Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation
Accepts applications
Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation is a private foundation in Missoula, Montana. In tax year 2024 it gave $45.9 million in 547 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $5.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$45.9 million
- Number of grants547
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$5.0 million
- Assets$1.1 billion
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was down from $50.2 million the year before.
30% of its 2024 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 | $50.2 million | 543 | $1.1 billion |
| 2024 | $45.9 million | 547 | $1.1 billion |
How to apply
| Contact | Dennis Phyllis Washington Foundatio PO Box 16630, Missoula, MT 59808-6630 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (406) 523-1300 |
| What to submit | Grant applications should be submitted via the online application found at www.dpwfoundation.org. |
| Deadlines | Grant applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with decisions generally made within 90 days. |
| Restrictions | Generally limited to 501(c)(3) organizations with an emphasis on organizations that provide direct services to economically and socially disadvantaged youth special needs individuals and their families, as well as education programming in geographical areas in which the Washington companies operate. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Montana. It also paid $9.1 million in 18 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 445 | $22.4 million |
| California | 9 | $14.8 million |
| Oregon | 14 | $1.8 million |
| Virginia | 3 | $640,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500,000 |
| Washington | 35 | $385,405 |
| Colorado | 3 | $217,500 |
| Idaho | 12 | $119,800 |
| New York | 2 | $35,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| State of Montana - Montana Historical Society | Montana heritage center | $5.0 million |
| Eisenhower Medical Center Foundation | Cardiac and vascular institute building construction | $5.0 million |
| State of Montana - Montana Historical Society | Montana heritage center | $5.0 million |
| Eisenhower Medical Center Foundation | Fourth floor of the washington family center specialty clinics building | $5.0 million |
| Horatio Alger Association of Canada | Horatio alger vocational & technical education scholarship program | $5.0 million |
| University of Montana Foundation | Pjw college of education scholars program and institute for positive education | $3.7 million |
| Eisenhower Medical Center Foundation | Washington family health center 2 | $2.5 million |
| Camosun College Foundation | The camosun trades training centre with indigenous first building focus | $1.3 million |
| Xavier College Preparatory High School | New field project - grant | $1.3 million |
| Young Life - WFR | Muddy road | $1.1 million |
| David Foster Foundation the | General operations | $1.0 million |
| University of Montana Foundation - 21st Century Teaching & Learning Initiat | 21c-360 | $800,000 |
| University of Montana Foundation - Edready | Expansion of edready montana - mathematics and english remediation and skill readiness for students | $700,000 |
| Washington Kids Foundation | 2024 operational and programmatic support - q2 | $568,342 |
| Washington Kids Foundation | 2024 operational and programmatic support - q1 | $502,830 |
| Mountain Home Montana Inc | Opening another door to brighter futures: hillside, a capital campaign for women and children | $500,000 |
| Horatio Alger Association | Educational fund contribution | $500,000 |
| Education Design Lab | Scaling learner opportunity and economic growth across montana | $500,000 |
| Young Life - WFR | Muddy road | $500,000 |
| Greater Missoula Family YMCA | Mike halligan aquatics center | $500,000 |
| Bcit Foundation | The dennis & phyllis washington trades foundation for youth program - building futures together initiative | $461,761 |
| Montana Pediatrics | Montana pediatrics after hours expansion | $365,000 |
| Washington Kids Foundation | 2024 operational and programmatic support - q4 | $304,984 |
| Washington Kids Foundation | 2024 operational and programmatic support - q3 | $299,783 |
| Park County Community Foundation | Park county community nonprofit investments | $250,000 |
| Montana Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education | Montana's future at work | $200,000 |
| Challenge Aspen | In honor of jim crown | $187,500 |
| Montana Tech Foundation - Scholarships | Rolin erickson montana resources opportunity scholarship | $180,000 |
| Treasure State Foundation | Imagination library - montana | $175,000 |
| CWB Welding Foundation (Fka Cwa Foundation) | Building skilled trades and technology-based career possibilities through education, innovation and collaboration | $147,254 |
| Horatio Alger Association | College of idaho scholarship | $120,000 |
| Sarah McLachlan School of Music Society | Teaching artists at som | $112,820 |
| Mainstreet Uptown Butte | 2024 - 2026 montana folk festival | $100,000 |
| Special Olympics Montana | 2024-2026 state summer games | $100,000 |
| Butte Rescue Mission | Center of hope renovation | $100,000 |
| Mainstreet Uptown Butte | 2024 - 2026 montana folk festival | $100,000 |
| Code Girls United | Code girls united after school coding program | $80,000 |
| MCT Inc | Mentoring montana youth through theater participation: touring with the missoula children's theatre | $75,000 |
| Child Bridge | Trauma-informed parent coaching for foster families who care for abused and neglected children | $75,000 |
| East End Boys Club Society | East end boys club society | $72,425 |
Officers and trustees
- Phyllis J Washington
- Jerry K Lemon
- Mike Halligan
- Kevin Washington
- Kyle Washington
- Matthew K Rose
- Joe Racicot
- Jon Bennion
Questions people ask
Does Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grant applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with decisions generally made within 90 days..
How much does Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation give?
$45.9 million in tax year 2024, across 547 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Phyllis J Washington (Director), Jerry K Lemon (Chief Investment Officer), Mike Halligan (Outgoing Exec. Director) and Kevin Washington (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.