Soka 'Piiwa Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 83-0321664
Foundation Overview
Based in Sheridan, WY, Soka 'Piiwa Foundation has awarded 100 grants totaling $801,500 to organizations in Montana, Michigan and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 16 recipients (13%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
60% of grants are awarded in Montana, with additional funding distributed across 8 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Montana, funding concentrates in Helena (25%), Choteau (23%), Missoula (17%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 34% decrease over 4 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (45%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Soka 'Piiwa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badrock Volunteer Fire Department | $5,000 | Columbia, MT, US | Providing The Best Service Possible To Responses To Medical Emergencies, Wildland Fire, Structure Fires, Motor Vehicle Accidents, And Any Other Types Of Emergencies. | 2024 |
| Montana Environmental Information Center | $5,000 | Helena, MT, US | Environmental Group Protecting And Restoring Montana's Environment. | 2024 |
| Montana Public Radio | $5,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Enrich The Mind & Spirit, Inspire A Lifetime Of Learning, & Connection Of Community Through Access To Exceptional Programming. | 2024 |
| Montana Trout Unlimited | $15,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Conservation & Restoration Of Montana's Coldwater Fisheries & Their Watersheds. | 2024 |
| Native Fish Society | $15,000 | Oregon, OR, US | Advocacy For The Recovery Of Wild, Native Fish & Promotion Of The Stewardship Of The Habitats. | 2024 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $10,000 | Oak Brook, IL, US | Home-away-from-home For Families. | 2024 |
| Wild Montana | $5,000 | Helena, MT, US | Uniting & Mobilizing Communities To Keep Montana Wild. | 2024 |
| Wild Salmon Center | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Protection Of Salmon. | 2024 |
| Badrock Volunteer Fire Department | $5,000 | Columbia, MT, US | Providing The Best Service Possible To Responses To Medical Emergencies, Wildland Fire, Structure Fires, Motor Vehicle Accidents, And Any Other Types Of Emergencies. | 2024 |
| Montana Environmental Information Center | $5,000 | Helena, MT, US | Environmental Group Protecting And Restoring Montana's Environment. | 2024 |
| Montana Public Radio | $5,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Enrich The Mind & Spirit, Inspire A Lifetime Of Learning, & Connection Of Community Through Access To Exceptional Programming. | 2024 |
| Montana Trout Unlimited | $15,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Conservation & Restoration Of Montana's Coldwater Fisheries & Their Watersheds. | 2024 |
| Native Fish Society | $15,000 | Oregon, OR, US | Advocacy For The Recovery Of Wild, Native Fish & Promotion Of The Stewardship Of The Habitats. | 2024 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $10,000 | Oak Brook, IL, US | Home-away-from-home For Families. | 2024 |
| Wild Montana | $5,000 | Helena, MT, US | Uniting & Mobilizing Communities To Keep Montana Wild. | 2024 |
| Wild Salmon Center | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Protection Of Salmon. | 2024 |
| Church Women United | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Christian Women Celebrating Unity In Diversity | 2023 |
| Flathead Chapter Trout Unlimited | $5,000 | Kalispell, MT, US | Protection, And Restoration Of Native And Other Coldwater Fish In Northwest Montana. | 2023 |
| Montana Public Radio | $5,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Enriches The Mind And Spirit, Inspires A Lifetime Of Learning And Connects Communities Through Access To Exceptional Programming. | 2023 |
| Native Fish Society | $10,000 | Oregon City, OR, US | Advocacy For The Recovery Of Wild, Native Fish & Promotion Of The Stewardship Of The Habitats | 2023 |
| National Resources Defense Council | $10,000 | Bozeman, VA, US | Safeguard The Earth | 2023 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $10,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Conserve The Lands & Waters On Which All Life Depends | 2023 |
| Old Trail Museum | $10,000 | Choteau, MT, US | Preserve, Research, And Interpret To The Public Through Our Collection, Exhibitions, And Programs; The Physical And Cultural Heritage Of The Rocky Mountain Front Region. | 2023 |
| Rocky Mountain Front Weed Roundtable | $1,000 | Choteau, MT, US | Ensuring Healthy, Diverse Lands For All | 2023 |
| Western Rivers Conservancy | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Protection Of River Ecosystems | 2023 |
| Wild Montana | $10,000 | Helena, MT, US | Uniting & Mobilizing Communities To Keep Montana Wild | 2023 |
| Montana Environmental Information Center | $10,000 | Helena, MT, US | Environmental Group Protecting And Restoring Montana's Environment. | 2023 |
| Church Women United | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Christian Women Celebrating Unity In Diversity | 2023 |
