Ila B Dousman Fund Inc
Accepts applications
Ila B Dousman Fund Inc is a private foundation in Whitefish, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,750 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $30,250. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$47,750
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$30,250
- Assets$62,357
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was down from $69,500 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $75,250 | 14 | $21,464 |
| 2024 | $69,500 | 10 | $13,004 |
| 2025 | $47,750 | 9 | $62,357 |
How to apply
| Contact | Ila Dousman Fund Inc 250 Wilderness Ln, Whitefish, MT 59937 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (406) 862-0551 |
| What to submit | Reason for required funds, financial need and amount to be spent, proof of 501(c)(3) status |
| Restrictions | Funds may not be used for political purposes or propaganda |
What Ila B Dousman Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 8 | $46,250 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whitefish Community Foundation Great Fish Challenge - Multiple 501(C)(3) | Charitable contribution | $30,250 |
| Whitefish Community Foundation | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| ACLU of Montana Foundation | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Montana | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Flathead Valley Community College Foundation | Charitable contribution | $1,500 |
| Sacred Sites Research | Charitable contribution | $1,500 |
| Salish Kootenai College Scholarship Fund | Charitable contribution | $1,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Montana Innocence Project | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bart Erickson
- Kristin Tabor
- Carole Erickson
Questions people ask
Does Ila B Dousman Fund Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Ila B Dousman Fund Inc give?
$47,750 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Ila B Dousman Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Bart Erickson (President), Kristin Tabor (Executive Director) and Carole Erickson (Vice President).
What does Ila B Dousman Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development and education.