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Treacy Foundation

Helena, MT · EIN 81-0270257. Reported 288 grants totalling $6,649,878 to 228 recipients across tax years 2023-2025. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.

Yesaccepts unsolicited requests
$15,000median grant
$6,649,878granted, 2023-2025
228recipients, as named on its returns
24%of grantees funded again the next year
$52.5Massets, latest filing

Does this foundation accept applications?

Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. Treacy Foundation did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.

This is the foundation's own statement to the IRS, not our judgement, and it says nothing about whether they have a form, a deadline, or an appetite for new grantees. Treat it as the reason this foundation is worth your research time, not as an invitation. Many small foundations of this kind have no website and no application process -- a letter of inquiry is the normal first step.

How big are its grants?

The median grant is $15,000. Half of everything it gave fell between $5,000 and $35,000; the smallest was $1,000 and the largest $125,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.

$1,000 - $5,000
64 grants
$5,000 - $10,000
43 grants
$10,000 - $25,000
50 grants
$25,000 - $50,000
84 grants
$50,000 - $100,000
41 grants
$100,000 and Up
6 grants

Every organization it funded

This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Recipients are grouped by name and state as they were written on the returns, so an organization entered under two different names appears twice. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which that name received money.

OrganizationLocationTotal receivedGrantsYears fundedLast
Montana State UniversityBozeman, MT$283,500332025
Helena Food ShareHelena, MT$227,500222025
Montana Historical SocietyHelena, MT$200,000222024
University of MontanaMissoula, MT$153,500332025
CldiBillings, MT$150,000222025
Florence Crittenton HomeHelena, MT$150,000222025
Montana Tech UniversityButte, MT$115,500332025
National Museum of Forest Service HistMissoula, MT$100,000222025
North Valley Music SchoolWhitefish, MT$100,000222025
Carroll CollegeHelena, MT$85,000332025
Marias Health ServiceShelby, MT$85,000222024
YWCA HelenaHelena, MT$85,000222025
American Red Cross MtGreat Falls, MT$80,000222025
Eagle MountBozeman, MT$75,000112025
East Helena School DistrictEast Helena, MT$75,000112024
St Peter's Health FoundationHelena, MT$70,000112025
Alliance for YouthGreat Falls, MT$55,000222025
Exploration WorksHelena, MT$55,000112025
Montana Food Bank NetworkMissoula, MT$55,000222025
Habitat for Humanity HelenaHelena, MT$52,500112025
Aspen - LivingstonLivingston, MT$50,000112025
Big Sandy Medical CenterBig Sandy, MT$50,000112025
BridgercareBozeman, MT$50,000112024
Carroll College FoundationHelena, MT$50,000112024
Christ the King ParishMissoula, MT$50,000112023
Clay Arts GuildHelena, MT$50,000112025
Eagle Mounts (bozeman)Bozeman, MT$50,000112023
Fort Peck Arts CouncilGlasgow, MT$50,000112024
Friendship CenterHelena, MT$50,000112023
Glacier Np ConservancyColumbia Falls, MT$50,000112024
Great Falls CityGreat Falls, MT$50,000112023
Greater Missoula Family YMCAMissoula, MT$50,000112023
Habitat for Humanity Gallatin ValleyBelgrade, MT$50,000112024
Hopa Mountain IncBozeman, MT$50,000112025
Human Resource Dev Council BozemanBozeman, MT$50,000112025
Montana Land RelianceHelena, MT$50,000112023
Mountain Home MontanaMissoula, MT$50,000112024
North Lake Co Public Library FounPolson, MT$50,000112023
Partners Hope FoundationMissoula, MT$50,000112023
Simulation in Motion - MtHelena, MT$50,000222025
Wheatland Memorial Healthcare FoundationHarlowton, MT$50,000112024
Youth on Their OwnTucson, AZ$50,000112023
Zoo MontanaBillings, MT$50,000112024
Art House BillingsBillings, MT$45,000112024
Friends of Historic Hotel LibbyLibby, MT$45,000222025
Lake Co Comm Dev CorpRonan, MT$45,000222025
St Jude's Thaddus SchoolHavre, MT$45,000112023
Whitehall Public Schools Dis 4472Whitehall, MT$45,000112023
University of Montana WesternDillon, MT$43,500332025
Milk River IncGlasgow, MT$41,000112024
4 Ranges Community Recreation FoundationLivingston, MT$40,000112024
Blue Mountain ClinicMissoula, MT$40,000222025
Cascade County Historical SocietyGreat Falls, MT$40,000112024
Cathedral of St HelenaHelena, MT$40,000112024
