MGDC Apgar Foundation
Preselected recipients only
MGDC Apgar Foundation is a private foundation in Kalispell, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $280,000 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$280,000
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $244,136 the year before.
43% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $58,294 | 6 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $244,136 | 28 | $5.8 million |
| 2025 | $280,000 | 30 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
MGDC Apgar 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 MGDC Apgar Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $87,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $70,000 |
| Montana | 6 | $32,500 |
| California | 5 | $22,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $12,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cure Alzheimers | Unrestricted for general and charitable uses and purposes | $50,000 |
| Fisher Center for Alzheimers Research | Unrestricted for general and charitable uses and purposes | $50,000 |
| ACLU | Unrestricted for general and charitable uses and purposes | $20,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Unrestricted for general and charitable uses and purposes | $20,000 |
| Oxfam America | Unrestricted for general and charitable uses and purposes | $20,000 |
| American Kidney Fund | Unrestricted for general and charitable uses and purposes | $10,000 |
| Cancer Research Institutes | Unrestricted for general and charitable uses and purposes | $10,000 |
| Give Well | Unrestricted for general and charitable uses and purposes | $10,000 |
| Helen Keller International | Unrestricted for general and charitable uses and purposes | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law | Unrestricted for general and charitable uses and purposes | $10,000 |
| Democracy Now | Unrestricted for general and charitable uses and purposes | $5,500 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Unrestricted for general and charitable uses and purposes | $5,000 |
| Center for Democracy & Technology | Unrestricted for general and charitable uses and purposes | $5,000 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation | Unrestricted for general and charitable uses and purposes | $5,000 |
| Factcheckorg | Unrestricted for general and charitable uses and purposes | $5,000 |
| Free Press | Unrestricted for general and charitable uses and purposes | $5,000 |
| Internet Archive | Unrestricted for general and charitable uses and purposes | $5,000 |
| Northwest Montana History Museum | Unrestricted for general and charitable uses and purposes | $5,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise | Unrestricted for general and charitable uses and purposes | $5,000 |
| Wax Factory | Unrestricted for general and charitable uses and purposes | $5,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | Unrestricted for general and charitable uses and purposes | $5,000 |
| World Resources Institute | Unrestricted for general and charitable uses and purposes | $5,000 |
| Charity Water | Unrestricted for general and charitable uses and purposes | $2,000 |
| NAACP | Unrestricted for general and charitable uses and purposes | $2,000 |
| Action Against Hunger | Unrestricted for general and charitable uses and purposes | $1,000 |
| Free Flight | Unrestricted for general and charitable uses and purposes | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley | Unrestricted for general and charitable uses and purposes | $1,000 |
| KPBS | Unrestricted for general and charitable uses and purposes | $1,000 |
| Navajo Nation Dine Scholarship Annual Fund | Unrestricted for general and charitable uses and purposes | $1,000 |
| Montana Food Bank Network | Unrestricted for general and charitable uses and purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mike D Apgar
- Gretchen D Apgar
- Kitt T Haddenham
Questions people ask
Does MGDC Apgar Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does MGDC Apgar Foundation give?
$280,000 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs MGDC Apgar Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mike D Apgar (Director), Gretchen D Apgar (Director) and Kitt T Haddenham (Director).
What does MGDC Apgar Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and food and hunger.