Data / Foundation grants / Arts, culture and humanities / Montana
Who funds arts, culture and humanities in Montana: 145 foundations, $3.9 million in grants
145 private foundations paid 406 grants totaling $3,864,292 to arts, culture and humanities nonprofits in Montana, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation, with $413,000 in 8 grants.
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- Cause
- Arts, culture and humanities
- Recipients in
- Montana
- Foundations
- 145
- Grants
- 406
- Total granted
- $3,864,292
Foundations that funded arts, culture and humanities in Montana
Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants | Total | Largest grant | Largest grant to | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation | Atlanta, GA | 8 | $413,000 | $275,000 | Montana Free Press | Good governance | apps.irs.gov |
| Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation | Missoula, MT | 22 | $268,500 | $70,000 | Spark Arts Ignite Learning | Supporting a comprehensive arts education ecosystem in mcps | apps.irs.gov |
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Vancouver, WA | 2 | $146,500 | $108,500 | Montana Free Press | New reporting staff | apps.irs.gov |
| Bitterroot Fund | Atlanta, GA | 6 | $140,000 | $85,000 | Random Acts of Silliness | Charitable support | apps.irs.gov |
| Northwest Area Foundation | St Paul, MN | 2 | $125,000 | $75,000 | Mahchiwminahnahtik Chippewa and Cree Language Revitalization | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation | Palm Beach, FL | 1 | $125,000 | $125,000 | Yellowstone Art Museum | General support for programs | apps.irs.gov |
| Charles M Bair Family Trust | Billings, MT | 4 | $113,000 | $35,000 | City County Preservation Committee | Grant for enhancing community space. | apps.irs.gov |
| The High Stakes Foundation | Missoula, MT | 5 | $110,000 | $30,000 | Maps Media Institute | General Operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Treacy Foundation | Helena, MT | 4 | $110,000 | $40,000 | Missoula Art Museum | Capital campaign | apps.irs.gov |
| The Henry Luce Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 | Mountain Time Arts | General Operating Support | apps.irs.gov |
| Wilburforce Foundation | Seattle, WA | 2 | $95,000 | $50,000 | Montana Free Press | Environmental - general support 2024 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Sidney E Frank Foundation | Harrison, NY | 5 | $81,300 | $25,000 | Billings Symphony Society | To support explore msuic program | apps.irs.gov |
| Susan Scott Heyneman Foundation | Billings, MT | 6 | $78,850 | $35,000 | Yellowstone Art Museum | For Year 1 of project to reinstall and reimagine permanent art collection | apps.irs.gov |
| Headwaters Health Foundation of Western Montana | Missoula, MT | 4 | $77,500 | $45,000 | Montana Free Press | Montana free press - healthy equity beat | apps.irs.gov |
| The Dovana Foundation Inc | Woodland Hills, CA | 1 | $76,536 | $76,536 | Shane Lalani Center for the Arts | Provide educational opportunities for young people who are passionate about the arts | apps.irs.gov |
| The Greater Montana Foundation | Helena, MT | 5 | $68,000 | $25,000 | Maps Media Institute | Continued support for maps media institute. | apps.irs.gov |
| Jane S Heman Foundation Inc | Stevensville, MT | 4 | $64,848 | $30,600 | Missoula Writing Collaborative | Funds used to teach and prepare elementary school students to read and write poetry. | apps.irs.gov |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 14 | $63,845 | $40,245 | Wise Wonders Childrens Museum Inc | Financial Education | apps.irs.gov |
| Gianforte Family Charitable Trust | Bozeman, MT | 7 | $56,000 | $10,000 | American Computer Museum | Charitable purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| The Steele-Reese Foundation XXXXX1004 | Chicago, IL | 3 | $55,500 | $28,000 | Montana History Foundation Inc | General | apps.irs.gov |
| Callant Family Foundation-Cma | Detroit, MI | 2 | $53,000 | $40,000 | City County Preservation Committee | Support of daily operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Mainwaring Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $52,538 | $45,000 | Holter Museum of Art | General purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Zeller-Knowles Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 9 | $51,200 | $20,000 | Cascade County Historical Society | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Wayfarer Foundation | Highland Park, IL | 1 | $51,000 | $51,000 | Mahchiwminahnahtik Chippewa and Cree Language Revitalization | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| I A O'Shaughnessy Foundation | Bloomington, MN | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Whitefish Theatre Co | Funds to upgrade and renovate the lobby of wtcs i.a. oshaughnessy cultural arts center. | apps.irs.gov |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Thunderheart Media Inc | In support of thunderheart media's events associated with its feature length documentary bring them home | apps.irs.gov |
| The Wooldridge Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 | Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana | Unrestricted use | apps.irs.gov |
| The Black Dog Private Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $40,000 | $40,000 | Tinworks Art | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Grey Family Foundation | Tiburon, CA | 1 | $35,000 | $35,000 | Monarch Neihart Historical Group | Program support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bunting Family Foundation | Hunt Valley, MD | 1 | $35,000 | $35,000 | Blackfeet Eco Knowledge | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | apps.irs.gov |
