Private foundation · EIN 81-0535708 · Missoula, MT · Return for the year ending 2023-12-31
Where Max and Betty Swanson Foundation's grants went
It reported $172,500 in grants paid across 59 lines. WHOFUNDS matched 56.2% of those dollars to 30 recipient organizations.
- Matched to an EIN $97K 31 lines
- No confident match $73.5K 27
- Individuals, not shown $2,000 1
What its filing says about applications
It did not check the 990-PF box for “only contributes to preselected organizations.”
- Form of application
- SEE APPLICATION FORM ATTACHED
- Deadlines
- NONE AT THIS TIME
- Restrictions
- GENERALLY LIMITED TO THE MISSOULA, MT AREA
Contact names and phone numbers are on the filing itself. WHOFUNDS doesn't republish them.
Grants paid 54 published lines
| Recipient | Paid | Purpose as filed | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loving Loic Foundation Bozeman, MT · EIN 93-2081007 | $21,000 | HELP FUND PKAN GENE THERAPY DEVELOPMENT. | Same address 1.00 |
| University of Montana Missoula, MT · no confident EIN match | $16,000 | UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA - COLLEGE OF BUSINESS DEAN'S IMPACT SCHOLARSHIP | Unmatched Help match |
| University of Montana Missoula, MT · no confident EIN match | $14,000 | ATHLETIC SERVICE FUND - EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP | Unmatched Help match |
| Missoula Community Chorus Missoula, MT · EIN 81-2544533 | $12,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | Same city 1.00 |
| Greater Missoula Family YMCA Missoula, MT · EIN 81-0300829 | $10,000 | RENOVATE EXISTING RUSSELL STREET CAMPUS | Same address 1.00 |
| Christian Life Center Missoula, MT · EIN 81-0344962 | $6,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | Same address 1.00 |
| Mountain Home Montana Missoula, MT · EIN 81-0520628 | $3,500 | OPERATING EXPENSES | Same city 1.00 |
| Special Olympics Montana Great Falls, MT · EIN 81-0367064 | $3,500 | OPERATING EXPENSES | Same city 0.99 |
| Habitat for Humanity Missoula Missoula, MT · EIN 81-0467791 | $3,000 | AFFORDABLE HOME SUPPORT | Same address 0.90 |
| Home Resource Missoula, MT · EIN 90-0125541 | $3,000 | PAID JOB TRAINING PROGRAM | Same address 1.00 |
| World Affairs Council of Montana Missoula, MT · EIN 81-0533460 | $3,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | Same city 0.99 |
| National Museum of Forest Service History Missoula, MT · EIN 81-0454269 | $3,000 | FUND VISITOR CENTER OPERATIONS | Same city 1.00 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Missoula, MT · no confident EIN match | $3,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | Unmatched Help match |
| Hope Rescue Mission Missoula, MT · no confident EIN match | $3,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | Unmatched Help match |
| Missoula Downtown Foundation Missoula, MT · EIN 27-1872344 | $2,500 | TO HELP FUND THE DOWNTOWN NORTH RIVERSIDE ART WALLS PROJECT. | Same address 1.00 |
| Watson Children's Shelter Missoula, MT · EIN 81-0369020 | $2,500 | OPERATING EXPENSES | Same address 1.00 |
| Families FIRST Dba Children's Museum Missoula Missoula, MT · no confident EIN match | $2,500 | TO HELP FUND CHILDCARE WHILE PARENTS PARTICIPATE IN CLASSES. | Unmatched Help match |
| Humane Society Missoula, MT · no confident EIN match | $2,500 | ACCESS TO BASIC MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL SERVICES FOR PETS. | Unmatched Help match |
| Make a Wish Foundation Missoula, MT · no confident EIN match | $2,500 | OPERATING EXPENSES | Unmatched Help match |
| Missoula Aging Services Missoula, MT · no confident EIN match | $2,500 | MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM | Unmatched Help match |
| Partnership Health Center Missoula, MT · no confident EIN match | $2,500 | CANCER SCREENING | Unmatched Help match |
| Providence Montana Health Foundation Missoula, MT · no confident EIN match | $2,500 | ASSISTING PATIENT FAMILIES | Unmatched Help match |
| Five Valleys Land Trust Missoula, MT · EIN 23-7182055 | $2,000 | SUPPORT ALL ABILITIES INITIATIVE AND EXPAND ACCESS TO MISSOULA'S OPEN SPACES. | Same city 1.00 |
