Sands Memorial Foundation Inc
Historical FunderHavre, Montana · EIN 81-0368589 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $8,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SANDS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1450, HAVRE MT 59501 |
| Phone | 4062654271 |
| Form and materials | APPLY BY LETTER. PROOF OF TAX EXEMPT STATUS REQUIRED. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | THIS FOUNDATIN MAKES GRANTS TO OTHER ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS ONLY. |
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 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butte Spayneuter Task Force | Butte, MT | Operation of an animal welfare organization | $16,000 |
| Spay Montana | Helena, MT | Operation of an animal welfare organization | $11,000 |
| Pintler Pets | Anaconda, MT | Operation of an animal welfare organization | $10,000 |
| The Dedman Foundation | Fort Benton, MT | Operation of an animal welfare organization | $10,000 |
| Helena Area Friends of Pets | Helena, MT | Operation of an animal welfare organization | $8,000 |
| Lewis and Clark Humane Society | Helena, MT | Operation of an animal welfare organization | $8,000 |
| Paws Organization | Chinook, MT | Operation of an animal welfare organization | $8,000 |
| Kootenai Pets for Life | Libby, MT | Operation of an animal welfare organization | $7,000 |
| Spay Neuter Project of Park County | Livingston, MT | Operation of an animal welfare organization | $6,000 |
| Beartooth Humane Alliance | Redlodge, MT | Operation of an animal welfare organization | $5,000 |
| Pad for Paws | Helena, MT | Operation of an animal welfare organization | $5,000 |
| Pet Paw-See | Great Falls, MT | Operation of an animal welfare organization | $5,000 |
| Quailwings Rescue | Cut Bank, MT | Operation of an animal welfare organization | $5,000 |
| Wild About Cats | Clancy, MT | Operation of an animal welfare organization | $5,000 |
| Life Savers Animal Rescues | Polson, MT | Operation of an animal welfare organization | $3,000 |
| Humane Society of Western Montana | Missoula, MT | Operation of an animal welfare organization | $3,000 |
| Humane Society of Northwest Montana | Kalispell, MT | Operation of an animal welfare organization | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $116,000 | 17 |
| 2024 | $118,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $85,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621269349104452
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-0368589
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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