Signal Peak Community Foundation concentrates its giving on small rural Montana communities, funding municipal capital and equipment needs that improve public spaces, safety, and local institutions. Grants are practical and place-based — playground and park renovations, lawn and turf maintenance equipment, law enforcement protective gear, and museum/exhibit support — showing a preference for tangible, one-time capital investments that benefit towns directly. The foundation repeatedly funds the same local governments and community organizations, indicating a focus on sustaining infrastructure in a defined geographic area.
Signal Peak Community Foundation stands out for repeated capital grants that reshape small-town public spaces in Musselshell County and nearby Montana communities. One of its largest recent awards went to the City of Roundup for new playground equipment and a lawn mower, while another major grant supported the Town of Melstone’s park renovations. Those projects point to a funder that favors tangible improvements residents can see and use: parks, school equipment, museum exhibits, public safety gear, and community facilities. The foundation’s recent giving also shows a strong local-government orientation. Musselshell County has received support for law enforcement equipment, including a UTV and bulletproof vests, and Roundup Public Schools received funding for a plasma cutter. Other grants have backed community institutions such as Earth Science Foundation for a museum exhibit and Roundup Community Partners for a welcome center. Across these awards, the pattern is practical and place-based, with funds directed toward projects that improve daily life, strengthen local services, and support infrastructure in a defined regional area.
In park and recreation work, Signal Peak Community Foundation has funded the City of Roundup for new playground equipment and a lawn mower, and the Town of Melstone for park renovations. Those grants align with its emphasis on small-town public spaces and upkeep. Public safety is another visible focus. Musselshell County received support for a UTV and bulletproof vests, while City of Roundup grants have also covered security cameras, mural work, and lights. The foundation also backs rural education and hands-on learning: Roundup Public Schools received a plasma cutter, and Melstone Public Schools received a technology grant. Cultural and civic projects appear as well, including funding for a museum exhibit through Earth Science Foundation and building renovations for Roundup Arts and Culture.
Typical grant size is modest and concentrated: the 25th percentile is $2,053, the median is $5,000, and the 75th percentile is $18,429. That spread fits a pattern of practical, project-based awards rather than large, open-ended commitments. Recent recipient names repeat across years, including the City of Roundup, Musselshell County, the Town of Melstone, and Montana Tech of the University of Montana, which suggests ongoing relationships with local institutions. The foundation funds individuals through scholarship programs, and it accepts unsolicited applications for those programs and for its community grant offerings.
$236K
$1.7M
$477K
$238K
Most grants fall between $2K and $18K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$2K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$18K
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Concentrated, place-based capital grants: a small number of relatively large awards directed to local governments and repeat grantees for discrete equipment or facility projects rather than unrestricted operating support.
Notable grantees: City of Roundup, Musselshell County, Town of Melstone, Roundup Public Schools, Earth Science Foundation
The foundation gives most often in Montana, with 78% of grants going to recipients in its headquarters state. Recent awards cluster in Roundup and Melstone, with additional grants in Musselshell, Billings, Havre, Butte, and Helena not appearing among the recent top grants list. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 58 grants in the United States and no non-U.S. recipient countries shown in the data.
It backs place-based projects in rural Montana communities, especially parks and playground renovations, public safety equipment, museum and exhibit support, school equipment, and facility upgrades. Recent examples include playground equipment, law enforcement bulletproof vests, a museum exhibit, and a plasma cutter for a public school.
Yes. Its scholarship program and community grant programs are marked as accepting unsolicited applications, including the annual scholarship offerings and the competitive community grant program for Musselshell County projects.
The foundation’s grant sizes are usually small to mid-sized: the 25th percentile is $2,053, the median is $5,000, and the 75th percentile is $18,429. Several recent awards fall near that middle range, especially for school, civic, and facility projects.
The scholarship programs are for graduating high school students and current college students who are residents of Musselshell County and surrounding counties. Award tiers include support for engineering majors, trade and technical education, and general academic study.
