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Who funds religion-related in Montana: 57 foundations, $1.3 million in grants

57 private foundations paid 155 grants totaling $1,334,539 to religion-related nonprofits in Montana, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Gianforte Family Charitable Trust, with $175,636 in 16 grants.

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Cause
Religion-related
Recipients in
Montana
Foundations
57
Grants
155
Total granted
$1,334,539

Foundations that funded religion-related in Montana

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
Gianforte Family Charitable TrustBozeman, MT16$175,636$43,000Love and Sonshine MinistriesCharitable purposeapps.irs.gov
Flynn Family Foundation IncFort Lauderdale, FL1$150,000$150,000Fresh Life ChurchTo provide further support for the christian ministry.apps.irs.gov
Harnish FoundationTukwila, WA1$80,000$80,000Love and Sonshine MinistriesPt case manager/ft house managerapps.irs.gov
Dennis & Phyllis Washington FoundationMissoula, MT4$57,500$25,000Family Promise of Great FallsPromise place shelter expansionapps.irs.gov
GT FoundationLansdale, PA1$56,500$56,500Montana Jewish ProjectGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Trevecca Towers Inc Dba the Jones Heritage FoundationHuntingdon, TN1$50,378$50,378Refuge FoundationServing servantsapps.irs.gov
The Busy Tree Foundation IncMarietta, GA1$50,000$50,000Refuge Foundation IncGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
The Doyle Foundation IncSan Clemente, CA1$50,000$50,000Missoula Interfaith CollaborativeRestricted grantapps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$50,000$50,000Youth With A Mission of Montana A Corporationfor general operating supportapps.irs.gov
Timothy and Lisa Robertson FoundationVirginia Beach, VA1$50,000$50,000Refuge Foundation IncGeneral charitable purpose of the organizationapps.irs.gov
Clermont FoundationLexington, MA1$45,000$45,000Bozeman Dharma CenterReligiousapps.irs.gov
The Arthur M Blank Family FoundationAtlanta, GA1$45,000$45,000Montana Jewish ProjectGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
M J Murdock Charitable TrustVancouver, WA1$44,000$44,000Missoula Interfaith CollaborativeNew program staffapps.irs.gov
Colt Family FoundationWhitefish, MT1$40,000$40,000Fresh Life ChurchChristian ministryapps.irs.gov
Louis L Borick FoundationHouston, TX1$40,000$40,000Chabad Lubavitch of Missoula IncCharitable donationapps.irs.gov
The High Stakes FoundationMissoula, MT1$40,000$40,000Missoula Interfaith CollaborativeGeneral Operationsapps.irs.gov
Town Pump Charitable FoundationButte, MT13$38,000$15,000Missoula Interfaith CollaborativeDinner programapps.irs.gov
Sample Foundation IncBillings, MT3$26,754$15,000Immanuel FoundationRenovating resident rooms at immanuel living's retreat at buffalo hillapps.irs.gov
Treacy FoundationHelena, MT1$25,000$25,000Camp BighornCapital campaignapps.irs.gov
Zeller-Knowles Foundation IncWilmington, DE1$20,000$20,000Family Promise of Great FallsGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Columbia FoundationSeattle, WA1$18,000$18,000Bitterroot Christian Ministries IncOperating expensesapps.irs.gov
Millard E Peterson Charitable TrustSaint Louis, MO1$17,511$17,511Grace and Peace ChurchGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation IncBillings, MT3$15,250$9,500Love and Sonshine MinistriesGeneral Operating Supportapps.irs.gov
Hampton-Collins Mem FDN Irr TuaSaint Louis, MO1$15,000$15,000Family Promise of Great FallsGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Oakland Family FoundationGreat Falls, MT1$15,000$15,000Family Promise of Great FallsProgramsapps.irs.gov
Alice Lee Lund Charitable TrustGreat Falls, MT1$12,500$12,500Family Promise of Great Falls IncCharitableapps.irs.gov
