Foreside Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Foreside Foundation is a private foundation in Livingston, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $782,549 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$782,549
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $432,300 the year before.
24% of its 2025 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 | $406,933 | 18 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $432,300 | 28 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $782,549 | 31 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Foreside 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 Foreside Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 1 | $500,000 |
| New Jersey | 18 | $123,363 |
| Maine | 4 | $66,000 |
| Montana | 3 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $21,686 |
| Michigan | 2 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ball State University Foundation | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Rutgers University | Scholarship | $40,006 |
| Spurwink | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Stockton University | Scholarship | $23,660 |
| Farm to School of Park County | General operating support | $23,000 |
| Usm Foundation | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Georgian Court University | Scholarship | $15,781 |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University | Scholarship | $15,640 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Scholarship | $15,213 |
| HRDC | General operating support | $15,000 |
| University of Michigan | Scholarship | $13,360 |
| Montana State University | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Individual | Reimbursement for housing abroad | $10,000 |
| Jefferson St Properties | Rent paid to landlord for off campus college student | $6,640 |
| Individual | Reimbursement for lab fee and supplies | $6,473 |
| Equality Community Center | Capital campaign | $5,000 |
| Individual | Reimbursement for school supplies | $4,678 |
| Individual | Reimbursement for laptop | $3,512 |
| Individual | Reimbursement for credit recovery and tutoring | $2,500 |
| Individual | Reimbursement for ap exams, books, and course enrollment | $1,868 |
| ALS Therapy Development Institute | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Individual | Reimbursement for books, school supplies, and class fees | $1,357 |
| Individual | Reimbursement for tutoring and technology fee | $1,353 |
| Individual | Reimbursement for books, tuition, and tutoring | $1,007 |
| Maine Santa Cause | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Individual | Reimbursement for laptop | $781 |
| Individual | Reimbursement | $405 |
| Individual | Reimbursement for textbooks | $367 |
| Individual | Reimbursement for books and lab supplies | $292 |
| Individual | Reimbursement | $86 |
| Freehold High School | Reimbursement for technology fee | $70 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard J Berthy
- Linda L Berthy
- David M Whitaker
Questions people ask
Does Foreside Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Foreside Foundation give?
$782,549 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Foreside Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard J Berthy (President/Treasurer), Linda L Berthy (Secretary) and David M Whitaker (Director).
What does Foreside Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.