| Alfredo and Maria Bubion Charitable Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | 1 | $30,000 | $30,000 | Bigfork Art and Cultural Center | Expansion of createit community programs | apps.irs.gov |
| Cloud Mountain Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $30,000 | $30,000 | Montana Free Press | News & information | apps.irs.gov |
| Federico and Elvia Faggin Foundation Inc | Los Altos Hills, CA | 1 | $30,000 | $30,000 | American Computer Museum | Public | apps.irs.gov |
| Nibs and Edna Allen Foundation | Miles City, MT | 5 | $29,600 | $8,000 | Waterworks Art Museum | Fund art education programs | apps.irs.gov |
| O Temple Sloan Jr Foundation | Raleigh, NC | 2 | $29,000 | $27,000 | Beaverhead County Museum Association | General operation expenses | apps.irs.gov |
| Charlotte & Edward K Wheeler Foundation | Woodbridge, NJ | 3 | $27,500 | $22,000 | The Burton K Wheeler Center | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd Ryan | Littleton, CO | 1 | $27,000 | $27,000 | Pretty Shield Foundation | General | apps.irs.gov |
| Foundation for Community Vitality | Billings, MT | 2 | $26,000 | $25,000 | Crow Fair Pow Wow | 2025 Crow Fair Pow Wow Staff Support Cultural Programming | apps.irs.gov |
| Freeman Family Foundation | Livingston, MT | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Opera Montana | Unrestricted charitable grant | apps.irs.gov |
| Harjes Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Montana Chamber Music Society | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Kaphan Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | National Federation of Community Broadcasters | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Sec Charitable Corporation | Naples, FL | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Drumlummon Institute | To further charitable works | apps.irs.gov |
| The Foley Family Charitable Foundation | Whitefish, MT | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Alpine Theatre Project | Arts education | apps.irs.gov |
| The Jim Parke Foundation | Seneca, SC | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Fort Peck Fine Arts Council | Support operation of the fort peck theatre | apps.irs.gov |
| Vadon Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | Blackfeet Eco Knowledge | To support organization | apps.irs.gov |
| Town Pump Charitable Foundation | Butte, MT | 3 | $21,500 | $9,000 | The Butte Furniture Bank | Butte furniture bank | apps.irs.gov |
| Montana Mental Health Trust | Helena, MT | 1 | $21,400 | $21,400 | Free Verse Project | Behavioral health services | apps.irs.gov |
| Ender Family Foundation | Tucson, AZ | 2 | $20,000 | $10,000 | Blackfoot Pathways Sculpture in the Wild Inc | Conservation | apps.irs.gov |
| Tammis Day Foundation | Palm Desert, CA | 1 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Bitterroot Performing Arts Council | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bill & Rosemary Gallagher Foundation | Missoula, MT | 5 | $18,500 | $5,000 | Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation | Sheridan, WY | 2 | $17,500 | $15,000 | Friends of Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | 2025 2nd Installment of 3 year commitment | apps.irs.gov |
| Negley Flinn Charitable Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $17,500 | $17,500 | Center for Music By People With Disabilities | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Lippard-Clawiter Foundation | Great Falls, MT | 3 | $17,000 | $7,000 | Geraldine Historical Committee | Programs | apps.irs.gov |
| The FHC Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Center for Music By People With Disabilities | Music studios for the | apps.irs.gov |
| The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Crow Fair Pow Wow | Environmental protection | apps.irs.gov |
| Horizon Foundation Inc | Rockport, MA | 1 | $13,000 | $13,000 | Tinworks Art | General Support | apps.irs.gov |
| Dorene and Lee Butler Family Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | 1 | $12,204 | $12,204 | Covellite Presents | To further programs of the organization. | apps.irs.gov |
| Markovich Family Charitable Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $12,000 | $7,000 | Missoula Writing Collaborative | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Speyer Family Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 3 | $12,000 | $5,000 | Holter Museum of Art | To further the exempt activities of the charity. | apps.irs.gov |
| Allyn Family Foundation Inc | Skaneateles, NY | 1 | $10,631 | $10,631 | Thunderheart Media Inc | General operating support (donor fund) | apps.irs.gov |
| The Willinphila Foundation | New York, NY | 3 | $10,460 | $5,060 | Augusta Area Historical Society | Unrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Ash Grove Charitable Foundation | Overland Park, KS | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | World Museum of Mining Inc | Arts and culture | apps.irs.gov |
| C Stone Foundation | San Antonio, TX | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Montana History Foundation Inc | General Purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Earth Rising Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Blackfeet Eco Knowledge Inc | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Ge McDonald Foundation | Billings, MT | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Alberta Bair Theater | Program Sponsorship | apps.irs.gov |
| James and Chloe Gilman Charitable Foundation Inc | Butte, MT | 2 | $10,000 | $5,000 | Montana Gaelic Cultural Society | Promote gaelic culture in montana | apps.irs.gov |
