THE APPLESEED FOUNDATION
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$694K
Total Assets (2025)
$26K
Total Giving (2025)
12
Grants on File (2023–2025)
$4K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
MATTHEW C O'CONNOR
Phone
4067280864
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
A LETTER WITH COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION, EVIDENCE OF TAX STATUS & USE OF FUNDS.
Restrictions
THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS DEVOTED TO PROMOTING PLAY IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN BY FUNDING SUPPORT FOR PLAY, PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, RECREATION OR ADVENTURE PROJECTS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $30K | $563K | $26K | 6 |
| 2025 | $26K | $694K | $48K | 6 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 12 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$3K
Median
$5K
Average
$5K
75th Pctl
$6K
Maximum
$10K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| TOM ROY | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| MATTHEW C O'CONNOR | President | — |
| SUSAN E O'CONNOR | Secretary | — |
| ROY S O'CONNOR | Treasurer | — |
Grants Awarded (12 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOMEWORD INC | MISSOULA, MT | $10,000 | NEW ADA PLAYSET AT ORCHARD GARDENS | 2023 |
| MOUNTAIN HOME MONTANA | MISSOULA, MT | $7,500 | SUPPORT THE PURCHASE OF NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR THE NEW MOUNTAIN HOME FACILITY | 2025 |
| SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS | MISSOULA, MT | $6,000 | OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL AND ADVENTURE PROGRAMS FOR REFUGEE YOUTH IN MISSOULA. | 2025 |
| FAMILIES FIRST LEARNING LAB | MISSOULA, MT | $5,700 | BLUE BLOCKS SET FOR USE IN COMMUNITY EVENTS AND FREE PLAY AT MISSOULA PUBLIC LIBRARY. | 2023 |
| SOFT LANDINGS | MISSOULA, MT | $5,000 | OUTDOOR RECREATONAL AND ADVENTURE PROGRAMS FOR REFUGEE YOUTH IN MISSOULA | 2023 |
| BONNER PTA | BONNER, MT | $5,000 | SUPPORT OF THE BONNER SCHOOL FUNDING GOAL FOR A NEW PLAYGROUND FOR STUDENTS | 2025 |
| FRIENDS OF MISSOULA PARKS | MISSOUOLA, MT | $5,000 | SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION OF CLINTON SKATEPARK AT CLINTON COMMUNITY PARK. | 2023 |
| YOUTH HOMES | MISSOULA, MT | $3,350 | OBTAIN TEN MOUNTAIN BIKES, HELMETS AND LOCKS FOR THE YOUTH AT THE TOM ROY YOUTH GUIDANCE HOME. | 2023 |
| ASUM CHILD CARE PRESCHOOL | MISSOULA, MT | $3,000 | SUPPORT FUNDING TO PURCHASE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR PLAY ZONES, TO COMPLETE PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENT PLAN | 2025 |
| BITTERROOT EARLY LEARNING NETWORK | HAMILTON, MT | $2,000 | FUNDING TO PURCHASE PLAYSCAPE EQUIPMENT FOR THE INFANT-TODDLER EXPLORATION ZONES | 2025 |
| MONTANA NATURAL HISTORY CENTER | MISSOULA, MT | $2,000 | SUPPORT A PORTION OF THE FUNDING GOAL TO RESOTRE THE NATIVE PLANT GARDENS ADVENTURE PLAY AREA | 2025 |
| YOUTH HOMES | MISSOULA, MT | $1,219 | PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR SUNRISE CHILDREN'S HOME | 2023 |