Treacy Foundation
Historical FunderHelena, Montana · EIN 81-0270257 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$2.4M
Organizations funded103
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$52.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | TREACY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1479, HELENA MT 59624 |
| Phone | 4064433549 |
| Form and materials | GRANT INFORMATION AND APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT TREACYFOUNDATION.ORG. ORGANIZATIONS THAT APPLY FOR GRANTS MUST QUALIFY AS AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER I.R.C. SECTION 501(C)(3). THE ORGANIZATION SHOULD SUBMIT A LETTER OUTLINING THE NEEDS OF THE GRANT. |
| Deadlines | MAY 1 |
| Restrictions | THE TREACY FOUNDATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS TO STARTING FRESHMAN AND SOPHMORE COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO ARE RESIDENTS OF MT AND ID. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE GENERALLY $3,000 PER YEAR AND ARE RENEWABLE FOR 4 YEARS PROVIDED THE STUDENT REQUESTS RENEWAL EACH YEAR. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE NOT OFFERED TO JUNIOR, SENIOR OR GRADUATE COLLEGE STUDENTS. THE GRANTS ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE SCHOOL TO BE APPLIED TO THE STUDENT'S ACCOUNT. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS CAN OBTAIN THE APPLICATION FORM FROM TREACYFOUNDATION.ORG. APPLICATION FORMS ARE REVIEWED BY THE SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION COMMITTEE WHICH MEETS BETWEEN MAY 1-15. THE APPLICANT WILL BE NOTIFIED OF HIS/HER SELECTION OR NONSELECTION FOLLOWING THE REVIEW OF ALL APPLICANTS. ONCE THE STUDENT HAS BEEN SELECTED, THEY WILL RECEIVE A PREFERENCE FOR RENEWAL PROVIDED THEY WRITE THE FOUNDATION REQUESTING A RENEWAL BY THE MAY 1 DEADLINE. THE FOUNDATION LIMITS THE NUMBER OF NEW SCHOLARSHIPS GRANTED EACH YEAR. |
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
18% of grants went outside Montana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Food Share | Helena, MT | Capital campaign | $102,500 |
| Montana State University | Bozeman, MT | College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education | $76,500 |
| Eagle Mount | Bozeman, MT | Capital campaign | $75,000 |
| Florence Crittenton Home | Helena, MT | Capital campaign | $75,000 |
| Ywca-Helena | Helena, MT | Capital campaign | $75,000 |
| St Peter's Health Foundation | Helena, MT | Capital campaign | $70,000 |
| University of Montana | Missoula, MT | College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education | $63,500 |
| Exploration Works | Helena, MT | Capital campaign | $55,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Helena | Helena, MT | Capital campaign | $52,500 |
| Aspen - Livingston | Livingston, MT | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Big Sandy Medical Center | Big Sandy, MT | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Clay Arts Guild | Helena, MT | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Cldi | Billings, MT | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Hopa Mountain Inc | Bozeman, MT | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Human Resource Dev Council Bozeman | Bozeman, MT | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Montana Food Bank Network | Missoula, MT | Food | $50,000 |
| National Museum of Forest Service Hist | Missoula, MT | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| North Valley Music School | Whitefish, MT | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Community Food Bank of Mineral County | Superior, MT | Capital campaign | $40,000 |
| Livingston Meals on Wheels | Livingston, MT | Capital campaign | $40,000 |
| Missoula Art Museum | Missoula, MT | Capital campaign | $40,000 |
| Town of Big Sandy Mt | Big Sandy, MT | Capital campaign | $40,000 |
| Montana Tech University | Butte, MT | College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education | $37,500 |
| Friends of Historic Hotel Libby | Libby, MT | Capital campaign | $35,000 |
| Lake Co Comm Dev Corp | Ronan, MT | Capital campaign | $35,000 |
| Aldersgate United Methodist Church | Butte, MT | Capital campaign | $30,000 |
| Alliance for Youth | Great Falls, MT | Capital campaign | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross Mt | Great Falls, MT | Capital campaign | $30,000 |
| City of Glasgow | Glasgow, MT | Capital campaign | $30,000 |
| Sandstone Preservation Committee | Absarokee, MT | Capital campaign | $30,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul Nc Mt | Great Falls, MT | Capital campaign | $29,000 |
| Head Start Inc Billings | Billings, MT | Capital campaign | $28,000 |
| Carroll College | Helena, MT | College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education | $27,000 |
| Blue Mountain Clinic | Missoula, MT | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Camp Bighorn | Plains, MT | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Emerson Center | Bozeman, MT | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Pool - Lewistown | Lewistown, MT | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Pool and Parkchinook | Chinook, MT | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Gateway Economic Development District | Helena, MT | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Grandstreet Theatre | Helena, MT | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Granite County Medical | Philipsburg, MT | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Greater Missoula YMCA | Missoula, MT | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Hi-Line Pool & Recreation Foundation | Chester, MT | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Mountain Shadow Association | Bozeman, MT | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Neighborhood Housing Services Great Falls | Great Falls, MT | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation | Missoula, MT | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Simulation in Motion - Mt | Helena, MT | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Stevensville Playhouse | Stevensville, MT | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Yellowstone Boys and Girls Club | Billings, MT | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Yellowstone Ice Foundation | Billings, MT | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Missoula Cnty Parks Trails | Missoula, MT | Capital campaign | $20,000 |
| City Life Community Center | Missoula, MT | Capital campaign | $15,000 |
| Rocky Mountain College | Billings, MT | College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education | $15,000 |
| The Skola | Whitefish, MT | Capital campaign | $15,000 |
| Wesley House Foundation | Missoula, MT | Capital campaign | $12,000 |
| Deer Lodge Woman's Club | Deer Lodge, MT | Capital campaign | $11,000 |
| Msu Northern | Havre, MT | College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education | $10,500 |
| University of Montana Western | Dillon, MT | College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education | $10,500 |
| Fort Smith Comm Foundation | Big Sky, MT | Capital campaign | $10,000 |
| Glacier Symphony & Chorale Inc | Kalispell, MT | Capital campaign | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 103 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,365,500 | 105 |
| 2024 | $2,229,678 | 100 |
| 2023 | $2,051,200 | 85 |
| 2021 | $1,981,450 | 66 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602039349100115
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-0270257
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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