Montana Trout Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Montana Trout Foundation is a private foundation in Matlacha, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$10,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $17,750 | 6 | $0 |
| 2022 | $12,250 | 4 | $0 |
| 2023 | $17,000 | 1 | $0 |
| 2024 | $5,000 | 1 | $0 |
| 2025 | $10,000 | 2 | $0 |
How to apply
Montana Trout Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Montana Trout Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 2 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana Freshwater Partners | Yellowstone channel migration zone education | $5,000 |
| Individual | Grant creek restoration project | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George Schramm
- David Thompson
- Kent Kasting
Questions people ask
Does Montana Trout Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Montana Trout Foundation give?
$10,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Montana Trout Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists George Schramm (Treasurer), David Thompson (President) and Kent Kasting (Secretary).
What does Montana Trout Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.