Don K Family Foundation
Historical FunderWhitefish, Montana · EIN 88-4272489 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,063.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DON KALTSCHMIDT |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1178, WHITEFISH MT 59937 |
| Phone | 4062702167 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE: 1) COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM 2) EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 3) FINANCIAL NEED FORM 4) EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 5) APPROXIMATELY A 250-WORD ESSAY WITH YOUR HIGHER EDUCATION PLANS AND GOALS 6) STUDENT RESUME 7) HIGH SCHOOL 7TH SEMESTER TRANSCRIPT 8) MUST BE ACCEPTED AND ATTEND A VO-TECH INSTITUTION, COMMUNITY COLLEGE, OR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY |
| Deadlines | APPLICATION AND ABOVE REQUIREMENTS ARE TO BE POSTMARKED BY: APRIL 7, 2025 |
| Restrictions | SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED TO ONE QUALIFYING STUDENT FROM EACH OF THE FOLLOWING HIGH SCHOOLS: WHITEFISH, EUREKA, BIGFORK, COLUMBIA FALLS, GLACIER HIGH AND FLATHEAD HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Montana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Fish Community Challenge | Whitefish, MT | Samaritan house, kalispell education foundation | $18,000 |
| Montana Veteran's Association Foundation | Missoula, MT | Mvaf veteran programs | $15,000 |
| Big Hearts & Open Arms Inc | Trego, MT | Boot and coat drive, general fund | $15,000 |
| United Veteran's of Flathead Valley | Kalispell, MT | Transportation fund | $10,063 |
| Kalispell Acquatic Team Swim Club | Kalispell, MT | Splash camp 2024 | $5,000 |
| Backstoppers Foundation | Kalispell, MT | Scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Montana Veteran's Association Foundation | Missoula, MT | Warrior team hunt program | $5,000 |
| Underwater Soldiers Inc | Columbia Falls, MT | Annual fundraiser | $3,000 |
| Montana State Music Teachers Association | Great Falls, MT | Msmta conference 2024 | $2,700 |
| Flathead Basketball Clue | Kalispell, MT | Court sponsorship 2024 hoopfest | $1,000 |
| Kalispell Area Music Teachers Association | Kalispell, MT | Piano transport- recital | $300 |
| Kalispell Area Music Teachers Association | Kalispell, MT | Piano recital fund | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80,363 | 12 |
| 2023 | $61,500 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532829349100633
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-4272489
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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