Private foundation · EIN 81-0519783 · Bozeman, Montana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jodar Family Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $256K total, median $18K. 50% of grants stayed in Montana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$256K
Median grant
$18K
Stays in MT
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bold Visions ConservationAlbuquerque, NMFurther tax exempt purpose$41K
Bozeman SymphonyBozeman, MTFurther tax exempt purpose$35K
Center for Biological DiversityTucson, AZFurther tax exempt purpose$25K
PetaNorfolk, VAFurther tax exempt purpose$25K
Yellowstone Ecological Research CenBozeman, MTFurther tax exempt purpose$25K
Captain Paul Watson FoundationNew York, NYFurther tax exempt purpose$25K
Wildearth GuardiansSanta Fe, NMFurther tax exempt purpose$25K
SharkGeneva, ILFurther tax exempt purpose$10K
Footloose MontanaMissoula, MTFurther tax exempt purpose$10K
Nature RisingClinton, MTFurther tax exempt purpose$10K
Kootenai ShelterLibby, MTFurther Tax Exempt Purpose$10K
Committee to Abolish Sports HuntNew Paltz, NYFurther Tax Exempt Purpose$5,000
Heart of the Valley Animal ShelterBozeman, MTFurther tax exempt purpose$5,000
Raison DetreBozeman, MTFurther tax exempt purpose$5,000

By state: Montana 7 · New Mexico 2 · New York 2 · Arizona 1 · Virginia 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Jodar Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bozeman, Montana, administered in care of Bruce W Jodar, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Jodar Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Jodar Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $256K across 14 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does Jodar Family Foundation give?

Montana (7 grants), New Mexico (2 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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