Fred L Hartley Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBigfork, Montana · EIN 81-3215680 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$392K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$9.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
60% of grants went outside Montana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | Project jonathan fund for precision medicine in ibd | $100,000 |
| Montana Historical Society | Helena, MT | Completion of the charles russell gallery and the montana firearms collection | $50,000 |
| Uso San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Capital improvements | $40,000 |
| Miracle League of Nw Montana | Kalispell, MT | Refurbishment of the turf at the miracle league field at kidsports complex | $30,000 |
| Bigfork Youth Baseball Inc | Bigfork, MT | Contruction of the bigfork baseball facility | $25,000 |
| California Science Center Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Restoration of the union oil dc3 exhibit | $25,000 |
| Bigfork Food Bank | Bigfork, MT | Food supplies | $10,000 |
| Bigfork Ladies Service Club | Bigfork, MT | Scholarship program | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Hill Country | Kerrville, TX | Relief, supplies, and support for the victims of the july 4th flooding | $10,000 |
| Comfort Volunteer Fire Department | Comfort, TX | Equipment replacement | $10,000 |
| Ingram Fire Department | Ingram, TX | Equipment replacement | $10,000 |
| Flathead Electric Cooperative | Kalispell, MT | Community safety improvements | $10,000 |
| Hunt Volunteer Fire Department | Hunt, TX | Equipment replacement | $10,000 |
| Mountain Home Fire Department | Mountain Home, TX | Equipment replacement | $10,000 |
| Sisterdale Fire Department | Sisterdale, TX | Equipment replacement | $10,000 |
| Turtle Creek Fire Department | Kerrville, TX | Equipment replacement | $10,000 |
| Central Catholic High School Booster Club | San Antonio, TX | Aed safety equipment | $7,500 |
| Alano Club of Kalispell Inc | Kalispell, MT | Installation of new hvac equipment | $5,000 |
| First Tee of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Grants for participants for equipment, tournament fees, and lessons | $5,000 |
| Northwest Montana Veterans Stand Down & Food Pantry | Kalispell, MT | Food supplies & thanksgiving turkeys | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $392,500 | 20 |
| 2023 | $406,875 | 21 |
| 2022 | $510,241 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 20, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543249349100019
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-3215680
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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