Pioneer Federal Community Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Pioneer Federal Community Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Dillon, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,400 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $16,000. 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$60,400
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$16,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $53,970 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 | $51,767 | 21 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $53,970 | 20 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $60,400 | 21 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Pioneer Federal Community Foundation Inc 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 Pioneer Federal Community Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 21 | $60,400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rialto Community Theatre | Stage lighting and new projector | $16,000 |
| University of Montana Western Foundation | Scholarships, golf scramble, and shakespeare in the parks | $9,000 |
| University of Montana | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Be the Change 406 Youth Coalition | Meals for monthly member meetings and color run supplies | $3,000 |
| Beaverhead County Dui Taskforce | Sober rides campaign | $3,000 |
| Women's Resource Center | Food and essential supplies for shelter clients | $2,900 |
| Leaf Foundation | Elementary snack pack | $2,600 |
| Deer Lodge Medical Center Auxiliary | Health related education program | $2,500 |
| Dillon Public Library | Summer reading program | $2,500 |
| Deer Lodge Food Pantry | Food for the vulnerable in our community | $2,500 |
| Beaverhead Food Pantry | Food for the vulnerable in our community | $2,500 |
| Beaverhead Trails Coalition | Trail improvements | $2,000 |
| Powell County Medical Foundation | To sponsor the charity golf tournament | $1,500 |
| Deer Lodge School District #1 | March madness book bracket | $1,400 |
| Deer Lodge Elementary School | To purchase library book bins | $1,000 |
| Pioneer Mountain Education Foundation | Double black diamond ski sponsorship | $1,000 |
| Beaverhead Community Wood Bank Ministry Inc | Firewood for those in need | $1,000 |
| Barrett Hospital Foundation Inc | Equipment & technology | $1,000 |
| Backpack for Kids | School backpacks and supplies for children | $1,000 |
| Chi Alpha | Cambodia mission trip and educational outreach support | $500 |
| Hicktown Baseball | Youth travel baseball program support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Phil Willett
- Spence Hegstad
- Kory Smith
- Bill Mosier
- Tony Pfaff
- Tedd Stanisich
Questions people ask
Does Pioneer Federal Community Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pioneer Federal Community Foundation Inc give?
$60,400 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Pioneer Federal Community Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Phil Willett (President), Spence Hegstad (Vice President), Kory Smith (Treasurer/Secretary) and Bill Mosier (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Pioneer Federal Community Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and food and hunger.