Pleiades Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-6246872
Foundation Overview
Based in Missoula, MT, Pleiades Foundation has awarded 210 grants totaling $723,802 to organizations in Montana, Washington and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $10,000, with a median award of $2,572.
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New Applicant Friendliness
0 of 22 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
74% of all grants are concentrated in Montana, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Montana, funding concentrates in Missoula (70%), Livingston (6%), Helena (6%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 66% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Pleiades Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Valleys Land Trust | $3,333 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| The Vital Ground Foundation | $5,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Citizens For A Weed Free Future | $7,500 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Garden City Harvest | $2,500 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| High Country News | $5,000 | Paonia, CO, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Missoula Art Museum | $7,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Mct | $1,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Methow Conservancy | $10,000 | Winthrop, WA, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Missoula Food Bank | $3,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Montana Land Reliance | $5,000 | Helena, MT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Missoula Writers Collab | $5,800 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Raptors Of The Rockies | $2,500 | Florence, MT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| The Blackfoot Challenge | $5,000 | Ovando, MT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Behaveutah State Univ | $7,500 | Logan, UT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Ywca | $2,500 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Trout Unlimited | $500 | Arlington, VA, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Twisp Works | $10,000 | Twisp, WA, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Western Sustainability Exchange | $5,000 | Livingston, MT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Classroom In Bloom | $4,000 | Twisp, WA, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Northern Plains Resource Council | $2,500 | Billings, MT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild | $5,000 | Roche Harbor, WA, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Partner's Hope Foundation | $5,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Five Valleys Land Trust | $3,333 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| The Vital Ground Foundation | $5,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Citizens For A Weed Free Future | $7,500 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Garden City Harvest | $3,500 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Missoula Art Museum | $10,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Mct | $1,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Methow Conservancy | $10,000 | Winthrop, WA, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Missoula Food Bank | $2,500 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Montana Land Reliance | $5,000 | Helena, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Missoula Writers Collab | $5,400 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| James Welch Native Lit Festival | $5,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Raptors Of The Rockies | $2,000 | Florence, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| The Blackfoot Challenge | $5,000 | Ovando, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Behaveutah State Univ | $6,000 | Logan, UT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Ywca | $2,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Montana Public Radio | $1,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Twisp Works | $7,500 | Twisp, WA, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Western Sustainability Exchange | $5,000 | Livingston, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Classroom In Bloom | $2,000 | Twisp, WA, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Northern Plains Resource Council | $2,500 | Billings, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Partner's Hope Foundation | $10,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Five Valleys Land Trust | $3,333 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| The Vital Ground Foundation | $5,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Citizens For A Weed Free Future | $7,500 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Garden City Harvest | $3,500 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Missoula Art Museum | $10,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Mct | $1,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Methow Conservancy | $10,000 | Winthrop, WA, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Missoula Food Bank | $2,500 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Montana Land Reliance | $5,000 | Helena, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Missoula Writers Collab | $5,400 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| James Welch Native Lit Festival | $5,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Raptors Of The Rockies | $2,000 | Florence, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| The Blackfoot Challenge | $5,000 | Ovando, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Behaveutah State Univ | $6,000 | Logan, UT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Ywca | $2,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Montana Public Radio | $1,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Twisp Works | $7,500 | Twisp, WA, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Western Sustainability Exchange | $5,000 | Livingston, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Classroom In Bloom | $2,000 | Twisp, WA, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Northern Plains Resource Council | $2,500 | Billings, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Partner's Hope Foundation | $10,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Five Valleys Land Trust | $3,333 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| The Vital Ground Foundation | $5,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Citizens For A Weed Free Future | $7,500 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Garden City Harvest | $3,500 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Missoula Art Museum | $10,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Mct | $1,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Methow Conservancy | $10,000 | Winthrop, WA, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Missoula Food Bank | $2,500 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Montana Land Reliance | $5,000 | Helena, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Missoula Writers Collab | $5,400 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| James Welch Native Lit Festival | $5,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Raptors Of The Rockies | $2,000 | Florence, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| The Blackfoot Challenge | $5,000 | Ovando, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Behaveutah State Univ | $6,000 | Logan, UT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Ywca | $2,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Montana Public Radio | $1,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Twisp Works | $7,500 | Twisp, WA, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Western Sustainability Exchange | $5,000 | Livingston, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Classroom In Bloom | $2,000 | Twisp, WA, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Northern Plains Resource Council | $2,500 | Billings, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Partner's Hope Foundation | $10,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2022 |
| The Um Foundation | $3,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Five Valleys Land Trust | $3,333 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| The Vital Ground Foundation | $5,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Citizens For A Weed Free Future | $5,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Missoula Art Museum | $5,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Methow Conservancy | $7,500 | Winthrop, WA, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Missoula Food Bank | $500 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Montana Land Reliance | $5,000 | Helena, MT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Montana Wilderness School | $1,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Missoula Writers Collab | $6,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Raptors Of The Rockies | $2,000 | Florence, MT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| The Blackfoot Challenge | $5,000 | Ovando, MT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Behaveutah State Univ | $4,077 | Logan, UT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Ywca | $500 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Ranchers Stewardship Alliance | $500 | Malta, MT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Twisp Works | $2,500 | Twisp, WA, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Western Sustainability Exchange | $5,000 | Livingston, MT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Classroom In Bloom | $2,000 | Twisp, WA, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Northern Plains Resource Council | $2,500 | Billings, MT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| The Produce Partnership | $7,500 | Livingston, MT, US | Operations | 2021 |
