Max and Betty Swanson Foundation

Historical Funder

Missoula, Montana · EIN 81-0535708 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2024)$140K

Organizations funded60

Typical grant$1,000

Total assets$3.9M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):

Contact	DAVID COTNER
Address	321 W BROADWAY STE 500, MISSOULA MT 59802
Phone	4065411111
Form and materials	SEE APPLICATION FORM ATTACHED
Deadlines	NONE AT THIS TIME
Restrictions	GENERALLY LIMITED TO THE MISSOULA, MT AREA

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.

Education8
Human Services5
Children & Youth4
Environment3
Animal Welfare2
Arts & Culture2

Where it gives

3% of grants went outside Montana.

Grants paid in tax year 2024

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
University of Montana	Missoula, MT	Athletic service fund - educational scholarship	$16,000
Loving Loic Foundation	Bozeman, MT	Help fund pkan gene therapy development.	$14,000
University of Montana	Missoula, MT	University of montana - college of business dean's impact scholarship	$14,000
Greater Missoula Family YMCA	Missoula, MT	Renovate existing russell street campus	$10,000
Montana Meth Project	Missoula, MT	Operating expenses	$10,000
Christian Life Center	Missoula, MT	Operating expenses	$6,500
Big Brothers Big Sisters	Missoula, MT	General operations	$4,000
Daly Mansion	Hamilton, MT	Operating expenses	$4,000
Humane Society	Missoula, MT	Access to basic medical and behavioral services for pets.	$3,000
Missoula Aging Services	Missoula, MT	Meals on wheels program	$3,000
Montana Natural History Center	Missoula, MT	Connect children with the outdoors	$3,000
Mountain Home Montana	Missoula, MT	Operating expenses	$3,000
Red Willow Learning Center	Missoula, MT	Support community education component of thriving with chronic pain.	$2,500
Stromsburg Library Foundation	Stromsburg, NE	Computer equipment and furniture for staff and library patrons. purchase of board games for patrons.	$2,500
Casa	Missoula, MT	Operating expenses to support abused and neglected children.	$2,000
Make a Wish Foundation	Missoula, MT	Operating expenses	$2,000
National Museum of Forest Service History	Missoula, MT	Fund visitor center operations	$2,000
Providence Montana Health Foundation	Missoula, MT	Assisting patient families	$2,000
Special Olympics of Montana	Great Falls, MT	Operating expenses	$2,000
Hope Rescue Mission	Missoula, MT	Operating expenses	$1,500
Missoula Food Bank	Missoula, MT	Operating expenses	$1,500
Raptors of the Rockies	Florence, MT	Operating expense	$1,500
Watson Children's Shelter	Missoula, MT	Operating expenses	$1,500
A Carousel for Missoula	Missoula, MT	Refurbish and expand play area	$1,000
Boys & Girls Club	Missoula, MT	Operating expenses	$1,000
Chi Alpha	Missoula, MT	Operating expenses	$1,000
Empower Mt	Missoula, MT	Operating expenses	$1,000
Families First Dba Children's Museum Missoula	Missoula, MT	To help fund childcare while parents participate in classes.	$1,000
Five Valleys Land Trust	Missoula, MT	Support all abilities initiative and expand access to missoula's open spaces.	$1,000
Glacier Bible Camp	Hungry Horse, MT	Operating expenses	$1,000
Greater Missoula Youth for Christ	Missoula, MT	Troubled teen mentoring	$1,000
Habitat for Humanity	Missoula, MT	Affordable home support	$1,000
Hamilton Assembly of God	Hamilton, MT	Operating expenses	$1,000
Missoula Catholic Schools	Missoula, MT	Operating expenses	$1,000
Missoula Community Chorus	Missoula, MT	Operating expenses	$1,000
Missoula Education Foundation	Missoula, MT	Operating expenses	$1,000
Missoula Quilts for Kids	Missoula, MT	Operating expenses	$1,000
Partnership Health Center	Missoula, MT	Cancer screening	$1,000
Servant Leadership Foundation	Missoula, MT	Support students with work study options.	$1,000
Adult & Teen Challenge Pacwest	Missoula, MT	Operating expenses	$1,000
The Roxy Theater	Missoula, MT	Operating expenses	$1,000
Valley Christian School	Missoula, MT	Operating expenses	$1,000
Missoula Children's Theater	Missoula, MT	Operating expenses	$750
City Life Church	Missoula, MT	Operating expenses	$500
Garden City Ballet	Missoula, MT	To cover cost for special free matinee for K-8 missoula and surrounding area schools.	$500
Home Resource	Missoula, MT	Paid job training program	$500
Missoula Butterfly House	Missoula, MT	Education program expenses.	$500
Missoula Freestyle Ski	Missoula, MT	Coaching youth	$500
Missoula Interfaith Collaborative	Missoula, MT	Funding to help fund day center that helps families cannot provide for themselves.	$500
Missoula Symphony	Missoula, MT	Funding for student night at dress rehearsal	$500
Montana Food Bank Network	Missoula, MT	Operating expenses	$500
Montana Prison Fellowship	Merrifield, VA	Operating expenses	$500
Montana Repertory Theatre	Missoula, MT	Support programing	$500
Opportunity Resources	Missoula, MT	Operating expenses	$500
Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre	Missoula, MT	Support international dance	$500
Fort Owen Ranch Foundation Aka Summit Career Center	Stevensville, MT	Operating expense	$500
Tamarack Grief Resource	Missoula, MT	Grief and trauma support	$500
Unity Church of Missoula	Missoula, MT	Operating expenses	$500
University of Montana	Missoula, MT	Kyiyo pow wow	$500
Vsa Arts of Montana	Missoula, MT	Operating expenses	$500

Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Grant lines
2024	$139,750	60
2023	$172,500	59

Sources

IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503089349100905
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-0535708
Profile updated Nov 4, 2026

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