Private foundation · EIN 81-3215680 · Bigfork, Montana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Fred L Hartley 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: 20 grants paid, $393K total, median $10K. 40% of grants stayed in Montana. Stated restrictions: Cannot be political or religious organization

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$393K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MT
40%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$7.1M

How to apply

A letter describing exactly what the funds will be used for and why the use is necessary. Applicants name, address and telephone number must be included. Contact: Fred L Hartley Jr, 439 Grand Ave Pmb 193, Bigfork, Mt, 9098008990, FLHFDN76@CHARTER.NET Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Cannot be political or religious organization

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cedars Sinai Medical CenterLos Angeles, CAProject jonathan fund for precision medicine in ibd$100K
Montana Historical SocietyHelena, MTCompletion of the charles russell gallery and the montana firearms collection$50K
Uso San AntonioSan Antonio, TXCapital improvements$40K
Miracle League of Nw MontanaKalispell, MTRefurbishment of the turf at the miracle league field at kidsports complex$30K
Bigfork Youth Baseball IncBigfork, MTContruction of the bigfork baseball facility$25K
California Science Center FoundationLos Angeles, CARestoration of the union oil dc3 exhibit$25K
Bigfork Food BankBigfork, MTFood supplies$10K
Bigfork Ladies Service ClubBigfork, MTScholarship program$10K
Community Foundation of the Hill CountryKerrville, TXRelief, supplies, and support for the victims of the july 4th flooding$10K
Comfort Volunteer Fire DepartmentComfort, TXEquipment replacement$10K
Ingram Fire DepartmentIngram, TXEquipment replacement$10K
Flathead Electric CooperativeKalispell, MTCommunity safety improvements$10K
Hunt Volunteer Fire DepartmentHunt, TXEquipment replacement$10K
Mountain Home Fire DepartmentMountain Home, TXEquipment replacement$10K
Sisterdale Fire DepartmentSisterdale, TXEquipment replacement$10K
Turtle Creek Fire DepartmentKerrville, TXEquipment replacement$10K
Central Catholic High School Booster ClubSan Antonio, TXAed safety equipment$7,500
Alano Club of Kalispell IncKalispell, MTInstallation of new hvac equipment$5,000
FIRST Tee of San AntonioSan Antonio, TXGrants for participants for equipment, tournament fees, and lessons$5,000
Northwest Montana Veterans Stand Down & Food PantryKalispell, MTFood supplies & thanksgiving turkeys$5,000

By state: Montana 8 · California 2 · Texas 10

About this foundation

Fred L Hartley Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bigfork, Montana, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Fred L Hartley 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 Fred L Hartley Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $393K across 20 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Fred L Hartley Family Foundation give?

Montana (8 grants), California (2 grants), Texas (10 grants), per its latest filing.

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