Foundations that fund arts and culture in Montana
These 25 foundations made grants to arts and culture in Montana in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation
- $70,000 to Spark Arts Ignite Learning, Missoula: Supporting a comprehensive arts education ecosystem in mcps
- $20,000 to Big Sky Film Institute, Missoula: Big sky film institute youth education programs
- $20,000 to Big Sky Film Institute, Missoula: Big sky youth education programs
How to apply: Grant applications should be submitted via the online application found at www.dpwfoundation.org.
Deadlines: Grant applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with decisions generally made within 90 days.
Restrictions: Generally limited to 501(c)(3) organizations with an emphasis on organizations that provide direct services to economically and socially disadvantaged youth special needs individuals and their families, as well as education programming in...
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc
- $25,500 to Big J Show Cares, Billings: General Operating Support
- $10,000 to Yellowstone Art Museum, Billings: General Operating Support
- $4,000 to Waterworks Art Museum, Miles City: General Operating Support
How to apply: Refer to Foundation website for online application.
Deadlines: Refer to Foundation website for online application.
Restrictions: The grants are intended to serve the communities of interest to First Interstate Bank.
Nibs and Edna Allen Foundation
- $8,000 to Waterworks Art Museum, Miles City: Fund art education programs
- $6,100 to Range Riders Inc, Miles City: Replace country school house roof
- $6,000 to Waterworks Art Museum, Miles City: Fund install of permanent lighting
How to apply: See website at www.allenfoundation.net - apply for funding
Deadlines: See website at www.allenfoundation.net - apply for funding
Restrictions: Preference is given to southeast montana
Charles M Bair Family Trust C/O Us Bank Na
- $35,000 to City County Preservation Committee, Harlowton: Grant for enhancing community space.
- $30,000 to Yellowstone Art Museum, Billings: Grant for facility repairs.
- $30,000 to Alberta Bair Theater, Billings: Grant for ABT educational programs and workshops.
How to apply: Applicants must use the grant application found on the the website at charlesmbairtrusts.org/grants.html, noting any new provisions for the year. Additionally, the application must include an IRS Determination Letter, Form 990 or 990EZ, current operating budget and balance...
Deadlines: March 1st
Restrictions: Please refer to the application found at www.charlesmbairtrusts.org/grants.html for restrictions and limitations on awards.
Jane S Heman Foundation Inc C/O Bob Thomas
- $30,600 to Missoula Writing Collaborative, Missoula: Funds used to teach and prepare elementary school students to read and write poetry.
- $26,000 to Zootown Arts Community Center, Missoula: Stevensville and superior after school art program
- $25,000 to Missoula Art Museum, Missoula: Funds used to support visiting art teachers for 5th grade students.
How to apply: The following information should be in a one-page document. - organization name, website, address, email, phone contact information - organization's tax id number - organization purpose/mission - primary contact person - person submitting grant (if different than primary contact...
Deadlines: Application deadlines are february 1st, may 1st, august 1st, and october 1st.
Restrictions: Grants are made to benefit the residents of western montana (that area of montana west of the continental divide) in the area of education and to alleviate the suffering of individuals afflicted by disease and the assistance and relief of...
Headwaters Health Foundation of Western Montana
- $45,000 to Montana Free Press, Helena: Montana free press - healthy equity beat
- $17,500 to Maps Media Institute Inc, Hamilton: General support
- $7,500 to A Voice, Pablo: General support
How to apply: Visit website for most current info www.headwatersmt.org
Deadlines: Visit website for most current info www.headwatersmt.org
Restrictions: Visit website for most current info www.headwatersmt.org
Zeller-Knowles Foundation Inc
- $20,000 to Childrens Museum of Montana Inc, Great Falls: General & Unrestricted
- $20,000 to Great Falls Municipal Band, Great Falls: General & Unrestricted
- $10,000 to Cascade County Historical Society, Great Falls: Ursuline Project 2024
How to apply: Written, there is no formal application
Restrictions: The foundation gives priority to non-profit groups in the sun river valley, and education, music, art, theatre; around cascade county, montana; and historic preservation across montana.
Boe Brothers Foundation D A Davidson Trust Co
- $3,000 to Old Trail Museum, Choteau: Programs
- $3,000 to Big Sandy Cultural Fund, Big Sandy: Programs
- $2,500 to Choteau Community Art Studio, Choteau: Programs
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: Qualified 501(c)(3) organizations located in the north central portion of montana generally referred to as the "golden triangle or "russell country".
Town Pump Charitable Foundation
- $9,000 to The Butte Furniture Bank, Butte: Butte furniture bank
- $7,500 to World Museum of Mining, Butte: Community
- $5,000 to Center for Music By People With Disabilities, Missoula: Program support
How to apply: The foundation requires a written grant request describing the charitable program to be supported by the grant request. Section 501(c)(3) organizations, other than a recognized church, must provide a copy of their irs determination letter with the grant request. For grants of...
Restrictions: Grants are primarily awarded to montana organizations for charitable uses in montana. Only in extraordinary circumstances are grants made to organizations that are not recognized section 501 (c)(3) organizations or governmental units....
