Grizzly Athletic Association
Grantmaking foundation in Missoula, Montana · EIN 81-0407200
- Montana
- Missoula
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Montana
- Total giving
- $3.5MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $5.3MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE MONTANA GRIZZLY SCHOLARSHIP ASSOCIATION'S (MGSA) PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS TO RAISE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA (UM) STUDENT-ATHLETES. THE MGSA ALSO ASSISTS THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT WITH VARIOUS FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, AND ACTIVELY PROMOTES INTEREST IN AND AWARENESS OF ALL UM SPORTS PROGRAMS. THE MGSA, THROUGH ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS BELIEVES THAT A SUCCESSFUL ATHLETICS PROGRAM ENHANCES THE UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES AND NON-STUDENT-ATHLETES ALIKE AS WELL AS BUILDING A STRONG ALLIANCE WITH THE COMMUNITY AND ALUMNI. WE BELIEVE IT IS THE RESPONSIBILTY OF THE MGSA TO HELP ACHIEVE THESE OBJECTIVES BY EDUCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND THE STUDENT-ATHLETES ABOUT THE FISCAL NEEDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA'S ATHLETIC PROGRAM; BUILDING COMMUNITY SUPPORT; AND PROVIDING THROUGH DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDRAISING PROGRAMS, THE PRIVATE FINANCIAL RESOURCES NECESSARY TO FUND SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER NEEDS.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| University of Montana | $1.5M | 2022 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.montanagrizzlies.com/gsa
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.