Max S Baucus Institute
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2022–2025
Total received
$2.2M
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
16
Years covered
2022–2025
Who funds Max S Baucus Institute?
Max S Baucus Institute is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by The Ford Foundation ($1.0M), Gates Foundation ($500K), The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation ($300K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.2M in grants to Max S Baucus Institute between 2022–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ford Foundation | $1,000,000 | 4 | 2023–2024 |
| Gates Foundation | $499,520 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | $300,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Starr Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Gong Family Foundation | $80,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Rieschel Foundation | $75,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Greater Horizons | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | $25,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Fletcher Jones Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| BNSF Railway Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| C Stone Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2025) to $1.0M (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.
What grants has Max S Baucus Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | BNSF Railway Foundation | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2025 | C Stone Foundation | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Gong Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF THE MAX S. BAUCUS INSTITUTE | $80,000 |
| 2024 | The Rieschel Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Horizons | Public, Societal Benefit | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Fletcher Jones Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| 2023 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| 2023 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| 2023 | Gates Foundation | PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ANALYSIS | $236,432 |
| 2023 | The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & OTHER STUDENT SVC | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $300,000 |
| 2022 | Gates Foundation | PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ANALYSIS | $263,088 |
| 2022 | The Starr Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Max S Baucus Institute?
Max S Baucus Institute is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by The Ford Foundation ($1.0M), Gates Foundation ($500K), The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation ($300K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.2M in grants to Max S Baucus Institute between 2022–2025.
Who is Max S Baucus Institute's largest funder?
The Ford Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Max S Baucus Institute, with $1.0M across 4 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has Max S Baucus Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.2M in grants to Max S Baucus Institute across 16 grants from 12 funders between 2022–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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