Run Wild Missoula Inc
Our mission is to empower and support runners and walkers of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds in Missoula. With a vibrant community of over 2,400 members, we provide a welcoming space for like-minded individuals to connect and explore the beauty of our city through movement.We are dedicated to fostering inclusivity, offering a diverse range of programs that cater to everyone from beginners to elite athletes. Our yearly calendar features numerous races, weekly training groups, educational events, and various volunteer opportunities, ensuring theres something for everyone.Whether you're looking to get fit, compete, or simply make new friends, we invite you to join us and experience the joy of movement in a supportive community. Together, we celebrate the spirit of running and walking while enhancing our connection to Missoula.
Run Wild Missoula Inc at a glance
In short: Run Wild Missoula Inc gave $83K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $82,500
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,625
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $781,273
- -2.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Run Wild Missoula Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Five Valleys Land Trust ($28K). Together the top 4 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 13 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Run Wild Missoula Inc gives
- Giving grew 40% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2021) to $83K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Five Valleys Land Trust Missoula, MT | Mount Dean Stone Community Forest | $27,500 |
| Youth Homes Missoula, MT | Emergency Shelter Campaign | $25,000 |
| Friends of Missoula Parks Missoula, MT | Marshall MTN Trail Construction | $20,000 |
| Missoula Food Bank Missoula, MT | Turkey Day Race | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $781,273 | $1,069,516 | $1,115,302 | $82,500 | 4 | $27,506 |
| 2024 | $803,133 | $937,741 | $948,060 | $55,000 | 3 | $35,742 |
| 2023 | $802,994 | $804,936 | $852,430 | $36,888 | 2 | $950 |
| 2022 | $824,395 | $648,708 | $773,032 | $59,102 | 2 | $9,547 |
| 2021 | $925,898 | $519,991 | $309,812 | $20,752 | 2 | $1,063 |
| 2020 | $919,794 | $324,216 | $470,203 | $25,500 | 4 | $1,182 |
| 2019 | $905,647 | $763,022 | $636,291 | $31,719 | 3 | $1,769 |
About Run Wild Missoula Inc
Based on IRS filings
Run Wild Missoula Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Missoula, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $781K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $83K. Net investment income was $28K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Run Wild Missoula Inc is led by Trisha Drobeck, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Trisha Drobeck
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$23K (2022) → $93K (2025)
Chad Taylor
President
Member → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Clark
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Grigg
Member
Member → Director, 2024
Director → Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leah Handelman
Vice President
Member → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Nelson
Member
Member → Director, 2024
Director → Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Candace Reinholdt
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Bandy
Member
Member → Director, 2024
Director → Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Russell Lafontaine
Member
Member → Director, 2024
Director → Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Becky Dettmann
Member
Director → Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hillary Ogg
Member
Director → Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miles Shuck
Member
Director → Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rodney First Strike
Member
Director → Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Elizabeth Erickson (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Jeremy Partain (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Jimmy Grant (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Pam Gardiner (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Ashley Cossairt (2021–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Antone G. Banovich (2019–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Bryan Flaig (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Catherine Redfern (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Tom Halverson (2019–2021) — Member
- Former: Bob Homer (2019) — Member
- Former: Stephen Brown (2019) — Member
- Former: Suzanne Elfstrom (2019) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $93K, to Trisha Drobeck (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Run Wild Missoula Inc
How much does Run Wild Missoula Inc give each year?
Run Wild Missoula Inc gave $83K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $55K across 3 grants.
What is Run Wild Missoula Inc's typical grant size?
Run Wild Missoula Inc's median grant in 2025 was $22,500, and its average grant was $20,625, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Run Wild Missoula Inc give grants?
Run Wild Missoula Inc gives mostly in Montana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Missoula, MT (4 grants).
Does Run Wild Missoula Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Run Wild Missoula Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Run Wild Missoula Inc?
Run Wild Missoula Inc reported $781K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Run Wild Missoula Inc?
Run Wild Missoula Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Missoula, MT. It holds $781K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Run Wild Missoula Inc's EIN?
Run Wild Missoula Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5794114. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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