Sands Memorial Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 81-0368589
Foundation Overview
Based in Havre, MT, Sands Memorial Foundation Inc has awarded 153 grants totaling $774,500 to organizations in Montana. Individual grants range from $500 to $14,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 18 recipients (11%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
100% 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 Helena (18%), Butte (7%), Havre (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 55% 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
Dual focus on community projects (67%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Sands Memorial Foundation Inc'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beartooth Humane Alliance | $3,000 | Redlodge, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2023 |
| Butte Spayneuter Task Force | $10,000 | Butte, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2023 |
| Friends Of Havre Animal Shelter | $8,000 | Havre, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2023 |
| Helena Area Friends Of Pets | $8,000 | Helena, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2023 |
| Humane Society Of Northwest Montana | $1,000 | Kalispell, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2023 |
| Kootenai Pets For Life | $5,000 | Libby, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2023 |
| Lewis And Clark Humane Society | $3,000 | Helena, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2023 |
| Life Savers Animal Rescues | $3,000 | Polson, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2023 |
| Pad For Paws | $4,000 | Helena, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2023 |
| Paws Organization | $5,000 | Chinook, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2023 |
| Pet Paw-see | $1,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2023 |
| Pintler Pets | $8,000 | Anaconda, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2023 |
| Quailwings Rescue | $5,000 | Cut Bank, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2023 |
| Spay Neuter Project Of Park County | $5,000 | Livingston, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2023 |
| Wild About Cats | $5,000 | Clancy, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2023 |
| The Dedman Foundation | $3,000 | Fort Benton, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2023 |
| Arlee Rehabilitation Center | $5,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2023 |
| Spay Montana | $3,000 | Helena, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2023 |
| Beaverhead Animal Shelter | $4,500 | Dillon, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Butte Spayneuter Task Force | $14,000 | Butte, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Friends Of Havre Animal Shelter | $5,000 | Havre, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Helena Area Friends Of Pets | $7,000 | Helena, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of Northwest Montana | $1,000 | Kalispell, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Kootenai Pets For Life | $5,000 | Libby, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Lewis And Clark Humane Society | $5,000 | Helena, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Life Savers Animal Rescues | $5,000 | Polson, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Pad For Paws | $6,000 | Helena, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Paws Organization | $10,000 | Chinook, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Pet Paw-se | $2,500 | Great Falls, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Pintler Pets | $10,000 | Anaconda, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Quailwings Rescue | $5,000 | Cut Bank, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Spay Neuter Project Of Park County | $5,000 | Livingston, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Wild About Cats | $5,000 | Clancy, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| The Dedman Foundation | $2,500 | Fort Benton, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Beaverhead Animal Shelter | $4,500 | Dillon, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Butte Spayneuter Task Force | $14,000 | Butte, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Friends Of Havre Animal Shelter | $5,000 | Havre, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Helena Area Friends Of Pets | $7,000 | Helena, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of Northwest Montana | $1,000 | Kalispell, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Kootenai Pets For Life | $5,000 | Libby, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Lewis And Clark Humane Society | $5,000 | Helena, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Life Savers Animal Rescues | $5,000 | Polson, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Pad For Paws | $6,000 | Helena, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Paws Organization | $10,000 | Chinook, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Pet Paw-se | $2,500 | Great Falls, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Pintler Pets | $10,000 | Anaconda, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Quailwings Rescue | $5,000 | Cut Bank, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Spay Neuter Project Of Park County | $5,000 | Livingston, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Wild About Cats | $5,000 | Clancy, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| The Dedman Foundation | $2,500 | Fort Benton, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Beaverhead Animal Shelter | $4,500 | Dillon, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Butte Spayneuter Task Force | $14,000 | Butte, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Friends Of Havre Animal Shelter | $5,000 | Havre, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Helena Area Friends Of Pets | $7,000 | Helena, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of Northwest Montana | $1,000 | Kalispell, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Kootenai Pets For Life | $5,000 | Libby, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Lewis And Clark Humane Society | $5,000 | Helena, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Life Savers Animal Rescues | $5,000 | Polson, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Pad For Paws | $6,000 | Helena, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Paws Organization | $10,000 | Chinook, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Pet Paw-se | $2,500 | Great Falls, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Pintler Pets | $10,000 | Anaconda, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Quailwings Rescue | $5,000 | Cut Bank, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Spay Neuter Project Of Park County | $5,000 | Livingston, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Wild About Cats | $5,000 | Clancy, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| The Dedman Foundation | $2,500 | Fort Benton, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2022 |
| Beaverhead Animal Shelter | $4,500 | Dillon, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2021 |
| Butte Spayneuter Task Force | $12,500 | Butte, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welafe Organization | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Havre Animal Shelter | $5,000 | Havre, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2021 |
| Helena Area Friends Of Pets | $5,000 | Helena, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2021 |
| Humane Society Of Northwest Montana | $1,000 | Kalispell, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2021 |
| Kootenai Pets For Life | $5,000 | Libby, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2021 |
| Lewis & Clark Humane Society | $5,000 | Helena, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization - Spay Montana Program | 2021 |
| Life Savers Animal Rescues | $5,000 | Polson, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2021 |
| Pad For Paws | $5,000 | Helena, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2021 |
| Paws Organization | $6,000 | Chinook, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2021 |
| Pet Paw-see | $1,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2021 |
