Bitterroot Fund

EIN 85-0717802 · GA · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$15K Funds in MT
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Bitterroot Fund based in GA paid 18 grants totaling $297.5K to 18 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $85K, with a median of $15K. Its largest recipients included RANDOM ACTS OF SILLINESS, READ MONTANA, and THE SHANE LALANI CENTER FOR THE ARTS. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$354,990
Giving (latest yr)
$297,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
18
Median grant
$15K
Recipients
18
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Random Acts of Silliness$85,000
  • Read Montana$30,000
  • The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts$25,000
  • Gallatin Valley Land Trust$20,000
  • Verge Theater$20,000

Where grants went

  • Montana$297,500 · 18 grants

Grants Paid (18)

Random Acts of Silliness
Bozeman, MT
Charitable Support
$85,000
Read Montana
Bozeman, MT
Charitable Support
$30,000
The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts
Livingston, MT
Charitable Support
$25,000
Gallatin Valley Land Trust
Bozeman, MT
Charitable Support
$20,000
Verge Theater
Bozeman, MT
Charitable Support
$20,000
One Valley Community Foundation
Bozeman, MT
Charitable Support
$15,000
Casagal of Gallatin County
Bozeman, MT
Charitable Support
$15,000
Community Health Partners
Livingston, MT
Charitable Support
$15,000
Opera Montana
Bozeman, MT
Charitable Support
$15,000
Bridgercare
Bozeman, MT
Charitable Support
$15,000
Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter
Bozeman, MT
Charitable Support
$10,000
Mountain Time Arts
Bozeman, MT
Charitable Support
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Bitterroot Fund does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Bitterroot Fund reported 18 itemized grants totaling $297.5K. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $85K (median $15K).

Recent recipients include RANDOM ACTS OF SILLINESS, READ MONTANA, THE SHANE LALANI CENTER FOR THE ARTS, among 18 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Bitterroot Fund is a private foundation based in Georgia, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Bitterroot Fund gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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