Telemachus Foundation to Empower the Poor and End War
Historical FunderStevensville, Montana · EIN 74-3078500 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $16,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | TELEMACHUS - DEB SAWYER |
|---|---|
| Address | 829 RIDGE ROAD, STEVENSVILLE MT 59870 |
| Phone | 8017469154 |
| DSAWYER@XMISSION.COM | |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
100% of grants went outside Montana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peace Action Education Fund | Silver Spring, MD | General support | $30,000 |
| Advocates of Silenced Turkey | Wayne, NJ | General support | $27,000 |
| Feed the Children | Oklahoma City, OK | General support | $20,000 |
| Salt Lake Community College Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $18,000 |
| Arms Control Association | Washington, DC | General support | $16,000 |
| Emerald Hills Institute | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $16,000 |
| Nuclear Age Peace Foundation | Santa Barabara, CA | General support | $16,000 |
| Nonviolent Peaceforce | St Paul, MN | General support | $15,000 |
| Reprieve | New York, NY | General support | $15,000 |
| Whitetulip Health Foundation | Totowa, NJ | General support | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Combatants for Peace | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Utah Clean Energy Alliance | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $6,500 |
| 4Th Streeet Clinic | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $6,000 |
| Catholic Community Services | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $6,000 |
| Crossroads Urban Center | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $6,000 |
| Holy Cross Ministries | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $6,000 |
| YWCA | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $6,000 |
| Building Youth Around the World | Murray, UT | General support | $5,000 |
| Empower Mali | Highland, UT | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $244,500 | 19 |
| 2023 | $207,350 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513229349100526
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-3078500
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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