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Missoula foundations

There are 98 foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Missoula metro area. Combined, these Missoula metro foundations employ 30 people, earn more than $53 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $1 billion.
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Types of foundations in Missoula

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
69
 
$44,070,720
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
14
 
$7,189,582
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
5
 
$151,189
Community foundations
 
5
 
$3,530,737
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
1
 
$0
Corporate foundations
 
1
 
$275,467
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Job trends for Missoula foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
59
1-10
 
5
11-25
 
1
26-100
 
0
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of foundations in Missoula

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
51
$250k to $1M
 
10
$1M to $5M
 
5
$5M to $25M
 
2
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of foundations in Missoula

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Headwaters Health Foundation of Western Montana

Headwaters Health Foundation of Western Montana empowers families and partners with communities to improve health through funding and strong relationships.
Revenue
$10.4m
Assets
$127.5m
Employees
9
EIN
81-1099715
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation

The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation, based in Missoula, MT, funds diverse charitable projects and grants, primarily focusing on Canadian charities.
Revenue
$23.7m
Assets
$1.1b
Employees
1
EIN
36-3606913
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Missoula Community Foundation

The Missoula Community Foundation inspires giving and strengthens nonprofits to enhance community vitality through support programs, including fiscal sponsorship.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
3
EIN
81-0539830
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The High Stakes Foundation

The High Stakes Foundation is a Missoula-based family foundation funding general operations for Montana nonprofits advancing sustainability, conservation, civic engagement, and resilient communities.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
0
EIN
20-5815274
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Foundation To Decrease World Suck

Online community raising awareness and funds for charities, granting millions to nonprofits promoting good causes.
Revenue
$3.6m
Assets
$745.2k
Employees
0
EIN
45-3782765
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of Missoula County

United Way of Missoula County builds community partnerships to address social issues in education, financial stability, and health.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
13
EIN
81-0287854
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mac Foundation

Mac Foundation supports charitable programs for young victims of abuse and neglect, especially those in foster care, and conducts research.
Revenue
$652.7k
Assets
$23.0m
Employees
0
EIN
47-3093382
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Bill and Rosemary Gallagher Foundation

The Gallagher Western Montana Charitable foundation makes grants to various organizations in the Missoula area.
Revenue
$750.3k
Assets
$4.8m
Employees
1
EIN
91-2138399
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Montana Pool Service Foundation

The Montana Pool Service Foundation funds skatepark grants, generates revenue through merchandise sales, and supports community equipment needs in Missoula, MT.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
0
EIN
81-2347350
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Appleseed Foundation

The Appleseed Foundation funds summer programs for Watson's Shelter youth, provides safety gear and mountain bikes. Grantees include Social Environmental Entrepreneurs.
Revenue
$47.6k
Assets
$485.7k
Employees
0
EIN
76-0159117
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Montana Knights of Columbus Charities

Montana Knights of Columbus Charities provide financial assistance to individuals and organizations supporting those in need, including the Native American Children Assistance Fund.
Revenue
$39.8k
Assets
$85.7k
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-0389212
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Max and Betty Swanson Foundation

The Max and Betty Swanson Foundation, a private foundation in Missoula, MT, funds youth programs and grants to support local nonprofits.
Revenue
$275.5k
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
0
EIN
81-0535708
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The RCCJ Foundation

The RCCJ Foundation is a private foundation located in Missoula, MT. It primarily funds financial assistance for summer programs for children in transition and has made three grants to grantees such as Watson Children's Shelter and others last year.
Revenue
$43.3k
Assets
$300.7k
Employees
0
EIN
81-0530456
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Preston Benevolent Fund

The Preston Benevolent Fund is a private foundation located in Hot Springs, MT that primarily funds ongoing support of operations. It made one grant last year and its grantees include the Hot Springs Senior Center.
Revenue
$2,714
Assets
$34.4k
Employees
0
EIN
81-0461224
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Missoula Exchange Club Charitable Foundation

Missoula Exchange Club Charitable Foundation is a grantmaking public charity foundation in Missoula, MT whose mission is: Fostering youth activities, prevention of child abuse, and prevention of crime.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
81-0481756
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friends of the Arlee School

Friends of the Arlee School is a private foundation located in Arlee, MT. It primarily funds summer leadership program teachers and its grantees include Arlee School Joint Dist 8. Last year, it made one grant.
Revenue
$8,972
Assets
$15.3k
Employees
0
EIN
81-0477585
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lyle and Gail Grimes Charitable Foundation

MT-based Lyle and Gail Grimes Charitable Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds operations, making 17 grants to various organizations last year.
Revenue
$4,416
Assets
$96.0k
Employees
0
EIN
81-0544987
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Ruth Pruitt Phillips Foundation

The Ruth Pruitt Phillips Foundation is a Missoula, MT family foundation that primarily funds operations, supporting grantees like Volunteers of America Northern Rockies.
Revenue
$61.6k
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
0
EIN
59-3592853
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sapphire Foundation

The Sapphire Foundation is a Woods family foundation in Seeley Lake, Montana, conserving land and energy, preserving natural areas, and funding youth education.
Revenue
$17.1k
Assets
$612.1k
Employees
0
EIN
20-2005288
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Operation Round-Up

Community-focused fund collection and distribution initiative; provided $76,620 in funding to various organizations in Missoula Electric Cooperative's service area.
Revenue
$65.5k
Assets
$27.7k
Employees
N/A
EIN
86-3106116
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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