Private foundation · EIN 41-6075860 · Big Sky, Montana

Harold W Sweatt Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $3,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 65 grants paid, $264K total, median $3,000. 22% of grants stayed in Montana. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
65
$264K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in MT
22%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$3.3M

How to apply

Applicant's discretion should be utilized. Only mailed requrests are premitted. Contact: Harold W Sweatt Foundation, Po Box 161447, Big Sky, Mt, 4069953367 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

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

Top 60 of 65 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
International CollegeNew York, NYGeneral$27K
Jupiter Medical CenterJupiter, FLGeneral$15K
Heaven's Gait RanchCedar Grove, WIGeneral$12K
Greater Yellowstone CoalitionBozeman, MTGeneral$10K
Napa Valley College FoundationNapa, CAGeneral$10K
African Wildlife FoundationWashington, DCGeneral$9,500
Nature ConservancyArlington, VAGeneral$8,000
Alzheimer's AssociationMinntonka, MNGeneral$7,000
Deep PortageHackensack, MNGeneral$7,000
Bath & Tennis Club Historic Building Preservation FoundationPalm Beach, FLGeneral$5,000
Christ Memorial ChapelHobe Sound, FLGeneral$5,000
Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CAGeneral$5,000
Eye Surgeons InternationalNapa, CAGeneral$5,000
Humane World for AnimalsWashington, DCGeneral$5,000
International Rhino FoundationFort Worth, TXGeneral$5,000
International Wolf CenterMinneapolis, MNGeneral$5,000
King StreetBurlington, VTGeneral$5,000
Napa Humane SocietyNapa, CAGeneral$5,000
Orangutan Foundation InternationalLos Angeles, CAGeneral$5,000
Palestine Children's Relief FundLos Angeles, CAGeneral$5,000
Rashi SchoolDerham, MAGeneral$5,000
Riley's Urgent Fund for Friends (ruff)Gallatin Gateway, MTGeneral$5,000
Scripps CollegeClaremont, CAGeneral$5,000
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USALaguna Hills, CAGeneral$5,000
Tunnels to Towers FoundationStanton Island, NYGeneral$5,000
United Way & Vt Immigration Legal Defense FundSouth Burlington, VTGeneral$5,000
ACLU Foundation IncNew York, NYGeneral$4,000
AneraWashington, DCGeneral$4,000
Burlington City ArtsBurlington, VTGeneral$4,000
Burlington Dismas HouseBurlington, VTGeneral$4,000
Coral Reef AllianceSan Francisco, CAGeneral$3,000
Flynn Center for the Permorming ArtsBurlington, VTGeneral$3,000
Hope the MissionVan Nuys, CAGeneral$3,000
K9s for WarriorsPonte Vedra, FLGeneral$3,000
Nature Conservancy (montana)Bozeman, MTGeneral$3,000
Ocean ConservancyWashington, DCGeneral$3,000
StanfordStanford, CAGeneral$3,000
World Wildlife FundWashington, DCGeneral$3,000
Arts Council of Big SkyBig Sky, MTGeneral$2,000
DavCincinnati, OHGeneral$2,000
North Country Public RadioCanton, NYGeneral$2,000
Return to Freedom Wild Horse ConservationLompoc, CAGeneral$2,000
The National Trust for Scotland Foundation USABoston, MAGeneral$2,000
Vermont PublicColchester, VTGeneral$2,000
Wild Aid - Pangolin Conservation CampaignSan Francisco, CAGeneral$2,000
Wildlife Conservation NetworkSan Francisco, CAGeneral$2,000
All Saints in Big SkyBig Sky, MTGeneral$1,500
Big Sky Search & RescueBig Sky, MTGeneral$1,500
EarthjusticeSan Francisco, CAGeneral$1,000
Elephant Havens Wildlife FoundationDallas, TXGeneral$1,000
Forests Forever FoundationBerkeley, CAGeneral$1,000
Friends of South Georgia IslandCarbondale, COGeneral$1,000
Gallatin River Task ForceBig Sky, MTGeneral$1,000
Gallatin Valley Land TrustBozeman, MTGeneral$1,000
Grand Circle OatBoston, MAGeneral$1,000
Joint Urban Ministry ProjectBurlington, VTGeneral$1,000
Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NYGeneral$1,000
Northern Waters Land TrustWalker, MNGeneral$1,000
Sierra Club FoundationSanta Rosa, CAGeneral$1,000
Warren Miller Performing Arts CenterGallatin Gateway, MTGeneral$1,000

By state: California 17 · New York 5 · Montana 14 · Florida 4 · District of Columbia 5 · Vermont 7

About this foundation

Harold W Sweatt Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Big Sky, Montana, tax-exempt since 1968. 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 Harold W Sweatt Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applicant's discretion should be utilized. Only mailed requrests are premitted. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Harold W Sweatt Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $264K across 65 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Harold W Sweatt Foundation give?

California (17 grants), New York (5 grants), Montana (14 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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