Community foundation · EIN 26-0018693
Sweet Grass Community Foundation
Big Timber, MT
Sweet Grass Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Big Timber, MT. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $546K in grants paid across 30 grants, with $4.12M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Big Timber Grade School, Sheepherder Square Foundation and Hospitality House.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Sweet Grass Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
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
Build relationships and manage funds to focus, strengthen, and advance our community.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Timber Grade School | Big Timber, MT | Youth Programs | $153,110 |
| Sheepherder Square Foundation | Big Timber, MT | Community Improvement | $95,980 |
| Hospitality House | Big Timber, MT | Human Services | $37,702 |
| Big Timber After School Club | Big Timber, MT | Youth Programs | $25,360 |
| Friends of the Library | Big Timber, MT | Education and Scholarship | $20,593 |
| Sweet Grass Arts Alliance | Big Timber, MT | Arts and Culture | $17,955 |
| Crazy Mountain Museum | Big Timber, MT | Education | $15,998 |
| Sweet Grass County Ambulance | Big Timber, MT | Human Services | $14,773 |
| Hearts & Hands Hospice | Big Timber, MT | Human Services | $13,154 |
| Dornix Park | Big Timber, MT | — | $13,025 |
| Stafford Animal Shelter | Livingston, MT | Community Improvement | $8,362 |
| Aspen | Livingston, MT | Human Services | $7,210 |
| Crazy Peak Cattle Women | Big Timber, MT | Youth Programs | $5,124 |
| SG Chamber of Commerce | Big Timber, MT | holiday lights; farmers mkt tent | $5,011 |
The 14 largest of 30 grants listed on the return. 16 grants to individuals ($14.5K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Sweet Grass Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Sweet Grass Community Foundation'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 Sweet Grass Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $546,025 in grants paid (30 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Sweet Grass Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Big Timber Grade School (MT), $153K, Sheepherder Square Foundation (MT), $96K, Hospitality House (MT), $37.7K, Big Timber After School Club (MT), $25.4K and Friends of the Library (MT), $20.6K.