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Hatlen Foundation

Preselected recipients only Bigfork, Montana · EIN 411659552

Hatlen Foundation is a private foundation in Bigfork, Montana. In tax year 2024 it gave $31,800 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $37,983 the year before.

80% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$27,0004$338,966
2023$37,9834$388,528
2024$31,8005$374,779

How to apply

Hatlen 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Hatlen Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Minnesota.

StateGrantsAmount
Minnesota2$26,000
Montana3$5,800

Grants paid in 2024

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Minnesota Independence College
Richfield, MN
Education$25,000
Whitefish Community Foundation
Whitefish, MT
500$5,000
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
100$1,000
Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp
Kalispell, MT
Lutheran Bible Camp$500
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Kalispell, MT
300$300

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Hatlen Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Hatlen Foundation give?

$31,800 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs Hatlen Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Beverly Hatlen (1), Kari Hatlen (1) and Roe Hatlen (2).

What does Hatlen Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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