The Montana State Capitol

Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 13-7196658

The Braewold Fund

A private foundation in Sheridan, MT. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 73 grants and $495,293 paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $495,293

    Grants listed
    73
    Assets, end of year
    $7,047,706
  • Tax year 2024

    $455,827

    Grants listed
    103
    Assets, end of year
    $5,847,039
  • Tax year 2023

    $251,509

    Grants listed
    101
    Assets, end of year
    $4,936,832
  • Tax year 2022

    $460,928

    Grants listed
    3
    Assets, end of year
    $5,205,946
  • Tax year 2021

    $470,057

    Grants listed
    5
    Assets, end of year
    $5,384,158
  • Tax year 2020

    $344,193

    Grants listed
    5
    Assets, end of year
    $5,032,893
  • Tax year 2019

    $288,701

    Grants listed
    4
    Assets, end of year
    $4,859,805
  • Tax year 2018

    $231,705

    Grants listed
    2
    Assets, end of year
    $4,966,541

Grants paid in 2025

73 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Haverford CollegeHaverford, PA

    Various

    $100,000
  2. Bryn Mawr CollegeBryn Mawr, PA

    Various

    $100,000
  3. AfscPhiladelphia, PA

    Various

    $100,000
  4. Yellowstone Boys & Girls FoundationBillings, MT

    Various

    $20,000
  5. Reach Higher MontanaHelena, MT

    Various

    $12,000
  6. Twin Bridges School & Community FoundationTwin Bridges, MT

    Various

    $8,500
  7. Anglican MovementWellington, New Zealand

    Various

    $8,074
  8. Malaghan InstituteWellington, New Zealand

    Various

    $7,450
  9. East Coast Rural Support TrustTiniroto, New Zealand

    Various

    $7,425
  10. Peter Lang TrustGloucester, United Kingdom

    Various

    $7,425
  11. Westtown SchoolWest Chester, PA

    Various

    $6,500
  12. Ruby Habitat FoundationSheridan, MT

    Various

    $6,193
  13. MS of New ZealandDunedin Central, New Zealand

    Various

    $5,712
  14. Madison Jefferson 4-HWhitehall, MT

    Various

    $5,100
  15. Andy Irons FoundationPrinceville, HI

    Various

    $5,000
  16. Lincoln-Dryland Legume Research - MootCaterbury, New Zealand

    Various

    $5,000
  17. Teatown Lake ReservationOssining, NY

    Various

    $5,000
  18. The Catwalk TrustAuckland Central, New Zealand

    Various

    $4,967
  19. Life Flight Trust WellingtonWellington, New Zealand

    Various

    $4,967
  20. Hockey TurfWarkworth, New Zealand

    Various

    $4,625
  21. Meet the NeedCharleston, MO

    Various

    $4,000
  22. Ruby Valley Hospital FoundationSheridan, MT

    Various

    $3,500
  23. Wellington Free AmbulanceWellington, New Zealand

    Various

    $3,477
  24. Madison County Fairground FoundationTwin Bridges, MT

    Various

    $3,000
  25. Big Hearts Under the Big SkyHelena, MT

    Various

    $3,000
  26. Ruby Valley FFA AlumniSheridan, MT

    Various

    $3,000
  27. The Salvation Army Intermountain Divisional HeadquartersDenver, CO

    Various

    $2,500
  28. Upper Canyon OutreachAlder, MT

    Various

    $2,500
  29. Sheridan Athletic BoosterSheridan, MT

    Various

    $2,500
  30. Cutting Fences FoundationLaurel, MT

    Various

    $2,000
  31. PDK FoundationKansas City, MO

    Various

    $2,000
  32. Ruby Valley Search & RescueSheridan, MT

    Various

    $2,000
  33. The Bhutan FoundationWashington, DC

    Various

    $2,000
  34. Ruby Valley Food PantrySheridan, MT

    Various

    $2,000
  35. Project Mirador FoundationGreenbrae, CA

    Various

    $2,000
