Bitterroot Fund
Preselected recipients only
Bitterroot Fund is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $297,500 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $85,000. 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$297,500
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$354,990
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $245,900 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $147,000 | 12 | $381,218 |
| 2024 | $245,900 | 18 | $143,270 |
| 2025 | $297,500 | 18 | $354,990 |
How to apply
Bitterroot Fund 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.
What Bitterroot Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 18 | $297,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Random Acts of Silliness | Charitable support | $85,000 |
| Read Montana | Charitable support | $30,000 |
| The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts | Charitable support | $25,000 |
| Gallatin Valley Land Trust | Charitable support | $20,000 |
| Verge Theater | Charitable support | $20,000 |
| Bridgercare | Charitable support | $15,000 |
| Casagal of Gallatin County | Charitable support | $15,000 |
| Community Health Partners | Charitable support | $15,000 |
| One Valley Community Foundation | Charitable support | $15,000 |
| Opera Montana | Charitable support | $15,000 |
| Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Befrienders Inc | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Bozeman Art Museum | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Help Center Inc | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Mountain Time Arts | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Roots Family Collaborative | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Tinworks Art | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Bozeman Youth Cycling | Charitable support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Frank T Waterson III
Questions people ask
Does Bitterroot Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bitterroot Fund give?
$297,500 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Bitterroot Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Frank T Waterson III (President & Treasurer).
What does Bitterroot Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.