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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 81-0270257

Treacy Foundation

A private foundation in Helena, MT. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 105 grants and $2.4 million paid in grants.

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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

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Treacy Foundation
PO Box 1479
Helena, MT 59624
(406) 443-3549
Form and materials
Grant information and applications are available at treacyfoundation.org. Organizations that apply for grants must qualify as an exempt organization under i.r.c. Section 501(c)(3). The organization should submit a letter outlining the needs of the grant.
Deadlines
May 1
Restrictions
The treacy foundation awards scholarship grants to starting freshman and sophmore college students who are residents of MT and id. Scholarships are generally $3,000 per year and are renewable for 4 years provided the student requests renewal each year. Scholarships are not offered to junior, senior or graduate college students. The grants are paid directly to the school to be applied to the student's account. Scholarship applicants can obtain the application form from treacyfoundation.org. Application forms are reviewed by the scholarship selection committee which meets between may 1-15. The applicant will be notified of his/her selection or nonselection following the review of all applicants. Once the student has been selected, they will receive a preference for renewal provided they write the foundation requesting a renewal by the may 1 deadline. The foundation limits the number of new scholarships granted each year.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2025

    $2,365,500

    Grants listed
    105
    Assets, end of year
    $43,664,399

  • Tax year 2024

    $2,229,678

    Grants listed
    100
    Assets, end of year
    $42,018,509

  • Tax year 2023

    $2,051,200

    Grants listed
    85
    Assets, end of year
    $39,493,819

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,906,160

    Grants listed
    63
    Assets, end of year
    $40,460,779

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,981,450

    Grants listed
    66
    Assets, end of year
    $36,888,345

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,976,000

    Grants listed
    68
    Assets, end of year
    $36,709,534

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,900,198

    Grants listed
    77
    Assets, end of year
    $36,995,925

  • Tax year 2018

    $1,957,990

    Grants listed
    74
    Assets, end of year
    $36,640,821

Grants paid in 2025

105 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Helena Food ShareHelena, MT

