Jane S Heman Foundation Inc
Historical FunderStevensville, Montana · EIN 81-0526846 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$910K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$24M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $40,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BOB THOMAS MICHAEL MAGONE |
|---|---|
| Address | 366 HILLVIEW DR, STEVENSVILLE MT 59870 |
| Phone | 4063812901 |
| HEMANFOUNDATION@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION SHOULD BE IN A ONE-PAGE DOCUMENT. - ORGANIZATION NAME, WEBSITE, ADDRESS, EMAIL, PHONE CONTACT INFORMATION - ORGANIZATION'S TAX ID NUMBER - ORGANIZATION PURPOSE/MISSION - PRIMARY CONTACT PERSON - PERSON SUBMITTING GRANT (IF DIFFERENT THAN PRIMARY CONTACT PERSON) - A BRIEF, GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING NEED, HOW THE FUNDS WOULD BE APPLIED AND THE INTENDED END-RESULT OBJECTIVE. - A CONCISE STATEMENT OF HOW THE REQUEST FITS WITHIN THE FOUNDATION'S OBJECTIVE FOR SUPPORTING EDUCATION AND/OR HEALTH CARE-RELATED NEEDS WITHIN THE BITTERROOT AND/OR MISSOULA VALLEYS. (THE FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY GEOGRAPHICAL AREA FOR FUNDING). - THE SPECIFIC AMOUNT OF REQUEST AND SHORT BREAKDOWN/PROPOSED BUDGET OF HOW THE FUNDS WOULD BE APPLIED (SERVICES, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, PERSONNEL, ETC.) - GRANT APPLICATIONS, REPORTS AND OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION SHOULD BE EMAILED. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATION DEADLINES ARE FEBRUARY 1ST, MAY 1ST, AUGUST 1ST, AND OCTOBER 1ST. |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE MADE TO BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF WESTERN MONTANA (THAT AREA OF MONTANA WEST OF THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE) IN THE AREA OF EDUCATION AND TO ALLEVIATE THE SUFFERING OF INDIVIDUALS AFFLICTED BY DISEASE AND THE ASSISTANCE AND RELIEF OF THE ELDERLY. |
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
3% of grants went outside Montana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | Missoula, MT | Funds used to design, create and foster a STEM learning ecosystem in montana's bitterroot valley. | $130,000 |
| Montana State University | Bozeman, MT | The grant is for clinical travel support for msu nursing students. the grant also provides equipment capital for furnishing a room in the… | $115,000 |
| Clark Fork Coalition | Missoula, MT | Funds used for education of the clark fork watershed. | $50,000 |
| Missoula Aging Services | Missoula, MT | 2025 grant | $50,000 |
| Providence Montana Health Foundation | Missoula, MT | Funds used to support mission. | $50,000 |
| University of Montana Foundation | Missoula, MT | Grant to support the resolve project at the university of montana, aimed at establishing the nation's premier center for rural health… | $50,000 |
| Ravalli County Museum | Hamilton, MT | Funds used to assist in designing program enhancements for the collection, preservation, and digitization of historical documents within… | $40,000 |
| Target Range School | Missoula, MT | Funds used for medical supplies grant and school nurse salary | $40,000 |
| Bitterroot Water Partnership | Hamilton, MT | Bitter root water forum grant/contributions funds education to classroom and site located formats for students of all ages about the… | $39,000 |
| Rural Behavior Health Institute | Bozeman, MT | 2025 grant for rural school mental health | $35,000 |
| Coding for Kids | Stevensville, MT | Funds used to support mission | $34,000 |
| Missoula Writing Collaborative | Missoula, MT | Funds used to teach and prepare elementary school students to read and write poetry. | $30,600 |
| Red Cross | Missoula, MT | Funds used for noninvasive blood type equipment | $25,790 |
| Missoula Art Museum | Missoula, MT | Funds used to support visiting art teachers for 5th grade students. | $25,000 |
| Montana Natural History Center Inc | Missoula, MT | 2025 2026 programming grant | $25,000 |
| Mountain Home Montana | Missoula, MT | Grant for general education | $25,000 |
| Camp Mak-A-Dream (Children's Oncology Camp Foundation) | Missoula, MT | 2025 staffing/operations | $20,000 |
| Missoula YMCA | Missoula, MT | Continuation of program for 6th grade students in missoula to allow free access to missoula YMCA and engage in active, physical activity… | $20,000 |
| Montana Youth Diabetes Alliance | Columbia Falls, MT | Grant assisting area needs | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Children - Montana | Missoula, MT | 2025 grant to support mission | $15,000 |
| Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium | Missoula, MT | Funds used for mineral and ravalli county outreach. | $13,500 |
| Missoula Children's Theatre | Missoula, MT | 4 schools entry fees | $12,000 |
| Corvallis School District | Corvallis, MT | Summer after school camp | $10,000 |
| Heartism | Corvallis, MT | 2025 general operations grant | $10,000 |
| Bitterroot Discovery Child Museum | Hamilton, MT | 2025 farm to table project | $6,900 |
| Bitterroot School of Music | Hamilton, MT | Instrument repair & misc items | $5,248 |
| Bitterroot Performing Arts | Hamilton, MT | Donation | $5,000 |
| Missoula Chess Club | Florence, MT | 2025 equipment grant | $4,000 |
| Make-A-Wish | Sioux Falls, SD | Donation for operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics of Montana | Great Falls, MT | Funds used for organization's mission | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $910,038 | 30 |
| 2024 | $836,800 | 30 |
| 2023 | $838,552 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601879349100705
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-0526846
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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