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Montana foundations

There are 786 foundations and grantmaking organizations in Montana. Combined, these Montanan foundations employ 623 people, earn more than $498 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $4 billion.
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Types of foundations in Montana

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
572
 
$326,605,757
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
123
 
$128,923,269
Community foundations
 
63
 
$119,416,959
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
 
28
 
$1,998,493
Corporate foundations
 
11
 
$40,937,190
Organizations supporting a single foundation
 
6
 
$1,335,489
Foundation alliances and advocates
 
3
 
$0
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Foundations by major Montana cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Billings
 
117
 
$106,560,911
Missoula
 
100
 
$54,268,819
Great Falls
 
55
 
$20,367,598
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Job trends for Montana foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
490
1-10
 
36
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
 
407
$250k to $1M
 
89
$1M to $5M
 
57
$5M to $25M
 
14
$25M to $100M
 
5
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of foundations in Montana

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1-20 of 786

Gianforte Family Charitable Trust

The Gianforte Family Charitable Trust is a Bozeman-based family foundation funding Montana education, job skills, faith-based outreach, and family-strengthening programs.
Revenue
$8.8m
Assets
$231.1m
Employees
3
EIN
30-6089834
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
$11.9m
Assets
$18.3m
Employees
2
EIN
83-3594839
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
$10.4m
Assets
$127.5m
Employees
9
EIN
81-1099715
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Benefis Health System Foundation

The Benefis Health System Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve and enhance healthcare services for people throughout north central Montana. The foundation is run by Forrest Ehlinger and is located in Great Falls, MT.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$52.5m
Employees
7
EIN
81-0480587
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)

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)

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
$30.1m
Assets
$215.5m
Employees
23
EIN
81-0450150
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)

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)

The Montana Opioid Abatement Trust

The Montana Opioid Abatement Trust is a private foundation located in Billings, MT, that conducts opioid remediation in Montana by granting funds to organizations addressing the misuse and abuse of opioid products.
Revenue
$18.8m
Assets
$28.2m
Employees
0
EIN
88-3678874
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
$30.2m
Assets
$283.9m
Employees
16
EIN
46-6854005
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)

Amicus Foundation

The Amicus Foundation is a private foundation located in Cameron, MT. The foundation supported 34 grants last year. The grantees include Love Deaf Haiti. The foundation is supported by John Lake.
Revenue
$9.4m
Assets
$18.0m
Employees
0
EIN
47-2605358
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
$23.4m
Assets
$78.4m
Employees
0
EIN
81-0523786
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tykeson Family Charitable Trust

The Tykeson Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation located in Eugene, OR. The trustees are Amy C. Tykeson and Ellen P. Tykeson. The amount of annual grants made by the trust is $2,006,600.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$102.2m
Employees
1
EIN
36-7428977
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)

Leroy and Claris Strand Foundation

Private foundation in Geyser, MT that funds charitable programs, improvements, projects, and park fund. Made 38 grants last year.
Revenue
$36.0m
Assets
$37.7m
Employees
0
EIN
81-0518232
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
$4.0m
Assets
$56.9m
Employees
0
EIN
81-0108184
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)
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