Selah Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Selah Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Whitefish, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $31,500 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $14,000. 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$31,500
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$14,000
- Assets$604,054
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $50,780 the year before.
40% 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 | $51,500 | 10 | $608,074 |
| 2024 | $50,780 | 15 | $600,110 |
| 2025 | $31,500 | 10 | $604,054 |
How to apply
Selah Charitable Trust 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 Selah Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 5 | $22,500 |
| Washington | 2 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whitefish Community Foundation - Great Fish Challenge | Charitable foundation | $14,000 |
| Flathead Lakers | Conservation purposes | $4,000 |
| All Saints Episcopal Church | Church | $2,500 |
| Camp Spalding | Christian camp | $2,500 |
| Feast World Kitchen | Charitable work helping feed the poor | $2,500 |
| Wild Wonder Foundation | Charitable work | $2,000 |
| Blackfoot Chalenge | Conservation | $1,000 |
| YMCA | Charity focused on community strenghening and youth development | $1,000 |
| West Shore Food Bank | Charitable work | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charity helping low income family find housing | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Peterson
- Eric Peterson
- Leif Peterson
Questions people ask
Does Selah Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Selah Charitable Trust give?
$31,500 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Selah Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Karen Peterson (Trustee), Eric Peterson (Trustee) and Leif Peterson (Trustee).
What does Selah Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, faith communities and youth programs.