| Flathead Chapter Trout Unlimited | $5,000 | Kalispell, MT, US | Protection, And Restoration Of Native And Other Coldwater Fish In Northwest Montana. | 2023 |
| Montana Public Radio | $5,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Enriches The Mind And Spirit, Inspires A Lifetime Of Learning And Connects Communities Through Access To Exceptional Programming. | 2023 |
| Native Fish Society | $10,000 | Oregon City, OR, US | Advocacy For The Recovery Of Wild, Native Fish & Promotion Of The Stewardship Of The Habitats | 2023 |
| National Resources Defense Council | $10,000 | Bozeman, VA, US | Safeguard The Earth | 2023 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $10,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Conserve The Lands & Waters On Which All Life Depends | 2023 |
| Old Trail Museum | $10,000 | Choteau, MT, US | Preserve, Research, And Interpret To The Public Through Our Collection, Exhibitions, And Programs; The Physical And Cultural Heritage Of The Rocky Mountain Front Region. | 2023 |
| Rocky Mountain Front Weed Roundtable | $1,000 | Choteau, MT, US | Ensuring Healthy, Diverse Lands For All | 2023 |
| Western Rivers Conservancy | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Protection Of River Ecosystems | 2023 |
| Wild Montana | $10,000 | Helena, MT, US | Uniting & Mobilizing Communities To Keep Montana Wild | 2023 |
| Montana Environmental Information Center | $10,000 | Helena, MT, US | Environmental Group Protecting And Restoring Montana's Environment. | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Flathead River | $3,000 | Columbia Falls, MT, US | Protect & Preserve The Flathead River Watershed | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Teton - Choteau | $10,000 | Choteau, MT, US | Promoting Recreation, Access & Safety In The Teton River Drainage | 2022 |
| Montana Trout Unlimited | $10,000 | Missoula, MI, US | Conservation, Protection & Restoration Of Montana's Coldwater Fisheries & Their Watersheds | 2022 |
| Montana Wildlife Federation | $11,000 | Helena, MT, US | Protection Of Wildlife, Habitate & Public Access In Montana | 2022 |
| Native Fish Society | $20,000 | Oregon City, OR, US | Advocacy For The Recovery Of Wild, Native Fish & Promotion Of The Stewardship Of The Habitats | 2022 |
| National Resources Defense Council | $5,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Safeguard The Earth | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $10,000 | Arligton, VA, US | Conserve The Lands & Waters On Which All Life Depends | 2022 |
| Northern Plains Resource Council | $5,000 | Billings, MT, US | Organize Montanans To Protect Our Water, Land, Air And Working Landscapes | 2022 |
| The Piegan Institute | $5,000 | Browning, MT, US | Serve As A Vehicle To Research, Promote & Preserve Native Languages | 2022 |
| Western Rivers Conservancy | $20,000 | Portland, OR, US | Protection Of River Ecosystems | 2022 |
| Wild Salmon Center | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Portection Of Salmon | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Flathead River | $3,000 | Columbia Falls, MT, US | Protect & Preserve The Flathead River Watershed | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Teton - Choteau | $10,000 | Choteau, MT, US | Promoting Recreation, Access & Safety In The Teton River Drainage | 2022 |
| Montana Trout Unlimited | $10,000 | Missoula, MI, US | Conservation, Protection & Restoration Of Montana's Coldwater Fisheries & Their Watersheds | 2022 |
| Montana Wildlife Federation | $11,000 | Helena, MT, US | Protection Of Wildlife, Habitate & Public Access In Montana | 2022 |
| Native Fish Society | $20,000 | Oregon City, OR, US | Advocacy For The Recovery Of Wild, Native Fish & Promotion Of The Stewardship Of The Habitats | 2022 |
| National Resources Defense Council | $5,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Safeguard The Earth | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $10,000 | Arligton, VA, US | Conserve The Lands & Waters On Which All Life Depends | 2022 |
| Northern Plains Resource Council | $5,000 | Billings, MT, US | Organize Montanans To Protect Our Water, Land, Air And Working Landscapes | 2022 |
| The Piegan Institute | $5,000 | Browning, MT, US | Serve As A Vehicle To Research, Promote & Preserve Native Languages | 2022 |
| Western Rivers Conservancy | $20,000 | Portland, OR, US | Protection Of River Ecosystems | 2022 |
| Wild Salmon Center | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Portection Of Salmon | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Flathead River | $3,000 | Columbia Falls, MT, US | Protect & Preserve The Flathead River Watershed | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Teton - Choteau | $10,000 | Choteau, MT, US | Promoting Recreation, Access & Safety In The Teton River Drainage | 2022 |
| Montana Trout Unlimited | $10,000 | Missoula, MI, US | Conservation, Protection & Restoration Of Montana's Coldwater Fisheries & Their Watersheds | 2022 |
| Montana Wildlife Federation | $11,000 | Helena, MT, US | Protection Of Wildlife, Habitate & Public Access In Montana | 2022 |