| Kathryn Caine Wanlass Charitable Foundation | Detroit, MI | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Yellowstone Art Museum | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Louis L Borick Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | The Stevensville Historical Museum | Charitable Donation | apps.irs.gov |
| Matriarch Foundation | Huntington, NY | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Thunderheart Media | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Kiita Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Hatch | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| The Thompson Family Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Paladin Conservancy | To aid the donee organization in carrying out its exempt functions. | apps.irs.gov |
| Tiger Baron Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Center for Music By People With Disabilities | General support purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| Boe Brothers Foundation D A Davidson Trust Co | Great Falls, MT | 4 | $9,960 | $3,000 | Old Trail Museum | Programs | apps.irs.gov |
| Tri-M Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $9,300 | $9,300 | Anaconda Ensemble Theatre | In support of performances. | apps.irs.gov |
| Op & We Edwards Foundation Inc | Red Lodge, MT | 1 | $8,160 | $8,160 | Bigger Sky Kids | Philanthropic purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Leroy and Claris Strand Foundation | Stanford, MT | 3 | $8,000 | $3,500 | Belt Theater Co | Programs | apps.irs.gov |
| Sample Foundation Inc | Billings, MT | 2 | $8,000 | $5,000 | Friends of Montana PBS | Designated | apps.irs.gov |
| The Llewellyn Foundation | Springfield, OH | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Missoula Art Museum | General | apps.irs.gov |
| Davidson Family Foundation | Great Falls, MT | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Paris Gibson Square | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Hope Foundation | Riverside, RI | 2 | $7,500 | $5,000 | Tinworks Art | Operating expenses | apps.irs.gov |
| The Rosenthal Family Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 2 | $7,500 | $5,000 | Hatch | To support education opportunities for all citizens to engage in a healthy democracy | apps.irs.gov |
| John & Marilyn Olson Family Foundation | Sidney, MT | 3 | $7,000 | $4,000 | Northeastern Arts Network | General purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Oscar Kenck Charitable Remainder Unitrust | Augusta, MT | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Augusta Area Historical Society | Facility improvements including security system | apps.irs.gov |
| MWC Foundation Inc #0726315 | Boston, MA | 1 | $6,708 | $6,708 | Pretty Shield Foundation | Rocky mountain tribal leaders council | apps.irs.gov |
| Clarks Fork Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Friends of Montana PBS | General operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Leaw Family Foundation Inc | Scottsville, VA | 3 | $6,000 | $4,000 | Missoula Art Museum | General purpose of donee | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Seattle, WA | 116 | $5,485 | $224 | Big J Show Cares | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Albany Foundation | Austin, TX | 1 | $5,457 | $5,457 | Zootown Arts Community Center | Operating expenses | apps.irs.gov |
| Art Bridges Inc | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yellowstone Art Museum | To support evaluation activities to better understand audiences, measure program impact, and inform responsive, visitor-based decision-making. | apps.irs.gov |
| Broussard Charitable Foundation Trust | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Ski Heritage Center | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima | Seattle, WA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Random Acts of Silliness | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Dr Joy To the World Inc | Melville, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Whitefish Theatre Company | Charitable gift | apps.irs.gov |
| McBride Family Foundation | Rapid City, SD | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Holter Museum of Art Inc | Sustaining Holter Museum of Art Education Programs | apps.irs.gov |
| Paul Clark Home | Butte, MT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | World Museum of Mining | No designated purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Paul Milan and Cynthia Long Foster Foundation | Billings, MT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Montana Free Press | General operations | apps.irs.gov |
| Rose Montgomery Johnston Family Foundation | Memphis, TN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Whitefish Theatre Company | Arts/cultural | apps.irs.gov |
| Sustainable Arts Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Elk River Arts and Lectures | Genearl budget | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bentley Foundation | Billings, MT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | The Big J Show Cares | Philanthropic Purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| The Rieschel Foundation | Bozeman, MT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Random Acts of Silliness | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Roddenberry Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Hatch | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Union Pacific Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Friends of Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Culture & arts | apps.irs.gov |
