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Tamarack Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in WHITEFISH, MT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Michael And Marie Shaw. It holds total assets of $1.9M. Annual income is reported at $19K. Total assets have grown from $876K in 2011 to $2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2017 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Montana. According to available records, Tamarack Foundation Inc. has made 16 grants totaling $194K, with a median grant of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $36K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Montana and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$23K
Largest Grant
$82K
Based on 5 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.
Tamarack Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 16 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MT, NY.
Tamarack Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $194K across 16 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $36K.
Tamarack Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Tamarack Foundation Inc. is headquartered in WHITEFISH, MT. While based in MT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David E Russell | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marie Russell-Shaw | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Shaw | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$84K
Total Assets
$2M
Fair Market Value
$2.2M
Net Worth
$2M
Grants Paid
$83K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$18K
Distribution Amount
$96K
Total: $321K
Total Grants
16
Total Giving
$194K
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefish Community FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE COMMUNITY DONATION | Whitefish, MT | $36K | 2022 |
| Amazing Place Music IncENHANCING THE FLATHEAD VALLEY COMMUNITY BY INVITING AND PRESENTING MUSICAL ARTISTS FROM AROUND THE NATION AND THE WORLD TO ENTERTAIN, MENTOR, COACH AND ENCOURAGE RURAL AND SMALL-TOWN AUDIENCES AND LOCAL PERFORMERSIN THE BEAUTY OF THE NORTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAINS. | Whitefish, MT | $12K | 2022 |
| Psia-Aasi Nrm Education FoundationPSIA-AASI OFFERS NATIONAL BRAND RECOGNITION AND CREDENTIALS; IT IS RECOGNIZED BY SKI AND SNOWBOARD SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY, AND MEMBERSHIP OFTEN CAN MEAN INCREASED WAGES, ADDITIONAL BENEFITS, AND RECOGNITION. | Big Sky, MT | $10K | 2022 |
| Kootenai Winter Sports Ski Education Foundation IncPROMOTION OF EDUCATION AND ACCESS TO WINTER SPORTS ACTIVITIES | Libby, MT | $10K | 2022 |
| Montana Public RadioPUBLIC BROADCASTING | Missoula, MT | $10K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Mt PbsNON PROFIT BROADCASTING | Bozeman, MT | $10K | 2022 |
| Flathead Families For Responsible GrowthEDUCATION AND GUIDING RESPONSIBLE GROWTH THAT HONORS THE SAFETY & QUALITY OF RESOURCES & RETAINS OUR SENSE OF COMMUNITY & CHARACTER | Whitefish, MT | $8K | 2022 |
| Consumer Reports IncEDUCATION REGARDING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES | Yonkers, NY | $1K | 2022 |