Sands Memorial Foundation Inc
Sands Memorial Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Havre, Montana. Its 2025 filing says it makes grants only to other animal welfare organizations and lists spay/neuter awareness as a direct charitable activity.
Sands Memorial Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sands Memorial Foundation Inc gave $116K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Montana. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $116,000
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,824
- +4.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $3,596,549
- +6.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sands Memorial Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Apply by letter; proof of tax-exempt status is required. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its stated restriction is that grants are made only to other animal welfare organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Sands Memorial Foundation Inc
Mailing address: PO Box 1450, Havre, MT 59501
Phone: (406) 265-4271
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sands Memorial Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Butte Spayneuter Task Force ($16K). Together the top 10 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 86 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sands Memorial Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 17 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $78K (2020) to $118K (2024). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Butte Spayneuter Task Force Butte, MT | Operation of an Animal Welfare Organization | $16,000 |
| Spay Montana Helena, MT | Operation of an Animal Welfare Organization | $11,000 |
| Pintler Pets Anaconda, MT | Operation of an Animal Welfare Organization | $10,000 |
| The Dedman Foundation Fort Benton, MT | Operation of an Animal Welfare Organization | $10,000 |
| Helena Area Friends of Pets Helena, MT | Operation of an Animal Welfare Organization | $8,000 |
| Lewis and Clark Humane Society Helena, MT | Operation of an Animal Welfare Organization | $8,000 |
| Paws Organization Chinook, MT | Operation of an Animal Welfare Organization | $8,000 |
| Kootenai Pets for Life Libby, MT | Operation of an Animal Welfare Organization | $7,000 |
| Spay Neuter Project of Park County Livingston, MT | Operation of an Animal Welfare Organization | $6,000 |
| Beartooth Humane Alliance Redlodge, MT | Operation of an Animal Welfare Organization | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,596,549 | $455,241 | $238,023 | $116,000 | 17 | $153,840 | $374,977 |
| 2024 | $3,379,331 | $300,570 | $244,269 | $118,000 | 18 | $167,860 | $217,638 |
| 2023 | $3,323,030 | $246,519 | $208,959 | $85,000 | 18 | $120,767 | $155,899 |
| 2022 | $3,285,470 | $230,310 | $202,420 | $92,500 | 16 | $131,401 | $159,613 |
| 2021 | $3,257,227 | $319,618 | $184,841 | $87,000 | 17 | $119,839 | $255,204 |
| 2020 | $3,122,289 | $176,509 | $190,386 | $78,000 | 20 | — | $105,422 |
| 2019 | $3,132,990 | $225,073 | $190,563 | $95,000 | 19 | — | $173,416 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing lists “KIND NEWS PUBLICATION (SPAY/NEUTER AWARENESS)” as the foundation’s direct charitable activity. It also states that the foundation makes grants only to other animal welfare organizations.
The grantees’ descriptions illustrate the kinds of work supported. Pintler Pets describes its mission as operating an animal shelter and spay/neuter clinic for Deer Lodge County and the surrounding area. Lewis and Clark Humane Society says it shelters unwanted and stray animals, works to address pet overpopulation, and seeks to improve the humane treatment and well-being of companion animals. Pet Paw-See Inc describes its work as promoting cats’ safety and welfare through rescue, rehabilitation, relocation, and retirement, with a focus on finding homes and spaying and neutering cats. Humane Society of Western Montana says it offers adoption services, training, humane education, behavior consultations, and veterinary care for cats and dogs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $116,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $16,000, with a median of $6,000. Its larger grants included $16,000 to Butte SpayNeuter Task Force, $11,000 to Spay Montana, $10,000 each to Pintler Pets and The Dedman Foundation, and $8,000 each to Helena Area Friends of Pets, Lewis and Clark Humane Society, and Paws Organization. Other identified 2025 grants included $5,000 to Pet Paw-See Inc and $3,000 to Humane Society of Western Montana.
The foundation reported 18 grants totaling $118,000 in 2024 and 18 grants totaling $85,000 in 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Cathy Jamruszka as President, Virginia Reynolds as Vice President, Stacy Rismon as Secretary, Brent Peterson as Treasurer, and Wanda Meredith and Stephanie South as Directors.
Sands Memorial Foundation Inc is led by Cathy Jamruszka, President on every filing since 2019; all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cathy Jamruszka
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$600 (2019) → $600 (2025)
Stephanie South
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$450 (2025)
Wanda Meredith
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$450 (2025)
Brent Peterson
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$600 (2019) → $600 (2025)
Stacy Rismon
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$600 (2019) → $600 (2025)
Virginia Reynolds
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$600 (2019) → $600 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Beverly Inman (2019–2024) — Director
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 $600, to Virginia Reynolds (Vice President). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Sands Memorial Foundation Inc
How much does Sands Memorial Foundation Inc give each year?
Sands Memorial Foundation Inc gave $116K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $118K across 18 grants.
What is Sands Memorial Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sands Memorial Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $6,824, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sands Memorial Foundation Inc give grants?
Sands Memorial Foundation Inc gives mostly in Montana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Helena, MT (4 grants).
Does Sands Memorial Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Sands Memorial Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operation of an Animal Welfare Organization" (17 grants).
Who are Sands Memorial Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sands Memorial Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Butte Spayneuter Task Force ($16,000), Spay Montana ($11,000) and Pintler Pets ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sands Memorial Foundation Inc?
Sands Memorial Foundation Inc reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $455K.
What does Sands Memorial Foundation Inc fund?
The filing lists “KIND NEWS PUBLICATION (SPAY/NEUTER AWARENESS)” as the foundation’s direct charitable activity. It also states that the foundation makes grants only to other animal welfare organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sands Memorial Foundation Inc?
Apply by letter; proof of tax-exempt status is required. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sands Memorial Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sands Memorial Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0368589. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
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Grantable. (2026). Sands Memorial Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sands-memorial-foundation-inc-morg_b62c89e14bdf45e0a0f6a63538301593
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