City of Missoula Animal ControlMissoula, MT$40,000112024
Community Food Bank of Mineral CountySuperior, MT$40,000112025
Glendive Public LibraryGlendive, MT$40,000112024
Livingston Meals on WheelsLivingston, MT$40,000112025
Missoula Art MuseumMissoula, MT$40,000112025
Red Lodge Area Comm FoundationRed Lodge, MT$40,000112024
Town of Big Sandy MtBig Sandy, MT$40,000112025
Winnett Aces IncWinnett, MT$40,000112024
Seeley Lake Elementary School DistrictSeeley Lake, MT$37,000112024
Rocky Mountain CollegeBillings, MT$36,000332025
Camp-Make-a-DreamGoldcreek, MT$35,000112023
Clinton School District #32Clinton, MT$35,000112024
Columbia Falls School DistrictColumbia Falls, MT$35,000112024
Flathead Luthern Bible CampLakeside, MT$35,000112023
Kootenai Heritage CouncilLibby, MT$35,000112023
Paris Gibson Square MuseumGreat Falls, MT$35,000112023
Msu BillingsBillings, MT$34,500432025
Cayuse Prairie School District #10Kalispell, MT$32,000112024
Yellowstone Art MuseumBillings, MT$31,000112024
Aldersgate United Methodist ChurchButte, MT$30,000112025
Archie Bray FoundationHelena, MT$30,000112024
City of GlasgowGlasgow, MT$30,000112025
Emma's HouseHamilton, MT$30,000112024
Help Center IncBozeman, MT$30,000112024
Holter Museum of ArtHelena, MT$30,000222025
Montana Rescue MissionBillings, MT$30,000112024
Sandstone Preservation CommitteeAbsarokee, MT$30,000112025
Camp BighornPlains, MT$29,000222025
Society of St Vincent De Paul Nc MtGreat Falls, MT$29,000112025
Stillwater Youth Center IncColumbus, MT$28,200112023
Head Start Inc BillingsBillings, MT$28,000112025
Benefis Health FoundationGreat Falls, MT$25,000112024
Billings Family YMCABillings, MT$25,000112024
Butte Spirit CenterButte, MT$25,000112023
Catalyst for ChangeBig Timber, MT$25,000112024
Emerson CenterBozeman, MT$25,000112025
Foundation for Community CareSidney, MT$25,000112023
Friends of the Pool - LewistownLewistown, MT$25,000112025
Friends of the Pool and ParkchinookChinook, MT$25,000112025
Gateway Economic Development DistrictHelena, MT$25,000112025
Grandstreet TheatreHelena, MT$25,000112025
Granite County MedicalPhilipsburg, MT$25,000112025
Greater Missoula YMCAMissoula, MT$25,000112025
Hi-Line Pool & Recreation FoundationChester, MT$25,000112025
Home Resource IncMissoula, MT$25,000112023
Landon's Legacy FoundationBillings, MT$25,000112024
Little Big Horn National BattlefieldCrow Agency, MT$25,000112023
Missoula Co ParksMissoula, MT$25,000112023
Montana Raptor Conservation CenterBozeman, MT$25,000112024
Mountain Shadow AssociationBozeman, MT$25,000112025
Museum of North IdahoCoeur D Alene, ID$25,000112023
Neighborhood Housing Services Great FallsGreat Falls, MT$25,000112025
Peak FoundationAlberton, MT$25,000112024
Rialto Community TheatreDeer Lodge, MT$25,000112024
Rocky Mountain Bible MissionTroy, MT$25,000112024
Rocky Mountain Elk FoundationMissoula, MT$25,000112025
Sacajawea Elementary SchoolGreat Falls, MT$25,000112024
St Peter's Episcopal CathedralHelena, MT$25,000112023
Stevensville PlayhouseStevensville, MT$25,000112025
University of Montana Western FoundationDillon, MT$25,000112024
Yellowstone Boys and Girls ClubBillings, MT$25,000112025
Yellowstone Ice FoundationBillings, MT$25,000112025
Yellowstone Wildlife SanctuaryRed Lodge, MT$25,000112024
St Labre Indian School Ed AssocAshland, MT$23,000112023
Msu NorthernHavre, MT$22,500332025
Youth HomesMissoula, MT$22,000112023
Flathead Valley Community CollegeKalispell, MT$21,000222025
Paradise CenterParadise, MT$20,500112023
Missoula Cnty Parks TrailsMissoula, MT$20,000112025
Montana School for Deaf & BlindGreat Falls, MT$20,000112023
Special K RanchColumbus, MT$20,000112023
Quality Life ConceptsGreat Falls, MT$19,000222025
Dickinson State UniveristyDickinson, ND$18,000332025
Plymouth Congregational United ChurchHelena, MT$18,000112024
Headwaters EconomicsBozeman, MT$17,500222025
Kalispell Lakers BaseballKalispell, MT$16,000112023
United Way Yellowstone CountyBillings, MT$16,000112024
City Life Community CenterMissoula, MT$15,000112025
Gallatin Historical SocietyBozeman, MT$15,000112024
Habitat for Humanity Flathead ValleyKalispell, MT$15,000112024
Heritage MuseumLibby, MT$15,000112023
Montana Learning CenterHelena, MT$15,000112024
Senior Citizens of Lincoln CountyLibby, MT$15,000112023
The SkolaWhitefish, MT$15,000112025
Helena SymphonyHelena, MT$12,500222025
Producers PartnershipLivingston, MT$12,500112023