Baracker Flynn FoundationWilmington, DE1$10,000$10,000Fresh Life ChurchMerry Market - Whitefish campusapps.irs.gov
Callant Family Foundation-CmaDetroit, MI1$10,000$10,000Harlowton Ministers AssociationSupport for dailyapps.irs.gov
The Aj Blain FoundationBillings, MT1$10,000$10,000Love & Sonshine MinistriesPhilanthropic purposesapps.irs.gov
The Charles L Weyerhaeuser FoundationSt Paul, MN2$10,000$5,000Veneration ChurchGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Alpine Education FoundationSeattle, WA1$9,500$9,500Camp BighornAlpine educationapps.irs.gov
Woodhouse Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN2$9,000$6,000Glory for AshesGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Miles Family Foundation IncBirmingham, AL1$6,000$6,000Refuge FoundationSocial serviceapps.irs.gov
McKeen FundPalm Beach, FL1$5,000$5,000Missoula Interfaith CollaborativeGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Bill & Rosemary Gallagher FoundationMissoula, MT1$5,000$5,000Missoula Interfaith CollaborativeGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA60$3,501$284Gallatin County Love IncGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Ten Talents FoundationSt Louis, MO1$3,390$3,390Refuge FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Freeman Family FoundationLivingston, MT1$3,000$3,000Montana Jewish ProjectUnrestricted charitable grantapps.irs.gov
Reinemund Family FoundationDenver, CO1$3,000$3,000Camp Bighorn IncGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Marshall and Mary Brondum Special Assistance Foundation IncMissoula, MT1$2,824$2,824Missoula Interfaith CollaborativeLocal supportapps.irs.gov
The Phoenix Charitable FoundationSan Antonio, TX1$2,500$2,500Montana RevivalFor general supportapps.irs.gov
Amerman Family FoundationSan Antonio, TX1$2,000$2,000Calvary Chapel WhitefishEvangelistic minitry and discipleship initiativesapps.irs.gov
Crain-Maling FoundationLake Forest, IL2$2,000$1,000Chabad Lubavitch of Flathead ValleyExempt purpose of the organizationapps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO3$1,550$1,000Love and Sonshine MinistriesReligion-related, spiritual developmentapps.irs.gov
The Scripps Howard FoundationCincinnati, OH1$1,250$1,250Love and Sonshine MinistriesVolunteer Giftapps.irs.gov
Hap FoundationBozeman, MT1$1,000$1,000Gallatin County Love IncHumanitarian aidapps.irs.gov
James M & Frances M Wylder FoundationGreat Falls, MT1$1,000$1,000Family Promise of Great FallsProgramsapps.irs.gov
Lore Kann Foundation IncLivingston, MT1$1,000$1,000Montana Jewish ProjectGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
People Inspired IncNew Smyrna Beach, FL1$1,000$1,000Fresh Life ChurchUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Churchill FoundationBrentwood, TN1$1,000$1,000Missoula Interfaith CollaborativeCharitable programsapps.irs.gov
Paul S Pariser Foundation IncOakville, WA1$720$720Chabad Lubavitch of Montanapassover donation 2025apps.irs.gov
John & Marilyn Olson Family FoundationSidney, MT1$500$500Emmaus HouseGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Julie and Marty Belz Charitable FoundationMemphis, TN1$500$500Chabad Lubavitch of MontanaReligiousapps.irs.gov
Max and Betty Swanson FoundationMissoula, MT1$500$500Missoula Interfaith CollaborativeFunding to help fund day center that helps families cannot provide for themselves.apps.irs.gov
Skip & Meg Herman Family FoundationChicago, IL1$500$500Montana Jewish ProjectGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
The Eisner Charitable Foundation IncBrooklyn, NY1$250$250Chabad Lubavitch of MontanaTo further jewish educationapps.irs.gov
Tom Adjutant and Ariel Steele Foundation IncLoveland, CO1$25$25Immanuel FoundationGeneral charitable contributionapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