Annie Maclay Leffingwell Foundation
- $2,000 to Bitterroot Performing Arts Council, Hamilton: To cover half of the additional technical support expenses for a new performance and...
- $2,000 to Hamilton Players Inc, Hamilton: To help facilitate the production of the world premiere of the bartender's tale, the play.
- $1,500 to Bitterroot Community Band, Hamilton: To help cover costs associated with their summer concert series project.
How to apply: Written request demonstrating the need for funding
Deadlines: July 15
Restrictions: Not-for-profit organizations providing a needed service for ravalli county, montana
Wilburforce Foundation C/O Lisa Weinstein
- $50,000 to Montana Free Press, Helena: Environmental - general support 2024
- $45,000 to Blackfeet Eco Knowledge, Browning: Environmental - chief mountain shield keepers project 2024
How to apply: See foundation's website at wilburforce.org for grant guidelines
Deadlines: See foundation's website at wilburforce.org for grant guidelines
Restrictions: See foundation's website at wilburforce.org for grant guidelines
The Steele-Reese Foundation Xxxxx1004
- $30,000 to Maps Media Institute, Hamilton: General
- $20,000 to Free Verse Project, Missoula: General operation
How to apply: Online application
Deadlines: March 1
Restrictions: Funds rural education, rural human services, rural conservation and preservation, rural health and rural arts and humanities.
Lippard-Clawiter Foundation
- $13,100 to Geraldine Historical Committee, Geraldine: Programs
- $5,000 to Big Sandy Cultural Fund, Big Sandy: Programs
How to apply: The filing names a contact. Use the filings link above.
Deadlines: September 30
Restrictions: Organizations located in chouteau county, montana
Sample Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Friends of Montana Pbs, Bozeman: Designated
- $3,000 to Alberta Bair Theater, Billings: Designated
How to apply: Letter giving organizational background and purposes, specific need & amount requested. Attach 501(c)(3) irs determination letter.
Deadlines: August 1
Restrictions: Generally limited to organizations in the state of montana & collier county florida (historically). No grants will be provided to religious or political organizations or tax supported institutions.
Leaw Family Foundation Inc
- $4,000 to Missoula Art Museum, Missoula: General purpose of donee
- $1,000 to Tell Us Something, Missoula: General purpose of donee
How to apply: Informal letter with budget
Restrictions: No grants are given to individuals.
Hope Foundation
- $2,500 to Random Acts of Silliness, Bozeman: Operating expenses
- $2,500 to Tinworks Art, Bozeman: Operating expenses
How to apply: Send a simple letter request stating your organization, the purpose for the contribution and the amount requested.
The Henry Luce Foundation Inc
- $100,000 to Mountain Time Arts, Bozeman: General Operating Support
How to apply: All inquiries and proposals must be submitted through our on-line portal.
Restrictions: SEE Supplemental Information
Federico and Elvia Faggin Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to American Computer Museum, Bozeman: Public
How to apply: Written proposals from prospective recipients
Restrictions: Awards are limited to charitable and educational purposes.
The Fhc Foundation
- $15,000 to Center for Music By People With Disabilities, Missoula: Music studios for the disabled
How to apply: Formal written application including description of project, estimated cost and benefits to be derived. Guidelines for such application may be obtained by writing to the fhc foundation.
Deadlines: Determined annually
Restrictions: Grants are not awarded to individuals, fraternal organizations, societies or orders. Grants are awarded to 501(c)(3) organizations involved in the areas of human services, community programs and services, education, health, religion, arts...
Ge Mcdonald Foundation
- $10,000 to Alberta Bair Theater, Billings: Program Sponsorship
How to apply: The grant application needs to be submitted to The GE McDonald Foundation. Information that needs to be included on the application includes the project title, the geographic area to be served, the client group and the size of that group. Also the total project cost, the...
Deadlines: Contact Foundation at mailing address.
Restrictions: The GE McDonald Foundation is operated exclusively for religious, educational, environmental, or other charitable purposes. Limitations are not placed on geographical areas, charitable fields, or amounts requested.
Tiger Baron Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Center for Music By People With Disabilities, Missoula: General support purposes
How to apply: Applications should include a copy of the organization's 501(c)(3) approval,a phone number with a contact name, a description of exempt pupose, the anticipated use of funds and an operating budget.
Mwc Foundation Inc #0726315
- $6,708 to Pretty Shield Foundation, Billings: Rocky mountain tribal leaders council
How to apply: Letter describing organization and charitable purpose
Willliam H & Mattie Wattis Harris F
- $6,000 to Hamilton Players, Hamilton: Charitable
How to apply: Four copies of foundation forms, narrative with purpose, program, other funding sources, and institution report.
Deadlines: May 1
Restrictions: Generally none, although grants are not awarded to individuals.
The Bentley Foundation
- $5,000 to The Big J Show Cares, Billings: Philanthropic Purposes
How to apply: Contact foundation
Deadlines: Contact foundation
Sustainable Arts Foundation C/O Tony Grant
- $5,000 to Elk River Arts and Lectures, Livingston: Genearl budget
How to apply: See line 2a
Deadlines: See line 2a
Restrictions: See line 2a
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