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    WHITEFISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

    Private FoundationIRS data 2022–2024
    WHITEFISH, MTEIN 810533002 Website

    Annual Giving

    $11.3M+15% YoY

    Grants

    158

    Median Grant

    $43K

    Organizations Funded

    171

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    Fostering philanthropy, building endowments and helping donors benefit our community; brings together donors and nonprofits to improve the quality of life for everyone in the Flathead

    Focus Areas

    arts and music (music educationperforming arts)health care and medical servicesyouth services and youth developmenteducation and scholarshipsfood security and food bankshousing and homelessness servicesenvironmental conservation and land trusts

    Grant Types

    general operating supportcapital/facility grants and renovationsscholarshipsprogram/project grantsfield-trip / participation subsidies

    Funded Initiatives

    $95,000 multi-year grant to CRYJ for behavioral escalation response and conflict resolution in schools; $20,000 grant for Whitefish High School Gymnasium Renovation; Great Fish Community Challenge raised $6,678,402 in 2024 for 80 charities; $100M cumulative granting; $70M in assets

    How to Apply

    Access online nonprofit portal via FAQ page; Great Fish Community Challenge provides percentage match on first $25,000 raised; Campbell Scholarship accepts applications February 3 to April 4

    Does Not Fund

    Special events specifically for Great Fish Challenge fundraising prohibited

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024+15%

    $11.3M

    Grants

    158

    Median

    $43K

    States

    15

    2023+23%

    $9.8M

    Grants

    154

    Median

    $37K

    States

    14

    2022

    $8.0M

    Grants

    131

    Median

    $38K

    States

    14

    Grant Size Distribution

    $43K

    Typical Grant (Median)

    $5K

    Smallest

    $11K

    25th Pctile

    $81K

    75th Pctile

    $1.3M

    Largest

    Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $11K and $81K.

    Largest Recent Grants

    $1.3M

    2024

    NORTH VALLEY MUSIC SCHOOL

    MT · GENERAL SUPPORT

    $480K

    2024

    DREAM ADAPTIVE RECREATION

    MT · SKI PROGRAM, GENERAL SUPPORT

    $354K

    2024

    WHITEFISH LEGACY PARTNERS

    MT · GENERAL SUPPORT

    $352K

    2024

    NORTH VALLEY FOOD BANK

    MT · GENERAL SUPPORT

    $331K

    2024

    NATE CHUTE FOUNDATION

    MT · GENERAL SUPPORT

    Geographic Focus

    MT
    $10.2M135 grants
    GA
    $253K1 grants
    VA
    $250K1 grants
    MN
    $200K1 grants
    CA
    $188K5 grants

    Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $67.6M
    $14.6M(21.6%)
    2023
    $61.4M
    $13.4M(21.8%)
    2022
    $51.5M
    $10.9M(21.2%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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