Jarecki Foundation
Jarecki Foundation is a private foundation based in Polson, Montana. Its 2024 filing reports 25 grants totaling $33,200 to organizations in Montana, Utah, and Colorado.
Jarecki Foundation at a glance
In short: Jarecki Foundation gave $33K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Montana. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $33,200
- -45.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +13.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,328
- -51.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $34,900
- +5.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (12 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Montana (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jarecki Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Charles Jarecki. An application is available upon request. Awards are based on the discretion of the trustees.
- Contact
Application contact: Charles Jarecki
Mailing address: 218 Pheasant Ridge, Polson, MT 59860
Phone: (406) 883-2248
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jarecki Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ($11K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 89 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Montana, 8% to recipients in Utah, and 3% to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jarecki Foundation open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 25 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $1K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2024) to $152K (2021). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Polson, MT | Charity | $11,100 |
| Utah Backcountry Pilots Assoc Woods Cross, UT | Charity | $2,500 |
| Greater Polson Community Foundation Polson, MT | Charity | $2,150 |
| Foundation for Montana History Helena, MT | Charity | $2,000 |
| Montana Stockgrowers Foundation Helena, MT | Charity | $2,000 |
| Society for Range Management Billings, MT | Charity | $1,700 |
| Owl Research Institute Charlo, MT | Charity | $1,000 |
| Flathead Lake International Cinemaf Polson, MT | Charity | $1,000 |
| Missiona Valley Friends of the Arts Polson, MT | Charity | $1,000 |
| Polson Youth Soccer Assoc Polson, MT | Charity | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,900 | $64,871 | $34,166 | $33,200 | 25 | $33,200 | $29,867 |
| 2023 | $32,962 | $83,585 | $62,536 | $60,450 | 22 | $60,450 | $33,511 |
| 2022 | $46,189 | $127,997 | $54,279 | $52,175 | 21 | $52,175 | $58,104 |
| 2021 | $31,351 | $248,451 | $153,563 | $152,125 | 12 | $152,125 | $116,575 |
| 2020 | $53,271 | $212,670 | $123,175 | $122,240 | 9 | — | $70,378 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions involve ranching education and conservation, rangeland stewardship, wildlife conservation and education, beef-industry education, college fundraising and scholarships, and natural science and cultural history. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $33,200. Grants ranged from $200 to $11,100, with a median grant of $1,000.
The largest reported grants included $11,100 to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Polson, Montana; $2,500 to Utah Backcountry Pilots Association in Woods Cross, Utah; $2,150 to Greater Polson Community Foundation in Polson; and $2,000 each to Foundation for Montana History and Montana Stockgrowers Foundation. Other reported grants included $1,700 to Society for Range Management and $1,000 each to Owl Research Institute, Flathead Lake International Cinemaf, Missiona Valley Friends of the Arts, Polson Youth Soccer Association, Flathead Lake Museum, and Flathead Valley Community College.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles Jarecki and Henrietta Jarecki as trustees.
Jarecki Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles Jarecki
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henrietta Jarecki
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Jarecki Foundation
How much does Jarecki Foundation give each year?
Jarecki Foundation gave $33K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $60K across 22 grants.
What is Jarecki Foundation's typical grant size?
Jarecki Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,328, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jarecki Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Jarecki Foundation give grants?
Jarecki Foundation gives mostly in Montana: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Utah (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Polson, MT (10 grants), Helena, MT (4 grants), Kalispell, MT (2 grants) and Charlo, MT (2 grants).
Does Jarecki Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Jarecki Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (24 grants).
Who are Jarecki Foundation's largest grantees?
Jarecki Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ($11,100), Utah Backcountry Pilots Assoc ($2,500) and Greater Polson Community Foundation ($2,150), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jarecki Foundation?
Jarecki Foundation reported $35K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $65K.
What does Jarecki Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jarecki Foundation?
Contact Charles Jarecki. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jarecki Foundation's EIN?
Jarecki Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6070700. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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