For the Children Inc
Accepts applications
For the Children Inc is a private foundation in Whitefish, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $38,337 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $740 and the largest $5,784. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$38,337
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$740
- Largest grant$5,784
- Assets$309,785
Giving in 2025 was down from $43,166 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $19,023 | 16 | $384,553 |
| 2024 | $43,166 | 30 | $342,613 |
| 2025 | $38,337 | 30 | $309,785 |
How to apply
| Contact | For the Children PO Box 21, Whitefish, MT 59937 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (406) 862-8146 |
| What to submit | The application is available at dougbettersforthechildren.org. The application may be prepared and submitted at the organization's website or printed and mailed to the organization. |
| Restrictions | To be eligible for funding, the child's custodian and the child must meet the following requirements: - the child must be 18 years old or younger. - the family must reside in Montana. - the child's custodian must be the parent or the legal guardian. - treatment outside the area must be prescribed by a licensed physician. - treatment must be provided by a medical provider. - the child and family must have no other financial resources available to cover the travel expenses for medical treatement. - total household income may not exceed the income guidelines of the healthy Montana kids income chart. - applicants must provide receipts substantiating amounts incurred for travel to a medical treatment facility. - applicants may be asked to verify employment and income. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What For the Children Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 30 | $38,337 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Travel expenses to medical treatment facilities | $5,784 |
| Individual | Travel expenses to medical treatment facilities | $5,556 |
| Individual | Travel expenses to medical treatment facilities | $3,232 |
| Individual | Travel expenses to medical treatment facilities | $2,479 |
| Individual | Travel expenses to medical treatment facilities | $2,284 |
| Individual | Travel expenses to medical treatment facilities | $1,697 |
| Individual | Travel expenses to medical treatment facilities | $1,434 |
| Individual | Travel expenses to medical treatment facilities | $1,407 |
| Individual | Travel expenses to medical treatment facilities | $1,272 |
| Individual | Travel expenses to medical treatment facilities | $1,125 |
| Individual | Travel expenses to medical treatment facilities | $1,041 |
| Individual | Travel expenses to medical treatment facilities | $911 |
| Individual | Travel expenses to medical treatment facilities | $828 |
| Individual | Travel expenses to medical treatment facilities | $761 |
| Individual | Travel expenses to medical treatment facilities | $751 |
| Individual | Travel expenses to medical treatment facilities | $729 |
| Individual | Travel expenses to medical treatment facilities | $722 |
| Individual | Travel expenses to medical treatment facilities | $718 |
| Individual | Travel expenses to medical treatment facilities | $593 |
| Individual | Travel expenses to medical treatment facilities | $500 |
| Individual | Travel expenses to medical treatment facilities | $500 |
| Individual | Travel expenses to medical treatment facilities | $500 |
| Individual | Travel expenses to medical treatment facilities | $500 |
| Individual | Travel expenses to medical treatment facilities | $500 |
| Individual | Travel expenses to medical treatment facilities | $500 |
| Individual | Travel expenses to medical treatment facilities | $464 |
| Individual | Travel expenses to medical treatment facilities | $437 |
| Individual | Travel expenses to medical treatment facilities | $436 |
| Individual | Travel expenses to medical treatment facilities | $374 |
| Individual | Travel expenses to medical treatment facilities | $302 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Prendergast
- Doug Betters
- Mark Dowaliby
- Tonia Paulson
- Sean Averill
- Nick Polumbus
Questions people ask
Does For the Children Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does For the Children Inc give?
$38,337 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $740.
Who runs For the Children Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jennifer Prendergast (Executive Director), Doug Betters (President), Mark Dowaliby (Treasurer) and Tonia Paulson (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does For the Children Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.