Flynn Family Foundation IncFresh Life ChurchKalispell, MTTo provide further support for the christian ministry.$150,000apps.irs.gov
Harnish FoundationLove and Sonshine MinistriesBillings, MTPt case manager/ft house manager$80,000apps.irs.gov
GT FoundationMontana Jewish ProjectHelena, MTGeneral purpose$56,500apps.irs.gov
Trevecca Towers Inc Dba the Jones Heritage FoundationRefuge FoundationBillings, MTServing servants$50,378apps.irs.gov
The Doyle Foundation IncMissoula Interfaith CollaborativeMissoula, MTRestricted grant$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Busy Tree Foundation IncRefuge Foundation IncBillings, MTGeneral fund$50,000apps.irs.gov
Timothy and Lisa Robertson FoundationRefuge Foundation IncBillings, MTGeneral charitable purpose of the organization$50,000apps.irs.gov
The McKnight FoundationYouth With A Mission of Montana A CorporationLakeside, MTfor general operating support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Clermont FoundationBozeman Dharma CenterBozeman, MTReligious$45,000apps.irs.gov
The Arthur M Blank Family FoundationMontana Jewish ProjectHelena, MTGeneral operating support$45,000apps.irs.gov
M J Murdock Charitable TrustMissoula Interfaith CollaborativeMissoula, MTNew program staff$44,000apps.irs.gov
Gianforte Family Charitable TrustLove and Sonshine MinistriesBillings, MTCharitable purpose$43,000apps.irs.gov
Louis L Borick FoundationChabad Lubavitch of Missoula IncMissoula, MTCharitable donation$40,000apps.irs.gov
Colt Family FoundationFresh Life ChurchKalispell, MTChristian ministry$40,000apps.irs.gov
The High Stakes FoundationMissoula Interfaith CollaborativeMissoula, MTGeneral Operations$40,000apps.irs.gov
Gianforte Family Charitable TrustHeart of Montana LoveLewistown, MTCharitable purpose$29,137apps.irs.gov
Treacy FoundationCamp BighornPlains, MTCapital campaign$25,000apps.irs.gov
Dennis & Phyllis Washington FoundationFamily Promise of Great FallsGreat Falls, MTPromise place shelter expansion$25,000apps.irs.gov
Gianforte Family Charitable TrustArise Native AmericansBillings, MTCharitable purpose$22,000apps.irs.gov
Zeller-Knowles Foundation IncFamily Promise of Great FallsGreat Falls, MTGeneral & Unrestricted$20,000apps.irs.gov
Dennis & Phyllis Washington FoundationMissoula Interfaith CollaborativeMissoula, MTSupporting families with housing and employment$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Columbia FoundationBitterroot Christian Ministries IncCorvallis, MTOperating expenses$18,000apps.irs.gov
Millard E Peterson Charitable TrustGrace and Peace ChurchCulbertson, MTGeneral operating$17,511apps.irs.gov
Gianforte Family Charitable TrustChief Cornerstone FellowshipBox Elder, MTCharitable purpose$16,199apps.irs.gov
Hampton-Collins Mem FDN Irr TuaFamily Promise of Great FallsGreat Falls, MTGeneral support$15,000apps.irs.gov
Oakland Family FoundationFamily Promise of Great FallsGreat Falls, MTPrograms$15,000apps.irs.gov
Sample Foundation IncImmanuel FoundationKalispell, MTRenovating resident rooms at immanuel living's retreat at buffalo hill$15,000apps.irs.gov
Town Pump Charitable FoundationMissoula Interfaith CollaborativeMissoula, MTDinner program$15,000apps.irs.gov
Town Pump Charitable FoundationMissoula Interfaith CollaborativeMissoula, MTFood bank support$15,000apps.irs.gov
Gianforte Family Charitable TrustThe Confession ClosetBillings, MTCharitable purpose$15,000apps.irs.gov
Alice Lee Lund Charitable TrustFamily Promise of Great Falls IncGreat Falls, MTCharitable$12,500apps.irs.gov
Baracker Flynn FoundationFresh Life ChurchKalispell, MTMerry Market - Whitefish campus$10,000apps.irs.gov
