Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc
Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Missoula, Montana. In its 2025 filing, it reported grants to 20 organizations totaling $74,750, with most grant dollars going to organizations in Montana.
Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc gave $75K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Montana. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $74,750
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,738
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $642,468
- -5.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (3 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Montana (91% 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 Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. No application materials or other application process are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 725 Evans Ave, Missoula, MT 59801
Phone: (406) 549-7951
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Poverello Center Inc ($8K). Together the top 10 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 96 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Montana and 9% to recipients in Connecticut. Listed Montana grantees are located in Missoula.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 20 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $72K (2023) to $114K (2022). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Poverello Center Inc Missoula, MT | Operations | $8,000 |
| Save the Children Fairfield, CT | Operations | $7,000 |
| Missoula Food Bank Missoula, MT | Operations | $6,000 |
| CDNA Missoula, MT | Operations | $5,000 |
| Montana Foodbank Network Missoula, MT | Operations | $5,000 |
| Soft Landing Missoula Missoula, MT | Operations | $5,000 |
| Five Valleys Land Trust Missoula, MT | Operations | $4,250 |
| Garden City Harvest Missoula, MT | Operations | $3,500 |
| Missoula Youth Homes Missoula, MT | Operations | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Missoula Missoula, MT | Operations | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $642,468 | $45,664 | $85,096 | $74,750 | 20 | — | $30,588 |
| 2024 | $682,263 | $125,100 | $84,704 | $72,000 | 19 | — | $105,235 |
| 2023 | $641,504 | $72,514 | $82,924 | $72,000 | 19 | — | $60,032 |
| 2022 | $649,980 | $12,380 | $128,290 | $114,000 | 18 | — | $4,784 |
| 2021 | $765,890 | $150,016 | $118,679 | $106,000 | 20 | $106,000 | $137,551 |
| 2020 | $734,553 | $-11,485 | $115,856 | $102,000 | 18 | — | $3,660 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose work spans community services, food, housing, healthcare, and land conservation. For example, Poverello Center describes its mission as providing food, shelter, clothing, and essential services to people experiencing hunger and homelessness. Five Valleys Land Trust says it works to protect western Montana’s water, wildlife habitats, agricultural lands, and community open spaces. Garden City Harvest describes its mission as growing a healthy community, while Homeword says it provides affordable, safe and healthy homes and offers housing counseling and education. Blue Mountain Clinic describes its mission as providing individualized, choice-based healthcare.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $74,750. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $8,000, with a median of $3,000. The largest listed grants included $8,000 to Poverello Center Inc, $7,000 to Save the Children, and $6,000 to Missoula Food Bank. Other notable grants were $5,000 each to CDNA, Montana Foodbank Network, and Soft Landing Missoula; $4,250 to Five Valleys Land Trust; and $3,500 to Garden City Harvest.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marge Samsoe, Amanda Gabster, and Jeffrey Gabster as directors.
Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amanda Gabster
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Gabster
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marge Samsoe
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc
How much does Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc give each year?
Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc gave $75K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $72K across 19 grants.
What is Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,738, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc give grants?
Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc gives mostly in Montana: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Missoula, MT (19 grants).
Does Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (20 grants).
Who are Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Poverello Center Inc ($8,000), Save the Children ($7,000) and Missoula Food Bank ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc?
Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc reported $642K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $46K.
What does Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose work spans community services, food, housing, healthcare, and land conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc's EIN?
Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1633356. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/wagon-mountain-foundation-inc-morg_40d9f6e873d743bd8746d1668f0602d0
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