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The High Stakes Foundation is a private corporation based in MISSOULA, MT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. It holds total assets of $1.1M. Annual income is reported at $2.2M. Total assets have grown from $2M in 2011 to $3.2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Montana. According to available records, The High Stakes Foundation has made 228 grants totaling $4M, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has grown from $734K in 2021 to $944K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.3M distributed across 126 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $160 to $100K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 118 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Montana, Virginia, District of Columbia, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$18K
Largest Grant
$75K
Based on 59 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.
The High Stakes Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 228 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MT, VA, DC.
The High Stakes Foundation has distributed a total of $4M across 228 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $160 to $100K.
The application deadline is April 1 and September 1. An application form is available on the foundation's website.
The High Stakes Foundation is headquartered in MISSOULA, MT. While based in MT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Stranahan | Chair | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Molly Stranahan | Secretary/Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Martha Newell | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joel Solomon | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.1M
Total Assets
$3.2M
Fair Market Value
$3.2M
Net Worth
$3.2M
Grants Paid
$944K
Contributions
$2.3M
Net Investment Income
$52K
Distribution Amount
$91K
Total: $1M
Total Grants
228
Total Giving
$4M
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
118
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Plains Resource CouncilGeneral Support | Billings, MT | $55K | 2023 |
| Arlee Community Development CorporationGeneral Support | Arlee, MT | $39K | 2023 |
| Community Food And Agriculture CoalitionGeneral Support | Missoula, MT | $33K | 2023 |
| Forward Mt FoundationGeneral Support | Missoula, MT | $30K | 2023 |
| University Of Montana Foundation - EvstGeneral Support | Missoula, MT | $30K | 2023 |
| Leadership MontanaGeneral Support | Bozeman, MT | $30K | 2023 |
| Park County Environmental CouncilGeneral Support | Livingston, MT | $30K | 2023 |
| Montana Environmental Information CenterGeneral Support | Helena, MT | $30K | 2023 |
| Garden City HarvestGeneral Support | Missoula, MT | $30K | 2023 |
| Montana Free PressGeneral Support | Helena, MT | $30K | 2023 |
| Bitter Root Land TrustGeneral Support | Hamilton, MT | $30K | 2023 |
| Montana Land To HandGeneral Support | Whitefish, MT | $30K | 2023 |
| The Vital Ground FoundationGeneral Support | Missoula, MT | $30K | 2023 |
| Farm To School Of Park CountyGeneral Support | Livingston, MT | $25K | 2023 |
| Livingston Food Pantry Of Park CountyGeneral Support | Livingston, MT | $25K | 2023 |
| North-Missoula Community Development CorporationGeneral Support | Missoula, MT | $25K | 2023 |
| Montana Budget And Policy CenterGeneral Support | Helena, MT | $25K | 2023 |
| Lake County Community DevelopmentGeneral Support | Ronan, MT | $25K | 2023 |
| Mountain MamasGeneral Support | Bozeman, MT | $25K | 2023 |
| The Nature ConservancyGeneral Support | Fairfax, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Winnett AcesGeneral Support | Winnett, MT | $25K | 2023 |
| Code Girls UnitedGeneral Support | Kalispell, MT | $25K | 2023 |
| National Forest FoundationGeneral Support | Missoula, MT | $20K | 2023 |
| Youth HomesGeneral Support | Missoula, MT | $20K | 2023 |
| Red Lodge Area Community FoundationGeneral Support | Red Lodge, MT | $20K | 2023 |
| Montana Two Spirit SocietyGeneral Support | Missoula, MT | $18K | 2023 |
| Yaak Valley Forest CouncilGeneral Support | Troy, MT | $15K | 2023 |
| Flathead Land Trust IncGeneral Support | Kalispell, MT | $15K | 2023 |
| Producers PartnershipGeneral Support | Livingston, MT | $15K | 2023 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Conservation PartnershipGeneral Support | Washington, DC | $15K | 2023 |
| Big Sky Film InstituteGeneral Support | Missoula, MT | $15K | 2023 |
| Missoula Writing CollaborativeGeneral Support | Missoula, MT | $15K | 2023 |
| Seeley Lake Community FoundationGeneral Support | Seeley Lake, MT | $15K | 2023 |
| AeroGeneral Support | Helena, MT | $12K | 2023 |
| Red Ants Pants FoundationGeneral Support | White Sulphur Springs, MT | $10K | 2023 |
| Missoula Urban Demonstration ProjectGeneral Support | Missoula, MT | $10K | 2023 |
| Montana Conservation Voters Education FundGeneral Support | Billings, MT | $10K | 2023 |
| Glacier-Two Medicine AllianceGeneral Support | East Glacier Park, MT | $10K | 2023 |
| Big Hole Watershed CommitteeGeneral Support | Divide, MT | $10K | 2023 |
| Families For A Livable ClimateGeneral Support | Missoula, MT | $9K | 2023 |
| Quivira CoalitionGeneral Support | Santa Fe, NM | $8K | 2023 |
| Women In RanchingGeneral Support | Cohagen, MT | $8K | 2023 |
| Womens Voices For The EarthGeneral Support | Denver, CO | $6K | 2023 |
| Lolo Watershed GroupGeneral Support | Lolo, MT | $5K | 2023 |
| Recycling WorksGeneral Support | Missoula, MT | $5K | 2023 |
| Missoula Transportation And RestorationGeneral Support | Missoula, MT | $4K | 2023 |
| Beaverhead Trails CoalitionGeneral Support | Dillon, MT | $3K | 2023 |
| Mission Falls Farmers MarketGeneral Support | Saint Ignatius, MT | $1K | 2023 |
| Montana World Affairs CouncilGeneral Support | Missoula, MT | $160 | 2023 |
| Empower MtGeneral Support | Missoula, MT | $100K | 2022 |