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Montana private foundations

There are 568 private foundations in Montana. Combined, these Montanan private foundations employ 52 people, earn more than $181 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $3 billion.
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Types of private foundations in Montana

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
568
 
$180,870,989
Corporate foundations
 
11
 
$14,314,675
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Private foundations by major Montana cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Billings
 
78
 
$61,995,887
Missoula
 
71
 
$-10,237,879
Great Falls
 
50
 
$11,378,126
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Sizes of private foundations in Montana

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
366
$250k to $1M
 
63
$1M to $5M
 
23
$5M to $25M
 
8
$25M to $100M
 
1
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of private foundations in Montana

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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)

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)

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)

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)

Cross Charitable Foundation

The Cross Charitable Foundation is a private foundation located in Bozeman, MT. Last year, it made 110 grants. Its grantees include Snake River Animal Shelter. It is supported by C Walker Cross Living Trust.
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$54.2m
Employees
0
EIN
83-0331707
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charles M Bair Family Trust

The Charles M Bair Family Trust is a private foundation located in Billings, MT. The trust's grantees include Big Brothers & Sisters of Yellowstone. The trustees are U.s. Bank Trustee/Vice Chairman, Moulton Bellingham (John Jones).
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$33.3m
Employees
3
EIN
81-6075761
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dan & Jeanne Scott Family Foundation

The Dan & Jeanne Scott Family Foundation distributed grants to various programs in Billings, Montana last year.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$26.6m
Employees
0
EIN
32-0094100
IRS type
501(c)(3)

First Interstate BancSystem Foundation

A corporate foundation in Billings, MT that funds rural hospital CEO development and gave 1,375 grants last year.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$20.3m
Employees
0
EIN
81-0465899
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Storm Castle Foundation

Storm Castle Foundation Silver Lake is a private foundation that awards grants to Bay Area Outreach and Recreation. The trustees are Julia Loewy Davidson and James A. Davidson. The foundation is located in Menlo Park, CA.
Revenue
$3.3m
Assets
$20.4m
Employees
0
EIN
20-8681172
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
$5.5m
Assets
$9.2m
Employees
0
EIN
47-2605358
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mott Family Foundation

The Mott Family Foundation is a family foundation located in Big Sky, MT, that primarily funds general support for various initiatives. It supports grantees such as Riley's Urgent Fund For Friends and made three grants last year.
Revenue
$3.9m
Assets
$1.9m
Employees
0
EIN
99-3779462
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
$3.4m
Assets
$101.5m
Employees
1
EIN
36-7428977
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Op and We Edwards Foundation

The Op and We Edwards Foundation is a private foundation located in Red Lodge, MT. It is supported by Jo Ann Eder and made $3,219,833 in annual grants last year. It has $31,839,355 in total assets.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$25.9m
Employees
1
EIN
13-6100965
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tillie S Patterson Memorial Foundation

The Tillie S Patterson Memorial Foundation is a private foundation located in Great Falls, MT that primarily funds charitable programs. It made 12 grants last year to various organizations, including Bullhook Community Health Center Inc and others.
Revenue
$993.9k
Assets
$11.1m
Employees
1
EIN
81-2756642
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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