Harold W Sweatt Foundation
Accepts applications
Harold W Sweatt Foundation is a private foundation in Big Sky, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $264,000 in 65 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $27,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$264,000
- Number of grants65
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$27,000
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $242,400 the year before.
35% 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 | $231,000 | 64 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $242,400 | 58 | $5.8 million |
| 2025 | $264,000 | 65 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Harold W Sweatt Foundation PO Box 161447, Big Sky, MT 59716 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (406) 995-3367 |
| What to submit | Applicant's discretion should be utilized. Only mailed requrests are premitted. |
What Harold W Sweatt Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $63,000 |
| New York | 5 | $39,000 |
| Montana | 14 | $28,500 |
| Florida | 4 | $28,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $24,500 |
| Vermont | 7 | $24,000 |
| Minnesota | 4 | $20,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $12,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $8,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $8,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International College | General | $27,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center | General | $15,000 |
| Heaven's Gait Ranch | General | $12,000 |
| Greater Yellowstone Coalition | General | $10,000 |
| Napa Valley College Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | General | $9,500 |
| Nature Conservancy | General | $8,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General | $7,000 |
| Deep Portage | General | $7,000 |
| Bath & Tennis Club Historic Building Preservation Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Christ Memorial Chapel | General | $5,000 |
| Direct Relief | General | $5,000 |
| Eye Surgeons International | General | $5,000 |
| Humane World for Animals | General | $5,000 |
| International Rhino Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| International Wolf Center | General | $5,000 |
| King Street | General | $5,000 |
| Napa Humane Society | General | $5,000 |
| Orangutan Foundation International | General | $5,000 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | General | $5,000 |
| Rashi School | General | $5,000 |
| Riley's Urgent Fund for Friends (Ruff) | General | $5,000 |
| Scripps College | General | $5,000 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA | General | $5,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| United Way & VT Immigration Legal Defense Fund | General | $5,000 |
| ACLU Foundation Inc | General | $4,000 |
| Anera | General | $4,000 |
| Burlington City Arts | General | $4,000 |
| Burlington Dismas House | General | $4,000 |
| Coral Reef Alliance | General | $3,000 |
| Flynn Center for the Permorming Arts | General | $3,000 |
| Hope the Mission | General | $3,000 |
| K9S for Warriors | General | $3,000 |
| Nature Conservancy (Montana) | General | $3,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | General | $3,000 |
| Stanford | General | $3,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General | $3,000 |
| Arts Council of Big Sky | General | $2,000 |
| Dav | General | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ian M Reed
- William S Reed
- Harold S Reed
- Lachlan W Reed
- Mark H Reed
- Aida Reed Luce
Questions people ask
Does Harold W Sweatt Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Harold W Sweatt Foundation give?
$264,000 in tax year 2025, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Harold W Sweatt Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ian M Reed (Co-Trustee), William S Reed (Co-Trustee), Harold S Reed (Co-Trustee) and Lachlan W Reed (Co-Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Harold W Sweatt Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and environment and conservation.