Jack I Esler Foundation
Historical FunderThompson Falls, Montana · EIN 33-2397191 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Jack Esler Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 402, Thompson Falls MT 59873 |
| Phone | 4063700578 |
| Form and materials | Form available upon email request |
| Deadlines | Available through email request |
| Restrictions | Graduating seniors from high schools in Thompson Falls, MT; Noxon, MT; Hot Springs, MT; and Bowler, WI; pursuing training for careers in the trades. |
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
60% of grants went outside Montana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane Community College | Spokane, WA | Scholarship grant for Samuel S Burgess | $5,000 |
| North Dakota State University | Fargo, ND | Scholarship grant for Haylee R Wiedeman | $5,000 |
| MSU - Northern | Havre, MT | Scholarship grant for Nick W McAllister | $5,000 |
| Gallatin College - MSU | Bozeman, MT | Scholarship grant for Mackenzie A Tulloch | $5,000 |
| Northcentral Technical College | Wausau, WI | Scholarship grant for Paige D Treptow | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,500 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611409349101016
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-2397191
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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