Foundations that fund education in Montana
These 25 foundations made grants to education 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
- $3,690,000 to University of Montana Foundation, Missoula: Pjw college of education scholars program and institute for positive education
- $40,000 to Leadership Montana, Bozeman: Leadership montana curriculum
- $20,000 to University of Montana Foundation, Missoula: Science on wheels reservation outreach
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...
Town Pump Charitable Foundation
- $5,000 to Central Montana Head Start, Lewistown: Meals for backpacks
- $5,000 to Laurel Middle School, Laurel: Meals for backpacks
- $4,000 to Choteau Education Foundation, Choteau: Meals for backpacks
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....
Headwaters Health Foundation of Western Montana
- $200,000 to Odyssey Early Learning Center, Dillon: General support
- $125,000 to University of Montana Foundation, Missoula: Center for children, families, and workforce development
- $100,000 to University of Montana Foundation, Missoula: The co-lab for civic imagination
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
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc
- $19,400 to Montana State University Foundation, Bozeman: General Operating Support
- $7,500 to Billings Catholic Schools Foundation, Billings: General Operating Support
- $4,565 to University of Montana Foundation, Missoula: 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.
Wilburforce Foundation C/O Lisa Weinstein
- $175,000 to University of Montana Foundation, Missoula: Environmental - transboundary rivers science and policy project 2024
- $60,000 to University of Montana Foundation, Missoula: Environmental - tribal co-management on federal lands: implementation and practice
- $50,000 to University of Montana Foundation, Missoula: Environmental - bridges to a new era: tribal co-stewardship of federal public lands,...
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
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $200,000 to Salish Kootenai College, Pablo: Housing affordability programming
- $15,000 to University of Montana Foundation, Missoula: Funding factory forum (3f)
How to apply: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Deadlines: Applications are accepted from february 1 through october 1.
Restrictions: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Charles M Bair Family Trust C/O Us Bank Na
- $75,000 to Rocky Mountain College, Billings: Grant for bair hall improvements.
- $10,000 to Young Families - Early Head Start, Billings: Grant for early education teacher training.
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.
The Mcknight Foundation
- $50,000 to University of Montana Foundation, Missoula: for lake water quality monitoring and research at the Flathead Lake Biology Station
- $25,000 to Mission Valley Christian Academy, Polson: for completion of the high school gym
How to apply: Please see the end of the return for the additional attachments containing the information for Lines 2b - 2d.
Montana Healthcare Foundation
- $25,000 to University of Providence, Great Falls: University of providence care coordinator and campus advocate project
- $25,000 to University of Providence, Great Falls: University of providence care coordinator and campus advocate project
How to apply: Visit www.mthf.org for application information.
Deadlines: Visit www.mthf.org for submission deadlines.
Restrictions: Visit www.mthf.org for funding restrictions.
Ge Mcdonald Foundation
- $20,000 to Rocky Mountain College, Billings: Program Sponsorship
- $3,250 to Billings Catholic Schools Foundation, 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.
Nibs and Edna Allen Foundation
- $15,000 to Miles City Convent Keepers, Miles City: Replace front columns and footings
- $5,000 to Miles Community College Foundation, Miles City: Pay off ag center construction loan
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
Cobb Foundation C/O Pinion LLC
- $7,000 to University of Montana Foundation, Missoula: Education
- $2,500 to University of Providence, Great Falls: Education
How to apply: Letter form
Deadlines: No deadlines
Restrictions: No restrictions
Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Foundation
- $3,000 to Rocky Mountain College, Billings: Payment for educational purposes
- $3,000 to Rocky Mountain College, Billings: Payment for educational purposes
How to apply: Letter form
Restrictions: Grants are usually made in southern california
Annie Maclay Leffingwell Foundation
- $2,500 to Writing Coaches of Montana, Missoula: To continue providing individualized literacy support to ravalli county students during...
- $1,360 to North Valley Public Library Foundation, Stevensville: To provide a new rug and toys for the children's room, task lighting for craft projects...
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
The Ruth and Vernon Taylor Foundation Montana
- $100,000 to Belgrade Community Library Foundation Inc, Belgrade: Furniture fixtures, equipment
How to apply: No specific form required.
Deadlines: No submission deadlines.
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations.
The Henry Luce Foundation Inc
- $35,000 to Montana State University Foundation, Bozeman: Support for an art exhibition
How to apply: All inquiries and proposals must be submitted through our on-line portal.
Restrictions: SEE Supplemental Information
The Virginia A Groot Foundation
- $32,500 to Archie Bray Foundation, Helene: To promote and pursue excellence in the ceramic arts
How to apply: Online applications
Deadlines: February 1st of each year
Restrictions: See the virginia a groot foundation online. Www.virginiaagrootfoundation.org
Browning Kimball Foundation C/O Foundation Management Inc
- $31,579 to Montana State University Foundation, Bozeman: Bearpaw excellence in agriculture sc
How to apply: Application package contains all requirements
Deadlines: Letter of inquiry due: march 1st grant applications due: july 12th
Alice Lee Lund Charitable Trust
- $27,000 to University of Montana Foundation, Missoula: Education
How to apply: Requests should be submitted online at www.alicelundtrust.org
Deadlines: Quarterly
Restrictions: Geographic area - the state of montana, tipp city, ohio, and western north dakota. Charitable type activities focused in education, healthcare, relief of poverty, public services, and animal welfare - particular emphasis on organizations...
The Steele-Reese Foundation Xxxxx1004
- $25,000 to Farm To School of Park County, Livingston: 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.
David Sen Lin Lee Foundation C/O David Lee
- $20,000 to Friends of Hamilton Schools Foundation, Hamilton: To support the mission of the charitable organization
How to apply: Request letter
Jane S Heman Foundation Inc C/O Bob Thomas
- $17,000 to Coding for Kids, Stevensville: Funds used to support mission
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...
The Aj Blain Foundation
- $14,600 to Rocky Mountain College, Billings: Philanthropic purposes
How to apply: Applicants may submit applications using the foundation's prescribed application form. Required information includes amount requested, the planned time frame of fund use, who will be served by the grant, how many will be served by the grant, and how the grant will impact the...
Deadlines: There are no submission deadlines. Grant applications are reviewed bi-annually.
Restrictions: The grant proposal specifies the responsibilities of both the foundation and the recipient, and makes clear that the grant money will go directly to the organization/program in the application. It also specifies the periodic and final...
Sample Foundation Inc
- $14,400 to Farm To School of Park County, Livingston: Deep creek farm supplies
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.
Halliburton Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Montana State University Foundation, Bozeman: Education
How to apply: Application should be submitted by letter and include amount requested and use.
Deadlines: None. Applicants are notifies of approval or decline usually within 3 months.
Restrictions: Grants are limited to education and health organizations. Grant match program sets annual maximum dollar limits for eligible participants.
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