    Capital campaign

    $102,500
  2. Montana State UniversityBozeman, MT

    College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education

    $76,500
  3. Eagle MountBozeman, MT

    Capital campaign

    $75,000
  4. Florence Crittenton HomeHelena, MT

    Capital campaign

    $75,000
  5. Ywca-HelenaHelena, MT

    Capital campaign

    $75,000
  6. St Peter's Health FoundationHelena, MT

    Capital campaign

    $70,000
  7. University of MontanaMissoula, MT

    College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education

    $63,500
  8. Exploration WorksHelena, MT

    Capital campaign

    $55,000
  9. Habitat for Humanity HelenaHelena, MT

    Capital campaign

    $52,500
  10. Aspen - LivingstonLivingston, MT

    Capital campaign

    $50,000
  11. Big Sandy Medical CenterBig Sandy, MT

    Capital campaign

    $50,000
  12. Clay Arts GuildHelena, MT

    Capital campaign

    $50,000
  13. CldiBillings, MT

    Capital campaign

    $50,000
  14. Hopa Mountain IncBozeman, MT

    Capital campaign

    $50,000
  15. Human Resource Dev Council BozemanBozeman, MT

    Capital campaign

    $50,000
  16. Montana Food Bank NetworkMissoula, MT

    Food

    $50,000
  17. National Museum of Forest Service HistMissoula, MT

    Capital campaign

    $50,000
  18. North Valley Music SchoolWhitefish, MT

    Capital campaign

    $50,000
  19. Community Food Bank of Mineral CountySuperior, MT

    Capital campaign

    $40,000
  20. Livingston Meals on WheelsLivingston, MT

    Capital campaign

    $40,000
  21. Missoula Art MuseumMissoula, MT

    Capital campaign

    $40,000
  22. Town of Big Sandy MtBig Sandy, MT

    Capital campaign

    $40,000
  23. Montana Tech UniversityButte, MT

    College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education

    $37,500
  24. Friends of Historic Hotel LibbyLibby, MT

    Capital campaign

    $35,000
  25. Lake Co Comm Dev CorpRonan, MT

    Capital campaign

    $35,000
  26. Aldersgate United Methodist ChurchButte, MT

    Capital campaign

    $30,000
  27. Alliance for YouthGreat Falls, MT

    Capital campaign

    $30,000
  28. American Red Cross MtGreat Falls, MT

    Capital campaign

    $30,000
  29. City of GlasgowGlasgow, MT

    Capital campaign

    $30,000
  30. Sandstone Preservation CommitteeAbsarokee, MT

    Capital campaign

    $30,000
  31. Society of St Vincent de Paul NC MtGreat Falls, MT

    Capital campaign

    $29,000
  32. Head Start Inc BillingsBillings, MT

    Capital campaign

    $28,000
  33. Carroll CollegeHelena, MT

    College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education

    $27,000
  34. Blue Mountain ClinicMissoula, MT

    Capital campaign

    $25,000
  35. Camp BighornPlains, MT

    Capital campaign

    $25,000
  36. Emerson CenterBozeman, MT

    Capital campaign

    $25,000
  37. Friends of the Pool - LewistownLewistown, MT

    Capital campaign

    $25,000
  38. Friends of the Pool and ParkchinookChinook, MT

    Capital campaign

    $25,000
  39. Gateway Economic Development DistrictHelena, MT

    Capital campaign

    $25,000
  40. Grandstreet TheatreHelena, MT

    Capital campaign

    $25,000
  41. Granite County MedicalPhilipsburg, MT

    Capital campaign

    $25,000
  42. Greater Missoula YMCAMissoula, MT

    Capital campaign

    $25,000
  43. Hi-Line Pool & Recreation FoundationChester, MT

    Capital campaign

    $25,000
  44. Mountain Shadow AssociationBozeman, MT

    Capital campaign

    $25,000
  45. Neighborhood Housing Services Great FallsGreat Falls, MT

    Capital campaign

    $25,000
  46. Rocky Mountain Elk FoundationMissoula, MT

    Capital campaign

    $25,000
  47. Simulation in Motion - MtHelena, MT

    Capital campaign

    $25,000
  48. Stevensville PlayhouseStevensville, MT

    Capital campaign

    $25,000
  49. Yellowstone Boys and Girls ClubBillings, MT

    Capital campaign

    $25,000
  50. Yellowstone Ice FoundationBillings, MT

    Capital campaign

    $25,000
  51. Missoula Cnty Parks TrailsMissoula, MT

    Capital campaign

    $20,000
  52. City Life Community CenterMissoula, MT

    Capital campaign

    $15,000
  53. Rocky Mountain CollegeBillings, MT

    College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education

    $15,000
  54. The SkolaWhitefish, MT

    Capital campaign

    $15,000
  55. Wesley House FoundationMissoula, MT

    Capital campaign

    $12,000
  56. Deer Lodge Woman's ClubDeer Lodge, MT

    Capital campaign

    $11,000
  57. Msu NorthernHavre, MT

    College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education

    $10,500
  58. University of Montana WesternDillon, MT

    College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education

    $10,500
  59. Fort Smith Comm FoundationBig Sky, MT

    Capital campaign

    $10,000
  60. Glacier Symphony & Chorale IncKalispell, MT

    Capital campaign

    $10,000
  61. Heart of the Valley Animal ShelterBozeman, MT

    Capital campaign

    $10,000
  62. Holter Museum of ArtHelena, MT

    Capital campaign

    $10,000
  63. Lewis & Clark CountyHelena, MT

    Capital campaign

    $10,000
  64. Novare ButteButte, MT

    Capital campaign

    $10,000
  65. Samaritan HouseKalispell, MT

    Capital campaign

    $10,000
  66. Science & Conservation CenterBillings, MT

    Capital campaign

    $10,000
  67. Flathead Valley Community CollegeKalispell, MT