| Missoula Downtown Foundation Missoula, MT · EIN 27-1872344 | $2,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | Same address 1.00 |
| Missoula Food Bank & Community Center Missoula, MT · EIN 81-0414143 | $2,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | Same address 0.86 |
| Montana Community Development Corp Missoula, MT · EIN 81-0500256 | $2,000 | SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| The Roxy Theater Missoula, MT · EIN 81-0480723 | $2,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | Same address 1.00 |
| Red Willow Learning Center Missoula, MT · EIN 80-0607279 | $1,500 | SUPPORT COMMUNITY EDUCATION COMPONENT OF THRIVING WITH CHRONIC PAIN. | Same city 1.00 |
| Montana Food Bank Network Missoula, MT · EIN 81-0421243 | $1,500 | OPERATING EXPENSES | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| Montana Natural History Center Missoula, MT · EIN 81-0472379 | $1,500 | CONNECT CHILDREN WITH THE OUTDOORS | Same street 1.00 |
| Valley Christian School Missoula, MT · EIN 81-0381097 | $1,500 | OPERATING EXPENSES | Same address 1.00 |
| Boys & Girls Club Missoula, MT · no confident EIN match | $1,500 | OPERATING EXPENSES | Unmatched Help match |
| Casa Missoula, MT · no confident EIN match | $1,500 | OPERATING EXPENSES TO SUPPORT ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN. | Unmatched Help match |
| Missoula Catholic Schools Missoula, MT · no confident EIN match | $1,500 | OPERATING EXPENSES | Unmatched Help match |
| Missoula Symphony Missoula, MT · no confident EIN match | $1,500 | FUNDING FOR STUDENT NIGHT AT DRESS REHEARSAL | Unmatched Help match |
| Missoula Education Foundation Missoula, MT · EIN 81-0514370 | $1,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | Same city 1.00 |
| Missoula Interfaith Collaborative Missoula, MT · EIN 46-3396495 | $1,000 | FUNDING TO HELP FUND DAY CENTER THAT HELPS FAMILIES CANNOT PROVIDE FOR THEMSELVES. | Same address 1.00 |
| Raptors of the Rockies Florence, MT · EIN 81-0522082 | $1,000 | OPERATING EXPENSE | Same address 1.00 |
| Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre Missoula, MT · EIN 77-0599433 | $1,000 | SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL DANCE | Same address 1.00 |
| Tamarack Grief Resource Center Missoula, MT · EIN 26-2278278 | $1,000 | GRIEF AND TRAUMA SUPPORT | Same ZIP 0.94 |
| Servant Leadership Foundation Missoula, MT · no confident EIN match | $1,000 | SUPPORT STUDENTS WITH WORK STUDY OPTIONS. | Unmatched Help match |
| Stromsburg Library Foundation Stromsburg, NE · no confident EIN match | $1,000 | COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE FOR STAFF AND LIBRARY PATRONS. PURCHASE OF BOARD GAMES FOR PATRONS. | Unmatched Help match |
| Vsa Arts of Montana Missoula, MT · no confident EIN match | $1,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | Unmatched Help match |
| Garden City Ballet Company Missoula, MT · EIN 81-0427899 | $750 | TO COVER COST FOR SPECIAL FREE MATINEE FOR K-8 MISSOULA AND SURROUNDING AREA SCHOOLS. | Same city 1.00 |
| McT Missoula, MT · EIN 81-0332120 | $750 | OPERATING EXPENSES | Same address 0.90 |
| Clay Studio of Missoula Missoula, MT · EIN 81-0523194 | $500 | OPERATING EXPENSES | Same address 1.00 |
| Greater Missoula Youth for Christ Missoula, MT · EIN 81-0442859 | $500 | TROUBLED TEEN MENTORING | Same street 1.00 |
| Opportunity Resources Missoula, MT · EIN 81-0247708 | $500 | OPERATING EXPENSES | Same address 1.00 |
| City Life Church Missoula, MT · no confident EIN match | $500 | OPERATING EXPENSES | Unmatched Help match |
| Glacier Bible Camp Hungry Horse, MT · no confident EIN match | $500 | OPERATING EXPENSES | Unmatched Help match |
4 more lines ($10.5K) aren't listed because the payee name as filed could identify a private person.
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Where this comes from
Grant lines are from Part XV of this foundation's Form 990-PF (XML). The filing names each payee but gives no tax ID, so WHOFUNDS matched payees to the IRS Business Master File. Lines it couldn't match confidently are listed as filed. Method and limits.