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True North Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Bigfork, Montana · EIN 333117398

True North Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bigfork, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,392 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $1,808 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

How to apply

True North Foundation Inc 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What True North Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $6,808 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts1$25,000
Colorado1$10,000
California3$3,584
Illinois1$1,000
Montana1$1,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 9 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Newport Festivals Foundation
Essex, MA
Festival$25,000
Young Life
Colorado Springs, CO
School/ kids mission$10,000
Rahab UgandaKids anti-sex traficking mission$5,000
Albany Schoolcare
Berkeley, CA
School/ kids mission$2,000
Philippines Health ClinicHealth clinic supporting community$1,808
Myschoolbucks - Albany High School
Albany, CA
School/ kids mission$1,464
Friends of Ferndale Mt Fire
Bigfork, MT
Local ferndale fire dep't$1,000
US Soccer Federation
Chicago, IL
Youth/kids soccer$1,000
Berkeley Iron Works
Berkeley, CA
School/ kids mission$120

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does True North Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does True North Foundation Inc give?

$47,392 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $1,808.

Who runs True North Foundation Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists Andy Peay (Director), David Bonnette (Director), Heather Zehren Albinson (Director) and John Gough (Co-President/Treasurer/Director) among 7 officers and trustees.

What does True North Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and education.

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