The Appleseed Foundation
Historical FunderMissoula, Montana · EIN 76-0159117 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MATTHEW C O'CONNOR |
|---|---|
| Address | 125 BANK ST SUITE 300, MISSOULA MT 59802 |
| Phone | 4067280864 |
| Form and materials | A LETTER WITH COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION, EVIDENCE OF TAX STATUS & USE OF FUNDS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS DEVOTED TO PROMOTING PLAY IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN BY FUNDING SUPPORT FOR PLAY, PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, RECREATION OR ADVENTURE PROJECTS. |
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 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Environmental Entrepreneurs | Missoula, MT | Outdoor recreational and adventure programs for refugee youth in missoula. | $6,000 |
| Bonner PTA | Bonner, MT | Support of the bonner school funding goal for a new playground for students | $5,000 |
| Bitterroot Early Learning Network | Hamilton, MT | Funding to purchase playscape equipment for the infant-toddler exploration zones | $2,000 |
| Montana Natural History Center | Missoula, MT | Support a portion of the funding goal to resotre the native plant gardens adventure play area | $2,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($10,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,500 | 6 |
| 2023 | $40,500 | 6 |
| 2022 | $30,269 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503029349100645
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0159117
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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