Its giving is regional and heavily centered in Montana. The data shows 78% of grants go to recipients in Montana, with the most frequent recipient cities including Roundup and Melstone.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUSSELSHELL COUNTY | ROUNDUP, MT | $60,573 | 2025 | DES, UTV, LAW ENFORCEMENT BULLETPROOF VESTS |
| CITY OF ROUNDUP | ROUNDUP, MT | $34,519 | 2025 | SECURITY CAMERAS, MURAL AND LIGHTS |
| TOWN OF MELSTONE | MELSTONE, MT | $26,469 | 2025 | GRANT FOR PARK RENOVATIONS |
| MELSTONE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | MELSTONE, MT | $17,842 | 2025 | TECHNOLOGY GRANT |
| MONTANA TECH OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA | BUTTE, MT | $15,500 | 2025 | KOMBOL, KOMBOL AND OLSON SCHOLARSHIPS |
| MUSSELSHELL GOLDEN VALLEY 4-H COUNCIL | ROUNDUP, MT | $14,759 | 2025 | TO FUND CONSTRUCTION OF LIVESTOCK SHOW RING AND INITIAL SITE WORK FOR NEW 4-H BUILDING. |
| MELSTONE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT | MELSTONE, MT | $14,722 | 2025 | FURNACE PURCHASE |
| ROUNDUP MARKET | ROUNDUP, MT | $12,750 | 2025 | TRAILER |
| MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY - NORTHERN | HAVRE, MT | $7,000 | 2025 | BILDEN SCHOLARSHIP |
| ROUNDUP BASEBALL INC | ROUNDUP, MT | $5,456 | 2025 | CHALKER, FIELD GROOMER |
| MONTANA TREASURED PIECEMAKERS QUILTS | SHEPHERD, MT | $5,000 | 2025 | GRANTS FOR MATERIALS |
| WYO TECH | LARAMIE, WY | $5,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS PAID DIRECTLY TO COLLEGE. |
| MSU BILLINGS CITY COLLEGE | BILLINGS, MT | $5,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS PAID DIRECTLY TO COLLEGE |
| MARKETPLACE FOR KIDS | MANTADOR, ND | $2,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE PURPOSES |
| MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY - BILLINGS | BILLINGS, MT | $2,500 | 2025 | GRIFFITH AND RAE SCHOLARSHIPS |
| BOSTON UNIVERSITY | CHESTNUT HILL, MA | $2,000 | 2025 | DONAHUE SCHOLARSHIP |
| NORTHWEST COLLEGE | POWELL, WY | $1,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS PAID DIRECTLY TO COLLEGE. |
| NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA UNIVERSITY | ALVA, OK | $1,000 | 2025 | GRAVENHOF SCHOLARSHIP |
| MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY | BOZEMAN, MT | $1,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIPS PAID DIRECTLY TO COLLEGE. |
| NORTHERN WYOMING COMMUNITY COLLEGE | SHERIDAN, WY | $1,000 | 2025 | WAGNER AND ANDERSON SCHOLARSHIPS |
| MUSSELSHELL COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING | ROUNDUP, MT | $578 | 2025 | FREEZER PURCHASE |
| CITY OF ROUNDUP | ROUNDUP, MT | $43,330 | 2024 | SECURITY CAMERAS, MURAL AND LIGHTS |
| MUSSELSHELL COUNTY | ROUNDUP, MT | $35,884 | 2024 | DES, UTV, LAW ENFORCEMENT BULLETPROOF VESTS |
| ROUNDUP PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ROUNDUP, MT | $28,500 | 2024 | PLASMA CUTTER |
| PINE RIDGE GOLF COURSE | ROUNDUP, MT | $25,000 | 2024 | AC HEATING UPGRADES, MOWER |
| ROUNDUP COMMUNITY PARTNERS | ROUNDUP, MT | $21,250 | 2024 | WELCOME CENTER |
| MELSTONE COMMUNITY POOL INC | MELSTONE, MT | $18,625 | 2024 | SHELTER |
