Wise Wonders Childrens Museum Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$166K
Foundation funders
9
Grants recorded
16
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Wise Wonders Childrens Museum Inc?
Wise Wonders Childrens Museum Inc is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by First Interstate BancSystem Foundation ($48K), James & Christine Scott Family Foundation ($30K), The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $166K in grants to Wise Wonders Childrens Museum Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Interstate BancSystem Foundation | $47,745 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| James & Christine Scott Family Foundation | $30,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation | $25,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Association of Children's Museums Inc | $15,950 | 1 | 2025 |
| Gianforte Family Charitable Trust | $15,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| St Vincent Healthcare Foundation Inc | $13,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Humanities Montana | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Foundation for Community Vitality | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Mary Alice Fortin Foundation for Youth | $4,500 | 3 | 2019–2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2019) to $61K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $61K.
What grants has Wise Wonders Childrens Museum Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | First Interstate BancSystem Foundation | Financial Education | $40,245 |
| 2025 | Association of Children's Museums Inc | MEOWSEUM PARTICIPATION, SIMONS FOUNDATION MATH LITERACY COHORT PARTICIPATION | $15,950 |
| 2025 | Foundation for Community Vitality | Operational Support - Gift Match | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Gianforte Family Charitable Trust | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $6,000 |
| 2023 | The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Gianforte Family Charitable Trust | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $9,000 |
| 2023 | First Interstate BancSystem Foundation | General Support | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Humanities Montana | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/SHARP REGRANTS | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS | $5,000 |
| 2021 | James & Christine Scott Family Foundation | Career Center Exhibit Building | $15,000 |
| 2021 | St Vincent Healthcare Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY WELLNESS | $13,000 |
| 2021 | Mary Alice Fortin Foundation for Youth | General operations. | $1,500 |
| 2020 | James & Christine Scott Family Foundation | Career Center Exhibit Building | $15,000 |
| 2020 | Mary Alice Fortin Foundation for Youth | General operations. | $1,500 |
| 2019 | Mary Alice Fortin Foundation for Youth | General operations. | $1,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Wise Wonders Childrens Museum Inc?
Wise Wonders Childrens Museum Inc is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by First Interstate BancSystem Foundation ($48K), James & Christine Scott Family Foundation ($30K), The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $166K in grants to Wise Wonders Childrens Museum Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is Wise Wonders Childrens Museum Inc's largest funder?
First Interstate BancSystem Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Wise Wonders Childrens Museum Inc, with $48K across 2 grants (2023–2025).
How much grant funding has Wise Wonders Childrens Museum Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $166K in grants to Wise Wonders Childrens Museum Inc across 16 grants from 9 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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