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Who funds education in Montana: 220 foundations, $19.5 million in grants

220 private foundations paid 566 grants totaling $19,482,884 to education nonprofits in Montana, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation, with $3,968,000 in 23 grants.

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Cause
Education
Recipients in
Montana
Foundations
220
Grants
566
Total granted
$19,482,884

Foundations that funded education in Montana

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
Dennis & Phyllis Washington FoundationMissoula, MT23$3,968,000$3,690,000University of Montana FoundationPjw college of education scholars program and institute for positive educationapps.irs.gov
M J Murdock Charitable TrustVancouver, WA10$2,185,148$800,000Carroll CollegeLibrary renovationapps.irs.gov
Simperman-Corette FoundationSammamish, WA1$1,359,416$1,359,416Carroll CollegeContribution to scholarship fundapps.irs.gov
Gianforte Family Charitable TrustBozeman, MT6$1,182,051$710,160St Andrew SchoolCharitable purposeapps.irs.gov
Trailsend FoundationAtlanta, GA3$1,010,000$685,000University of Montana FoundationSpecial project supportapps.irs.gov
The Arthur M Blank Family FoundationAtlanta, GA8$949,000$300,000Leadership Montana IncBuilding cross-partisan bridges in montanaapps.irs.gov
The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic InnovationPalo Alto, CA1$846,266$846,266University of Montana FoundationSupport for the subtropical underwater biogeochemistry and subsurface export alliance (subsea)apps.irs.gov
The Alsam FoundationPo Box Chica, IL1$750,000$750,000University of Montana FoundationSkaggs scholarship programapps.irs.gov
Headwaters Health Foundation of Western MontanaMissoula, MT10$477,500$200,000Odyssey Early Learning CenterGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI1$400,000$400,000Salish Kootenai CollegeEarly Care and Educationapps.irs.gov
Wilburforce FoundationSeattle, WA5$332,000$175,000University of Montana FoundationEnvironmental - transboundary rivers science and policy project 2024apps.irs.gov
Folley Family FoundationSeattle, WA3$228,500$168,500University of Montana FoundationUnrestricted General Supportapps.irs.gov
Arkwright S & M Conserv Trust-MainSaint Louis, MO1$214,083$214,083University of Montana FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Perry and Joyce Johns FoundationFort Worth, TX1$180,000$180,000Montana State University FoundationAssistance for native american studeapps.irs.gov
Totten Seager Esther TrustSaint Louis, MO1$180,000$180,000Rocky Mountain CollegeGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
The Sprunk Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$170,000$170,000University of Montana FoundationAdams Center Renovation Fund for Phase II(3CJ)apps.irs.gov
Seedlings FoundationBranford, CT1$154,368$154,368University of Montana FoundationHumanitarian/educational/communityapps.irs.gov
Johnson John A Scholarship FoundationSaint Louis, MO1$153,224$153,224University of Montana FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Amber FoundationLos Altos, CA2$150,000$100,000University of Montana FoundationEducation.apps.irs.gov
CHS FoundationInver Grove Heights, MN3$139,369$97,369Montana State University FoundationGrow scholars - growth through research opportunities and workapps.irs.gov
Carequest Foundation IncBoston, MA1$125,000$125,000Montana State University FoundationThis grant, through the school-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health RFP, will launch the Youth Voice Project, which will conduct focus groups with 7th-12th grade students to idenapps.irs.gov
Reinhardt H & Shirley R Jahn Foundation TrustChicago, IL1$125,000$125,000Archie Bray FoundationBuild out clay business and support adult and youth programmingapps.irs.gov
Treacy FoundationHelena, MT7$117,500$50,000North Valley Music SchoolCapital campaignapps.irs.gov
Morton Bertha TuaSaint Louis, MO1$114,000$114,000University of Montana FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Margaret A Cargill FoundationEden Prairie, MN1$110,000$110,000Rocky Mountain CollegeSummer success institute & academic transition success programapps.irs.gov
Percival HS & Ma ScholarshipSaint Louis, MO1$109,510$109,510University of Montana FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Heisey Foundation Co Us BankGreat Falls, MT3$108,100$87,700University of ProvidenceScholarshipapps.irs.gov
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation IncBillings, MT14$101,088$28,000Leadership Montana IncGeneral Operating Supportapps.irs.gov
Lennox FoundationWilmington, DE1$100,000$100,000Missoula Curling ClubMCC Dedicated Ice Initiativeapps.irs.gov
Louis FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$100,000$100,000Headwaters AcademyEducationapps.irs.gov
Browning Kimball FoundationOklahoma City, OK1$94,737$94,737Montana State University FoundationBearpaw excellence in agriculture scapps.irs.gov
Helen Davis Scholar 2 Carroll CollegeSaint Louis, MO1$93,000$93,000Carroll CollegeScholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Feist Family Foundation IncMissoula, MT1$85,387$85,387University of Montana FoundationEducationapps.irs.gov
Charles M Bair Family TrustBillings, MT2$85,000$75,000Rocky Mountain CollegeGrant for bair hall improvements.apps.irs.gov
