The Wall Family-Power Townsend
The Wall Family-Power Townsend is a private foundation based in Helena, Montana. Its 2024 filing describes contributions for low-income housing construction and contributions to 501(c)(3) organizations funding programs that assist the Helena community.
The Wall Family-Power Townsend at a glance
In short: The Wall Family-Power Townsend gave $435K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Montana. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $434,974
- +6.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,460
- -10.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $7,960,161
- -1.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Montana (99% 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 The Wall Family-Power Townsend
- 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: 1387 Custer Ave, Helena, MT 59601
Phone: (406) 442-2770
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Wall Family-Power Townsend funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch ($75K). Together the top 10 received $414K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 55 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Montana and 1% to recipients in Maine. The listed grants include many Helena-area organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Wall Family-Power Townsend open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
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 $410K (2024) to $479K (2019). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $435K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch Helena, MT | Philanthropic Purporse | $75,000 |
| Legendary Lodge Seeley Lake, MT | Philanthropic Purporse | $75,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Development Council Helena, MT | Philanthropic Purporse | $55,385 |
| YWCA Helena Helena, MT | Philanthropic Purporse | $54,000 |
| Friendship Center Helena, MT | Philanthropic Purporse | $50,000 |
| Florence Crittenton Home Helena, MT | Philanthropic Purporse | $30,000 |
| Shodair Helena, MT | Philanthropic Purporse | $25,000 |
| Preserve Montana Helena, MT | Philanthropic Purporse | $20,000 |
| Marysville Pioneers Marysville, MT | Philanthropic Purporse | $15,000 |
| Montana Historical Society Helena, MT | Philanthropic Purporse | $14,500 |
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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 | $7,960,161 | $366,963 | $462,040 | $434,974 | 13 | $434,974 | $349,291 | $385,397 |
| 2024 | $8,055,238 | $371,703 | $440,450 | $409,697 | 11 | $409,697 | $346,672 | $434,973 |
| 2023 | $8,123,985 | $322,885 | $449,005 | $425,000 | 10 | $425,000 | $303,690 | $409,697 |
| 2022 | $8,250,105 | $149,575 | $465,977 | $444,245 | 10 | $444,245 | $131,479 | $425,000 |
| 2021 | $8,566,507 | $-190,505 | $474,675 | $451,943 | 11 | $451,943 | $141,123 | $444,245 |
| 2020 | $9,231,687 | $22,111 | $476,766 | $456,997 | 13 | — | $156,101 | $451,943 |
| 2019 | $9,686,342 | $92,978 | $498,889 | $479,100 | 14 | — | $230,010 | $467,297 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Wall Family-Power Townsend reported a distributable amount of $385K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes direct charitable activities as contributions to an organization for construction of low-income housing and contributions to various 501(c)(3) organizations for programs assisting the needs of the Helena community.
Its 2025 grantees include organizations with different stated missions. Rocky Mountain Development Council says it provides services to low-income families and individuals in three Montana counties. YWCA Helena says it works to prevent homelessness, provide supportive housing and services for women and children, and promote the empowerment of women and racial justice. Helena Area Habitat for Humanity says it brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Wreaths Across America describes its mission as remembering the fallen, honoring those who serve, and teaching children the value of freedom.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $434,974 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $75,000, with a median of $25,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $75,000 each to Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch and Legendary Lodge; $55,385 to Rocky Mountain Development Council; $54,000 to YWCA Helena; $50,000 to Friendship Center; and $30,000 to Florence Crittenton Home. Other grants included $25,000 to Shodair, $20,000 to Preserve Montana, $15,000 to Marysville Pioneers, $14,500 to Montana Historical Society, $13,089 to Helena Area Habitat for Humanity, and $5,000 to Capital High School. Wreaths Across America received $3,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mike Wall as president; Kevin Wall as vice president, secretary, and treasurer; and Marcia Wall, Terry Cosgrove, and Gary Carlson as directors.
The Wall Family-Power Townsend is led by Mike Wall, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mike Wall
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Wall
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Cosgrove
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Carlson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Wall
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/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 The Wall Family-Power Townsend
How much does The Wall Family-Power Townsend give each year?
The Wall Family-Power Townsend gave $435K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $410K across 11 grants.
What is The Wall Family-Power Townsend's typical grant size?
The Wall Family-Power Townsend's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $33,460, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Wall Family-Power Townsend that year got $30K on average.
Where does The Wall Family-Power Townsend give grants?
The Wall Family-Power Townsend gives mostly in Montana: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Helena, MT (10 grants).
Does The Wall Family-Power Townsend give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Wall Family-Power Townsend's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Philanthropic Purporse" (13 grants).
Who are The Wall Family-Power Townsend's largest grantees?
The Wall Family-Power Townsend's largest 2025 grantees include Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch ($75,000), Legendary Lodge ($75,000) and Rocky Mountain Development Council ($55,385), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Wall Family-Power Townsend?
The Wall Family-Power Townsend reported $8.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $435K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $385K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Wall Family-Power Townsend fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes direct charitable activities as contributions to an organization for construction of low-income housing and contributions to various 501(c)(3) organizations for programs assisting the needs of the Helena community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Wall Family-Power Townsend?
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 Wall Family-Power Townsend's EIN?
The Wall Family-Power Townsend's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1980581. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Wall Family-Power Townsend 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.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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