Private foundation · EIN 46-1579882 · Whitefish, Montana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bayne Foundation Inc

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: 8 grants paid, $256K total, median $25K. 38% of grants stayed in Montana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$256K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in MT
38%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Whitefish Community FoundationWhitefish, MTDream$81K
Whitefish Community FoundationWhitefish, MTGreat Fish Campaign$65K
Cato InstituteWashington, DCGeneral Support$30K
Institute for JusticeArlington, VAGeneral Support$30K
Whitefish Community FoundationWhitefish, MTCirle of Giving$21K
Nationwide Children's HospitalSilver Spring, MDGeneral Support$15K
Seeds of CaringColumbus, OHGeneral Support$12K
PelotoniaColumbus, OHGeneral Support$1,035

By state: Montana 3 · District of Columbia 1 · Virginia 1 · Maryland 1 · Ohio 2

About this foundation

Bayne Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Whitefish, Montana, tax-exempt since 2013. 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 Bayne Foundation Inc 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 Bayne Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $256K across 8 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Bayne Foundation Inc give?

Montana (3 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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