Words Growing Wild in the Woods
Words Growing Wild in the Woods is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Great Falls, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2K.
Words Growing Wild in the Woods at a glance
In short: Words Growing Wild in the Woods gave $2K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $750), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $750
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $2,996
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nevada (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Words Growing Wild in the Woods funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Western Folklife Center ($1K). Together the top 2 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Words Growing Wild in the Woods gives
- In 2025 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $2K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Folklife Center Elko, NV | Cultural Museum | $1,000 |
| Polly Klass Foundation Community TH Petaluma, CA | Free Theater | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,996 | $2,000 | $2,334 | $1,500 | 2 | $1,500 | $132 |
| 2024 | $3,330 | $13,000 | $9,670 | $1,500 | 2 | $1,500 | $261 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Words Growing Wild in the Woods reported a distributable amount of $132 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Words Growing Wild in the Woods's only listed officer is Paul Zarzyski, Officer on every filing since 2022 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul Zarzyski
Officer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Words Growing Wild in the Woods
How much does Words Growing Wild in the Woods give each year?
Words Growing Wild in the Woods gave $2K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2K across 2 grants.
How large is Words Growing Wild in the Woods?
Words Growing Wild in the Woods reported $3K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $132 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Words Growing Wild in the Woods?
Words Growing Wild in the Woods is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Great Falls, MT. It holds $3K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Words Growing Wild in the Woods operate?
Words Growing Wild in the Woods has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Nevada.
What is Words Growing Wild in the Woods's EIN?
Words Growing Wild in the Woods's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1422684. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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