Cordingley Foundation
Accepts applications
Cordingley Foundation is a private foundation in Helena, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $41,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$41,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$666,208
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was down from $45,350 the year before.
60% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $44,750 | 14 | $618,261 |
| 2024 | $45,350 | 16 | $599,939 |
| 2025 | $41,000 | 7 | $666,208 |
How to apply
| Contact | Tom Lisa Cordingley 428 S Cooke, Helena, MT 59601 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (406) 594-2295, cord@mt.net |
| What to submit | Letter |
What Cordingley Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 7 | $41,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Helena Education Foundation | General Support | $15,000 |
| Grandstreet Theatre | General Support | $10,000 |
| Univ Of MT School of Journalism | Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Individual | General Support | $5,000 |
| Univ of MT Davidson Honors College | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $2,000 |
| Upper 7 Law | General Support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lisa S Cordingley
- Thomas K Cordingley
Questions people ask
Does Cordingley Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Cordingley Foundation give?
$41,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Cordingley Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lisa S Cordingley (Director) and Thomas K Cordingley (Director).
What does Cordingley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.