| Pintler Pets | $10,000 | Anaconda, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2021 |
| Quailwings Rescue | $2,000 | Cut Bank, MT, US | Operation Of Animal Welfare Organization | 2021 |
| Rezq Dogs | $2,000 | Dodson, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2021 |
| Spay Montana | $8,000 | Butte, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2021 |
| Spay Neuter Project Of Park County | $5,000 | Livingston, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2021 |
| Wild About Cats | $5,000 | Clancy, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2021 |
| Animeals | $2,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2020 |
| Beaverhead Animal Shelter | $2,500 | Dillon, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2020 |
| Butte Spayneuter Task Force | $10,000 | Butte, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welafe Organization | 2020 |
| Dedman Animal Shelter & Foundation | $3,000 | Fort Benton, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Havre Animal Shelter | $6,000 | Havre, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2020 |
| Helena Area Friends Of Pets | $4,000 | Helena, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2020 |
| Humane Society Of Northwest Montana | $1,000 | Kalispell, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2020 |
| Kitty Keepers | $4,300 | Havre, MT, US | Supplies And Equipment | 2020 |
| Kootenai Pets For Life | $3,000 | Libby, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2020 |
| Lewis & Clark Humane Society | $3,000 | Helena, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization - Spay Montana Program | 2020 |
| Life Savers Animal Rescues | $3,000 | Polson, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2020 |
| Pad For Paws | $4,000 | Helena, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2020 |
| Paws Organization | $4,000 | Chinook, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2020 |
| Pet Paw-see | $1,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2020 |
| Pintler Pets | $8,000 | Anaconda, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2020 |
| Spay Montana | $4,200 | Butte, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2020 |
| Spay Neuter Project Of Park County | $4,500 | Livingston, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2020 |
| Wild About Cats | $5,000 | Clancy, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2020 |
| Quailwings Rescue | $1,000 | Cut Bank, MT, US | Operation Of Animal Welfare Organization | 2020 |
| Sweet Grass Animal Coalition | $4,500 | Big Timber, MT, US | Operation Of Animal Welfare Organization | 2020 |
| Animeals | $2,100 | Missoula, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2018 |
| Beaverhead Animal Shelter | $7,000 | Dillon, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2018 |
| Butte Spayneuter Task Force | $14,000 | Butte, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2018 |
| Florence Dedmond Foundation | $2,000 | Fort Benton, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2018 |
| Friends Of The Havre Animal Shelter | $5,000 | Havre, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2018 |
| Helena Area Friends Of Pets | $7,500 | Helena, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2018 |
| Humane Society Of Cascade County | $500 | Great Falls, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2018 |
| Humane Society Of Northwest Montana | $2,500 | Kalispell, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2018 |
| Kitty Keepers | $3,500 | Havre, MT, US | Supplies And Equipment | 2018 |
| Kootenai Pets For Life | $5,000 | Libby, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2018 |
| Lewis & Clark Humane Society | $8,400 | Helena, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization - Spay Montana Program | 2018 |
| Life Savers Animal Rescues | $3,000 | Polson, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2018 |
| Pad For Paws | $5,000 | Helena, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2018 |
| Paws Organization | $5,000 | Chinook, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2018 |
| Pet Paw-see | $500 | Great Falls, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2018 |
| Pintler Pets | $10,000 | Anaconda, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2018 |
| Rezq Dogs | $5,000 | Dodson, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2018 |
| Spay Neuter Project Of Park County | $5,000 | Livingston, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2018 |
| Wild About Cats | $10,000 | Clancy, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2018 |
| Animeals | $3,000 | Missoula, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2017 |
| Beaverhead Animal Shelter | $7,000 | Dillon, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2017 |
| Butte Spayneuter Task Force | $14,000 | Butte, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2017 |
| Florence Dedmond Foundation | $2,000 | Fort Benton, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2017 |
| Helena Area Friends Of Pets | $10,000 | Helena, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2017 |
| Humane Society Of Northwest Montana | $2,000 | Kalispell, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2017 |
| Kitty Keepers | $4,000 | Havre, MT, US | Supplies And Equipment | 2017 |
| Kootenai Pets For Life | $5,000 | Libby, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2017 |
| Lewis & Clark Humane Society | $10,000 | Helena, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization - Spay Montana Program | 2017 |
| Life Savers Animal Rescues | $3,000 | Polson, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2017 |
| Pad For Paws | $2,500 | Helena, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2017 |
| Paws Organization | $5,000 | Chinook, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2017 |
| Pet Paw-see | $1,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2017 |
| Pintler Pets | $10,000 | Anaconda, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2017 |
| Rezq Dogs | $5,000 | Dodson, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2017 |
| Spay Neuter Project Of Park County | $2,500 | Livingston, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2017 |
| Wild About Cats | $5,000 | Clancy, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2017 |
| Butte Spayneuter Task Force | $10,000 | Butte, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2016 |
| Helena Area Friends Of Pets | $5,000 | Helena, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2016 |
| Humane Society Of Northwest Montana | $1,000 | Kalispell, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2016 |
| Kootenai Pets For Life | $5,000 | Libby, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2016 |
| Lewis & Clark Humane Society | $7,500 | Helena, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2016 |
| Life Savers Animal Rescues | $1,000 | Polson, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2016 |
| Pad For Paws | $1,000 | Helena, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2016 |
| Paws Organization | $2,500 | Chinook, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2016 |
| Pintler Pets | $10,000 | Anaconda, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2016 |
| Spay Neuter Project Of Park County | $2,500 | Livingston, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2016 |
| Animeals | $1,500 | Missoula, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2016 |
| Beaverhead Animal Shelter | $6,000 | Dillon, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2016 |
| Florence Dedmond Foundation | $1,000 | Fort Benton, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2016 |
| Pet Paw-see | $1,000 | Great Falls, MT, US | Operation Of An Animal Welfare Organization | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 81-0368589 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 1450 Havre, MT 59501-1450 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Sands Memorial Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Beverly Inman |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Virginia Reynolds |
| President | Cathy Jamruszka |
| Secretary | Stacy Rismon |
| Treasurer | Brent Peterson |
Forms 990-PF
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