Colt Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWhitefish, Montana · EIN 83-2773987 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
52% of grants went outside Montana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Family Foundation Montana | Whitefish, MT | Moved charitable organization from ca to mt - new entity | $542,420 |
| Fresh Life Church | Kalispell, MT | Christian ministry | $40,000 |
| Hume Christian Camps | Hume, CA | Christian camp | $15,000 |
| Angels Foster Care | Santa Barbara, CA | Foster care | $10,000 |
| Bible Centered Ministries International | Lancaster, PA | Christian camp - big sky bible camp | $10,000 |
| Ranch Church | Solvang, CA | Christian ministry | $10,000 |
| Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy | Santa Ynez, CA | Christian education | $10,000 |
| Fellowship Alliance Church | Columbia Falls, MT | Christian ministry | $5,000 |
| Dream Adaptive Recreation | Whitefish, MT | Adaptive recreation for disabled | $5,000 |
| Priority Living Incbetween Two Trees | Forest Falls, CA | Christian ministry | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Christian ministry | $5,000 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation | Jacksonville, FL | Christian ministry | $5,000 |
| Youth With a Mission Montana | Lakeside, MT | Youth christian ministry | $5,000 |
| Wonderfully Made | Donbuellton, CA | Women's christian ministry | $2,510 |
| Abs Park | Kalispell, MT | Youth sports program and facility | $1,550 |
| Whitefish High School | Whitefish, MT | Education support | $144 |
| Muldown Elementary School | Whitefish, MT | Education support | $115 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($5,350). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $677,089 | 20 |
| 2024 | $104,020 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640929349100119
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2773987
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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