| Willliam H & Mattie Wattis Harris Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Bare Bait Dance | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Don't Be A Jerk | Bozeman, MT | 3 | $4,320 | $2,000 | Covellite Presents | Engage, inspire, entertains and challenges audiences with theatrical productions | apps.irs.gov |
| Merrill Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | National Federation of Community Broadcasters | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Donnelley Foundation | Chicago, IL | 2 | $4,000 | $2,500 | Elling House Arts & Humanities Center | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 5 | $3,680 | $1,000 | Buses of Yellowstone Preservation Trust Incorporated | Arts, culture and humanities | apps.irs.gov |
| William and Lorene Nefsy Foundation | Miles City, MT | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Waterworks Art Museum | Cultural/Community Support | apps.irs.gov |
| B W Bastian Foundation | Orem, UT | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Bitterroot Performing Arts Council | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Gibson Gives Foundation Dba Gibson Gives | Nashville, TN | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Friends of Montana PBS | Program use & fundraising efforts | apps.irs.gov |
| James G and Marcia H Valeo Charitable FD | Santa Monica, CA | 3 | $3,000 | $1,000 | Dolce Canto | Community services | apps.irs.gov |
| Mary Alice Fortin Foundation for Youth Enrichment | Billings, MT | 2 | $3,000 | $2,500 | Nova Center for Performing Arts | Youth Program Sponsorship | apps.irs.gov |
| The Fanwood Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Montana Pro Rodeo Hall and Wall of Fame | General purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Zalec Familian & Lilian Levinson FDN | Albany, CA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Holter Museum of Art | General purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| John & Ann Taylor Scholarship Trust Davidson Trust Co Trustee | Great Falls, MT | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Stumptown Art Studio | Purchase art supplies | apps.irs.gov |
| Fudge Family Foundation | Costa Mesa, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Paladin Conservancy | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| Grace Jones Richardson Testamentary Trust | Greensboro, NC | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Sweet Grass County Museum Society | To assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| One-Millionorg Foundation | Whitefish, MT | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Blackfeet Eco Knowledge Inc | Support indigenous knowledge, language, culture, and land stewardship | apps.irs.gov |
| The Thendara Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Missoula Art Museum | Fifth grade art experience & general support | apps.irs.gov |
| Tykeson Family Charitable Trust | Ovando, MT | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Friends of Montana PBS | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| The Wana Brands Foundation | Boulder, CO | 1 | $1,750 | $1,750 | Big Sky Film Institute | General Operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Cobb Foundation | Great Falls, MT | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Center for Mental Health Foundation | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Max and Betty Swanson Foundation | Missoula, MT | 2 | $1,500 | $1,000 | Missoula Community Chorus | Operating expenses | apps.irs.gov |
| Mayfield Foundation Inc | Houston, TX | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Mission Valley Live | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Angora Ridge Foundation | Whitefish, MT | 2 | $1,500 | $1,000 | Wildtorium | Operating funds | apps.irs.gov |
| Woodhouse Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Mineral County Performing Arts Council | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Agl Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Whitefish Theatre Company | Unrestricted general | apps.irs.gov |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | Rolling Meadows, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Elk River Arts & Lectures | General exempt purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| B E A Family Inc | Bigfork, MT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Paladin Conservancy Inc | Educating youth in farming, livestock, rodeo, and western life skills needed for success in ranching | apps.irs.gov |
| Glassybaby Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Elk River Arts & Lectures | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Grampy's Charities James Jonatha William Castle Ttees | New London, CT | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Big Opportunities | Unrestricted donation | apps.irs.gov |
| Seidman Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Montana Free Press | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| The Wisner Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Gold Junction Presents | Charitable Event | apps.irs.gov |
| William & Karen Tell Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Tibetan Language Institute | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| BNSF Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 2 | $850 | $750 | Mineral County Performing Arts Council | Matching gifts 1 | apps.irs.gov |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $700 | $700 | World Museum of Mining Inc | 700 | apps.irs.gov |
| PGN Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $600 | $600 | Sweet Grass Artists Alliance | Movie theater | apps.irs.gov |
