Pleiades Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pleiades Foundation is a private foundation in Missoula, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $7,500. 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$60,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $113,584 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 | $104,633 | 22 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $113,584 | 20 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $60,000 | 23 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Pleiades 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 Pleiades Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 16 | $43,500 |
| Washington | 4 | $12,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $3,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Citizens for A Weed Free Future | Operations | $7,500 |
| Missoula Food Bank | Operations | $7,500 |
| Methow Conservancy | Operations | $7,000 |
| Individual | Operations | $5,000 |
| The Blackfoot Challenge | Operations | $5,000 |
| Missoula Art Museum | Operations | $3,500 |
| Methow Valley Family Home Center | Operations | $3,000 |
| Behaveutah State Univ | Operations | $3,000 |
| Five Valleys Land Trust | Operations | $2,500 |
| Garden City Harvest | Operations | $2,500 |
| Raptors of the Rockies | Operations | $2,000 |
| Individual | Operations | $1,000 |
| The Vital Ground Foundation | Operations | $1,000 |
| Individual | Operations | $1,000 |
| MCT | Operations | $1,000 |
| Individual | Operations | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Children | Operations | $1,000 |
| YWCA | Operations | $1,000 |
| Individual | Operations | $1,000 |
| Individual | Operations | $1,000 |
| Northern Plains Resource Council | Operations | $1,000 |
| San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild | Operations | $1,000 |
| Individual | Operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy Cook
- Mary Johnston
- Sarah A Kingston
- Kirby S Christian
Questions people ask
Does Pleiades Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pleiades Foundation give?
$60,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Pleiades Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancy Cook (Trustee), Mary Johnston (Trustee), Sarah A Kingston (Trustee) and Kirby S Christian (Trustee).
What does Pleiades Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.