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    Grants in Montana

    638 foundations$529.9M total annual giving$10K median grant7 metro areas

    Montana is home to 638 grantmaking foundations with combined annual giving of $529.9M. The median grant from Montana foundations is $10K.

    Montana Grantmaking at a Glance

    Foundations HQ'd Here

    638

    Foundations Funding Here

    4,020

    Total Annual Giving

    $529.9M

    Total Assets Under Management

    $12.4B

    Median Grant Size

    $10K

    Total Grants on Record

    0

    Largest Foundations in Montana

    FoundationCityAnnual GivingTotal AssetsMedian GrantNTEEScope
    DENNIS & PHYLLIS WASHINGTON FOUNDATIONMISSOULA$45.9M$1.1B$10KB82Local
    THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA FOUNDATIONMISSOULA$28.5M$425M$25.6MB110Local
    Montana State University Foundation IncBozeman$28.2M$453.2M$17.4MB114Local
    ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION INC GROUP RETURNMISSOULA$25.2M—$24.5MY11Local
    MONTANA FOOD BANK NETWORK INCMISSOULA$18.4M$23.5M$31KK31ZLocal
    SCL HEALTH - MONTANABILLINGS$18.1M$1B$13KE220Local
    SALISH KOOTENAI COLLEGE FOUNDATION INCPABLO$16.4M—$16.4M—Local
    NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATIONMISSOULA$13.3M$93.5M$35KN20ZRegional
    GIANFORTE FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUSTBOZEMAN$12.1M$231.1M$11KT20Regional
    Billings Clinic FoundationBILLINGS$11.9M$161.2M$35KE32Local
    DENNIS & PHYLLIS WASHINGTON FOUNDATION

    MISSOULA

    Annual Giving

    $45.9M

    Total Assets

    $1.1B

    Median Grant

    $10K

    B82Local
    THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA FOUNDATION

    MISSOULA

    Annual Giving

    $28.5M

    Total Assets

    $425M

    Median Grant

    $25.6M

    B110Local
    Montana State University Foundation Inc

    Bozeman

    Annual Giving

    $28.2M

    Total Assets

    $453.2M

    Median Grant

    $17.4M

    B114Local
    ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION INC GROUP RETURN

    MISSOULA

    Annual Giving

    $25.2M

    Total Assets

    —

    Median Grant

    $24.5M

    Y11Local
    MONTANA FOOD BANK NETWORK INC

    MISSOULA

    Annual Giving

    $18.4M

    Total Assets

    $23.5M

    Median Grant

    $31K

    K31ZLocal
    SCL HEALTH - MONTANA

    BILLINGS

    Annual Giving

    $18.1M

    Total Assets

    $1B

    Median Grant

    $13K

    E220Local
    SALISH KOOTENAI COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC

    PABLO

    Annual Giving

    $16.4M

    Total Assets

    —

    Median Grant

    $16.4M

    Local
    NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION

    MISSOULA

    Annual Giving

    $13.3M

    Total Assets

    $93.5M

    Median Grant

    $35K

    N20ZRegional
    GIANFORTE FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST

    BOZEMAN

    Annual Giving

    $12.1M

    Total Assets

    $231.1M

    Median Grant

    $11K

    T20Regional
    Billings Clinic Foundation

    BILLINGS

    Annual Giving

    $11.9M

    Total Assets

    $161.2M

    Median Grant

    $35K

    E32Local
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    What Gets Funded in Montana

    Top Cause Areas

    Education
    201$146.9M
    Education201 · $146.9M
    Philanthropy & Voluntarism
    168$74.8M
    Philanthropy & Voluntarism168 · $74.8M
    Human Services
    115$75.9M
    Human Services115 · $75.9M
    Health Care
    111$102.1M
    Health Care111 · $102.1M
    Arts, Culture & Humanities
    89$27.2M
    Arts, Culture & Humanities89 · $27.2M
    Recreation & Sports
    76$18.7M
    Recreation & Sports76 · $18.7M
    Environment
    71$53.3M
    Environment71 · $53.3M
    Religion-Related
    67$27.5M
    Religion-Related67 · $27.5M
    Community Improvement
    53$27.1M
    Community Improvement53 · $27.1M
    Animal-Related
    51$50.4M
    Animal-Related51 · $50.4M
    CategoryFundersGiving