Oregon State UniversityCorvallis, OR$12,000332025
Wesley House FoundationMissoula, MT$12,000112025
City of BoulderBoulder, MT$11,000112024
Deer Lodge Woman's ClubDeer Lodge, MT$11,000112025
University of Montana HelenaHelena, MT$10,500222024
Big Horn Valley HealthHardin, MT$10,000112024
Butte Food BankButte, MT$10,000222024
City of East HelenaEast Helena, MT$10,000112024
Family OutreachHelena, MT$10,000112023
Flathead Food BankKalispell, MT$10,000222024
Fort Smith Comm FoundationBig Sky, MT$10,000112025
Glacier Symphony & Chorale IncKalispell, MT$10,000112025
Heart of the Valley Animal ShelterBozeman, MT$10,000112025
Lewis & Clark CountyHelena, MT$10,000112025
Missoula Childrens TheatreMissoula, MT$10,000112023
Missoula Food BankMissoula, MT$10,000112023
Myrna LoyHelena, MT$10,000112024
Novare ButteButte, MT$10,000112025
Samaritan HouseKalispell, MT$10,000112025
Science & Conservation CenterBillings, MT$10,000112025
Teller Wildlife RefugeCorvallis, MT$10,000112024
Northern Arizona UniversityFlagstaff, AZ$9,000332025
University of North DakotaGrand Forks, ND$9,000222025
University of ProvidenceGreat Falls, MT$9,000332025
Williston State CollegeWilliston, ND$9,000222025
Angel FundHelena, MT$7,500332025
Congregation Beth ShalomBozeman, MT$7,000112023
Boston UniversityBoston, MA$6,000222025
Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WA$6,000222025
Helena Recreation FoundationClancy, MT$6,000112025
Highlands CollegeButte, MT$6,000222024
Montana Nonprofit AssociationHelena, MT$6,000112024
Msu Great FallsGreat Falls, MT$6,000112023
Northwest State CollegePowell, WY$6,000222025
Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IN$6,000222025
University of IdahoMoscow, ID$6,000112023
Utah State UniversityLogan, UT$6,000222025
Boise State UniversityBoise, ID$5,278222024
Billings Community FoundationBillings, MT$5,000112023
Boys & Girls Club Yellowstone CountyBillings, MT$5,000112024
Choteau Public SchoolsChoteau, MT$5,000112024
Council Groves Apartments Missoula County Affordable HousingMissoula, MT$5,000112024
Disability Rights MontanaHelena, MT$5,000112024
Duttonbrady School Dist #28CDutton, MT$5,000112025
Farm to School of Park CountyLivingston, MT$5,000112025
Great Falls Clinic LegacyGreat Falls, MT$5,000112023
Lewis & Clark Library FoundationHelena, MT$5,000112025
Montana ShakespeareBozeman, MT$5,000112025
Montana Wilderness SchoolBozeman, MT$5,000112024
Partners in Home Care LLCMissoula, MT$5,000112024
Play Like Robert FoundationHamilton, MT$5,000112023
Step IncBillings, MT$5,000112024
Tree Nurturing CenterBillings, MT$5,000112023
Trust MontanaMissoula, MT$5,000112025
United Way Missoula CountyMissoula, MT$5,000112024
Upper Seven LawHelena, MT$5,000112024
Wedsworth Memorial LibraryCascade, MT$5,000112025
University of Alaska AnchorageAnchorage, AK$4,500112025
Chester United Methodist ChurchChester, MT$4,000112025
Community Harvest IncThompson Falls, MT$4,000112025
Heisy Communty CenterGreat Falls, MT$4,000112023
Never Alone Recovery Support ServicesRonan, MT$4,000112025
Reach IncBozeman, MT$4,000112023
Western Native VoiceBillings, MT$4,000112023
Blackfeet Community CollegeBrowning, MT$3,000112023
Brovold Community OrchardMissoula, MT$3,000112025
Cabinet Peak Medical CenterLibby, MT$3,000112024
Colorado Mesa UniversityGrand Junction, CO$3,000112024
Concordia CollegeMoorhead, MN$3,000112025
Dawson Community CollegeGlendive, MT$3,000112023
Depaul UniversityChicago, IL$3,000112025
Last Chance Nordic Ski ClubHelena, MT$3,000112024
Miles Community CollegeMiles City, MT$3,000112024
North Dakota State UniversityFargo, ND$3,000112025
Palomar CollegeSan Marcos, CA$3,000112025
Portland State University Honors CollegePortland, OR$3,000112024
Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CA$3,000112024
Seattle Pacific UniversitySeattle, WA$3,000112024
Sheridan CollegeSheridan, WY$3,000112024
University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL$3,000112025
Western Oregon UniversityMonmouth, OR$3,000112025
York Volunteer Fire DeptHelena, MT$3,000112023
Eastern Plains Event CenterGlendive, MT$2,500112024
Powell County High SchoolDeer Lodge, MT$2,400112024
Great Falls College Montana State UniversityGreat Falls, MT$1,500112025
Old Glory Landmark CommitteeHelena, MT$1,500112023
Missoula Chess ClubFlorence, MT$1,000112023
Montana Living History ProgramHelena, MT$1,000112024

