The University of Montana Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2023–2026
Total received
$16.5M
Foundation funders
115
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2023–2026
Who funds The University of Montana Foundation?
The University of Montana Foundation is funded by 115 grantmakers, led by Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation ($3.7M), M J Murdock Charitable Trust ($1.6M), Trailsend Foundation ($1.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $16.5M in grants to The University of Montana Foundation between 2023–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2023 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2026) to $9.9M (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $40K.
What grants has The University of Montana Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Windmill Foundation Inc | EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH | $40,000 |
| 2025 | Arkwright S & M Conserv Tr-Main | GENERAL SUPPORT | $214,083 |
| 2025 | The Sprunk Family Foundation | Adams Center Renovation Fund for Phase II(3CJ) | $170,000 |
| 2025 | Horses and Humans Research Foundation | EQUINE-ASST SERVICES | $149,921 |
| 2025 | Montana Community Foundation Inc | SCHOOL OF LAW; REAL CO-LAB; ARTS/MEDIA; AUTIO FUND; ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION | $127,356 |
| 2025 | Morton Bertha Tua | GENERAL OPERATING | $114,000 |
| 2025 | Percival HS & Ma Scholarship | GENERAL OPERATING | $109,510 |
| 2025 | Feist Family Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $85,387 |
| 2025 | Peschel Family Foundation | PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA FOR MOLECULAR AND BIOMEDICAL GRADUATE STUDENT SUPPORT FUND. | $80,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $76,000 |
| 2025 | Thayer Dorothy Memorial Tua-Main | SCHOLARSHIPS | $65,867 |
| 2025 | Jane S Heman Foundation Inc | GRANT TO SUPPORT THE RESOLVE PROJECT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA, AIMED AT ESTABLISHING THE NATION'S PREMIER CENTER FOR RURAL HEALTH RESEARCH AND INNOVATION. | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Kulakala Point Foundation | To enhance excellence and opportunity at this institution | $50,000 |
| 2025 | KPMG US Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFTS | $41,200 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $40,180 |
| 2025 | Windmill Foundation Inc | EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH | $40,000 |
| 2025 | Louis L Borick Foundation | Charitable Donation | $38,000 |
| 2025 | Whitefish Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $37,250 |
| 2025 | Wells Fargo Foundation | REAL Co-Lab: Strengthening Rural Entrepreneurship Ecosystems | $30,000 |
| 2025 | The Minneapolis Foundation | DONOR ADVISED, EDUCATION | $30,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Lee and Donna Metcalf Charitable Trust | TO PROVIDE A SCHOLARSHIP FOR LAW STUDENTS. | $26,938 |
| 2025 | The Greater Montana Foundation | CONTINUED PROGRAM SUPPORT IN VARIOUS RADIO, ONLINE, AND STREAMING PROGRAMMING. | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Teagle Foundation | Cornerstone: Learning for Living initiative | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Dallas Jewish Community Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $14,245 |
| 2025 | Harris George & Laurine Char FN Tuw | GENERAL OPERATING | $14,000 |
| 2025 | Whitefish Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,750 |
| 2025 | Montana Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT; ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION | $11,221 |
| 2025 | Innovia Foundation | For The General Support Of Your Organization In Fulfilling Its Charitable Objectives. Per Innovia Foundation Policy, Grants Are To Be Expended Solely For The Purpose Stated. Advancement Fees, Gift Fees Or Other Fees Assessed By Grantee Are Not Allowed | $11,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The University of Montana Foundation?
The University of Montana Foundation is funded by 115 grantmakers, led by Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation ($3.7M), M J Murdock Charitable Trust ($1.6M), Trailsend Foundation ($1.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $16.5M in grants to The University of Montana Foundation between 2023–2026.
Who is The University of Montana Foundation's largest funder?
Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The University of Montana Foundation, with $3.7M across 5 grants (2024).
How much grant funding has The University of Montana Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $16.5M in grants to The University of Montana Foundation across 200 grants from 115 funders between 2023–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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