| FRIENDS OF MUSSELSHELL SCHOOL | MUSSELSHELL, MT | $14,672 | 2024 | RESTROOMS AND WALL REPAIRS |
| MONTANA TECH OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA | BUTTE, MT | $13,501 | 2024 | KOMBOL, KOMBOL AND OLSON SCHOLARSHIPS |
| QUILTS OF VALOR | WINTERSET, IA | $5,000 | 2024 | FABRIC |
| MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY - NORTHERN | HAVRE, MT | $5,000 | 2024 | BILDEN SCHOLARSHIP |
| MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY - BILLINGS | BILLINGS, MT | $3,000 | 2024 | GRIFFITH AND RAE SCHOLARSHIPS |
| RIDE COMMITTEE - CITY OF ROUNDUP | ROUNDUP, MT | $2,995 | 2024 | RADIOS AND AC UNIT |
| ROUNDUP POOL | ROUNDUP, MT | $2,289 | 2024 | LIFEGUARD CHAIR |
| ROUNDUP BASEBALL INC | ROUNDUP, MT | $2,212 | 2024 | CHALKER, FIELD GROOMER |
| NORTHERN WYOMING COMMUNITY COLLEGE | SHERIDAN, WY | $2,000 | 2024 | WAGNER AND ANDERSON SCHOLARSHIPS |
| BOSTON UNIVERSITY | CHESTNUT HILL, MA | $1,500 | 2024 | DONAHUE SCHOLARSHIP |
| RODEO ROUNDUP | ROUNDUP, MT | $1,133 | 2024 | CHAIRS AND TABLES |
| NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA UNIVERSITY | ALVA, OK | $1,000 | 2024 | GRAVENHOF SCHOLARSHIP |
| NORTHERN IDAHO COLLEGE | COEUR DALENE, ID | $1,000 | 2024 | PITTMAN SCHOLARSHIP |
| CITY OF ROUNDUP | ROUNDUP, MT | $72,053 | 2023 | TO FUND NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AND A NEW LAWN MOWER |
| TOWN OF MELSTONE | MELSTONE, MT | $36,150 | 2023 | GRANT FOR PARK RENOVATIONS |
| EARTH SCIENCE FOUNDATION | ROUNDUP, MT | $30,688 | 2023 | MUSEUM EXHIBIT |
| PINE RIDGE GOLF COURSE | ROUNDUP, MT | $30,000 | 2023 | GRANT FOR MOWER |
| ROUNDUP COMMUNITY PARTNERS | ROUNDUP, MT | $20,000 | 2023 | PHILANTHROPIC ACTIVITIES |
| TEDDY BLUE ABBOTT MONUMENT CO MUSSELLSHELL VALLEY HISTORICAL MUSEUM | ROUNDUP, MT | $20,000 | 2023 | GRANT FOR CONSTRUCTION |
| RIDE COMMITTEE - CITY OF ROUNDUP | ROUNDUP, MT | $9,648 | 2023 | POLE TENTS & STAE BARRIERS |
| ROUNDUP ARTS AND CULTURE | ROUNDUP, MT | $8,500 | 2023 | BUILDING RENOVATIONS |
| ROUNDUP BASEBALL INC | ROUNDUP, MT | $8,214 | 2023 | DUGOUT CONSTRUCTION |
| MELSTONE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | MELSTONE, MT | $5,000 | 2023 | TECHNOLOGY GRANT |
MUSSELSHELL COUNTY
$60,573DES, UTV, LAW ENFORCEMENT BULLETPROOF VESTS
CITY OF ROUNDUP
$34,519SECURITY CAMERAS, MURAL AND LIGHTS
TOWN OF MELSTONE
$26,469GRANT FOR PARK RENOVATIONS
MELSTONE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$17,842TECHNOLOGY GRANT
MONTANA TECH OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA
$15,500KOMBOL, KOMBOL AND OLSON SCHOLARSHIPS
MUSSELSHELL GOLDEN VALLEY 4-H COUNCIL
$14,759TO FUND CONSTRUCTION OF LIVESTOCK SHOW RING AND INITIAL SITE WORK FOR NEW 4-H BUILDING.
Current and upcoming funding from Signal Peak Community Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Grant must be for secular, non-profit organizations. Applicants are limited to organizations located in Musselshell County. Preference is given to projects where the sponsoring organization covers part of the project costs, and there is a preference against operating costs or personnel.
