The Ruth Pruitt Phillips Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMissoula, Montana · EIN 59-3592853 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Montana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteers of America Northern Rockies | Sheridan, WY | Operations | $20,000 |
| Watson Children's Shelter | Missoula, MT | Operations | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Operations | $5,000 |
| Clark Fork Coalition | Missoula, MT | Operations | $5,000 |
| Missoula Art Museum | Missoula, MT | Operations | $5,000 |
| University of Montana Foundation | Missoula, MT | Operations | $5,000 |
| Antelope Butte Foundation | Sheridan, WY | Operations | $3,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation | San Clemente, CA | Operations | $3,000 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($33,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $84,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $84,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $87,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349103453
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-3592853
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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