| Annie E Casey Foundation Inc | Baltimore, MD | 1 | $500 | $500 | Montana Free Press | Charitable contribution through the matching gifts program | apps.irs.gov |
| Jenbek Foundation | Appleton, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Tinworks Art | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| McKinstry Charitable Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Missoula Chess Club | Education & STEM | apps.irs.gov |
| Robert A Johnston Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $500 | $500 | Paladin Conservancy | Preserve the old westthrough youth education aboutfarming and ranching | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bob Moran Festival of Nations Foundation | Red Lodge, MT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Carbon County Historical Society | Tribute revival of the festival of nations 2025 | apps.irs.gov |
| Voice Foundation | Missoula, MT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Montana Free Press | Reporting accurate information about current community events | apps.irs.gov |
| The Reiling Family Foundation Inc | Boca Raton, FL | 1 | $250 | $250 | Friends of Montana PBS Inc | General fund | apps.irs.gov |
| Ens Foundation | Kalispell, MT | 1 | $100 | $100 | Somers Company Town Project | Further the organizations exempt purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| The Chad & Kristin Christensen Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 | $60 | $60 | Friends of Montana PBS Inc | To support montana pbs | apps.irs.gov |
Largest grants
| Foundation | Recipient | Recipient location | Purpose | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation | Montana Free Press | Helena, MT | Good governance | $275,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation | Yellowstone Art Museum | Billings, MT | General support for programs | $125,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Montana Free Press | Helena, MT | New reporting staff | $108,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Henry Luce Foundation Inc | Mountain Time Arts | Bozeman, MT | General Operating Support | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bitterroot Fund | Random Acts of Silliness | Bozeman, MT | Charitable support | $85,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Dovana Foundation Inc | Shane Lalani Center for the Arts | Livingston, MT | Provide educational opportunities for young people who are passionate about the arts | $76,536 | apps.irs.gov |
| Northwest Area Foundation | Mahchiwminahnahtik Chippewa and Cree Language Revitalization | Box Elder, MT | General operating support | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation | Random Acts of Silliness | Bozeman, MT | General operating support | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation | Spark Arts Ignite Learning | Missoula, MT | Supporting a comprehensive arts education ecosystem in mcps | $70,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wayfarer Foundation | Mahchiwminahnahtik Chippewa and Cree Language Revitalization | Elder, MT | General operating support | $51,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Northwest Area Foundation | Blackfeet Eco Knowledge Inc | Browning, MT | Blackfeet eco knowledge shield keeper program | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wilburforce Foundation | Montana Free Press | Helena, MT | Environmental - general support 2024 | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Wooldridge Foundation | Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana | Charlo, MT | Unrestricted use | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | Thunderheart Media Inc | Gallatin Gateway, MT | In support of thunderheart media's events associated with its feature length documentary bring them home | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| I A O'Shaughnessy Foundation | Whitefish Theatre Co | Whitefish, MT | Funds to upgrade and renovate the lobby of wtcs i.a. oshaughnessy cultural arts center. | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wilburforce Foundation | Blackfeet Eco Knowledge | Browning, MT | Environmental - chief mountain shield keepers project 2024 | $45,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mainwaring Family Foundation | Holter Museum of Art | Helena, MT | General purpose | $45,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Headwaters Health Foundation of Western Montana | Montana Free Press | Helena, MT | Montana free press - healthy equity beat | $45,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc | Wise Wonders Childrens Museum Inc | Billings, MT | Financial Education | $40,245 | apps.irs.gov |
| Callant Family Foundation-Cma | City County Preservation Committee | Harlowton, MT | Support of daily operations | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Treacy Foundation | Missoula Art Museum | Missoula, MT | Capital campaign | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Black Dog Private Foundation Inc | Tinworks Art | Bozeman, MT | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| M J Murdock Charitable Trust | Montana History Foundation | Helena, MT | Establish development department | $38,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Bunting Family Foundation | Blackfeet Eco Knowledge | Browning, MT | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Charles M Bair Family Trust | City County Preservation Committee | Harlowton, MT | Grant for enhancing community space. | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Treacy Foundation | Friends of Historic Hotel Libby | Libby, MT | Capital campaign | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Grey Family Foundation | Monarch Neihart Historical Group | Monarch, MT | Program support | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Susan Scott Heyneman Foundation | Yellowstone Art Museum | Billings, MT | For Year 1 of project to reinstall and reimagine permanent art collection | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jane S Heman Foundation Inc | Missoula Writing Collaborative | Missoula, MT | Funds used to teach and prepare elementary school students to read and write poetry. | $30,600 | apps.irs.gov |
