Pleiades Foundation is a private trust based in MISSOULA, MT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is % Christian Samson Jones & Chisholm. It holds total assets of $2.2M. Annual income is reported at $439K. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to available records, Pleiades Foundation has made 85 grants totaling $385K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $78K in 2021 to $105K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $202K distributed across 42 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $10K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 28 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Montana, Washington, Utah, which account for 98% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Pleiades Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 85 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MT, WA, UT.
Pleiades Foundation has distributed a total of $385K across 85 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $10K.
Pleiades Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Pleiades Foundation is headquartered in MISSOULA, MT. While based in MT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Cook | Trustee | $36K | $0 | $36K |
| Kirby S Christian | Trustee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Johnston | Trustee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah A Kingston | Trustee | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$161K
Total Assets
$2.1M
Fair Market Value
$2.1M
Net Worth
$2.1M
Grants Paid
$105K
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$60K
Distribution Amount
$99K
Total: $2M
Total Grants
85
Total Giving
$385K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
28
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| MctOPERATIONS | Missoula, MT | $1K | 2023 |
| Trout UnlimitedOPERATIONS | Arlington, VA | $500 | 2023 |
| Methow ConservancyOPERATIONS | Winthrop, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Twisp WorksOPERATIONS | Twisp, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Behaveutah State UnivOPERATIONS | Logan, UT |
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| 2017 | 990PF | View |
| 2016 | 990PF | View |
| $8K |
| 2023 |
| Citizens For A Weed Free FutureOPERATIONS | Missoula, MT | $8K | 2023 |
| Missoula Art MuseumOPERATIONS | Missoula, MT | $7K | 2023 |
| Missoula Writers CollabOPERATIONS | Missoula, MT | $6K | 2023 |
| The Vital Ground FoundationOPERATIONS | Missoula, MT | $5K | 2023 |
| Western Sustainability ExchangeOPERATIONS | Livingston, MT | $5K | 2023 |
| San Juan Islands Agricultural GuildOPERATIONS | Roche Harbor, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| The Blackfoot ChallengeOPERATIONS | Ovando, MT | $5K | 2023 |
| Montana Land RelianceOPERATIONS | Helena, MT | $5K | 2023 |
| High Country NewsOPERATIONS | Paonia, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Partner'S Hope FoundationOPERATIONS | Missoula, MT | $5K | 2023 |
| Classroom In BloomOPERATIONS | Twisp, WA | $4K | 2023 |
| Five Valleys Land TrustOPERATIONS | Missoula, MT | $3K | 2023 |
| Missoula Food BankOPERATIONS | Missoula, MT | $3K | 2023 |
| Raptors Of The RockiesOPERATIONS | Florence, MT | $3K | 2023 |
| Garden City HarvestOPERATIONS | Missoula, MT | $3K | 2023 |
| Northern Plains Resource CouncilOPERATIONS | Billings, MT | $3K | 2023 |
| YwcaOPERATIONS | Missoula, MT | $3K | 2023 |
| James Welch Native Lit FestivalOPERATIONS | Missoula, MT | $5K | 2022 |
| Montana Public RadioOPERATIONS | Missoula, MT | $1K | 2022 |
| The Produce PartnershipOPERATIONS | Livingston, MT | $8K | 2021 |
| The Um FoundationOPERATIONS | Missoula, MT | $3K | 2021 |
| Montana Wilderness SchoolOPERATIONS | Bozeman, MT | $1K | 2021 |
| Ranchers Stewardship AllianceOPERATIONS | Malta, MT | $500 | 2021 |
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