The Braewold Fund
The Braewold Fund is a private foundation based in Sheridan, Montana. Its 2025 filing describes its direct charitable activity as monetary support of various 501(c)(3) and other organizations.
The Braewold Fund at a glance
In short: The Braewold Fund gave $495K across 73 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $495,293
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 73
- -29.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,785
- +53.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $7,047,706
- +20.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (62% 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 The Braewold Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2997 Hwy 287, Sheridan, MT 59749-9504
Phone: (406) 842-5722
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Braewold Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Haverford College ($100K). Together the top 10 received $371K.
Grant Size Distribution
287 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 273 grants of 287 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Pennsylvania received 62% of grant dollars and Montana received 18%. The filing also reports grants to recipients in New York and Missouri. Listed recipients included organizations in Pennsylvania, Montana, New York, Missouri, and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 73 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Braewold Fund gives
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 75% 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 $252K (2023) to $495K (2025). In 2025 it made 73 grants totaling $495K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Haverford College Haverford, PA | Various | $100,000 |
| Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr, PA | Various | $100,000 |
| Afsc Philadelphia, PA | Various | $100,000 |
| Yellowstone Boys & Girls Foundation Billings, MT | Various | $20,000 |
| Reach Higher Montana Helena, MT | Various | $12,000 |
| Twin Bridges School & Community Foundation Twin Bridges, MT | Various | $8,500 |
| Anglican Movement | Various | $8,074 |
| Malaghan Institute | Various | $7,450 |
| East Coast Rural Support Trust | Various | $7,425 |
| Peter Lang Trust | Various | $7,425 |
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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 | $7,047,706 | $1,834,686 | $634,019 | $495,293 | 73 | $495,293 | $188,875 | $657,824 |
| 2024 | $5,847,039 | $1,462,106 | $535,149 | $455,827 | 103 | $455,827 | $1,206,935 | $573,670 |
| 2023 | $4,936,832 | $149,768 | $315,046 | $251,509 | 101 | $251,509 | $40,139 | $499,753 |
| 2022 | $5,205,946 | $99,494 | $513,209 | $460,928 | 4 | $460,928 | $47,163 | $530,860 |
| 2021 | $5,384,158 | $883,166 | $531,901 | $470,057 | 6 | $470,057 | $57,059 | — |
| 2020 | $5,032,893 | $559,253 | $386,165 | $344,193 | 6 | — | $42,363 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Braewold Fund reported a distributable amount of $658K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its activity as providing monetary support to charitable organizations; it does not state a separate mission. Its 2025 grants included support for colleges, Montana community and conservation organizations, and other charitable organizations. Haverford College describes its mission as providing a broad liberal arts education, while Ruby Habitat Foundation says it works to preserve and enhance the natural resources and social and economic makeup of the Ruby Valley and southwest Montana.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 73 grants totaling $495,293. Grants ranged from $50 to $100,000, with a median grant of $1,500. The largest awards were $100,000 each to Haverford College, Bryn Mawr College, and AFSC. Other notable grants included $20,000 to Yellowstone Boys & Girls Foundation, $12,000 to Reach Higher Montana, and $8,500 to Twin Bridges School & Community Foundation.
Other 2025 recipients included Ruby Habitat Foundation ($6,193), Teatown Lake Reservation Inc ($5,000), Meet the Need Inc ($4,000), Ruby Valley Healthcare Foundation ($3,500), Madison County Fairgrounds ($3,000), PKD Foundation ($2,000), and the Bhutan Foundation ($2,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James Wood, Stephen Wood, and Sarah Wood Crofoot as trustees.
The Braewold Fund's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Wood
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen Wood
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah Wood Crofoot
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Frances R. Wood (2020–2023) — 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 The Braewold Fund
How much does The Braewold Fund give each year?
The Braewold Fund gave $495K across 73 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $456K across 103 grants.
What is The Braewold Fund's typical grant size?
The Braewold Fund's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $6,785, across 73 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Braewold Fund give grants?
The Braewold Fund gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Montana (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sheridan, MT (13 grants), Bozeman, MT (5 grants), Helena, MT (2 grants) and Twin Bridges, MT (2 grants).
Does The Braewold Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 73 grants with a stated purpose on The Braewold Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Various" (73 grants).
Who are The Braewold Fund's largest grantees?
The Braewold Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Haverford College ($100,000), Bryn Mawr College ($100,000) and Afsc ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Braewold Fund?
The Braewold Fund reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $495K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $658K (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 The Braewold Fund fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its activity as providing monetary support to charitable organizations; it does not state a separate mission. Its 2025 grants included support for colleges, Montana community and conservation organizations, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Braewold Fund?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 The Braewold Fund's EIN?
The Braewold Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7196658. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Braewold Fund 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Braewold Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-braewold-fund-morg_04e6bff9c2a44bfab93bbe1e0e138b5c
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