Heisey Foundation

EIN 81-6009624 · MT

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1.2K Funds in MT
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Heisey Foundation based in MT paid 35 grants totaling $354.4K to 35 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $200 to $87.7K, with a median of $1.2K. Its largest recipients included UNIVERSITY OF PROVIDENCE, GREAT FALLS COLLEGE MSU, and MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$5,965,514
Giving (latest yr)
$354,395
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
35
Median grant
$1.2K
Recipients
35
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • University of Providence$87,700
  • Great Falls College Msu$68,300
  • Montana State University$52,500
  • Carroll College$18,200
  • Great Falls Public School Foundation$17,495

Where grants went

  • Montana$354,395 · 35 grants

Grants Paid (35)

University of Providence
Great Falls, MT
Scholarship
$87,700
Great Falls College Msu
Great Falls, MT
Scholarships
$68,300
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT
Awards & Scholarships
$52,500
Carroll College
Helena, MT
Scholarship
$18,200
Great Falls Public School Foundation
Great Falls, MT
Teacher Awards
$17,495
University of Montana - Montana Tech
Butte, MT
Scholarship
$15,500
University of Montana - Missoula
Missoula, MT
Scholarship
$15,200
Msu Northern
Havre, MT
Scholarships
$14,600
Msu-billings
Billings, MT
Scholarship
$13,800
C M Russell High School
Great Falls, MT
High School Student Awards
$12,600
Great Falls High School
Great Falls, MT
High School Student Award
$11,600
Browning High School
Browning, MT
High School Student Award
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Heisey Foundation 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, Heisey Foundation reported 35 itemized grants totaling $354.4K. Individual grants ranged from $200 to $87.7K (median $1.2K).

Recent recipients include UNIVERSITY OF PROVIDENCE, GREAT FALLS COLLEGE MSU, MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY, among 35 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Heisey Foundation is a private foundation based in Montana, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Heisey Foundation 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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