    College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education

    $9,000
  68. Msu BillingsBillings, MT

    College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education

    $9,000
  69. Msu BillingsBillings, MT

    Capital campaign

    $7,500
  70. Helena Recreation FoundationClancy, MT

    Capital campaign

    $6,000
  71. Oregon State UniversityCorvallis, OR

    College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education

    $6,000
  72. Quality Life ConceptsGreat Falls, MT

    Capital campaign

    $6,000
  73. University of North DakotaGrand Forks, ND

    College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education

    $6,000
  74. Williston State CollegeWilliston, ND

    College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education

    $6,000
  75. Duttonbrady School Dist #28CDutton, MT

    Capital campaign

    $5,000
  76. Farm to School of Park CountyLivingston, MT

    Capital campaign

    $5,000
  77. Helena SymphonyHelena, MT

    Capital campaign

    $5,000
  78. Lewis & Clark Library FoundationHelena, MT

    Capital campaign

    $5,000
  79. Montana ShakespeareBozeman, MT

    Capital campaign

    $5,000
  80. Trust MontanaMissoula, MT

    Capital campaign

    $5,000
  81. Wedsworth Memorial LibraryCascade, MT

    Capital campaign

    $5,000
  82. University of Alaska AnchorageAnchorage, AK

    College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education

    $4,500
  83. Chester United Methodist ChurchChester, MT

    Capital campaign

    $4,000
  84. Community Harvest IncThompson FLS, MT

    Capital campaign

    $4,000
  85. Never Alone Recovery Support ServicesRonan, MT

    Capital campaign

    $4,000
  86. Boston UniversityBoston, MA

    College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education

    $3,000
  87. Brovold Community OrchardMissoula, MT

    Capital campaign

    $3,000
  88. Concordia CollegeMoorhead, MN

    College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education

    $3,000
  89. Depaul UniversityChicago, IL

    College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education

    $3,000
  90. Dickinson State UniveristyDickinson, ND

    College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education

    $3,000
  91. Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WA

    College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education

    $3,000
  92. North Dakota State UniversityFargo, ND

    College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education

    $3,000
  93. Northern Arizona UniversityFlagstaff, AZ

    College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education

    $3,000
  94. Northwest State CollegePowell, WY

    College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education

    $3,000
  95. Palomar CollegeSan Marcos, CA

    College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education

    $3,000
  96. Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IN

    College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education

    $3,000
  97. University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL

    College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education

    $3,000
  98. University of ProvidenceGreat Falls, MT

    College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education

    $3,000
  99. Utah State UniversityLogan, UT

    College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education

    $3,000
  100. Western Oregon UniversityMonmouth, OR

    College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education

    $3,000
  101. Angel FundHelena, MT

    Coats

    $2,500
  102. Headwaters EconomicsBozeman, MT

    Capital campaign

    $2,500
  103. Great Falls College Montana State UniversityGreat Falls, MT

    College scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education

    $1,500
  104. Sheridan CollegeSheridan, WY

    College scholarships for individuals refunded directly from schools of higher education

    -$1,500
  105. Portland State University Honors CollegePortland, OR

    College scholarships for individuals refunded directly from schools of higher education

    -$2,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Food and agriculture3 grants $192,50022% of the total
  2. Education11 grants $129,50015% of the total
  3. Human services4 grants $115,00013% of the total
  4. Arts and culture4 grants $110,00012% of the total
  5. Community development3 grants $80,0009% of the total
  6. Health2 grants $75,0008% of the total
  7. 6 other causes9 grants $181,50021% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Montana86 grants $2,307,500
  2. North Dakota4 grants $18,000
  3. Oregon3 grants $7,000
  4. Alaska1 grant $4,500
  5. Arizona1 grant $3,000
  6. California1 grant $3,000
  7. Florida1 grant $3,000
  8. Illinois1 grant $3,000
  9. Indiana1 grant $3,000
  10. Massachusetts1 grant $3,000

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

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

  • Mike CooneyEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $66,100
  • Kelly O'ConnellSECRETARY/TREASURER Hours 1Pay $3,100
  • Tom McCarvelCHAIR Hours 1Pay $3,100
  • Kimmy SkiftunVICE CHAIR Hours 1Pay $4,100
  • Michele BazzanellaTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $4,100

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