Community foundation · EIN 81-0450150
Montana Community Foundation Inc
Helena, MT
Montana Community Foundation Inc is a community foundation based in Helena, MT. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $10.8M in grants paid across 691 grants, with $215M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Southeastern Montana Development Corporation, Sowers International and West Yellowstone Foundation.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Montana Community Foundation Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Mcf follows a due diligence for grantmaking policy for each grant request. this process requires that grant requests must comply with the purpose of the endowment or non-permanent fund paying the grant, 501(c)(3) status is verified, and compliance with conflict of interest policies is reviewed. mcf also ensures we do not fund hate groups, per mcf's anti-hate grantmaking policy. the majority of grants awarded by mcf support the general operating and program purposes of the 501(c)(3) organizations awarded, and as such, we do not require a report of how the grant funds were used. grant award letters are sent with the grant checks, and the award letters instruct the recipient organization that the funds can be used only for the purpose the grant was awarded from mcf. scholarship advisory committees, under the oversight of mcf, select scholarship recipients each year based on the applications received. scholarship funds are transferred directly from the foundation to the school and applied against the awarded student's tuition account.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
To create a culture of giving so montana communities can flourish.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Montana Development Corporation | Colstrip, MT | Regional Business Development; Business Innovation | $441,900 |
| Sowers International | Corona, MT | Joy Foundation Brazil Camp; Capital Campaign | $400,000 |
| West Yellowstone Foundation | West Yellowstone, MT | Wolverine Care Fund; General Support; Annual Distribution | $252,806 |
| Montana State University Foundation | Bozeman, MT | Travis Atkins Veteran Support Center; Virtual Program; Annual Distribution | $152,180 |
| University of Montana Foundation | Missoula, MT | School of Law; Real Co-Lab; Arts/Media; Autio Fund; Annual Distribution | $127,356 |
| Schoolhouse History & Art Center | Colstrip, MT | Repair/Replace Siding & Wood Flooring | $117,456 |
| Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies - the Montana Coalition | Helena, MT | Mt Doula Collaborative; General Support | $106,048 |
| School Administrators of Montana | Helena, MT | Community Schools Initiative; General Support; Annual Distribution | $103,087 |
| Elizabeth Scott Wellness Initiative | Baker, MT | Hospital Building Repairs | $103,014 |
| Western Montana Creative Initiatives | Missoula, MT | Open Air Wmci Support | $100,500 |
| Center for Restorative Youth Justice | Kalispell, MT | General Support | $100,000 |
| Greater Polson Community Foundation Inc | Polson, MT | Annual Distribution | $97,408 |
| Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | Campus Security Project; Annual Distribution; Rec Equipment | $82,874 |
| School Community Development Council | Broadus, MT | Grants & Community Needs; Annual Distribution | $81,299 |
| Bridgercare | Bozeman, MT | Montana Family Planning Network; General Support | $79,288 |
| Messengers for Health | Crow Agency, MT | The Strong Heart Project; Small Group Education; General Support | $70,744 |
| Valley County Community Foundation | Glasgow, MT | Grants & Community Needs; Annual Distribution | $69,798 |
| Montana Professional Teaching Foundation | Helena, MT | Annual Distribution | $65,603 |
| Great Falls Symphony Association Inc | Great Falls, MT | Youth Orchestra; Annual Distribution | $64,849 |
| Domestic and Sexual Violence Services of Carbon County | Red Lodge, MT | Transitional Housing Program; General Support | $64,000 |
| Helena Area Community Foundation | Helena, MT | Greater Helena Gives; Annual Distribution | $60,708 |
| Montana Budget and Policy Center | Helena, MT | Montana Advocates for Children; General Support | $60,000 |
| Montana Rescue Mission | Billings, MT | Unified Campus Project; Annual Distribution; General Support | $59,746 |
| Billings Catholic Schools Foundation | Billings, MT | Hs Baseball; St. Francis Speed Bumps | $56,500 |
| American Indian Institute | Bozeman, MT | Annual Distribution | $53,858 |
The 25 largest of 691 grants listed on the return. 375 grants to individuals ($978K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Montana Community Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Montana Community Foundation Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Montana Community Foundation Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $10,809,611 in grants paid (691 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Montana Community Foundation Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Southeastern Montana Development Corporation (MT), $442K, Sowers International (MT), $400K, West Yellowstone Foundation (MT), $253K, Montana State University Foundation (MT), $152K and University of Montana Foundation (MT), $127K.