Tordik Wildlife Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tordik Wildlife Foundation is a private foundation in Carter, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $442,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $13,500 and the largest $110,500. 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$442,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$13,500
- Largest grant$110,500
- Assets$11.1 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $410,000 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $413,000 | 15 | $10.2 million |
| 2024 | $410,000 | 14 | $10.6 million |
| 2025 | $442,000 | 16 | $11.1 million |
How to apply
Tordik Wildlife 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 Tordik Wildlife Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 16 | $442,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana Land Reliance | Charitable | $110,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Charitable | $110,500 |
| Fort Benton Public School Foundation | Charitable | $38,000 |
| Big Sandy Education Foundation | Charitable | $36,000 |
| River and Plains Society | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Town of Big Sandy Community Pool | Charitable | $21,000 |
| Town of Big Sandy - Rotary Club | Charitable - rotary club | $17,000 |
| Fort Benton Community Improvement Association | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Dedman Foundation | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Big Sandy Medical Center | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Big Sandy Volunteer Fire Dept | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Destination Fort Benton | Chatitable | $10,000 |
| Carter Volunteer Fire Dept | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Fort Benton Lions Club | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Fort Benton Volunteer Fire Department | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Chouteau County Free Library Foundation | Charitable | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Crum
- Monte Giese
- Nora Gray
- Robert Yirsa
Questions people ask
Does Tordik Wildlife Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tordik Wildlife Foundation give?
$442,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $13,500.
Who runs Tordik Wildlife Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Crum (President), Monte Giese (Sec/Treas), Nora Gray (Vice President) and Robert Yirsa (Director).
What does Tordik Wildlife Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and community development.