BITTERROOT FUND
https://N/ATotal Given 2021–2023
$322K
19 grants · $107K avg/year
based on 3 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $10K–$20K
grant size
20%
balanced · 3/15 multi-year
repeat
$637K
Assets · 2021
15
Distinct recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
BITTERROOT FUND
Phone
4042641400
Deadlines
N/A
How to Apply
WITHIN THE SCOPE OF ITS STRATEGIC PLAN, BITTERROOT FUND IDENTIFIES AND INVITES POTENTIAL PARTNERS TO APPLY FOR GRANTS AROUND SPECIFIC INITIATIVES. IT SEEKS PARTNERS FROM ALL SECTORS - PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND NONPROFIT. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT ACCEPT UNSOLICITED GRANT REQUESTS, AND IT DOES NOT MAKE GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS.
Restrictions
GRANTS ARE MADE TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AS DEFINED BY INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3), AND EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITY GRANTS ARE MADE TO QUALIFYING ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $50K | $637K | $700K | 2 |
| 2022 | $125K | $514K | $6K | 5 |
| 2023 | $147K | $381K | $20K | 12 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 19 grants on record
Minimum
$5K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$10K
Average
$17K
75th Pctl
$20K
Maximum
$60K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| FRANK T WATERSON III | PRESIDENT & TREASURER | — |
| KENNETH C HALCOM | PRESIDENT EMERITUS | — |
Grants Awarded (19 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RANDOM ACTS OF SILLINESS | BOZEMAN, MT | $60,000 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | 2022 |
| GALLATIN VALLEY LAND TRUST | BOZEMAN, MT | $40,000 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | 2021 |
| HELP CENTER INC | BOZEMAN, MT | $25,000 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | 2022 |
| RANDOM ACTS OF SILLINESS | BOZEMAN, MT | $22,000 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | 2023 |
| GALLATIN VALLEY LAND TRUST | BOZEMAN, MT | $20,000 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | 2023 |
| READMONTANA | BOZEMAN, MT | $20,000 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | 2023 |
| GALLATIN VALLEY LAND TRUST | BOZEMAN, MT | $20,000 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | 2022 |
| HEART OF THE VALLEY ANIMAL SHELTER | BOZEMAN, MT | $15,000 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | 2022 |
| ONE VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | BOZEMAN, MT | $10,000 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | 2023 |
| BLUE MOUNTAIN CLINIC | MISSOULA, MT | $10,000 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | 2023 |
| MONTANA HEALTH PROFESSIONALS FOR A HEALTHY CLIMATE | RED LODGE, MT | $10,000 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | 2023 |
| GALLATIN VALLEY FARM TO SCHOOL | BOZEMAN, MT | $10,000 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | 2023 |
| MONTANA CASA GAL ASSOCIATION | MISSOULA, MT | $10,000 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | 2021 |
| VERGE THEATER | BOZEMAN, MT | $10,000 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | 2023 |
| THE ELLEN THEATRE | BOZEMAN, MT | $10,000 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | 2023 |
| INTERMOUNTAIN OPERA BOZEMAN | BOZEMAN, MT | $10,000 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | 2023 |
| CASAGAL OF GALLATIN COUNTY PROGRAM | BOZEMAN, MT | $10,000 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | 2023 |
| ONE VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | BOZEMAN, MT | $5,000 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | 2022 |
| MONTANA SCIENCE CENTER | BOZEMAN, MT | $5,000 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | 2023 |