  36. Mt Kisco Child Care CenterMt Kisco, NY

    Various

    $2,000
  37. Trustees of Phillips AcademyAndover, MA

    Various

    $1,500
  38. Warriors & Quiet Waters FoundationBozeman, MT

    Various

    $1,500
  39. Firewood Bank of the Ruby ValleySheridan, MT

    Various

    $1,500
  40. Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NH

    Various

    $1,500
  41. Montana Brave HeartsPolson, MT

    Various

    $1,500
  42. Dalefield Hockey ClubWairarapa, New Zealand

    Various

    $1,425
  43. Sheridan CommunitySheirdan, MT

    Various

    $1,250
  44. Mental Health of New ZealandAuckland, New Zealand

    Various

    $1,003
  45. Kid Country DaycareSullivan, IN

    Various

    $1,000
  46. University of Utah Transplant Buddy FundSalt Lake City, UT

    Various

    $1,000
  47. Ruby Valley SwimmingSheridan, MT

    Various

    $1,000
  48. Ken Steiner Car ShowSheridan, MT

    Various

    $1,000
  49. Boys and Girls Club of WestchesterMt Kisco, NY

    Various

    $1,000
  50. Beaverhead Ski PatrolDillon, MT

    Various

    $1,000
  51. New Kids on the BlockSheridan, MT

    Various

    $1,000
  52. MCNHFEnnis, MT

    Various

    $1,000
  53. Access UnlimitedBozeman, MT

    Various

    $1,000
  54. Shear History TrustMasterton, New Zealand

    Various

    $925
  55. Pukaha National Wildlife CentreMasterton, New Zealand

    Various

    $925
  56. Cancer Support CommunityBozeman, MT

    Various

    $500
  57. Days End Farm Horse RescueWoodbine, MD

    Various

    $500
  58. Elk River Archery ClubLivingston, MT

    Various

    $500
  59. Sheridan Scholarship FoundationSheridan, MT

    Various

    $500
  60. Sheridan Fire DeptSheridan, MT

    Various

    $500
  61. Sheridan Senior CenterSheridan, MT

    Various

    $500
  62. Suffer Out LoudBozeman, MT

    Various

    $500
  63. Virgina City Fire DeptVirginia City, MT

    Various

    $500
  64. The Darrow SchoolNew Lebanon, NY

    Various

    $500
  65. Heifer Project InternationalLittle Rock, AR

    Various

    $500
  66. Maasai SchoolLynden, WA

    Various

    $500
  67. CfriPalto Alto, CA

    Various

    $500
  68. Rippowam Cisqua SchoolBedford, NY

    Various

    $500
  69. Range FoundationCarson City, NV

    Various

    $500
  70. Montana PBSBozeman, MT

    Various

    $500
  71. Barrett Hospital FoundationDillon, MT

    Various

    $200
  72. Flutie FoundationWaltham, MA

    Various

    $100
  73. Madisonjefferson Ex 4-H AwardsWhitehall, MT

    Various

    $50

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education7 grants $210,50082% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $8,5003% of the total
  3. Health4 grants $7,7003% of the total
  4. Human services3 grants $7,0003% of the total
  5. Environment1 grant $6,1932% of the total
  6. Mental health2 grants $5,5002% of the total
  7. 6 other causes6 grants $10,0004% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Pennsylvania4 grants $306,500
  2. Montana34 grants $91,293
  3. New York5 grants $9,000
  4. Missouri2 grants $6,000
  5. Hawaii1 grant $5,000
  6. California2 grants $2,500
  7. Colorado1 grant $2,500
  8. District of Columbia1 grant $2,000
  9. Massachusetts2 grants $1,600
  10. New Hampshire1 grant $1,500

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • James WoodTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Stephen WoodTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Sarah Wood CrofootTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0

The return

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