| Native Fish Society | $20,000 | Oregon City, OR, US | Advocacy For The Recovery Of Wild, Native Fish & Promotion Of The Stewardship Of The Habitats | 2022 |
| National Resources Defense Council | $5,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Safeguard The Earth | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $10,000 | Arligton, VA, US | Conserve The Lands & Waters On Which All Life Depends | 2022 |
| Northern Plains Resource Council | $5,000 | Billings, MT, US | Organize Montanans To Protect Our Water, Land, Air And Working Landscapes | 2022 |
| The Piegan Institute | $5,000 | Browning, MT, US | Serve As A Vehicle To Research, Promote & Preserve Native Languages | 2022 |
| Western Rivers Conservancy | $20,000 | Portland, OR, US | Protection Of River Ecosystems | 2022 |
| Wild Salmon Center | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Portection Of Salmon | 2022 |
| Benefis Teton Medical Center Foundation | $1,000 | Choteau, MT, US | Support, Promote & Enhance Healthcare | 2021 |
| Bonefish Tarpon Trust | $5,000 | Miami, FL, US | Conservation & Restoration Of Bonefish, Tarpon & Permit Fisheries And Habitats Through Research, Stewardship, Education & Advocacy. | 2021 |
| Bright Eyes Care & Rehab Center Inc | $2,500 | Choteau, MT, US | Animal Shelter | 2021 |
| Flathead Spay & Neuter Clinic | $2,500 | Whitefish, MT, US | Animal Population Control | 2021 |
| Montana Environmental Information Center | $2,500 | Helena, MT, US | Protection & Restoration | 2021 |
| Montana Public Radio | $1,500 | Missoula, MT, US | Enrich The Mind & Spirit, Inspire A Lifetime Of Learning, & Connection Of Community Through Access To Exceptional Programming. | 2021 |
| Native Fish Society | $5,000 | Oregon City, OR, US | Advocacy For The Recovery Of Wild, Native Fish & Promotion Of The Stewardship Of The Habitats | 2021 |
| National Resources Defense Council | $20,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Safeguard The Earth | 2021 |
| Old Trail Museum | $5,000 | Choteau, MT, US | Preserve, Research, And Intepret To The Public Through Its Collection, Exhibitions, And Programs, The Physical & Cultural History Of The Rocky Mountain Front Region. | 2021 |
| Ranch Hope | $5,000 | Alloway, NJ, US | Fostering Environments That Transform Lives Empowered Through Christ-centered Love & Compassion. | 2021 |
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation | $1,500 | Missoula, MT, US | Protect, Support, Enhance, Open | 2021 |
| Rocky Mountain Front Weed Roundtable | $2,500 | Choteau, MT, US | Weed Management | 2021 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Create, Find And Support Programs That Directly Improve The Health & Well-being Of Children And Their Families. | 2021 |
| Western Rivers Conservancy | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Protection Of River Ecosystems | 2021 |
| Wild Montana | $5,000 | Helena, MT, US | Protection Of Public Lands & Waters, Create A Future Where People And Wildlife Thrive. | 2021 |
| Benefis Teton Medical Center Foundation | $1,000 | Choteau, MT, US | Support, Promote & Enhance Healthcare | 2020 |
| Bright Eyes Care & Rehab Center Inc | $2,500 | Choteau, MT, US | Animal Shelter | 2020 |
| Dumb Friends League | $1,000 | Denver, CO, US | Animal Rescue | 2020 |
| Flathead Spay & Neuter Clinic | $2,500 | Whitefish, MT, US | Animal Population Control | 2020 |
| Montana Environmental Information Center | $5,000 | Helena, MT, US | Protection & Restoration | 2020 |
| Montana Trout Unlimited | $20,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Conservation & Protection | 2020 |
| Montana Wildlife Federation | $2,500 | Helena, MT, US | Protecting Of Wildlife, Habitat And Public Access In Montana | 2020 |
| Native Fish Society | $10,000 | Oregon City, OR, US | Advocacy For The Recovery Of Wild, Native Fish & Promotion Of The Stewardship Of The Habitats | 2020 |
| Northern Plains Resource Council | $5,000 | Billings, MT, US | Environmental Protection, Economic Justice, Rural Self-determination, Democracy & Government Accountability | 2020 |
| National Resources Defense Council | $10,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | Safeguard The Earth | 2020 |
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation | $5,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Protect, Support, Enhance, Open | 2020 |
| Rocky Mountain Front Weed Roundtable | $1,000 | Choteau, MT, US | Weed Management | 2020 |
| Western Rivers Conservancy | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | Protection Of River Ecosystems | 2020 |
| Wild Salmon Center | $18,000 | Portland, OR, US | Protection Of Wild Salmon Rivers | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 83-0321664 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2340 WETLANDS DR STE 102 Sheridan, WY 82801-9062 |
Key People (2)
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| Trustee | George D Widener |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Patricia K Widener |
Forms 990-PF
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