Private foundation · EIN 33-2397191 · Thompson Fls, Montana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jack I Esler Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (Available through email request) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $23K total, median $5,000. 40% of grants stayed in Montana. Stated restrictions: Graduating seniors from high schools in Thompson Falls, MT; Noxon, MT; Hot Springs, MT; and Bowler, WI; pursuing training for careers in the trades.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$23K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MT
40%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Available through email request
Assets
$2.5M

How to apply

Form available upon email request Contact: Jack Esler Foundation, Po Box 402, Thompson Falls, Mt, 4063700578 Deadlines: Available through email request Restrictions: Graduating seniors from high schools in Thompson Falls, MT; Noxon, MT; Hot Springs, MT; and Bowler, WI; pursuing training for careers in the trades.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Spokane Community CollegeSpokane, WAScholarship grant for Samuel S Burgess$5,000
North Dakota State UniversityFargo, NDScholarship grant for Haylee R Wiedeman$5,000
Msu - NorthernHavre, MTScholarship grant for Nick W McAllister$5,000
Gallatin College - MsuBozeman, MTScholarship grant for Mackenzie A Tulloch$5,000
Northcentral Technical CollegeWausau, WIScholarship grant for Paige D Treptow$2,500

By state: Montana 2 · Washington 1 · North Dakota 1 · Wisconsin 1

About this foundation

Jack I Esler Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Thompson Fls, Montana, tax-exempt since 2025. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Jack I Esler Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Form available upon email request Deadlines: Available through email request.

How much does Jack I Esler Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $23K across 5 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Jack I Esler Foundation give?

Montana (2 grants), Washington (1 grants), North Dakota (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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