Voice Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Voice Foundation is a private foundation in Missoula, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $8,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $1,500. 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$8,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$750
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$144,104
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $8,000 the year before.
60% 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 | $7,500 | 7 | $102,229 |
| 2024 | $8,000 | 7 | $116,889 |
| 2025 | $8,000 | 10 | $144,104 |
How to apply
Voice 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 Voice Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 3 | $3,500 |
| Montana | 3 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Tarver Braddock Foundation | Bring joy to the lives of others through acts of kindness. | $1,500 |
| United Way of NE Louisiana | Building & supporting a vibrant healthy community | $1,000 |
| Clark Fork Coalition | Keep the Clark Fork River watershed clean healthy and resilient. | $1,000 |
| Temple Baptist Church | Serving the community with spiritual and tangible support | $1,000 |
| Food to Power | Address accessibility to healthy food | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Children Western Montana | Empowering at risk youth by providing professional mentors | $500 |
| San Antonia Area Foundation | Camp Mystic Girls for the Heavens 27 Fund dedicated to the lives lost and families impacted by the devastating flood | $500 |
| Montana Free Press | Reporting accurate information about current community events | $500 |
| Pro Publica | Reporting accurate information about current national events | $500 |
| States Newsroom | Reporting accurate information about current community events | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian Derry
- Kathryn Derry
- Aaron Derry
- Joel Derry
Questions people ask
Does Voice Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Voice Foundation give?
$8,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $750.
Who runs Voice Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brian Derry (President), Kathryn Derry (Secretary), Aaron Derry (Director) and Joel Derry (Director).
What does Voice Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and youth programs.