Jane S Heman Foundation IncStevensville, MT2$84,000$50,000University of Montana FoundationGrant to support the resolve project at the university of montana, aimed at establishing the nation's premier center for rural health research and innovation.apps.irs.gov
Ralph Haugse Memorial TrustMilwaukee, WI2$84,000$42,000Carroll CollegeScholarshipapps.irs.gov
Peschel Family FoundationMissoula, MT1$80,000$80,000The University of Montana FoundationProvide financial support to the university of montana for molecular and biomedical graduate student support fund.apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationMinneapolis, MN2$75,000$50,000University of Montana Foundationfor lake water quality monitoring and research at the Flathead Lake Biology Stationapps.irs.gov
Louis L Borick FoundationHouston, TX2$73,000$38,000University of Montana FoundationCharitable Donationapps.irs.gov
Thayer Dorothy Memorial Tua-MainSaint Louis, MO1$65,867$65,867The University of Montana FoundationScholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Tricoastal FoundationMonroe, CT1$60,000$60,000Wild Rockies Field InstituteUnrestricted grant for donee's exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Baracker Flynn FoundationWilmington, DE3$55,000$30,000Whitefish Christian AcademyScholarship Fundapps.irs.gov
The Steele-Reese Foundation XXXXX1004Chicago, IL2$55,000$30,000Alliance for Curriculum EnhancementGeneralapps.irs.gov
Jenny Johnson Family Foundation IncNew York, NY2$52,500$50,000University of Montana Western FoundationGeneral budgetapps.irs.gov
Tracy and Greg Johnson Foundation IncNew York, NY2$52,500$50,000University of Montana Western FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Bancroft-Clair Foundation IncAustin, TX1$52,000$52,000Relational Wisdom 360Unrestricted giftapps.irs.gov
C Stone FoundationSan Antonio, TX1$50,000$50,000Rocky Mountain CollegeGeneral Purposeapps.irs.gov
Charles Foundation IncMorristown, NJ1$50,000$50,000Missoula Christian Montessori SchoolEducationapps.irs.gov
Kulakala Point FoundationSeattle, WA1$50,000$50,000University of Montana FoundationTo enhance excellence and opportunity at this institutionapps.irs.gov
Montana Healthcare FoundationBozeman, MT2$50,000$25,000University of ProvidenceUniversity of providence care coordinator and campus advocate projectapps.irs.gov
Op & We Edwards Foundation IncRed Lodge, MT2$50,000$35,000Young Families Early Head StartPhilanthropic purposeapps.irs.gov
Sinegal Family FoundationBellevue, WA1$50,000$50,000Carroll CollegeProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Annie E Casey Foundation IncBaltimore, MD2$45,000$40,000University of Montana FoundationSupport research and policy advocacy of Montana's tribal communitiesapps.irs.gov
Rosalie J Coe Weir FoundationAllendale, NJ1$45,000$45,000Salish Kootenai College IncSupport of nursing education programsapps.irs.gov
The Kennedy FoundationWilmington, DE1$45,000$45,000Upper Missouri Waterkeeper IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
John J Greytak Charitable Foundation IncMissoula, MT1$44,400$44,400Montana State University FoundationEducationapps.irs.gov
Markovich Family Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE5$40,500$20,000The University of Montana Western FoundationThe Experience One Campaign - Stadium pledgeapps.irs.gov
The Llewellyn FoundationSpringfield, OH2$40,000$20,000Brightways LearningGeneralapps.irs.gov
Windmill Foundation IncStamford, CT1$40,000$40,000University of Montana FoundationEducational outreachapps.irs.gov
Lee and Donna Metcalf Charitable TrustHelena, MT2$35,790$26,938University of Montana FoundationTo provide a scholarship for law students.apps.irs.gov
Bob & Marie Gallo FoundationModesto, CA1$35,000$35,000Acam Educational FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Mirador FoundationBoston, MA1$35,000$35,000University of Montana FoundationTo support the american indian government policy instituteapps.irs.gov
The Fortin Foundation of Florida IncPalm Beach, FL1$35,000$35,000Billings Catholic Schools FoundationGeneral program supportapps.irs.gov
The Henry Luce Foundation IncNew York, NY1$35,000$35,000Montana State University FoundationSupport for an art exhibitionapps.irs.gov
Town Pump Charitable FoundationButte, MT18$33,900$5,000Carroll CollegeProgram supportapps.irs.gov
The Greater Montana FoundationHelena, MT2$33,000$25,000University of Montana FoundationContinued program support in various radio, online, and streaming programming.apps.irs.gov
Carroll and Nancy O'Connor FoundationLos Angeles, CA1$30,150$30,150University of Montana FoundationGeneral operations expenseapps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$30,000$30,000The University of Montana FoundationREAL Co-Lab: Strengthening Rural Entrepreneurship Ecosystemsapps.irs.gov
Harris George & Laurine Char FN TuwSaint Louis, MO2$28,000$14,000Montana State University FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Alice Lee Lund Charitable TrustGreat Falls, MT1$27,000$27,000University of Montana FoundationEducationapps.irs.gov
Millard E Peterson Charitable TrustSaint Louis, MO1$26,266$26,266Rocky Mountain CollegeGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Beavers Charitable TrustLos Altos, CA1$25,000$25,000Montana State University FoundationAddition to scholarship endowmentapps.irs.gov
Charles Stewart Mott FoundationFlint, MI1$25,000$25,000School Services of MontanaTo support a statewide afterschool network to ensure the availability and expansion of school-linked quality afterschool and summer learning opportunities that meet the needs of underserved youth.apps.irs.gov
