Foundation Aka Sitka Center for Art and Ecology Otis, OR | Programs | $5,000 |
| Great Falls Rescue Mission Great Falls, MT | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Balboa Art Conservation Center San Diego, CA | Programs | $1,500 |
| Corvallis Housing First Corvallis, OR | Programs | $1,500 |
| Children's Receiving Home Great Falls, MT | Programs | $1,500 |
| Lincoln City Community Center Lincoln City, OR | Programs | $1,500 |
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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 | $2,054,795 | $69,071 | $113,893 | $98,000 | 14 | $101,407 | $64,544 | $109,262 |
| 2024 | $2,099,617 | $329,795 | $15,840 | $10,500 | 8 | $11,687 | $327,446 | $96,685 |
| 2023 | $1,785,424 | $607,188 | $13,038 | $1,000 | 1 | $4,165 | $44,438 | $65,683 |
| 2022 | $1,222,856 | $-19 | $36,324 | $19,000 | 6 | $22,086 | $20,189 | $64,488 |
| 2021 | $1,259,157 | $51,912 | $66,018 | $46,000 | 4 | $49,226 | $40,735 | $70,285 |
| 2020 | $1,273,263 | $181,949 | $83,054 | $66,000 | 4 | — | $171,888 | $61,813 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James M & Frances M Wylder Foundation reported a distributable amount of $109K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations with varied purposes, including programs, health, nursing scholarships, housing, food assistance, family support, and art conservation.
Grantee missions illustrate some of this range. The University of Providence describes its mission as serving all, especially people who are poor and vulnerable. Great Falls Rescue Mission says it cares for hungry, hurting, and homeless people in north central Montana. The Great Falls Community Food Bank says it provides food and works with the community against hunger. Family Promise of Great Falls describes providing support and resources to families experiencing homelessness. Balboa Art Conservation Center says it works to further the conservation and study of works of art.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $98,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $1,500. Among the named grants, the largest were $30,000 to Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine for programs, $25,000 to Benefis Healthcare Foundation for the Goodnow Healthy Aging Center, $16,000 to the University of Providence for nursing-program scholarships, and $10,000 to Weissman Hood Institute for programs.
Other reported 2025 grants included $5,000 to Neskowin Coast Foundation, also known as Sitka Center for Art and Ecology; $2,000 to Great Falls Rescue Mission; and $1,500 each to Balboa Art Conservation Center, Corvallis Housing First, Children’s Receiving Home, and Lincoln City Community Center. The filing also lists grants of $1,000 each to Family Promise of Great Falls and Great Falls Community Food Bank. Energy Share of Montana reported receiving $1,000 from the foundation in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Martha Wylder, Marshall Wylder, and Morgan Wylder as trustees.
James M & Frances M Wylder Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marshall Wylder
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Wylder
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Morgan Wylder
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Timothy J. Wylder (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Frances M. Wylder (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 James M & Frances M Wylder Foundation
How much does James M & Frances M Wylder Foundation give each year?
James M & Frances M Wylder Foundation gave $98K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 8 grants.
What is James M & Frances M Wylder Foundation's typical grant size?
James M & Frances M Wylder Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $7,000, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James M & Frances M Wylder Foundation give grants?
James M & Frances M Wylder Foundation gives mostly in Montana: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Great Falls, MT (9 grants).
Does James M & Frances M Wylder Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on James M & Frances M Wylder Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Programs" (11 grants).
Who are James M & Frances M Wylder Foundation's largest grantees?
James M & Frances M Wylder Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine ($30,000), Benefis Healthcare Foundation ($25,000) and University of Providence ($16,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James M & Frances M Wylder Foundation?
James M & Frances M Wylder Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $101K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $109K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does James M & Frances M Wylder Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations with varied purposes, including programs, health, nursing scholarships, housing, food assistance, family support, and art conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James M & Frances M Wylder Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is James M & Frances M Wylder Foundation's EIN?
James M & Frances M Wylder Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-6104625. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does James M & Frances M Wylder 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 May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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