Private foundation · EIN 13-7196658 · Sheridan, Montana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Braewold Fund

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 73 grants paid, $495K total, median $1,500. 47% of grants stayed in Montana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
73
$495K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in MT
47%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.0M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 73 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Haverford CollegeHaverford, PAVarious$100K
Bryn Mawr CollegeBryn Mawr, PAVarious$100K
AfscPhiladelphia, PAVarious$100K
Yellowstone Boys & Girls FoundationBillings, MTVarious$20K
Reach Higher MontanaHelena, MTVarious$12K
Twin Bridges School & Community FoundationTwin Bridges, MTVarious$8,500
Anglican MovementWellington, NZVarious$8,074
Malaghan InstituteWellington, NZVarious$7,450
East Coast Rural Support TrustTiniroto, NZVarious$7,425
Peter Lang TrustGloucester, UKVarious$7,425
Westtown SchoolWest Chester, PAVarious$6,500
Ruby Habitat FoundationSheridan, MTVarious$6,193
MS of New ZealandDunedin Central, NZVarious$5,712
Madison Jefferson 4-HWhitehall, MTVarious$5,100
Andy Irons FoundationPrinceville, HIVarious$5,000
Lincoln-Dryland Legume Research - MootCaterbury, NZVarious$5,000
Teatown Lake ReservationOssining, NYVarious$5,000
The Catwalk TrustAuckland Central, NZVarious$4,967
Life Flight Trust WellingtonWellington, NZVarious$4,967
Hockey TurfWarkworth, NZVarious$4,625
Meet the NeedCharleston, MOVarious$4,000
Ruby Valley Hospital FoundationSheridan, MTVarious$3,500
Wellington Free AmbulanceWellington, NZVarious$3,477
Madison County Fairground FoundationTwin Bridges, MTVarious$3,000
Big Hearts Under the Big SkyHelena, MTVarious$3,000
Ruby Valley FFA AlumniSheridan, MTVarious$3,000
The Salvation Army Intermountain Divisional HeadquartersDenver, COVarious$2,500
Upper Canyon OutreachAlder, MTVarious$2,500
Sheridan Athletic BoosterSheridan, MTVarious$2,500
Cutting Fences FoundationLaurel, MTVarious$2,000
Pdk FoundationKansas City, MOVarious$2,000
Ruby Valley Search & RescueSheridan, MTVarious$2,000
The Bhutan FoundationWashington, DCVarious$2,000
Ruby Valley Food PantrySheridan, MTVarious$2,000
Project Mirador FoundationGreenbrae, CAVarious$2,000
Mt Kisco Child Care CenterMount Kisco, NYVarious$2,000
Trustees of Phillips AcademyAndover, MAVarious$1,500
Warriors & Quiet Waters FoundationBozeman, MTVarious$1,500
Firewood Bank of the Ruby ValleySheridan, MTVarious$1,500
Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NHVarious$1,500
Montana Brave HeartsPolson, MTVarious$1,500
Dalefield Hockey ClubWairarapa, NZVarious$1,425
Sheridan CommunitySheirdan, MTVarious$1,250
Mental Health of New ZealandAuckland, NZVarious$1,003
Kid Country DaycareSullivan, INVarious$1,000
University of Utah Transplant Buddy FundSalt Lake City, UTVarious$1,000
Ruby Valley SwimmingSheridan, MTVarious$1,000
Ken Steiner Car ShowSheridan, MTVarious$1,000
Boys and Girls Club of WestchesterMount Kisco, NYVarious$1,000
Beaverhead Ski PatrolDillon, MTVarious$1,000
New Kids on the BlockSheridan, MTVarious$1,000
McNhfEnnis, MTVarious$1,000
Access UnlimitedBozeman, MTVarious$1,000
Shear History TrustMasterton, NZVarious$925
Pukaha National Wildlife CentreMasterton, NZVarious$925
Cancer Support CommunityBozeman, MTVarious$500
Days End Farm Horse RescueWoodbine, MDVarious$500
Elk River Archery ClubLivingston, MTVarious$500
Sheridan Scholarship FoundationSheridan, MTVarious$500
Sheridan Fire DeptSheridan, MTVarious$500

By state: Pennsylvania 4 · Montana 34 · INTL 14 · New York 5 · Missouri 2 · Hawaii 1

About this foundation

Braewold Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Sheridan, Montana, administered in care of Debevoise & Plimpton, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Braewold Fund accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Braewold Fund give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $495K across 73 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does Braewold Fund give?

Pennsylvania (4 grants), Montana (34 grants), INTL (14 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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