Mfi FoundationAustin, TX1$25,000$25,000University of Montana FoundationTo support organization's exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Ripley S Comegys FoundationShreveport, LA1$25,000$25,000University of Montana FoundationGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Terra Foundation for American ArtChicago, IL1$25,000$25,000Blackfeet Community CollegeArts educationapps.irs.gov
The Halcyon FoundationJacksonville, FL1$25,000$25,000North Valley Music SchoolGeneral useapps.irs.gov
The Martin Family FoundationCasper, WY1$25,000$25,000Grace Montessori AcademyHelping hands resource roomsapps.irs.gov
The Mary Alice Fortin FoundationPalm Beach, FL1$25,000$25,000Billings Catholic Schools FoundationGeneral support for programsapps.irs.gov
The Teagle FoundationNew York, NY1$25,000$25,000University of Montana FoundationCornerstone: Learning for Living initiativeapps.irs.gov
Ronald J Woods Charitable TrustNorth Palm Beach, FL1$23,500$23,500University of Montana Western FoundationTo inspire generosity and connect donors with their passions in order to promote access and excellence in higher education at the university of montana western.apps.irs.gov
Foreside FoundationLivingston, MT1$23,000$23,000Farm To School of Park CountyGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Audrey Wilber-Ewing Registered Nursing ScholarshipGreat Falls, MT1$22,500$22,500Carroll CollegeNursing scholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Woodcock FoundationNew York, NY1$22,000$22,000Montana State University Foundation IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Cedar Tree FoundationBoston, MA1$20,000$20,000Blackfeet Community CollegeProject support for the native science field center's environmental stewardship programapps.irs.gov
David Sen Lin Lee FoundationPalo Alto, CA1$20,000$20,000Friends of Hamilton Schools FoundationTo support the mission of the charitable organizationapps.irs.gov
Nibs and Edna Allen FoundationMiles City, MT2$20,000$15,000Miles City Convent KeepersReplace front columns and footingsapps.irs.gov
Roberti Helen Charitable TrustChicago, IL1$20,000$20,000University of Montana FoundationGeneral operating purposesapps.irs.gov
Stephens Family FoundationWichita Falls, TX1$20,000$20,000Missoula International SchoolGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
The David & Janyce Hoyt Family FoundationAlamo, CA1$20,000$20,000Montana State University Billings Foundation & AlumniProgram supportapps.irs.gov
The Shubert Foundation IncNew York, NY1$20,000$20,000University of Montana FoundationGeneral operating support for theatrical productions and activitiesapps.irs.gov
The Spence Family FoundationBillings, MT1$20,000$20,000Rocky Mountain CollegePhilanthropic purposesapps.irs.gov
R B & Pearl P Richardson TrustEagan, MN1$18,467$18,467Rocky Mountain CollegeGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Reed Family Foundation IncLake Geneva, WI1$18,000$18,000Montana State University Foundation IncGeneralapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA194$17,942$588Elder Grove Parent and Teacher OrganizationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
James M & Frances M Wylder FoundationGreat Falls, MT1$16,000$16,000University of ProvidenceScholarships - nursing programapps.irs.gov
Willard H Dow II FoundationFrankfort, MI1$16,000$16,000Stock Farm Greater Ravalli FoundationGeneralapps.irs.gov
Gladys E Knowles Charitable TrustEagan, MN1$15,057$15,057Rocky Mountain CollegeGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Carlson Music Scholarship FundBillings, MT2$15,000$7,500Montana State University FoundationEducational scholarshipapps.irs.gov
Edward P Maronick Foundation First Premier Bank Trust DepartmentSioux Falls, SD1$15,000$15,000Carroll CollegeEducation assistanceapps.irs.gov
Montana Youth Sports Association IncBillings, MT2$15,000$10,000Elysian PtoPromoting MTYouth Sportsapps.irs.gov
PatagoniaorgVentura, CA1$15,000$15,000Upper Missouri WaterkeeperTo support environmental projects.apps.irs.gov
The Angora Ridge FoundationWhitefish, MT1$15,000$15,000North Valley Music SchoolOperating fundsapps.irs.gov
The Jeanie Wyatt Family FoundationSan Antonio, TX1$15,000$15,000Upper Missouri WaterkeeperCharitableapps.irs.gov
The William H & Margaret M Wallace FoundationMissoula, MT1$15,000$15,000Granite County Center FoundationEducationapps.irs.gov
Sample Foundation IncBillings, MT1$14,400$14,400Farm To School of Park CountyDeep creek farm suppliesapps.irs.gov
Texas Instruments FoundationDallas, TX1$14,220$14,220Montana State University FoundationDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."apps.irs.gov
Ge McDonald FoundationBillings, MT3$13,750$10,000Rocky Mountain CollegeProgram Sponsorshipapps.irs.gov
Cobb FoundationGreat Falls, MT4$13,500$7,000University of Montana FoundationEducationapps.irs.gov
Zeller-Knowles Foundation IncWilmington, DE2$12,000$10,000Friends of the Little BeltsTo help publish maps for hikers and off road users in various Montana Mountain Rangesapps.irs.gov
Amy Heryford Ousley and James Heryford OusleyDallas, TX1$11,400$11,400Carroll CollegeFor student scholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Kreilick Family Foundation IncOfallon, IL2$11,000$10,000Wild Rockies Field Institute IncUnrestricted operating fundapps.irs.gov
