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Soka Piiwa Foundation is a private trust based in SHERIDAN, WY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is George D Widener. It holds total assets of $2.2M. Annual income is reported at $929K. Total assets have decreased from $2.8M in 2011 to $2.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Montana and Oregon. According to available records, Soka Piiwa Foundation has made 36 grants totaling $294K, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $86K and $109K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $109K distributed across 11 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $20K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 23 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Montana, Oregon, Virginia, which account for 92% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 15 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.
Soka Piiwa Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 36 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MT, OR, VA.
Soka Piiwa Foundation has distributed a total of $294K across 36 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $20K.
Soka Piiwa Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Soka Piiwa Foundation is headquartered in SHERIDAN, WY. While based in WY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George D Widener | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Patricia K Widener | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$118K
Total Assets
$2.1M
Fair Market Value
$2M
Net Worth
$2.1M
Grants Paid
$86K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$34K
Distribution Amount
$92K
Total: $2.1M
Total Grants
36
Total Giving
$294K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
23
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Environmental Information CenterENVIRONMENTAL GROUP PROTECTING AND RESTORING MONTANA'S ENVIRONMENT. | Helena, MT | $10K | 2023 |
| Native Fish SocietyADVOCACY FOR THE RECOVERY OF WILD, NATIVE FISH & PROMOTION OF THE STEWARDSHIP OF THE HABITATS | Oregon City, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Old Trail MuseumPRESERVE, RESEARCH, AND INTERPRET TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH OUR COLLECTION, EXHIBITIONS, AND PROGRAMS; THE PHYSICAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FRONT REGION. | Choteau, MT | $10K | 2023 |
| National Resources Defense CouncilSAFEGUARD THE EARTH | Bozeman, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Nature ConservancyCONSERVE THE LANDS & WATERS ON WHICH ALL LIFE DEPENDS | Arlington, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Western Rivers ConservancyPROTECTION OF RIVER ECOSYSTEMS | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Wild MontanaUNITING & MOBILIZING COMMUNITIES TO KEEP MONTANA WILD | Helena, MT | $10K | 2023 |
| Flathead Chapter Trout UnlimitedPROTECTION, AND RESTORATION OF NATIVE AND OTHER COLDWATER FISH IN NORTHWEST MONTANA. | Kalispell, MT | $5K | 2023 |
| Church Women UnitedCHRISTIAN WOMEN CELEBRATING UNITY IN DIVERSITY | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Montana Public RadioENRICHES THE MIND AND SPIRIT, INSPIRES A LIFETIME OF LEARNING AND CONNECTS COMMUNITIES THROUGH ACCESS TO EXCEPTIONAL PROGRAMMING. | Missoula, MT | $5K | 2023 |
| Rocky Mountain Front Weed RoundtableENSURING HEALTHY, DIVERSE LANDS FOR ALL | Choteau, MT | $1K | 2023 |
| Montana Wildlife FederationPROTECTION OF WILDLIFE, HABITATE & PUBLIC ACCESS IN MONTANA | Helena, MT | $11K | 2022 |
| Wild Salmon CenterPORTECTION OF SALMON | Portland, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Montana Trout UnlimitedCONSERVATION, PROTECTION & RESTORATION OF MONTANA'S COLDWATER FISHERIES & THEIR WATERSHEDS | Missoula, MI | $10K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Teton - ChoteauPROMOTING RECREATION, ACCESS & SAFETY IN THE TETON RIVER DRAINAGE | Choteau, MT | $10K | 2022 |
| Northern Plains Resource CouncilORGANIZE MONTANANS TO PROTECT OUR WATER, LAND, AIR AND WORKING LANDSCAPES | Billings, MT | $5K | 2022 |
| The Piegan InstituteSERVE AS A VEHICLE TO RESEARCH, PROMOTE & PRESERVE NATIVE LANGUAGES | Browning, MT | $5K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Flathead RiverPROTECT & PRESERVE THE FLATHEAD RIVER WATERSHED | Columbia Falls, MT | $3K | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Elk FoundationPROTECT, SUPPORT, ENHANCE, OPEN | Missoula, MT | $5K | 2020 |
| Flathead Spay & Neuter ClinicANIMAL POPULATION CONTROL | Whitefish, MT | $3K | 2020 |
| Bright Eyes Care & Rehab Center IncANIMAL SHELTER | Choteau, MT | $3K | 2020 |
| Dumb Friends LeagueANIMAL RESCUE | Denver, CO | $1K | 2020 |
| Benefis Teton Medical Center FoundationSUPPORT, PROMOTE & ENHANCE HEALTHCARE | Choteau, MT | $1K | 2020 |