The Stake Foundation
The Stake Foundation is a private foundation, based in Livingston, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 8 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $1K.
The Stake Foundation at a glance
In short: The Stake Foundation gave $19K across 8 grants in 2022 (avg $2K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $19,426
- -28.7% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $2,428
- -28.7% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Primary geography
- Montana (98% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Stake Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Park County Community Foundation ($8K). Together the top 8 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Stake Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2022) to $39K (2020). In 2022 it made 8 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Park County Community Foundation Livingston, MT | The Park county community foundation is dedicated to enhancing the spirit of community and quality of life in Park county. | $8,126 |
| Friends of Park County Pray, MT | To promote thoughtfully planned growth in order to protect and enhance Park county, Montana's vibrant communities, sustainable working lands, and healthy natural resources. | $5,000 |
| Shane Lalani Center Livingston, MT | Strengthening Community Through Participation in the Arts. | $2,000 |
| Montana Journal Bozeman, MT | To Elevate Awareness (And Advocacy) for Greater Yellowstone. | $1,500 |
| Counterpoint Livingston, MT | Charitable training and employment for adults in dd services and vr services. | $1,000 |
| Montana Land Reliance Helena, MT | To permanently protect agricultural lands, fish and wildlife habitat, and open space. | $1,000 |
| Farm to School Bozeman, MT | Enriches the connection communities have with fresh, healthy food and local food producers by changing food purchasing and education practices at schools and preschools. | $500 |
| Legado Jackson, NH | Helps secure thriving futures for both people and the wild places they call home. | $300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $1,275 | $22,936 | $19,426 | 8 | $22,936 | $1,275 | $560 |
| 2021 | $21,661 | $1,311 | $27,393 | $27,250 | 8 | $27,393 | $1,311 | $1,866 |
| 2020 | $47,743 | $8,514 | $40,414 | $38,800 | 10 | — | $8,474 | $3,029 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stake Foundation reported a distributable amount of $560 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Stake Foundation is led by Jean Keffeler, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Jean Keffeler
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Stanley
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Stake Foundation
How much does The Stake Foundation give each year?
The Stake Foundation gave $19K across 8 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $27K across 8 grants.
What is The Stake Foundation's typical grant size?
The Stake Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $1,250, and its average grant was $2,428, across 8 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Stake Foundation give grants?
The Stake Foundation gives mostly in Montana: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Livingston, MT (3 grants) and Bozeman, MT (2 grants).
Does The Stake Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Stake Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Stake Foundation's largest grantees?
The Stake Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Park County Community Foundation ($8,126), Friends of Park County ($5,000) and Shane Lalani Center ($2,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is The Stake Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Stake Foundation reported a distributable amount of $560 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Stake Foundation's EIN?
The Stake Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1908958. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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