Jane Buttrey Memorial TrustMilwaukee, WI3$10,200$3,400Carroll CollegeScholarshipapps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationHouston, TX3$10,150$8,300Montana Technological University Foundation8300apps.irs.gov
Charles and Mitch Ota FoundationHonolulu, HI1$10,000$10,000Montana State University FoundationUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Dreamcatcher Foundation IncIslamorada, FL1$10,000$10,000The Traveling SchoolGeneral donationapps.irs.gov
Ender Family FoundationTucson, AZ1$10,000$10,000University of Montana FoundationHigher educationapps.irs.gov
Halliburton Foundation IncHouston, TX1$10,000$10,000Montana State University FoundationEducationapps.irs.gov
Heineman Foundation for Research EducationalNew York, NY1$10,000$10,000Reading Opens Your WorldGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
McGregor Family FoundationGreat Falls, MT1$10,000$10,000University of ProvidenceTable of the King Scholarship Fund.apps.irs.gov
O Temple Sloan Jr FoundationRaleigh, NC1$10,000$10,000Friends of Beaverhead County FairGeneral operation expensesapps.irs.gov
Sec Charitable CorporationNaples, FL1$10,000$10,000Salish Kootenai CollegeTo further charitable worksapps.irs.gov
The Bonnie Family FoundationKeswick, VA1$10,000$10,000Stock Farm Greater Ravalli FoundationGeneralapps.irs.gov
The Daydreams Foundation IncNaples, FL1$10,000$10,000Archie Bray FoundationGeneral operating expensesapps.irs.gov
The Dovana Foundation IncWoodland Hills, CA1$10,000$10,000Farm To School of Park CountyTo connect communities with fresh, local and healthy food choices.apps.irs.gov
The Laverack Family FoundationOld Greenwich, CT1$10,000$10,000Stock Farm Greater Ravalli FoundationGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
The Neeb Family FoundationPelham, AL1$10,000$10,000Grace Montessori AcademyGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Charles A Weyerhaeuser Memorial FoundationSt Paul, MN2$9,620$5,000Montana State University FoundationShakespeare in the schoolsapps.irs.gov
George P & Margaraet SarsfieldSaint Louis, MO1$9,000$9,000University of Montana FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Pioneer Federal Community Foundation IncDillon, MT1$9,000$9,000University of Montana Western FoundationScholarships, golf scramble, and shakespeare in the parksapps.irs.gov
Lloyd D Teigen Charitable TrustRapid City, SD1$8,601$8,601Montana State University FoundationEducationalapps.irs.gov
Zeller Family FoundationGreat Falls, MT1$8,302$8,302University of ProvidenceProgramsapps.irs.gov
Joan and Wesley Buffington TrustBillings, MT1$8,000$8,000Rocky Mountain CollegeScholarshipapps.irs.gov
Lynn R & Karl E Prickett FundGreensboro, NC1$8,000$8,000Upper Missouri Waterkeeper IncTo assist organization in carrying out its exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Dan & Jeanne Scott Family FoundationBillings, MT3$7,513$5,513Montana State University FoundationMSU Scholarshipapps.irs.gov
The Simone Leigh FoundationNew York, NY1$7,500$7,500Archie Bray FoundationGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Speyer Family FoundationPittsburgh, PA2$7,000$5,000Power UnitedTo further the exempt activities of the charity.apps.irs.gov
Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd RyanLittleton, CO1$6,000$6,000University of Montana FoundationMargery brown law fundapps.irs.gov
Thomas & Dorothy Leavey FoundationLos Angeles, CA2$6,000$3,000Rocky Mountain CollegePayment for educational purposesapps.irs.gov
Stanley M Herzog Charitable FoundationSmithville, MO1$5,750$5,750Heritage Academy IncorporatedGeneral Supportapps.irs.gov
Dru Allison Cederberg FoundationBillings, MT1$5,500$5,500Head Start IncPhilanthropicapps.irs.gov
The Bill & Rosemary Gallagher FoundationMissoula, MT2$5,500$4,000Writing Coaches of MontanaGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Verizon FoundationBasking Ridge, NJ2$5,500$5,000University of Montana FoundationOther civic / communityapps.irs.gov
Wipfli Foundation IncWausau, WI1$5,250$5,250University of Montana FoundationTextbook reimbursement; vita sponsorship for 2 students; wipfli scholarshipapps.irs.gov
Cashman Family FoundationLas Vegas, NV1$5,000$5,000Three Forks Education FoundationDonation for general operationsapps.irs.gov
Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Charitable Foundation XXX-XX-XXXXNew York, NY1$5,000$5,000University of Montana FoundationExempt organizations purposeapps.irs.gov
Jerry E Poncher Family FoundationChicago, IL1$5,000$5,000University of Montana FoundationCharitableapps.irs.gov
Mayfield Foundation IncHouston, TX1$5,000$5,000North Lake County Library FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Norwood Foundation IncGarden City, NY1$5,000$5,000Bozeman Field SchoolGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Ruggles Family FoundationGarden City, NY1$5,000$5,000Bozeman Summit SchoolGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
The John E Goerlich Charitable TrustHolland, OH1$5,000$5,000Middle Creek AcademyGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Kelter Family Foundation IncNew York, NY1$5,000$5,000Bozeman Field SchoolGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Pace Family Foundation IncAtlanta, GA1$5,000$5,000Fusion RoboticsOperational supportapps.irs.gov
The Aj Blain FoundationBillings, MT1$4,525$4,525Rocky Mountain CollegeScholarshipapps.irs.gov