46 of 228 (20%) received money in more than one year over the 3 years we hold.

Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 24%, across 2 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is less consistent than most. This measures how often it paid the same organizations again. It says nothing about whether it would consider a new one.

Plus 129 grants to individuals totalling $3,887,610 -- scholarships, hardship and emergency assistance. We deliberately do not publish the names of people who received them, even though the filings do.

What the money was for

Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.

What kind of organizations it funds

By the activity category the IRS assigns each recipient, for the 118 grants where we could match the recipient to a registered organization. The categories are the IRS's. The match, made from the name and address on the return, is ours.

Education
31 grants
Arts & Culture
16 grants
Human Services
15 grants
Food & Nutrition
8 grants
Environment
8 grants
Health Care
6 grants
Community Improvement
5 grants
Recreation & Sports
5 grants

Giving by year

Tax yearGrantsTotalMedian grant
202385$2,051,200$15,000
2024100$2,229,678$15,000
2025103$2,369,000$15,000

Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.

Where its money goes

97% of its giving went to organizations in Montana. If your organization is based elsewhere, look in the recipient list for grants to your area before writing.

Montana
$6.4M
Arizona
$59K
North Dakota
$39K
Idaho
$36K
Oregon
$18K
Washington
$9K
Wyoming
$9K
Massachusetts
$6K

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Funders that support the same organizations

These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are a sign of overlapping priorities and nothing more: they do not show that any of these funders would consider a new organization. Each page says what its filings show.

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund61 shared recipientsFirst Interstate Bancsystem Foundation48 shared recipientsMontana Community Foundation Inc47 shared recipientsDonor Advised Charitable Giving Inc46 shared recipientsDennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation42 shared recipientsTown Pump Charitable Foundation38 shared recipients

How to approach this foundation

  1. Check you are its size. The median grant is $15,000. A request many times that size asks for something it has rarely or never given.
  2. Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Montana.
  3. Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
  4. Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.

Where these numbers come from

Everything above is taken from Treacy Foundation's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 5 returns (tax years 2021-2025). Grant figures are from its returns. Matching recipients to registered organizations, their IRS classifications, the retention rate and the funders that support the same organizations are our own calculations, described in how we build this.

Address of record on the latest return: Po Box 1479, Helena, MT, 59624. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.

EIN 81-0270257 · See the original filings on ProPublica · How we build this

This is history, not an open call. Foundation returns are published about a year after the tax year ends. Nothing on this page is a deadline. It is a record of who this foundation has actually funded.

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