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Headwaters Health Foundation Of Western Montana is a private corporation based in MISSOULA, MT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. It holds total assets of $127.5M. Annual income is reported at $47.5M. Total assets have grown from $104.2M in 2019 to $127.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 14 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of health. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Montana. According to available records, Headwaters Health Foundation Of Western Montana has made 421 grants totaling $20.3M, with a median grant of $8K. Annual giving has decreased from $9.5M in 2021 to $4.1M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $850K, with an average award of $48K. The foundation has supported 213 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Montana, California, Colorado, which account for 99% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$86K
Largest Grant
$750K
Based on 111 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Headwaters Health Foundation Of Western Montana primarily funds organizations in the area of health. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 421 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MT, CA, CO.
Headwaters Health Foundation Of Western Montana has distributed a total of $20.3M across 421 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $48K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $850K.
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Headwaters Health Foundation Of Western Montana is headquartered in MISSOULA, MT. While based in MT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenda Solorzano-Claudle | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | $317K | $25K | $341K |
| Mynor Veliz | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | $253K | $17K | $270K |
| Erin Switalski | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | $136K | $13K | $149K |
| Jordan Thompson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marilyn Zimmerman | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kelley Rischke | VICE CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jason Smith | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christina Twohig | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeanne Twohig | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rachel Huff-Doria | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert J Phillips | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mike Stewart | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carissa Kuhl | CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard Opper | SECRETARY/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$127.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$125.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
421
Total Giving
$20.3M
Average Grant
$48K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
213
Most Common Grant
$8K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helping Hands FundFLATHEAD RESERVATION & LAKE COUNTY ZERO TO FIVE | Polson, MT | $200K | 2023 |
| Confederated Salish And Kootenai TribesFLATHEAD INDIAN RESERVATION FOOD SOVEREIGNTY INITIATIVE | Pablo, MT | $500K | 2023 |
| Zero To Five MontanaZERO TO FIVE | Helena, MT | $500K | 2023 |
| Missoula Community FoundationCOMMUNITY EQUITY INITIATIVE | Missoula, MT | $250K | 2023 |
| University Of Montana FoundationEARLY CHILDHOOD COALITIONS CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT | Missoula, MT | $250K | 2023 |
| Montana Nonprofit AssociationCAPACITY BUILDING & TRUST BASED PHILANTHROPY | Helena, MT | $210K | 2023 |
| St Peter'S Health FoundationEARLY CHILDHOOD COLLABORATIVE OF THE GREATER HELENA AREA | Helena, MT | $200K | 2023 |
| Canvas Early Learning CenterEARLY CHILDHOOD COALITION OF BEAVERHEAD COUNTY | Dillon, MT | $200K | 2023 |
| The Henry J Kaiser Family FoundationKAISER HEALTH NEWS MONTANA HEALTH NEWS | San Francisco, CA | $145K | 2023 |
| Western Native Voice Education ProjectENGAGING NATIVE AMERICANS IN POLICY ISSUES IN MONTANA | Billings, MT | $125K | 2023 |
| Healthy Mothers Healthy BabiesGENERAL SUPPORT | Helena, MT | $100K | 2023 |
| Montana Budget And Policy CenterMONTANA ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN | Helena, MT | $100K | 2023 |
| Southwest Montana Youth PartnersCAPACITY BUILDING FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN SOUTHWEST MONTANA | Boulder, MT | $100K | 2023 |
| Salish Kootenai College IncSKC INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT CULTURAL PRESERVATION | Pablo, MT | $100K | 2023 |
| Poverello CenterMONTANA COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS | Missoula, MT | $75K | 2023 |
| Montana Partnership To End Childhood Hunger IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Bozeman, MT | $50K | 2023 |
| Montana Two Spirit SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Missoula, MT | $25K | 2023 |
| All Nations Health CenterCHAMPIONSHIP BOXING - MISSOULA | Missoula, MT | $25K | 2023 |
| Watson Childrens Shelter IncCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT | Missoula, MT | $25K | 2023 |
| North Missoula Community Development CorpCAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT | Missoula, MT | $25K | 2023 |
| Plains Public SchoolsGENERAL SUPPORT | Plains, MT | $23K | 2023 |
| Arlee School District #8GENERAL SUPPORT | Arlee, MT | $23K | 2023 |
| Montana Free PressMONTANA FREE PRESS - HEALTH EQUITY BEAT | Helena, MT | $20K | 2023 |
| Lincoln County Public Libraries FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Libby, MT | $16K | 2023 |
| EmpowermtGENERAL SUPPORT | Missoula, MT | $15K | 2023 |
| Boulder Elementary School DistrictGENERAL SUPPORT | Boulder, MT | $15K | 2023 |
| Drummond School District #2GENERAL SUPPORT | Drummond, MT | $15K | 2023 |
| Drummond School District #11GENERAL SUPPORT | Drummond, MT | $15K | 2023 |
| Whitehall Public SchoolsGENERAL SUPPORT | Whitehall, MT | $15K | 2023 |
| Anaconda School District #10GENERAL SUPPORT | Anaconda, MT | $15K | 2023 |
| Promise686GENERAL SUPPORT | Norcross, GA | $8K | 2023 |
| Peak FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Alberton, MT | $8K | 2023 |
| North Valley Food Bank IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Whitefish, MT | $8K | 2023 |
| Mineral County Health DepartmentGENERAL SUPPORT | Superior, MT | $8K | 2023 |
| Maps Media InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Hamilton, MT | $8K | 2023 |
| Loads Of Dignity Fka Laundry Love HamiltonGENERAL SUPPORT | Hamilton, MT | $8K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Glacier CountryGENERAL SUPPORT | Columbia Falls, MT | $8K | 2023 |
| Backpack Assistance ProgramGENERAL SUPPORT | Whitefish, MT | $8K | 2023 |
| Arlee Rehabilitation CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Missoula, MT | $8K | 2023 |
| Florence Crittenton Home & ServicesGENERAL SUPPORT | Helena, MT | $8K | 2023 |
| Community Harvest IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Thompson Falls, MT | $8K | 2023 |
| Lake County Community Development CorpGENERAL SUPPORT | Ronan, MT | $8K | 2023 |
| Butte 4-C'SGENERAL SUPPORT | Butte, MT | $8K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Missoula CountyGENERAL SUPPORT | Missoula, MT | $8K | 2023 |