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Yellowstone Forever

Bozeman, Montana  ·  EIN 475427975  ·  Private foundation

Yellowstone Forever is a Montana-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $924K in annual giving against $19.9M in assets. This page documents the 11 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Yellowstone Forever — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$924K
Annual giving (FY2021)
$19.9M
Total assets
11
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Yellowstone Forever funds

Yellowstone Forever's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation.

Environment & Conservation

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Yellowstone Forever, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
National Park Service
FULFILL PARK PRIORITIES
Yellowstone National P, WY$5.6M2018
National Park Service
FULFILL PARK PRIORITIES
Yellowstone National P, WY$5.6M2019
National Park Service
FULFILL PARK PRIORITIES
Yellowstone National P, WY$4.5M2023
National Park Service
FULFILL PARK PRIORITIES
Yellowstone National P, WY$4.1M2020
National Park Service
FULFILL PARK PRIORITIES
Yellowstone National P, WY$3.3M2024
National Park Service
FULFILL PARK PRIORITIES
Yellowstone National P, WY$2.3M2025
National Park Service
FULFILL PARK PRIORITIES
Yellowstone National P, WY$918K2021
Us Forest Service
ASSIST WITH FURTHERING CUSTOMER SERVICE AND INTERPRETATION OF PUBLIC LANDS AROUND QUAKE LAKE
Washington, DC$7K2021
Us Forest Service
ASSIST WITH FURTHERING CUSTOMER SERVICE AND INTERPRETATION OF PUBLIC LANDS AROUND QUAKE LAKE.
Washington, DC$6K2024
Us Forest Service
ASSIST WITH FURTHERING CUSTOMER SERVICE AND INTERPRETATION OF PUBLIC LANDS AROUND QUAKE LAKE
Washington, DC$5K2019
Us Forest Service
ASSIST WITH FURTHERING CUSTOMER SERVICE AND INTERPRETATION OF PUBLIC LANDS AROUND QUAKE LAKE
Washington, DC$5K2020

Yellowstone Forever giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$5.6M
2019$5.6M
2020$4.1M
2021$924K
2023$4.5M
2024$3.3M
2025$2.3M

How to apply for funding from Yellowstone Forever

Yellowstone Forever'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 yellowstone.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Yellowstone Forever

Does Yellowstone Forever accept grant applications?
Yellowstone Forever'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 Yellowstone Forever fund?
Yellowstone Forever's grants focus on environment & conservation. Recent recipients include National Park Service, National Park Service, National Park Service. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Yellowstone Forever give in grants?
Yellowstone Forever reported $924K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $26.3M over 11 grants.
Where is Yellowstone Forever located?
Yellowstone Forever is based in Bozeman, Montana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 475427975.
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About this profile. This page is built from Yellowstone Forever'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 Yellowstone Forever. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.