Bayne Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWhitefish, Montana · EIN 46-1579882 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$256K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$20,561
Total assets$9.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,473 and $29,895.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
62% of grants went outside Montana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefish Community Foundation | Whitefish, MT | Dream | $81,286 |
| Whitefish Community Foundation | Whitefish, MT | Great Fish Campaign | $65,160 |
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | General Support | $29,895 |
| Institute for Justice | Arlington, VA | General Support | $29,895 |
| Whitefish Community Foundation | Whitefish, MT | Cirle of Giving | $20,561 |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital | Silver Spring, MD | General Support | $15,437 |
| Seeds of Caring | Columbus, OH | General Support | $12,473 |
| Pelotonia | Columbus, OH | General Support | $1,035 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $255,742 | 8 |
| 2024 | $233,684 | 15 |
| 2023 | $213,274 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349105718
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1579882
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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