Treacy Foundation
Accepts applications
Treacy Foundation is a private foundation in Helena, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.4 million in 103 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $102,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.4 million
- Number of grants103
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$102,500
- Assets$52.5 million
- New grantees77%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
77% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2.0 million | 66 | $50.9 million |
| 2023 | $2.1 million | 85 | $47.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 100 | $50.2 million |
| 2025 | $2.4 million | 103 | $52.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Treacy Foundation PO Box 1479, Helena, MT 59624 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (406) 443-3549 |
| What to submit | Grant information and applications are available at treacyfoundation.org. Organizations that apply for grants must qualify as an exempt organization under i.r.c. Section 501(c)(3). The organization should submit a letter outlining the needs of the grant. |
| Deadlines | MAY 1 |
| Restrictions | The treacy foundation awards scholarship grants to starting freshman and sophmore college students who are residents of mt and id. Scholarships are generally $3,000 per year and are renewable for 4 years provided the student requests renewal each year. Scholarships are not offered to junior, senior or graduate college students. The grants are paid directly to the school to be applied to the student's account. Scholarship applicants can obtain the application form from treacyfoundation.org. Application forms are reviewed by the scholarship selection committee which meets between may 1-15. The applicant will be notified of his/her selection or nonselection following the review of all applicants. Once the student has been selected, they will receive a preference for renewal provided they write the foundation requesting a renewal by the may 1 deadline. The foundation limits the number of new scholarships granted each year. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Treacy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 86 | $2.3 million |
| North Dakota | 4 | $18,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $9,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $4,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Helena Food Share | Capital campaign | $102,500 |
| Montana State University | College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education | $76,500 |
| Eagle Mount | Capital campaign | $75,000 |
| Florence Crittenton Home | Capital campaign | $75,000 |
| Ywca-Helena | Capital campaign | $75,000 |
| St Peter's Health Foundation | Capital campaign | $70,000 |
| University of Montana | College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education | $63,500 |
| Exploration Works | Capital campaign | $55,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Helena | Capital campaign | $52,500 |
| Aspen - Livingston | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Big Sandy Medical Center | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Clay Arts Guild | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Cldi | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Hopa Mountain Inc | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Human Resource Dev Council Bozeman | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Montana Food Bank Network | Food | $50,000 |
| National Museum of Forest Service Hist | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| North Valley Music School | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Community Food Bank of Mineral County | Capital campaign | $40,000 |
| Livingston Meals on Wheels | Capital campaign | $40,000 |
| Missoula Art Museum | Capital campaign | $40,000 |
| Town of Big Sandy Mt | Capital campaign | $40,000 |
| Montana Tech University | College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education | $37,500 |
| Friends of Historic Hotel Libby | Capital campaign | $35,000 |
| Lake Co Comm Dev Corp | Capital campaign | $35,000 |
| Aldersgate United Methodist Church | Capital campaign | $30,000 |
| Alliance for Youth | Capital campaign | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross Mt | Capital campaign | $30,000 |
| City of Glasgow | Capital campaign | $30,000 |
| Sandstone Preservation Committee | Capital campaign | $30,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul NC Mt | Capital campaign | $29,000 |
| Head Start Inc Billings | Capital campaign | $28,000 |
| Carroll College | College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education | $27,000 |
| Blue Mountain Clinic | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Camp Bighorn | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Emerson Center | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Pool - Lewistown | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Pool and Parkchinook | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Gateway Economic Development District | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Grandstreet Theatre | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mike Cooney
- Kelly O'Connell
- Tom McCarvel
- Kimmy Skiftun
- Michele Bazzanella
Questions people ask
Does Treacy Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: MAY 1.
How much does Treacy Foundation give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2025, across 103 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Treacy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mike Cooney (Executive Director), Kelly O'Connell (Secretary/Treasurer), Tom McCarvel (Chair) and Kimmy Skiftun (Vice Chair) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Treacy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and food and hunger.