| San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild | $5,000 | Roche Harbor, WA, US | Operations | 2021 |
| The Um Foundation | $2,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Five Valleys Land Trust | $3,333 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| The Vital Ground Foundation | $250 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Citizens For A Weed Free Future | $5,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Clark Fork Coalition | $500 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Garden City Harvest | $1,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| International Wildlife Film Festiva | $250 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Mct | $500 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Missoula Food Bank | $7,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Montana Land Reliance | $3,000 | Helena, MT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Missoula Writers Collab | $5,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Raptors Of The Rockies | $1,000 | Florence, MT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Behaveutah State Univ | $3,189 | Logan, UT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Ywca | $2,500 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Trout Unlimited | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Twisp Works | $2,500 | Twisp, WA, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Western Sustainability Exchange | $3,500 | Livingston, MT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Community Food Agriculture Coalitio | $1,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Classroom In Bloom | $1,000 | Twisp, WA, US | Operations | 2020 |
| The Cove | $5,000 | Twisp, WA, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Northern Plains Resource Council | $500 | Billings, MT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Foundation For Missoula Public Libr | $2,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2020 |
| The Um Foundation | $3,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Five Valleys Land Trust | $1,500 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Litte Star Montessori | $1,000 | Winthrop, WA, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Freedom Gardens | $500 | Frenchtown, MT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| The Vital Ground Foundation | $1,250 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Citizens For A Weed Free Future | $5,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Clark Fork Coalition | $1,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Garden City Harvest | $2,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| High Country News | $2,000 | Paonia, CO, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Missoula Art Museum | $2,500 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Mct | $1,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Methow Conservancy | $4,000 | Winthrop, WA, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Montana Natural History Fnd | $1,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Montana Land Reliance | $5,000 | Helena, MT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Missoula Writers Collab | $5,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Montana Book Festival | $500 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Raptors Of The Rockies | $1,000 | Florence, MT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| The Land Institute | $2,500 | Salina, KS, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Behaveutah State Univ | $3,500 | Logan, UT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Ywca | $1,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Trout Unlimited | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Twisp Works | $2,500 | Twisp, WA, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Western Sustainability Exchange | $4,000 | Livingston, MT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Classroom In Bloom | $1,000 | Twisp, WA, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Humanities Montana | $500 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Methow Valley Citizen's Council | $1,000 | Twisp, WA, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Northern Plains Resource Council | $1,000 | Billings, MT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Community Food Agriculture Coalitio | $1,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Room One | $1,000 | Twisp, WA, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Ymca | $500 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| Foundation For Missoula Public Libr | $2,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2018 |
| The Um Foundation | $3,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Five Valleys Land Trust | $1,500 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Citizens For A Weed Free Future | $5,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Clark Fork Coalition | $1,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Garden City Harvest | $2,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| High Country News | $2,500 | Paonia, CO, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Missoula Art Museum | $4,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Mct | $1,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Methow Conservancy | $4,000 | Winthrop, WA, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Montana Natural History Fnd | $1,500 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Montana Land Reliance | $5,000 | Helena, MT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Missoula Writers Collab | $5,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Raptors Of The Rockies | $1,000 | Florence, MT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| The Land Institute | $2,500 | Salina, KS, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Behaveutah State Univ | $3,644 | Logan, UT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Ywca | $1,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Trout Unlimited | $1,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Twisp Works | $4,000 | Twisp, WA, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Western Sustainability Exchange | $5,000 | Livingston, MT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Community Food Agriculture Coalitio | $500 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Classroom In Bloom | $3,000 | Twisp, WA, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Northern Plains Resource Council | $1,500 | Billings, MT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Room One | $2,000 | Twisp, WA, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Ymca | $1,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| Foundation For Missoula Public Libr | $2,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2017 |
| One Montana | $750 | Bozeman, MT, US | Operations | 2016 |
| The Um Foundation | $7,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Five Valleys Land Trust | $1,500 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Citizens For A Weed Free Future | $5,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Clark Fork Coalition | $1,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Garden City Harvest | $2,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2016 |
| High Country News | $2,500 | Paonia, CO, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Missoula Art Museum | $3,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Mct | $1,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Methow Conservancy | $3,500 | Winthrop, WA, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Missoula Food Bank | $1,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Montana Natural History Fnd | $1,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Montana Land Reliance | $5,000 | Helena, MT, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Missoula Writers Collab | $5,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Montana Book Festival | $1,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Raptors Of The Rockies | $1,000 | Florence, MT, US | Operations | 2016 |
| The Land Institute | $2,500 | Salina, KS, US | Operations | 2016 |
| The Quivera Coalition | $250 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Behaveutah State Univ | $2,644 | Logan, UT, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Ywca | $1,500 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Twisp Works | $4,000 | Twisp, WA, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Western Sustainability Exchange | $5,000 | Livingston, MT, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Northern Plains Resource Council | $1,500 | Billings, MT, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Room One | $1,000 | Twisp, WA, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Western Literature Association | $1,500 | Logan, UT, US | Operations | 2016 |
| Foundation For Missoula Public Libr | $2,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operations | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-6246872 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 5434 Missoula, MT 59806-5434 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Pleiades Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Nancy Cook |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Mary Johnston |
| Trustee | Sarah A Kingston |
| Trustee | Kirby S Christian |
Forms 990-PF
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