Code Blue Charitable Foundation IncPittsford, NY2$4,010$2,500University of Montana FoundationUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Leroy and Claris Strand FoundationStanford, MT3$4,000$2,000Stanford Education FoundationCharitableapps.irs.gov
The Darcy Lynn Dengel Foundation IncLewistown, MT1$4,000$4,000Carroll CollegeNursing scholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Frank and Mary Cipech Charitable TrustBillings, MT1$3,723$3,723Billings Catholic Schools FoundationProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Gibson Gives Foundation Dba Gibson GivesNashville, TN1$3,618$3,618Morning Star Parent CouncilProgram use & fundraising effortsapps.irs.gov
Kathryn A Ordway Charitable TrustEagan, MN1$3,200$3,200Missoula International SchoolGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Ben B Cheney Foundation IncTacoma, WA1$3,000$3,000Rocky Mountain College2024 high school scholarshipapps.irs.gov
Eton Lane FoundationPortland, OR1$3,000$3,000Carroll CollegeUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
George Gardner & Fanny WhitingDallas, TX1$3,000$3,000University of Montana-Western FoundationScholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Glore FundWest Boxford, MA1$3,000$3,000Friends of the Big Sky Community LibraryGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Maki FoundationCarbondale, CO1$3,000$3,000Northern Rockies Research & Educational ServicesOperationsapps.irs.gov
The Esr FoundationNaples, FL1$3,000$3,0001776 FoundationTo inform and equip the people of montana to better evaluate policy options that uphold traditional american values and the montana constitution as well as the u.s. constitution.apps.irs.gov
The Presser FoundationPhiladelphia, PA1$3,000$3,000University of Montana FoundationUndergraduate scholar awardsapps.irs.gov
Truecos FoundationCasper, WY1$3,000$3,000Montana State University Foundation IncCultivate lifelong relationships and secure private support to advance montana state universityapps.irs.gov
Vaughan W Brown Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$3,000$3,000Cottonwood Day SchoolGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Annie Maclay Leffingwell FoundationMissoula, MT1$2,500$2,500Writing Coaches of MontanaTo continue providing individualized literacy support to ravalli county students during the 25/26 school year.apps.irs.gov
J C Kennedy Foundation IncAtlanta, GA1$2,500$2,500Twin Bridges Senior & Community Center IncGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
James & Wanda Hollensteiner FDN Lisa Mary HollensteinerEdina, MN1$2,500$2,500West Shore Community LibraryProvide books educ/cultural/recreatiapps.irs.gov
K Louise Bardwell Irrevocable Trust Elementary Education ScholarshipGreat Falls, MT1$2,500$2,500Miles Community College FoundationEducational scholarshipsapps.irs.gov
Marlin Miller Jr Family FoundationReading, PA1$2,500$2,500Archie Bray FoundationAnnual fundapps.irs.gov
Mary K and Daniel M Kelly Family FoundationDes Moines, IA1$2,500$2,500Miles Community College FoundationGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Montana Public Policy CenterBillings, MT1$2,500$2,5001776 FoundationPolicy Workapps.irs.gov
Reilly Family FoundationAledo, TX1$2,500$2,500Whitefish Christian AcademyGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Vincent Gaffney FoundationWilliston, ND1$2,500$2,500Froid School FoundationTo update the concession stand in the gym entrance with the shop workapps.irs.gov
Woodhouse Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$2,500$2,500Western Montana Walk To EmmausGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Xcel Energy FoundationMinneapolis, MN2$2,050$2,000Montana State University FoundationMatch a previous donation (higher ed) grantapps.irs.gov
Bannon FoundationGreenville, SC1$2,000$2,000Missoula Public Library FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Grace Jones Richardson Testamentary TrustGreensboro, NC1$2,000$2,000Friends of Big Timber Carnegie Public Library IncTo assist the organization in carrying out its exempt purposeapps.irs.gov
Infinity TrustNorwalk, OH1$2,000$2,000Kootenai Valley Christian SchoolArea of greatest needapps.irs.gov
Rocky Mountain Section Pga FoundationStar, ID1$2,000$2,000Carroll CollegeCollege scholarshipapps.irs.gov
Signal Peak Community FoundationHelena, MT1$2,000$2,000Carroll CollegeScholarships paid directly to college.apps.irs.gov
Suhr Family Mem Scholarship FDEagan, MN1$2,000$2,000University of ProvidenceScholarshipapps.irs.gov
The Leonard Rydell FoundationGrand Forks, ND1$2,000$2,000University of ProvidenceScholarshipapps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO4$1,950$1,000Walleyes Unlimited of MontanaEducational institutions and related activitiesapps.irs.gov
Live Heregive Here-A Valley County FoundationGlasgow, MT1$1,500$1,500Glasgow High School Educational TrustTo support furtherance of educationapps.irs.gov
The Nalen FoundationKetchum, ID1$1,500$1,500Cat Rodeo Scholarship AssociationGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Whatley FoundationSeattle, WA1$1,500$1,500University of Montana FoundationEducationapps.irs.gov
Liberty County Combined Fund Drive IncChester, MT1$1,166$1,166Friends of Liberty County LibraryCommunity benefitapps.irs.gov
Amicus FoundationCameron, MT1$1,000$1,000Ennis Booster ClubCarry out charitable purpose of foundationapps.irs.gov
B W Bastian FoundationOrem, UT1$1,000$1,000North Valley Music SchoolCharitableapps.irs.gov
