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Montana foundations

There are 795 foundations and grantmaking organizations in Montana. Combined, these Montanan foundations employ 613 people, earn more than $340 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $4 billion.
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Types of foundations in Montana

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
570
 
$179,749,841
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
126
 
$109,862,591
Community foundations
 
61
 
$100,462,278
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
28
 
$1,641,077
Corporate foundations
 
11
 
$14,182,617
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
6
 
$1,407,295
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
3
 
$0
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Foundations by major Montana cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Billings
 
117
 
$123,250,589
Missoula
 
103
 
$-2,382,262
Great Falls
 
59
 
$17,724,344
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Job trends for Montana foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
478
1-10
 
40
11-25
 
5
26-100
 
5
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of foundations in Montana

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
422
$250k to $1M
 
88
$1M to $5M
 
43
$5M to $25M
 
13
$25M to $100M
 
3
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of foundations in Montana

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1-20 of 795

Gianforte Family Charitable Trust

Gianforte Family Charitable Trust is a foundation supporting sustainable improvement in Montana through education, job opportunities, Christian outreach, vulnerable families, and the arts.
Revenue
$5.6m
Assets
$210.9m
Employees
3
EIN
30-6089834
IRS type
501(c)(3)

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
$6.0m
Assets
$123.7m
Employees
8
EIN
81-1099715
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Billings Clinic Foundation

The Billings Clinic Foundation raises funds for healthcare, education, and research, and provides grants for programs and patient/employee assistance.
Revenue
$26.3m
Assets
$161.2m
Employees
0
EIN
81-0407289
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Whitefish Community Foundation

To enrich the quality of life in the Whitefish area by fostering philanthropy, building endowments, and helping donors and nonprofits benefit our community.
Revenue
$20.2m
Assets
$67.6m
Employees
5
EIN
81-0533002
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Montana Community Foundation (MCF)

As Montana's only statewide community foundation, we provide sound financial management, charitable giving and philanthropic expertise, and a commitment to helping donors realize their legacy now and in the future.
Revenue
$17.8m
Assets
$188.5m
Employees
22
EIN
81-0450150
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Central Montana Foundation

To receive and accept property exclusively for educational, cultural, charitable or benevolent purposes for the benefit, health and improvement of residents of the Central Montana area is such a way that the quality of life in Central Montana shall be enh....
Revenue
$29.9m
Assets
$66.7m
Employees
2
EIN
81-0425314
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Foley Family Charitable Foundation

The Foley Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds the kinder2college fund, elks naming, arts education, athletic programs, youth programs, scholarship fund, food pantry, and youth lacrosse.
Revenue
$18.4m
Assets
$42.9m
Employees
1
EIN
77-0472642
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Montana Healthcare Foundation (MHCF)

MHCF envisions a measurably healthier State through improving access to quality and affordable health services, evidence-based health education, research and analysis, improving the upstream influences on health and illnesses, and informed public policy.
Revenue
$8.0m
Assets
$249.8m
Employees
13
EIN
46-6854005
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Yellowstone Club Community Foundation

The foundation provides grants to nonprofits in Big Sky and Gallatin Valley area promoting community, education, health, and conservation.
Revenue
$8.8m
Assets
$18.6m
Employees
0
EIN
27-1974255
IRS type
501(c)(3)

St Vincent Healthcare Foundation

Foundation improving health of vulnerable communities by supporting St. Vincent Healthcare services and community-based organizations in Billings, MT.
Revenue
$17.1m
Assets
$87.7m
Employees
0
EIN
81-0468034
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of Yellowstone County

United Way of Yellowstone County connects communities, improving education, health, and financial stability through collaborative programs that support vulnerable populations and enhance local resources.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$6.8m
Employees
77
EIN
81-0287507
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Thomas W & Joan Scott Foundation

The Thomas W & Joan Scott Foundation is a private foundation supported by the Thomas Scott Estate and located in Billings, MT.
Revenue
$25.8m
Assets
$37.7m
Employees
0
EIN
81-0503776
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Town Pump Charitable Foundation

The Town Pump Charitable Foundation funds community initiatives in Montana, supporting families, education, veterans, and food programs with 622 grants last year.
Revenue
$14.0m
Assets
$63.3m
Employees
0
EIN
81-0523786
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Treacy Foundation

The Treacy Foundation, a private foundation in Helena, MT, awards grants and scholarships to strengthen nonprofits and support students pursuing higher education.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$42.0m
Employees
1
EIN
81-0270257
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Rieschel Foundation

The The Rieschel Foundation is located in Bozeman, MT and supported by Rieschel 2012 Legacy Trust. It is a private foundation and made 21 grants last year. Some of its grantees include Reed College.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$9.1m
Employees
2
EIN
83-3594839
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Bair Ranch Foundation

The The Bair Ranch Foundation Attn Penny Doak Us Bank Trust is a private foundation that funds pass through to charities for gen operating, pass through to charities for gen oper & scholarships, agricultural research.
Revenue
$3.8m
Assets
$58.3m
Employees
0
EIN
81-0108184
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Education Foundation for Billings Public Schools

Supports Billings Public Schools through grants, programs, and philanthropy aimed at enhancing learning opportunities for all students.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$6.9m
Employees
7
EIN
81-0452904
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Liberty Place

Liberty Place supports individuals with brain injuries, enhancing independence and quality of life through resources, education, and a nurturing environment.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
60
EIN
81-0507821
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greater Gallatin United Way

GGUW mobilizes our community to promote education, financial stability and healthy living for all. ONE UNITED effort resulting in GREAT results.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$1.4m
Employees
105
EIN
81-0384820
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Elizabeth E Heyer Charitable Trust

The Elizabeth E Heyer Charitable Trust is a private foundation located in Billings, MT that primarily funds general fund grants. Among its grantees are The Blind Center of Nevada and others. Last year, the trust made three grants.
Revenue
$3.4m
Assets
$10.5m
Employees
2
EIN
81-3066836
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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