The Jodar Family Foundation
The Jodar Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Bozeman, Montana. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations working in areas including wildlife and conservation, as well as a Bozeman symphony.
The Jodar Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jodar Family Foundation gave $256K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), top state Montana. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $255,550
- +29.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,254
- +38.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $3,456,090
- +2.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Montana (39% 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 The Jodar Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Bruce W Jodar 4600 Meadow Lane, Bozeman, MT 59715
Phone: (406) 587-4265
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jodar Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bold Visions Conservation ($41K). Together the top 10 received $231K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 77 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing shows grant dollars going to recipients in Montana (39%), New Mexico (26%), New York (12%), Arizona (10%), and Virginia (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Jodar Family Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 14 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
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 $198K (2023) to $267K (2021). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $256K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bold Visions Conservation Albuquerque, NM | Further Tax Exempt Purpose | $40,550 |
| Bozeman Symphony Bozeman, MT | Further Tax Exempt Purpose | $35,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity Tucson, AZ | Further Tax Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Peta Norfolk, VA | Further Tax Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Yellowstone Ecological Research Cen Bozeman, MT | Further Tax Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Captain Paul Watson Foundation New York, NY | Further Tax Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Wildearth Guardians Santa Fe, NM | Further Tax Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Shark Geneva, IL | Further Tax Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Footloose Montana Missoula, MT | Further Tax Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Nature Rising Clinton, MT | Further Tax Exempt Purpose | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,456,090 | $394,479 | $311,469 | $255,550 | 14 | $255,550 | $338,560 | $231,620 |
| 2023 | $3,373,080 | $17,865 | $285,531 | $197,500 | 15 | $197,500 | — | $270,836 |
| 2022 | $3,640,746 | $133,789 | $339,021 | $245,000 | 14 | $245,000 | $65,329 | $198,852 |
| 2021 | $3,845,978 | $599,825 | $351,349 | $266,500 | 18 | $266,500 | $523,236 | $226,590 |
| 2020 | $3,597,502 | $306,882 | $301,052 | $218,000 | 16 | — | $228,404 | $189,216 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jodar Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $232K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose stated work concerns wildlife, conservation, and sea life. For example, WildEarth Guardians says it works to protect and restore wildlife, wild places, wild rivers, and the health of the American West. The Captain Paul Watson Foundation says it defends sea life and works to prevent illegal operations across the ocean. The Center for Biological Diversity says it works to secure a future for species at risk of extinction through science, law, and creative media. Footloose Montana says it works to protect Montana wildlife through science-based education and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $255,550. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $40,550, with a median of $17,500. Among its largest grants were $40,550 to Bold Visions Conservation; $35,000 to Bozeman Symphony; and $25,000 each to the Center for Biological Diversity, PETA, Yellowstone Ecological Research Center, Captain Paul Watson Foundation, and WildEarth Guardians. Other listed awards included $10,000 to Footloose Montana and $5,000 to the Committee to Abolish Sport Hunting.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bruce W. Jodar as trustee.
The Jodar Family Foundation is led by Bruce W. Jodar, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bruce W. Jodar
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 The Jodar Family Foundation
How much does The Jodar Family Foundation give each year?
The Jodar Family Foundation gave $256K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $198K across 15 grants.
What is The Jodar Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jodar Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $18,254, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jodar Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Jodar Family Foundation give grants?
The Jodar Family Foundation's top state is Montana, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Mexico (26%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bozeman, MT (4 grants).
Who are The Jodar Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jodar Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bold Visions Conservation ($40,550), Bozeman Symphony ($35,000) and Center for Biological Diversity ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jodar Family Foundation?
The Jodar Family Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $256K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $232K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jodar Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose stated work concerns wildlife, conservation, and sea life. For example, WildEarth Guardians says it works to protect and restore wildlife, wild places, wild rivers, and the health of the American West. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jodar Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jodar Family Foundation's EIN?
The Jodar Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0519783. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Jodar Family Foundation 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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