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Missoula foundations

There are 100 foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Missoula metro area. Combined, these Missoula metro foundations employ 30 people, earn more than $54 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $1 billion.
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Types of foundations in Missoula

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
72
 
$44,418,697
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
13
 
$7,185,760
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
 
60
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
 
11
$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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Systems for Environmental Management

Systems for Environmental Management is a private foundation located in Missoula, MT, and governed by trustees Collin Bevins, Barbara Riley, and Kelsyn Bevins.
Revenue
$38.4k
Assets
$380.5k
Employees
0
EIN
81-0370970
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Allison Fifield Memorial Foundation

Private foundation funding college and education scholarships, located in Condon, MT. Made 12 grants last year, including Seattle Pacific U Makenzie Christen.
Revenue
$17.9k
Assets
$237.4k
Employees
0
EIN
20-8099136
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hellgate Capital

Hellgate Capital is a private foundation in Missoula, MT that was founded in 2026.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
42-2753891
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wagon Mountain Foundation

Wagon Mountain Foundation is a private foundation in Missoula, MT that funds operations and made 18 grants last year.
Revenue
$45.7k
Assets
$642.5k
Employees
0
EIN
26-1633356
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Howard Family Foundation

The Howard Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Missoula, MT. It primarily funds youth ministry and food bank operations, with grantees including Covenant Youth Of Alaska and others. Last year, it made two grants.
Revenue
$22.2k
Assets
$251.0k
Employees
0
EIN
45-4090548
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Swan Valley Community Foundation

Swan Valley Community Foundation is an organizations supporting multiple foundation in Condon, MT that was founded in 2012.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
45-2972467
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Discovery Foundation

The Discovery Foundation is a private foundation located in Missoula, MT that funds operations and scholarships for Calvary Chapel Church.
Revenue
$56.3k
Assets
$1.0m
Employees
0
EIN
46-1289268
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)

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)

Scenic Montana Trails

Scenic Montana Trails is a club for motorized recreation enthusiasts advocating for trail development and access to public lands.
Revenue
$84.8k
Assets
$91.4k
Employees
0
EIN
86-3395420
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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