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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. Total assets have grown from $1.3M in 2011 to $2.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Montana and Washington. 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.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$7K
Based on 22 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
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 |
| Mary Johnston | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sarah A Kingston | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kirby S Christian | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$161K
Total Assets
$2.1M
Fair Market Value
$2.1M
Net Worth
$2.1M
Grants Paid
$105K
Contributions
N/A
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout UnlimitedOPERATIONS | Arlington, VA | $500 | 2023 |
| Twisp WorksOPERATIONS | Twisp, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Methow ConservancyOPERATIONS | Winthrop, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Citizens For A Weed Free FutureOPERATIONS | Missoula, MT | $8K | 2023 |
| Behaveutah State UnivOPERATIONS | Logan, UT | $8K | 2023 |
| Missoula Art MuseumOPERATIONS | Missoula, MT | $7K | 2023 |
| Missoula Writers CollabOPERATIONS | Missoula, MT | $6K | 2023 |
| The Blackfoot ChallengeOPERATIONS | Ovando, MT | $5K | 2023 |
| San Juan Islands Agricultural GuildOPERATIONS | Roche Harbor, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Partner'S Hope FoundationOPERATIONS | Missoula, MT | $5K | 2023 |
| Montana Land RelianceOPERATIONS | Helena, MT | $5K | 2023 |
| The Vital Ground FoundationOPERATIONS | Missoula, MT | $5K | 2023 |
| High Country NewsOPERATIONS | Paonia, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Western Sustainability ExchangeOPERATIONS | Livingston, 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 |
| Garden City HarvestOPERATIONS | Missoula, MT | $3K | 2023 |
| YwcaOPERATIONS | Missoula, MT | $3K | 2023 |
| Raptors Of The RockiesOPERATIONS | Florence, MT | $3K | 2023 |
| Northern Plains Resource CouncilOPERATIONS | Billings, MT | $3K | 2023 |
| MctOPERATIONS | Missoula, MT | $1K | 2023 |
| James Welch Native Lit FestivalOPERATIONS | Missoula, MT | $5K | 2022 |