Deadline: April 15 and September 15 each year
MELSTONE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
$14,722FURNACE PURCHASE
ROUNDUP MARKET
$12,750TRAILER
MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY - NORTHERN
$7,000BILDEN SCHOLARSHIP
ROUNDUP BASEBALL INC
$5,456CHALKER, FIELD GROOMER
MONTANA TREASURED PIECEMAKERS QUILTS
$5,000GRANTS FOR MATERIALS
WYO TECH
$5,000SCHOLARSHIPS PAID DIRECTLY TO COLLEGE.
MSU BILLINGS CITY COLLEGE
$5,000SCHOLARSHIPS PAID DIRECTLY TO COLLEGE
MARKETPLACE FOR KIDS
$2,500CHARITABLE PURPOSES
MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY - BILLINGS
$2,500GRIFFITH AND RAE SCHOLARSHIPS
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
$2,000DONAHUE SCHOLARSHIP
NORTHWEST COLLEGE
$1,000SCHOLARSHIPS PAID DIRECTLY TO COLLEGE.
NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA UNIVERSITY
$1,000GRAVENHOF SCHOLARSHIP
MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY
$1,000SCHOLARSHIPS PAID DIRECTLY TO COLLEGE.
NORTHERN WYOMING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$1,000WAGNER AND ANDERSON SCHOLARSHIPS
MUSSELSHELL COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING
$578FREEZER PURCHASE
CITY OF ROUNDUP
$43,330SECURITY CAMERAS, MURAL AND LIGHTS
MUSSELSHELL COUNTY
$35,884DES, UTV, LAW ENFORCEMENT BULLETPROOF VESTS
ROUNDUP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$28,500PLASMA CUTTER
PINE RIDGE GOLF COURSE
$25,000AC HEATING UPGRADES, MOWER
ROUNDUP COMMUNITY PARTNERS
$21,250WELCOME CENTER
MELSTONE COMMUNITY POOL INC
$18,625SHELTER
FRIENDS OF MUSSELSHELL SCHOOL
$14,672RESTROOMS AND WALL REPAIRS
MONTANA TECH OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA
$13,501KOMBOL, KOMBOL AND OLSON SCHOLARSHIPS
QUILTS OF VALOR
$5,000FABRIC
MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY - NORTHERN
$5,000BILDEN SCHOLARSHIP
MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY - BILLINGS
$3,000GRIFFITH AND RAE SCHOLARSHIPS
RIDE COMMITTEE - CITY OF ROUNDUP
$2,995RADIOS AND AC UNIT
ROUNDUP POOL
$2,289LIFEGUARD CHAIR
ROUNDUP BASEBALL INC
$2,212CHALKER, FIELD GROOMER
NORTHERN WYOMING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$2,000WAGNER AND ANDERSON SCHOLARSHIPS
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
$1,500DONAHUE SCHOLARSHIP
RODEO ROUNDUP
$1,133CHAIRS AND TABLES
NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA UNIVERSITY
$1,000GRAVENHOF SCHOLARSHIP
NORTHERN IDAHO COLLEGE
$1,000PITTMAN SCHOLARSHIP
CITY OF ROUNDUP
$72,053TO FUND NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AND A NEW LAWN MOWER
TOWN OF MELSTONE
$36,150GRANT FOR PARK RENOVATIONS
EARTH SCIENCE FOUNDATION
$30,688MUSEUM EXHIBIT
PINE RIDGE GOLF COURSE
$30,000GRANT FOR MOWER
ROUNDUP COMMUNITY PARTNERS
$20,000PHILANTHROPIC ACTIVITIES
TEDDY BLUE ABBOTT MONUMENT CO MUSSELLSHELL VALLEY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
$20,000GRANT FOR CONSTRUCTION
RIDE COMMITTEE - CITY OF ROUNDUP
$9,648POLE TENTS & STAE BARRIERS
ROUNDUP ARTS AND CULTURE
$8,500BUILDING RENOVATIONS
ROUNDUP BASEBALL INC
$8,214DUGOUT CONSTRUCTION
MELSTONE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$5,000TECHNOLOGY GRANT
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