    Common Focus Areas

    General Operating(157)College Access(121)Youth Development(91)Healthcare(85)Capacity Building(69)Food Access(63)Arts Culture(61)Emergency Assistance(44)Conservation(43)Housing(38)Mental Health Services(36)Outdoor Education(26)Research(25)Community Organizing(19)Workforce Development(18)Early Childhood(17)Cultural Preservation(16)Advocacy(16)Environmental Education(16)Literacy(16)

    Where Foundations Are Located in Montana

    Top 7 metro areas by foundation count

    Metro AreaFoundationsTotal Annual GivingAvg Grant Size
    Billings, MT156$82M$526K
    Bozeman, MT105$93.2M$888K
    Missoula, MT95$176.2M$1.9M
    Kalispell, MT82$38.8M$473K
    Helena, MT67$40.3M$602K
    Great Falls, MT61$12.6M$206K
    Butte-Silver Bow, MT10$11.3M$1.1M
    Billings, MT
    Foundations

    156

    Total Giving

    $82M

    Avg Grant

    $526K

    Bozeman, MT
    Foundations

    105

    Total Giving

    $93.2M

    Avg Grant

    $888K

    Missoula, MT
    Foundations

    95

    Total Giving

    $176.2M

    Avg Grant

    $1.9M

    Kalispell, MT
    Foundations

    82

    Total Giving

    $38.8M

    Avg Grant

    $473K

    Helena, MT
    Foundations

    67

    Total Giving

    $40.3M

    Avg Grant

    $602K

    Great Falls, MT
    Foundations

    61

    Total Giving

    $12.6M

    Avg Grant

    $206K

    Butte-Silver Bow, MT
    Foundations

    10

    Total Giving

    $11.3M

    Avg Grant

    $1.1M

    Types of Foundations in Montana

    Family Foundation
    28.6%
    22228.6%$98.5M
    Family Foundation222 (28.6%)

    $98.5M in annual giving

    Independent Foundation
    26.6%
    20626.6%$61.4M
    Independent Foundation206 (26.6%)

    $61.4M in annual giving

    Operating Nonprofit
    11.7%
    9111.7%$119.1M
    Operating Nonprofit91 (11.7%)

    $119.1M in annual giving

    Community Foundation
    536.8%$52.3M
    Community Foundation53 (6.8%)

    $52.3M in annual giving

    Private Operating Foundation
    455.8%$3.8M
    Private Operating Foundation45 (5.8%)

    $3.8M in annual giving

    Funding Intermediary
    222.8%$39M
    Funding Intermediary22 (2.8%)

    $39M in annual giving

    Faith-Based Foundation
    212.7%$12.1M
    Faith-Based Foundation21 (2.7%)

    $12.1M in annual giving

    Other
    14.8%
    11514.8%$143.7M
    Other115 (14.8%)

    $143.7M in annual giving

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    Typical Grant Profile in Montana

    Median Grant Size

    $10K

    New Grantee Rate

    67%

    Accept Unsolicited Proposals

    97%

    Most Recent Filing Year

    2026

    The typical Montana foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 67% of Montana foundations actively fund new organizations, and 97% accept unsolicited proposals.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Grants in Montana

    How many foundations give grants in Montana?
    There are 638 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Montana and an additional 3,382 out-of-state foundations that fund Montana-based organizations.
    What is the average grant size in Montana?
    The median grant from Montana foundations is $10K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and focus area.
    What are the largest foundations in Montana?
    The largest foundations in Montana by annual giving are DENNIS & PHYLLIS WASHINGTON FOUNDATION, THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA FOUNDATION, Montana State University Foundation Inc, with combined giving of $102.5M.
    What types of organizations do Montana foundations fund?
    The most commonly funded areas in Montana include Education, Philanthropy & Voluntarism, Human Services. Explore the focus area breakdown above for the full distribution.
    How do I find grants for my nonprofit in Montana?
    Kindora's free foundation directory includes 638 Montana foundations with IRS 990 financial data, grant history, and geographic reach. Use the interactive discovery table above to filter by metro area, focus area, foundation type, and grant size. Sign up for a free account to access AI-powered grant intelligence including fit scores and application tips.

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