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Montana Community Foundation Inc

Helena, Montana  ·  EIN 810450150  ·  Private foundation

Montana Community Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Helena, Montana. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $4.9M in grants paid and $124.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 1,744 individual grants from this funder — $34.8M awarded across 2017–2025 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$4.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$124.0M
Total assets
1,744
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Montana Community Foundation Inc funds

Montana Community Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, disability services, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & Conservation

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, homeless population, immigrants & refugees.

childrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationimmigrants & refugeesindigenousrural communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Montana Community Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association
2021 ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION
Ekalaka, MT$970K2022
Southeastern Montana Development Corporation
REGIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT; BUSINESS INNOVATION
Colstrip, MT$442K2025
Sowers International
JOY FOUNDATION BRAZIL CAMP; CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Corona, MT$400K2025
Rural Health Development Inc
TELEPSYCHIATRY URGENT CARE NETWORK
Miles City, MT$325K2023
Stanford Open
JUDITH BASIN FAIRGROUNDS
Stanford, MT$286K2022
West Yellowstone Foundation
WOLVERINE CARE FUND; GENERAL SUPPORT; ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION
West Yellowstone, MT$253K2025
Zootown Arts Community Center
ZOOTOWN ARTS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Missoula, MT$250K2020
Southeastern Montana Development Corporation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Colstrip, MT$236K2024
West Yellowstone Foundation
ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION
West Yellowstone, MT$221K2023
Stanford Open
JUDITH BASIN FAIRGROUNDS PROJECT
Stanford, MT$214K2023
Southeastern Montana Development Corporation
MOOSE LODGE RENOVATION; LOCAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Colstrip, MT$210K2023
West Yellowstone Foundation
ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION
West Yellowstone, MT$184K2024
West Yellowstone Foundation
2021 ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION
West Yellowstone, MT$167K2022
Montana State University Foundation
TRAVIS ATKINS VETERAN SUPPORT CENTER; VIRTUAL PROGRAM; ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION
Bozeman, MT$152K2025
Proactive Living Facility
JUMPSTART LIVING FACILITY
Ronan, MT$150K2018

Montana Community Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.0M
2018$3.0M
2019$2.3M
2020$3.1M
2022$5.3M
2023$4.8M
2024$6.6M
2025$7.7M

How to apply for funding from Montana Community Foundation Inc

Montana Community Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at mtcf.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Montana Community Foundation Inc

Does Montana Community Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Montana Community Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Montana Community Foundation Inc fund?
Montana Community Foundation Inc's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association, Southeastern Montana Development Corporation, Sowers International. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Montana Community Foundation Inc give in grants?
Montana Community Foundation Inc reported $4.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $34.8M over 1,744 grants.
Where is Montana Community Foundation Inc located?
Montana Community Foundation Inc is based in Helena, Montana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 810450150.
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About this profile. This page is built from Montana Community Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Montana Community Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.