Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Missoula, Montana. In tax year 2025 it gave $74,750 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $8,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$74,750
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$952,798
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $72,000 the year before.
15% 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 | $72,000 | 19 | $930,911 |
| 2024 | $72,000 | 19 | $936,329 |
| 2025 | $74,750 | 20 | $952,798 |
How to apply
Wagon Mountain 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.
What Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 19 | $67,750 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Poverello Center Inc | Operations | $8,000 |
| Save the Children | Operations | $7,000 |
| Missoula Food Bank | Operations | $6,000 |
| Cdna | Operations | $5,000 |
| Montana Foodbank Network | Operations | $5,000 |
| Soft Landing Missoula | Operations | $5,000 |
| Five Valleys Land Trust | Operations | $4,250 |
| Garden City Harvest | Operations | $3,500 |
| Missoula Youth Homes | Operations | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Missoula | Operations | $3,000 |
| Watsons Children Shelter | Operations | $3,000 |
| YWCA Service Centerdomestic Violence | Operations | $3,000 |
| Missoula Interfaith Collaborative - Family Promise | Operations | $3,000 |
| Missoula Habitat for Humanity | Operations | $2,500 |
| Homeword | Operations | $2,500 |
| Missoula Aging Services | Operations | $2,500 |
| Mt PBS | Operations | $2,500 |
| Mt NPR | Operations | $2,500 |
| Open Aid Alliance | Operations | $2,000 |
| Blue Mountain Clinic | Operations | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Marge Samsoe
- Amanda Gabster
- Jeffrey Gabster
Questions people ask
Does Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc give?
$74,750 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Marge Samsoe (Director), Amanda Gabster (Director) and Jeffrey Gabster (Director).
What does Wagon Mountain Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, environment and conservation and housing and homelessness.