| Charles M Bair Family Trust | Alberta Bair Theater | Billings, MT | Grant for ABT educational programs and workshops. | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Federico and Elvia Faggin Foundation Inc | American Computer Museum | Bozeman, MT | Public | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Alfredo and Maria Bubion Charitable Foundation | Bigfork Art and Cultural Center | Bigfork, MT | Expansion of createit community programs | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The High Stakes Foundation | Maps Media Institute | Hamilton, MT | General Operations | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The High Stakes Foundation | Montana Free Press | Helena, MT | General Operations | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cloud Mountain Foundation | Montana Free Press | Helena, MT | News & information | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Charles M Bair Family Trust | Yellowstone Art Museum | Billings, MT | Grant for facility repairs. | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Steele-Reese Foundation XXXXX1004 | Montana History Foundation Inc | Helena, MT | General | $28,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| O Temple Sloan Jr Foundation | Beaverhead County Museum Association | Dillon, MT | General operation expenses | $27,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd Ryan | Pretty Shield Foundation | Billings, MT | General | $27,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Foley Family Charitable Foundation | Alpine Theatre Project | Whitefish, MT | Arts education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Sidney E Frank Foundation | Billings Symphony Society | Billings, MT | To support explore msuic program | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Vadon Foundation | Blackfeet Eco Knowledge | Browning, MT | To support organization | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Foundation for Community Vitality | Crow Fair Pow Wow | Crow Agency, MT | 2025 Crow Fair Pow Wow Staff Support Cultural Programming | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Sec Charitable Corporation | Drumlummon Institute | Helena, MT | To further charitable works | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Jim Parke Foundation | Fort Peck Fine Arts Council | Glasgow, MT | Support operation of the fort peck theatre | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Greater Montana Foundation | Maps Media Institute | Hamilton, MT | Continued support for maps media institute. | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jane S Heman Foundation Inc | Missoula Art Museum | Missoula, MT | Funds used to support visiting art teachers for 5th grade students. | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Susan Scott Heyneman Foundation | Missoula Art Museum | Missoula, MT | For front entry redesign project | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Harjes Family Foundation | Montana Chamber Music Society | Bozeman, MT | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Sidney E Frank Foundation | Montana Youth Symphony | Bozeman, MT | For general operating support | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kaphan Foundation | National Federation of Community Broadcasters | Belgrade, MT | General support | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Freeman Family Foundation | Opera Montana | Bozeman, MT | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Treacy Foundation | Stevensville Playhouse | Stevensville, MT | Capital campaign | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The High Stakes Foundation | The Pulp | Missoula, MT | General Operations | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bitterroot Fund | The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts | Livingston, MT | Charitable support | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Charlotte & Edward K Wheeler Foundation | The Burton K Wheeler Center | Bozeman, MT | General support | $22,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Montana Mental Health Trust | Free Verse Project | Missoula, MT | Behavioral health services | $21,400 | apps.irs.gov |
| Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation | Big Sky Film Institute | Missoula, MT | Big sky film institute youth education programs | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation | Big Sky Film Institute | Missoula, MT | Big sky youth education programs | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Tammis Day Foundation | Bitterroot Performing Arts Council | Hamilton, MT | Unrestricted | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Zeller-Knowles Foundation Inc | Cascade County Historical Society | Great Falls, MT | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Zeller-Knowles Foundation Inc | Great Falls Municipal Band | Great Falls, MT | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Steele-Reese Foundation XXXXX1004 | Maps Media Institute | Hamilton, MT | General | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Greater