Buchanan Family FoundationGreat Falls, MT1$1,000$1,000University of Montana FoundationSchool of business scholarshipapps.irs.gov
Heffernan Group FoundationWalnut Creek, CA1$1,000$1,000Archie Bray FoundationDonationapps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY1$1,000$1,000Montana State University FoundationMatching contribution (general operating support)apps.irs.gov
McKinstry Charitable FoundationSeattle, WA2$1,000$500Stevi Stars FoundationAthleticsapps.irs.gov
Paws Up FoundationLas Vegas, NV1$1,000$1,000University of Montana FoundationProgram service.apps.irs.gov
Perkins Charitable FoundationGates Mills, OH1$1,000$1,000Upper Missouri WaterkeeperPhilanthropic purposes.apps.irs.gov
Ralph H Foss Memorial TrustEagan, MN1$1,000$1,000University of ProvidenceScholarshipapps.irs.gov
The Laverne McNaughton Scholarship FundGreat Falls, MT1$1,000$1,000Carroll CollegeScholarshipsapps.irs.gov
The McNeely FoundationSt Paul, MN1$1,000$1,000Farm To School of Park CountyGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Reiling Family Foundation IncBoca Raton, FL1$1,000$1,000University of Montana FoundationGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Uw Fred and Marie BarnardMilwaukee, WI1$1,000$1,000Carroll CollegeScholarshipapps.irs.gov
Waterproof Foundation IncAustin, TX1$1,000$1,000University of Montana FoundationEducationapps.irs.gov
Freeman Family FoundationLivingston, MT1$750$750Community School CollaborativeUnrestricted charitable grantapps.irs.gov
Seedcore FoundationBakersfield, CA1$650$650Mission Valley Christian AcademyClassroom suppliesapps.irs.gov
Equitable Foundation IncNew York, NY1$500$500Salish Kootenai CollegeGeneral contributionapps.irs.gov
John N & Lou C Conyngham Family CharitableHope Valley, RI1$500$500Missoula International SchoolUnrestricted giftapps.irs.gov
Leaw Family Foundation IncScottsville, VA1$500$500Clay Studio of MissoulaGeneral purpose of doneeapps.irs.gov
Max and Betty Swanson FoundationMissoula, MT1$500$500Garden City BalletTo cover cost for special free matinee for k-8 missoula and surrounding area schools.apps.irs.gov
Murdy FoundationSanta Ana, CA1$500$500Writing Coaches of MontanaTo further their charit. purpose.apps.irs.gov
Seidman Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$500$500Red Lodge Friends of the LibraryGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Janus Henderson FoundationDenver, CO1$500$500Salish Kootenai CollegeMatching Giftsapps.irs.gov
Fidelity FoundationBoston, MA2$400$300University of Montana FoundationFidelity matching gifts to educationapps.irs.gov
BNSF Railway FoundationFort Worth, TX2$200$100Montana State University FoundationMatching gifts 1apps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncNew York, NY1$200$200Montana State University FoundationMatching giftsapps.irs.gov
Charlotte & Edward K Wheeler FoundationWoodbridge, NJ1$100$100Farm To School of Park CountyGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Ge Aerospace FoundationNorwalk, CT1$100$100Montana State University Foundation IncMatching giftapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
Dennis & Phyllis Washington FoundationUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTPjw college of education scholars program and institute for positive education$3,690,000apps.irs.gov
Simperman-Corette FoundationCarroll CollegeHelena, MTContribution to scholarship fund$1,359,416apps.irs.gov
The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic InnovationUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTSupport for the subtropical underwater biogeochemistry and subsurface export alliance (subsea)$846,266apps.irs.gov
M J Murdock Charitable TrustCarroll CollegeHelena, MTLibrary renovation$800,000apps.irs.gov
The Alsam FoundationUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTSkaggs scholarship program$750,000apps.irs.gov
Gianforte Family Charitable TrustSt Andrew SchoolHelena, MTCharitable purpose$710,160apps.irs.gov
Trailsend FoundationUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTSpecial project support$685,000apps.irs.gov
M J Murdock Charitable TrustNorth Valley Music SchoolWhitefish, MTNew facility$500,000apps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationSalish Kootenai CollegePablo, MTEarly Care and Education$400,000apps.irs.gov
Gianforte Family Charitable TrustMission Valley Christian AcademyPolson, MTCharitable purpose$398,391apps.irs.gov
Trailsend FoundationUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTSpecial project support$315,000apps.irs.gov
The Arthur M Blank Family FoundationLeadership Montana IncBozeman, MTBuilding cross-partisan bridges in montana$300,000apps.irs.gov
M J Murdock Charitable TrustUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTSpinning-disk confocal microscope$300,000apps.irs.gov
M J Murdock Charitable TrustCarroll CollegeHelena, MTNew health sciences program$250,000apps.irs.gov
Arkwright S & M Conserv Trust-MainUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTGeneral support$214,083apps.irs.gov
The Arthur M Blank Family FoundationMontana Higher Education Student Assistance CorpHelena, MTMontana work based learning collaborative$214,000apps.irs.gov
Headwaters Health Foundation of Western MontanaOdyssey Early Learning CenterDillon, MTGeneral support$200,000apps.irs.gov
Perry and Joyce Johns FoundationMontana State University FoundationBozeman, MTAssistance for native american stude$180,000apps.irs.gov
