Tamarack Foundation Inc
Tamarack Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Whitefish, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $205K. Net investment income was $343K.
Tamarack Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Tamarack Foundation Inc gave $205K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $204,500
- +36.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $29,214
- +17.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,013,995
- +6.8% vs 2024
- 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 September 2026.
Who Tamarack Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Whitefish Community Foundation ($65K). Together the top 7 received $205K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 34 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Tamarack Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 111% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 204% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $83K (2023) to $205K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $205K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whitefish Community Foundation Whitefish, MT | General Charitable Community Donation | $64,500 |
| Friends of Mt PBS Bozeman, MT | Non Profit Broadcasting | $35,000 |
| Montana Public Radio Missoula, MT | Non Profit Broadcasting | $35,000 |
| Glacier Nordic Club Whitefish, MT | Provide ski lessons for all ages.glacier nordic club is a Montana community nordic ski club offering ski lessons for all ages. | $20,000 |
| Samaritan House Kalispell, MT | To provide shelter and empower change to end homelessness | $20,000 |
| Well Montana Community Minded Kalispell, MT | Founded by a passionate team dedicated to mental wellness, well Montana serves individuals from all walks of life by providing resources and support to enhance mental health awareness and prevention. They have successfully engaged the community through various programs, empowering countless individuals to build resilience and access vital resources, making them a distinctive force in breaking down mental health stigma in Montana. With a commitment to volunteerism and community involvement, well Montana fosters a collaborative environment that encourages both financial and hands-on support, ensuring that mental wellness is accessible to everyone in the region. | $20,000 |
| Whitefish Education Foundation Whitefish, MT | The whitefish education foundation (WEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to "enhance the quality and scope of educational opportunities for all students of the whitefish public schools." | $10,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,013,995 | $332,019 | $204,500 | $204,500 | 7 | $204,500 | $342,675 | $100,455 |
| 2024 | $1,886,476 | $18,836 | $150,680 | $149,500 | 6 | $149,500 | $18,836 | $107,408 |
| 2023 | $2,018,320 | $18,261 | $84,090 | $83,000 | 5 | $83,000 | $18,261 | $96,425 |
| 2022 | $2,084,149 | $18,705 | $97,745 | $96,750 | 8 | $96,750 | $18,705 | $96,417 |
| 2021 | $2,163,189 | $332,085 | $101,975 | $101,100 | 8 | $101,100 | $7,238 | $96,256 |
| 2020 | $1,933,079 | $1,584 | $115,350 | $114,500 | 5 | — | $1,584 | $96,955 |
| 2019 | $2,046,845 | $12,787 | $113,540 | $112,400 | 8 | — | — | $103,187 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tamarack Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $100K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tamarack Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David E. Russell
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marie Russell-Shaw
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Shaw
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Tamarack Foundation Inc
How much does Tamarack Foundation Inc give each year?
Tamarack Foundation Inc gave $205K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $150K across 6 grants.
What is Tamarack Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Tamarack Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $29,214, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tamarack Foundation Inc give grants?
Tamarack 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 Whitefish, MT (3 grants) and Kalispell, MT (2 grants).
Does Tamarack Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of Tamarack Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Tamarack Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Tamarack Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Whitefish Community Foundation ($64,500), Friends of Mt PBS ($35,000) and Montana Public Radio ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Tamarack Foundation Inc?
Tamarack Foundation Inc reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $205K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $100K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Tamarack Foundation Inc's EIN?
Tamarack Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1519358. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 12, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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