Montana Foundation | Montana Free Press | Helena, MT | For broadcast expansion providing support for montana free press journalism. | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation | Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre | Missoula, MT | Rocky mountain ballet theatre provides dance,art and diplomacy for all montanans. | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation | The Montana Actors' Theatre | Havre, MT | Mat youth education program | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Charles M Bair Family Trust | Cine Billings | Billings, MT | Grant for live sound project. | $18,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Negley Flinn Charitable Foundation | Center for Music By People With Disabilities | Missoula, MT | General support | $17,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Headwaters Health Foundation of Western Montana | Maps Media Institute Inc | Hamilton, MT | General support | $17,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation | Bozeman Art Museum | Bozeman, MT | Program support for the bozeman art museum | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The FHC Foundation | Center for Music By People With Disabilities | Missoula, MT | Music studios for the | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation | Crow Fair Pow Wow | Crow Agency, MT | Environmental protection | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The High Stakes Foundation | Friends of Montana PBS Inc | Bozeman, MT | General Operations | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation | Friends of Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Bozeman, MT | 2025 2nd Installment of 3 year commitment | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bitterroot Fund | Opera Montana | Bozeman, MT | Charitable support | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation | The Shane Lalani Center for the Arts | Livingston, MT | Youth education program | $14,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Callant Family Foundation-Cma | HMP Inc | Harlowton, MT | Support of daily operations | $13,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Horizon Foundation Inc | Tinworks Art | Bozeman, MT | General Support | $13,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation | Montana Free Press | Helena, MT | Youth wellness, education, and career development | $12,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation | Montana Free Press | Helena, MT | Youth wellness, education, and career development | $12,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Dorene and Lee Butler Family Foundation | Covellite Presents | Butte, MT | To further programs of the organization. | $12,204 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation | The Free Verse Project | Missoula, MT | General operating support | $12,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Sidney E Frank Foundation | Bozeman Actors Theatre | Bozeman, MT | To support shakespeare performances at tippet rise art center | $11,300 | apps.irs.gov |
| Allyn Family Foundation Inc | Thunderheart Media Inc | Gallatin Gateway, MT | General operating support (donor fund) | $10,631 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ge McDonald Foundation | Alberta Bair Theater | Billings, MT | Program Sponsorship | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Gianforte Family Charitable Trust | American Computer Museum | Bozeman, MT | Charitable purpose | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Earth Rising Foundation | Blackfeet Eco Knowledge Inc | Browning, MT | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ender Family Foundation | Blackfoot Pathways Sculpture in the Wild Inc | Lincoln, MT | Conservation | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Gianforte Family Charitable Trust | Bozeman Art Museum | Bozeman, MT | Charitable purpose | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Tiger Baron Foundation Inc | Center for Music By People With Disabilities | Missoula, MT | General support purposes | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Gianforte Family Charitable Trust | Christian Media Ministries | Belgrade, MT | Charitable purpose | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation | Cohesion Dance Project | Helena, MT | Community movement and arts expansion project | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation | Elk River Arts and Lectures | Livingston, MT | Youth programs | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Greater Montana Foundation | Extreme History Project | Bozeman, MT | Support for episode 3 of "the story of us: the women who shaped montana". | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Kiita Foundation | Hatch | Bozeman, MT | Charitable | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation | Hockaday Museum of Art | Kalispell, MT | Traveling medicine show | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Treacy Foundation | Holter Museum of Art | Helena, MT | Capital campaign | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ender Family Foundation | Missoula Art Museum | Missoula, MT | Art education | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation | Missoula Writing Collaborative | Missoula, MT | Creative writing in title 1 missoula schools | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| C Stone Foundation | Montana History Foundation Inc | Helena, MT | General Purpose | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
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Updated September 24, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.