Totten Seager Esther TrustRocky Mountain CollegeBillings, MTGeneral operating$180,000apps.irs.gov
Wilburforce FoundationUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTEnvironmental - transboundary rivers science and policy project 2024$175,000apps.irs.gov
The Sprunk Family FoundationUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTAdams Center Renovation Fund for Phase II(3CJ)$170,000apps.irs.gov
Folley Family FoundationUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTUnrestricted General Support$168,500apps.irs.gov
Seedlings FoundationUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTHumanitarian/educational/community$154,368apps.irs.gov
Johnson John A Scholarship FoundationUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTGeneral operating$153,224apps.irs.gov
The Arthur M Blank Family FoundationUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTBuilding dual enrollment equity pathways$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Arthur M Blank Family FoundationUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTThe montana happiness project$150,000apps.irs.gov
Reinhardt H & Shirley R Jahn Foundation TrustArchie Bray FoundationHelena, MTBuild out clay business and support adult and youth programming$125,000apps.irs.gov
Carequest Foundation IncMontana State University FoundationBozeman, MTThis grant, through the school-Based and School-Linked Initiatives to Improve Oral Health RFP, will launch the Youth Voice Project, which will conduct focus groups with 7th-12th grade students to iden$125,000apps.irs.gov
Headwaters Health Foundation of Western MontanaUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTCenter for children, families, and workforce development$125,000apps.irs.gov
Morton Bertha TuaUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTGeneral operating$114,000apps.irs.gov
Margaret A Cargill FoundationRocky Mountain CollegeBillings, MTSummer success institute & academic transition success program$110,000apps.irs.gov
Percival HS & Ma ScholarshipUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTGeneral operating$109,510apps.irs.gov
Louis FoundationHeadwaters AcademyBozeman, MTEducation$100,000apps.irs.gov
Lennox FoundationMissoula Curling ClubMissoula, MTMCC Dedicated Ice Initiative$100,000apps.irs.gov
M J Murdock Charitable TrustPetra Academy IncBozeman, MTNew advancement staff$100,000apps.irs.gov
Amber FoundationUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTEducation.$100,000apps.irs.gov
Headwaters Health Foundation of Western MontanaUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTThe co-lab for civic imagination$100,000apps.irs.gov
CHS FoundationMontana State University FoundationBozeman, MTGrow scholars - growth through research opportunities and work$97,369apps.irs.gov
Browning Kimball FoundationMontana State University FoundationBozeman, MTBearpaw excellence in agriculture sc$94,737apps.irs.gov
Helen Davis Scholar 2 Carroll CollegeCarroll CollegeHelena, MTScholarships$93,000apps.irs.gov
Heisey Foundation Co Us BankUniversity of ProvidenceGreat Falls, MTScholarship$87,700apps.irs.gov
Feist Family Foundation IncUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTEducation$85,387apps.irs.gov
Peschel Family FoundationThe University of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTProvide financial support to the university of montana for molecular and biomedical graduate student support fund.$80,000apps.irs.gov
Charles M Bair Family TrustRocky Mountain CollegeBillings, MTGrant for bair hall improvements.$75,000apps.irs.gov
M J Murdock Charitable TrustAmerican Indian Business LeadersMissoula, MTNew program staff$72,750apps.irs.gov
Thayer Dorothy Memorial Tua-MainThe University of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTScholarships$65,867apps.irs.gov
Wilburforce FoundationUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTEnvironmental - tribal co-management on federal lands: implementation and practice$60,000apps.irs.gov
Tricoastal FoundationWild Rockies Field InstituteMissoula, MTUnrestricted grant for donee's exempt purpose$60,000apps.irs.gov
M J Murdock Charitable TrustBrightways LearningMissoula, MTNew staff$53,500apps.irs.gov
Bancroft-Clair Foundation IncRelational Wisdom 360Billings, MTUnrestricted gift$52,000apps.irs.gov
Sinegal Family FoundationCarroll CollegeHelena, MTProgram support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Gianforte Family Charitable TrustCarroll CollegeHelena, MTCharitable purpose$50,000apps.irs.gov
Charles Foundation IncMissoula Christian Montessori SchoolMissoula, MTEducation$50,000apps.irs.gov
Treacy FoundationNorth Valley Music SchoolWhitefish, MTCapital campaign$50,000apps.irs.gov
C Stone FoundationRocky Mountain CollegeBillings, MTGeneral Purpose$50,000apps.irs.gov
Kulakala Point FoundationUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTTo enhance excellence and opportunity at this institution$50,000apps.irs.gov
Jane S Heman Foundation IncUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTGrant to support the resolve project at the university of montana, aimed at establishing the nation's premier center for rural health research and innovation.$50,000apps.irs.gov
Wilburforce FoundationUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTEnvironmental - bridges to a new era: tribal co-stewardship of federal public lands, waters and wildlife$50,000apps.irs.gov
