Sippy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sippy Foundation is a private foundation in Missoula, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $74,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $12,500. 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$74,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$12,500
- Assets$627,811
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $398,000 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 | $56,500 | 12 | $980,833 |
| 2024 | $398,000 | 13 | $710,901 |
| 2025 | $74,500 | 12 | $627,811 |
How to apply
Sippy 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 Sippy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 8 | $48,500 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clay Studio of Missoula | Fellowship program | $12,500 |
| Montana Pool Service Foundation | Operations | $12,500 |
| Church of the Resurrection United M | Hunger ministry's food mobile | $10,000 |
| Missoula Art Museum | Annual auction moment of giving | $10,000 |
| Film Independent Inc | Ashland | $10,000 |
| Individual | 5x5 program | $5,000 |
| Individual | $5,000 | |
| Wild Salmon Center | Watershed watch | $5,000 |
| University of Montana Foundation | Grizzly scholarship association | $1,500 |
| Thompson River Animal Care Shelter | Operations | $1,000 |
| Amigos of Costa Rica Inc | Coral restoration | $1,000 |
| Montana Natural History Center Inc | Operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian Sippy
- Mary J Sippy
- Annette L Crator
Questions people ask
Does Sippy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sippy Foundation give?
$74,500 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Sippy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brian Sippy (President), Mary J Sippy (Secretary) and Annette L Crator (Treasurer).
What does Sippy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and environment and conservation.