Oro Y Plata Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Oro Y Plata Foundation is a private foundation in Kalispell, Montana. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 84 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $86,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.8 million
- Number of grants84
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$86,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
18% of its 2024 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 | $1.8 million | 89 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 84 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Oro Y Plata 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 Oro Y Plata Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 82 | $1.8 million |
| Georgia | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys Girls Club Northern Cheyenne N | General operating assistance | $86,000 |
| Families in Partnership | General operating assistance | $70,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Glacier Coun | General operating assistance | $65,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of the FLTHD Rsrvti | General operating assistance | $55,000 |
| Montana Youth Homes | General operating assistance | $50,000 |
| Casa for Kids - Flathead County | General operating assistance | $45,000 |
| Individual | General operating assistance | $45,000 |
| Family Promise of Missoula | General operating assistance | $45,000 |
| Individual | General operating assistance | $45,000 |
| Casa of Montana | General operating assistance | $45,000 |
| Casa for Kids Eastern Montana | General operating assistance | $40,000 |
| YWCA of Billings | General operating assistance | $40,000 |
| Tamarack Grief Resource Center | General operating assistance | $40,000 |
| Hopa Mountain Foundation | General operating assistance | $40,000 |
| Piegan Institute | General operating assistance | $40,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Cascade Coun | General administrative support | $40,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Missoula Cou | General operating assistance | $40,000 |
| Alliance for Youth | General operational assistance | $40,000 |
| Montana Nonprofit Association | General operating assistance | $38,000 |
| Florence Crittenton Home Services | General operating assistance | $35,000 |
| Boys Girls of the Hi-Line | General operating assistance | $30,000 |
| Individual | General operating assistance | $30,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Flathead V | General operating assistance | $30,000 |
| Center for Restorative Youth Justic | General operating assistance | $30,000 |
| Community Leadership Development in | General operating assistance | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Carbon County | General operating assistance | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Mondak | General administrative assistance | $30,000 |
| Individual | General administrative support | $30,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Helena | General operating assistance | $30,000 |
| Code Girls United | Unrestricted funds for operations. | $30,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted funds for operations. | $30,000 |
| Emma's House | General operating assistance | $30,000 |
| Community Counseling Correctional | Unrestricted funds for operations. | $30,000 |
| Alano Club of Kalispell | General operating assistance | $26,500 |
| Lighthouse Christian Home | General operating assistance | $26,000 |
| YWCA of Helena | General operating assistance | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Lewistown | General operating assistance | $25,000 |
| Young Parents Education Center | General operating assistance | $25,000 |
| Individual | General operating assistance | $25,000 |
| Heisey Community Center | General administrative support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce Ennis
- Margaret Davis
- Felicia Ennis
- Jean Agather
Questions people ask
Does Oro Y Plata Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Oro Y Plata Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 84 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Oro Y Plata Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bruce Ennis (President/Treas), Margaret Davis (Vice Pres/Secre), Felicia Ennis (Foundation Mana) and Jean Agather (Director).
What does Oro Y Plata Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and food and hunger.