Amber FoundationUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTEducation.$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Arthur M Blank Family FoundationUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTAmplifying voices$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Arthur M Blank Family FoundationUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTState of mind: tackling mental health challenges$50,000apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTfor lake water quality monitoring and research at the Flathead Lake Biology Station$50,000apps.irs.gov
Jenny Johnson Family Foundation IncUniversity of Montana Western FoundationDillon, MTGeneral budget$50,000apps.irs.gov
Tracy and Greg Johnson Foundation IncUniversity of Montana Western FoundationDillon, MTGeneral support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Folley Family FoundationUpper Missouri WaterkeeperBozeman, MTUnrestricted General Support$50,000apps.irs.gov
M J Murdock Charitable TrustWorld Language Initiative MtBozeman, MTExecutive director staff expansion$50,000apps.irs.gov
Rosalie J Coe Weir FoundationSalish Kootenai College IncPablo, MTSupport of nursing education programs$45,000apps.irs.gov
The Kennedy FoundationUpper Missouri Waterkeeper IncBozeman, MTGeneral & Unrestricted$45,000apps.irs.gov
John J Greytak Charitable Foundation IncMontana State University FoundationBozeman, MTEducation$44,400apps.irs.gov
Ralph Haugse Memorial TrustCarroll CollegeHelena, MTScholarship$42,000apps.irs.gov
Ralph Haugse Memorial TrustUniversity of ProvidenceGreat Falls, MTScholarship$42,000apps.irs.gov
Dennis & Phyllis Washington FoundationLeadership MontanaBozeman, MTLeadership montana curriculum$40,000apps.irs.gov
Windmill Foundation IncUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTEducational outreach$40,000apps.irs.gov
Wilburforce FoundationUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTEnvironmental - support for ijc study board participation$40,000apps.irs.gov
Annie E Casey Foundation IncUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTSupport research and policy advocacy of Montana's tribal communities$40,000apps.irs.gov
Louis L Borick FoundationUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTCharitable Donation$38,000apps.irs.gov
Bob & Marie Gallo FoundationAcam Educational FoundationBozeman, MTGeneral support$35,000apps.irs.gov
The Fortin Foundation of Florida IncBillings Catholic Schools FoundationBillings, MTGeneral program support$35,000apps.irs.gov
The Henry Luce Foundation IncMontana State University FoundationBozeman, MTSupport for an art exhibition$35,000apps.irs.gov
M J Murdock Charitable TrustRelational Wisdom 360Billings, MTNew staff$35,000apps.irs.gov
Mirador FoundationUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTTo support the american indian government policy institute$35,000apps.irs.gov
Louis L Borick FoundationWriting Coaches of MontanaMissoula, MTCharitable Donation$35,000apps.irs.gov
Op & We Edwards Foundation IncYoung Families Early Head StartBillings, MTPhilanthropic purpose$35,000apps.irs.gov
Jane S Heman Foundation IncCoding for KidsStevensville, MTFunds used to support mission$34,000apps.irs.gov
CHS FoundationMontana State University FoundationBozeman, MT2025/26 university partner program$32,000apps.irs.gov
Carroll and Nancy O'Connor FoundationUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTGeneral operations expense$30,150apps.irs.gov
The Steele-Reese Foundation XXXXX1004Alliance for Curriculum EnhancementBillings, MTGeneral$30,000apps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationThe University of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTREAL Co-Lab: Strengthening Rural Entrepreneurship Ecosystems$30,000apps.irs.gov
Baracker Flynn FoundationWhitefish Christian AcademyWhitefish, MTScholarship Fund$30,000apps.irs.gov
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation IncLeadership Montana IncBozeman, MTGeneral Operating Support$28,000apps.irs.gov
Treacy FoundationCarroll CollegeHelena, MTCollege scholarships for individuals paid directly to schools of higher education$27,000apps.irs.gov
Alice Lee Lund Charitable TrustUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTEducation$27,000apps.irs.gov
Lee and Donna Metcalf Charitable TrustUniversity of Montana FoundationMissoula, MTTo provide a scholarship for law students.$26,938apps.irs.gov
Millard E Peterson Charitable TrustRocky Mountain CollegeBillings, MTGeneral operating$26,266apps.irs.gov
The Mary Alice Fortin FoundationBillings Catholic Schools FoundationBillings, MTGeneral support for programs$25,000apps.irs.gov
Terra Foundation for American ArtBlackfeet Community CollegeBrowning, MTArts education$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Steele-Reese Foundation XXXXX1004Community School CollaborativeLivingston, MTGeneral$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Martin Family FoundationGrace Montessori AcademyBillings, MTHelping hands resource rooms$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Arthur M Blank Family FoundationLeadership Montana IncBozeman, MTOutreach and programming$25,000apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationMission Valley Christian AcademyPolson, MTfor completion of the high school gym$25,000apps.irs.gov

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