Colt Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Colt Family Foundation is a private foundation in Whitefish, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $677,089 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $542,420. 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$677,089
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$542,420
- Assets$0
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $104,020 the year before.
41% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $104,020 | 14 | $390,433 |
| 2025 | $677,089 | 20 | $0 |
How to apply
Colt Family 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.
What Colt Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 10 | $601,229 |
| California | 6 | $52,510 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $3,350 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colt Family Foundation Montana | Moved charitable organization from ca to mt - new entity | $542,420 |
| Fresh Life Church | Christian ministry | $40,000 |
| Hume Christian Camps | Christian camp | $15,000 |
| Angels Foster Care | Foster care | $10,000 |
| Bible Centered Ministries International | Christian camp - big sky bible camp | $10,000 |
| Ranch Church | Christian ministry | $10,000 |
| Santa Ynez Valley Christian Academy | Christian education | $10,000 |
| Fellowship Alliance Church | Christian ministry | $5,000 |
| Dream Adaptive Recreation | Adaptive recreation for disabled | $5,000 |
| Priority Living Incbetween Two Trees | Christian ministry | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Christian ministry | $5,000 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation | Christian ministry | $5,000 |
| Youth With A Mission Montana | Youth christian ministry | $5,000 |
| Individual | Grant to support work in foster care/adoption community | $3,350 |
| Wonderfully Made | Women's christian ministry | $2,510 |
| Abs Park | Youth sports program and facility | $1,550 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Whitefish High School | Education support | $144 |
| Muldown Elementary School | Education support | $115 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristopher Colt
- Jody Colt
Questions people ask
Does Colt Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Colt Family Foundation give?
$677,089 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Colt Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kristopher Colt (Director) and Jody Colt (Director).
What does Colt Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and human services.