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5 Springs Foundation

Preselected recipients only Dillon, Montana · EIN 882291514

5 Springs Foundation is a private foundation in Dillon, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $383,133 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $108,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

How to apply

5 Springs 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What 5 Springs Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Montana.

StateGrantsAmount
Montana12$383,133

Grants paid in 2025

All 12 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Tinwork Art
Bozeman, MT
To further the organization's activities$108,500
University of Montana Western
Dillon, MT
To further the organization's activities$83,333
The Station Foundation
Bozeman, MT
To further the organization's activities$50,000
Twin Bridges School and Community Foundation
Twin Bridges, MT
To further the organization's activities$50,000
University of Montana
Missoula, MT
To further the organization's activities$25,000
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT
To further the organization's activities$20,000
Montana Land Reliance
Helena, MT
To further the organization's activities$10,000
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Missoula, MT
To further the organization's activities$10,000
Bienvenidos
Bozeman, MT
To further the organization's activities$10,000
Bridger Ski Foundation
Bozeman, MT
To further the organization's activities$6,300
Gallatin Valley Land Trust
Bozeman, MT
To further the organization's activities$5,000
Trout Unlimited
Missoula, MT
To further the organization's activities$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does 5 Springs Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does 5 Springs Foundation give?

$383,133 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.

Who runs 5 Springs Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Gretchen Burke (Director, Chair), Stephen Burke (Director, Vice Chair), Dan Burke (Director) and Kelly Burke (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.

What does 5 Springs Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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