Callant Family Foundation-CmaHarlowton Ministers AssociationHarlowton, MTSupport for daily$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Aj Blain FoundationLove & Sonshine MinistriesBillings, MTPhilanthropic purposes$10,000apps.irs.gov
Dennis & Phyllis Washington FoundationPower for Abundant RecoveryBillings, MT2023/2024 certified mental health peer support specialist$10,000apps.irs.gov
Alpine Education FoundationCamp BighornPlains, MTAlpine education$9,500apps.irs.gov
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation IncLove and Sonshine MinistriesBillings, MTGeneral Operating Support$9,500apps.irs.gov
Sample Foundation IncMissoula Interfaith CollaborativeMissoula, MTMissoula works - replacing failing equipment$8,244apps.irs.gov
Gianforte Family Charitable TrustCamp BighornPlains, MTCharitable purpose$8,000apps.irs.gov
Gianforte Family Charitable TrustSoul Life IncMissoula, MTCharitable purpose$7,500apps.irs.gov
Gianforte Family Charitable TrustCut Bank Community Bible ChurchCut Bank, MTCharitable purpose$6,000apps.irs.gov
Woodhouse Family FoundationGlory for AshesKalispell, MTGeneral support$6,000apps.irs.gov
Miles Family Foundation IncRefuge FoundationBillings, MTSocial service$6,000apps.irs.gov
Gianforte Family Charitable TrustChaplains of Central MontanaLewistown, MTCharitable purpose$5,800apps.irs.gov
Gianforte Family Charitable TrustFellowship of Christian CowboysBelgrade, MTCharitable purpose$5,000apps.irs.gov
McKeen FundMissoula Interfaith CollaborativeMissoula, MTGeneral support$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Bill & Rosemary Gallagher FoundationMissoula Interfaith CollaborativeMissoula, MTGeneral operating$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Charles L Weyerhaeuser FoundationVeneration ChurchKalispell, MTGeneral operating support$5,000apps.irs.gov
The Charles L Weyerhaeuser FoundationVeneration ChurchKalispell, MTGeneral operating support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Gianforte Family Charitable TrustAlpha Omega MinistriesMissoula, MTCharitable purpose$4,500apps.irs.gov
Gianforte Family Charitable TrustChabad Lubavitch of MontanaBozeman, MTCharitable purpose$4,500apps.irs.gov
Gianforte Family Charitable TrustMontana Prayer BreakfastHelena, MTCharitable purpose$4,500apps.irs.gov
Sample Foundation IncFamily Promise of Great FallsGreat Falls, MTPromise place shelter and day center items$3,510apps.irs.gov
Ten Talents FoundationRefuge FoundationBillings, MTGeneral support$3,390apps.irs.gov
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation IncFriendship House of Christian ServicesBillings, MTGeneral Operating Support$3,250apps.irs.gov
Reinemund Family FoundationCamp Bighorn IncPlains, MTGeneral fund$3,000apps.irs.gov
Woodhouse Family FoundationFresh Life ChurchKalispell, MTGeneral support$3,000apps.irs.gov
Freeman Family FoundationMontana Jewish ProjectHelena, MTUnrestricted charitable grant$3,000apps.irs.gov
Marshall and Mary Brondum Special Assistance Foundation IncMissoula Interfaith CollaborativeMissoula, MTLocal support$2,824apps.irs.gov
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation IncFamily Promise of Great FallsGreat Falls, MTGeneral Operating Support$2,500apps.irs.gov
Town Pump Charitable FoundationHarlowton Ministers AssociationHarlowton, MTMeals for backpacks$2,500apps.irs.gov
The Phoenix Charitable FoundationMontana RevivalBigfork, MTFor general support$2,500apps.irs.gov
Dennis & Phyllis Washington FoundationRiver of Life Ministries IncMissoula, MT2024 holiday giving$2,500apps.irs.gov
Gianforte Family Charitable TrustRiver of Life MinistriesMissoula, MTCharitable purpose$2,200apps.irs.gov
Amerman Family FoundationCalvary Chapel WhitefishWhitefish, MTEvangelistic minitry and discipleship initiatives$2,000apps.irs.gov
The Scripps Howard FoundationLove and Sonshine MinistriesBillings, MTVolunteer Gift$1,250apps.irs.gov
Gianforte Family Charitable TrustCornerstone Ministries IncLolo, MTCharitable purpose$1,200apps.irs.gov
Gianforte Family Charitable TrustBillings Vineyard ChurchBillings, MTCharitable purpose$1,100apps.irs.gov
Crain-Maling FoundationChabad Lubavitch of Flathead ValleyKalispell, MTExempt purpose of the organization$1,000apps.irs.gov
Crain-Maling FoundationChabad Lubavitch of Montana IncBozeman, MTExempt purpose of the organization$1,000apps.irs.gov
James M & Frances M Wylder FoundationFamily Promise of Great FallsGreat Falls, MTPrograms$1,000apps.irs.gov
Town Pump Charitable FoundationFamily Promise of Great FallsGreat Falls, MTAdopt a family$1,000apps.irs.gov
People Inspired IncFresh Life ChurchKalispell, MTUnrestricted$1,000apps.irs.gov
Hap FoundationGallatin County Love IncBozeman, MTHumanitarian aid$1,000apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationLove and Sonshine MinistriesBillings, MTReligion-related, spiritual development$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Churchill FoundationMissoula Interfaith CollaborativeMissoula, MTCharitable programs$1,000apps.irs.gov
Lore Kann Foundation IncMontana Jewish ProjectHelena, MTGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Paul S Pariser Foundation IncChabad Lubavitch of MontanaBozeman, MTpassover donation 2025$720apps.irs.gov
Julie and Marty Belz Charitable FoundationChabad Lubavitch of MontanaBozeman, MTReligious$500apps.irs.gov
John & Marilyn Olson Family FoundationEmmaus HouseSidney, MTGeneral purpose$500apps.irs.gov
Town Pump Charitable FoundationFresh Life ChurchKalispell, MTAdopt a family$500apps.irs.gov
Town Pump Charitable FoundationFresh Life ChurchKalispell, MTAdopt a family$500apps.irs.gov
Town Pump Charitable FoundationFresh Life ChurchKalispell, MTAdopt a family$500apps.irs.gov
Town Pump Charitable FoundationFresh Life ChurchKalispell, MTAdopt a family$500apps.irs.gov
Town Pump Charitable FoundationFresh Life ChurchKalispell, MTAdopt a family$500apps.irs.gov
Town Pump Charitable FoundationFresh Life ChurchKalispell, MTAdopt a family$500apps.irs.gov
Town Pump Charitable FoundationGallatin Valley Lutheran FellowshipBelgrade, MTAdopt a family$500apps.irs.gov
Max and Betty Swanson FoundationMissoula Interfaith CollaborativeMissoula, MTFunding to help fund day center that helps families cannot provide for themselves.$500apps.irs.gov
Town Pump Charitable FoundationMissoula Interfaith CollaborativeMissoula, MTAdopt a family$500apps.irs.gov
Skip & Meg Herman Family FoundationMontana Jewish ProjectHelena, MTGeneral fund$500apps.irs.gov
Town Pump Charitable FoundationRiver of Life MinistriesMissoula, MTAdopt a family$500apps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationTres Dias Mt IncKalispell, MTReligion-related, spiritual development$500apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationGallatin County Love IncBozeman, MTGeneral support$284apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationYouth With A Mission of Montana A CorpLakeside, MTGeneral support$279apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationClydehurst Christian Ranch IncBillings, MTGeneral support$265apps.irs.gov
The Eisner Charitable Foundation IncChabad Lubavitch of MontanaBozeman, MTTo further jewish education$250apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMan Up Adventures IncMC Allister, MTGeneral support$248apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFresh Life ChurchKalispell, MTGeneral support$208apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationEmmaus House IncSidney, MTGeneral support$119apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationWay Home MtMiles City, MTGeneral support$119apps.irs.gov

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