Marshall and Mary Brondum Special Assistance Foundation Inc

The Bill & Rosemary Gallagher Foundation

Missoula, MT

The Bill and Rosemary Gallagher Foundation funds 501(c)(3) organizations serving Western Montana residents in areas including education, arts and culture, community enrichment, healthcare, and support for people in need. Awards are typically around $5,000, with listed averages of $3,000 for small program grants, $8,000–$10,000 for program grants, and $50,000 for capital campaigns. Unsolicited requests are not explicitly addressed; applicants should contact the executive director for details and may apply after a preliminary review.

Otto Bremer Trust

St. Paul, MN

The Otto Bremer Trust funds organizations and projects addressing community needs and opportunities, including health care and social services, in Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. In 2025, grants ranged from $3,500 to $4.2 million, with a median of $150,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests or direct grant applications; Community Responsive Fund grants are offered through selected intermediaries.

Max and Betty Swanson Foundation

Missoula, MT

The foundation supports youth development, health, education, environmental education, and social services, with awards generally focused on the Missoula, Montana area. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $16,000, with a median of $1,000. It says giving is not limited to preselected organizations and directs applicants to contact David Cotner and use the application form; no deadline is listed.

The Llewellyn Foundation

Springfield, OH

The Llewellyn Foundation funds work supporting health, education, and community well-being, including education, food access, housing, environmental projects, and community programs. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $20,000, and were concentrated in Montana and Massachusetts, with smaller amounts in Ohio, Texas, and Wisconsin. It accepts proposals by invitation only; organizations may submit a website inquiry to be considered.

Treacy Foundation

Helena, MT

The Treacy Foundation supports nonprofits, primarily for capital campaigns, capital improvements, and maintenance, and provides college scholarships to eligible Montana and Idaho students. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,500 to $102,500, with a median of $15,000; it is based in Helena, Montana, and supports organizations in its community. Applicants may submit a one-page letter of intent, after which the foundation decides whether to invite a full application.

Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation

Missoula, MT

The Foundation supports education, health and human services, arts and culture, and community service, with an emphasis on direct services for underserved people in Montana and areas where The Washington Companies operate. Its 2024 grants ranged from $242 to $5 million, with a median award of $10,000; it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Sample Foundation Inc

Billings, MT

The foundation supports Montana nonprofits serving health, social welfare, and underserved populations, primarily for equipment and building projects rather than operating costs. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. It accepts annual online applications, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

Gianforte Family Charitable Trust

Bozeman, MT

The trust funds Montana nonprofits focused on youth and disadvantaged people’s education, faith-based family strengthening, and recovery or restoration for people affected by substance abuse, trafficking, or incarceration. Its 2024 median grant was $10,000, though awards ranged widely; it also offers church and school outreach grants of up to $3,300. It does not accept unsolicited requests and funds work in Montana or that directly affects Montanans.

First Interstate BancSystem Foundation

Billings, MT

The First Interstate BancSystem Foundation funds poverty reduction, youth development, financial education, and community development, as well as civic, arts, education, health, human services, and sustainability efforts in communities served by First Interstate Bank across 10 states. Its 2025 grants had a median award of $2,500, though amounts varied widely; the stated minimum grant is $2,500. Organizations can submit grant requests online, which are traditionally reviewed monthly, but grants must be recommended by a local First Interstate branch.

Voice Foundation

Missoula, MT

Montana Community Foundation Inc

Helena, MT

Montana Community Foundation funds nonprofits and community projects in education, culture, economic vitality, land, resilience, and health, primarily benefiting Montana communities. Its 2025 grants had a median of about $12,500; amounts ranged from about $5,000 to $442,000, while its Community Investment Program offers grants up to $50,000 for eligible projects in three counties. Applicants can apply through listed opportunities, but the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Headwaters Health Foundation

Missoula, MT

Headwaters Health Foundation funds community-led efforts to improve health and reduce disparities for children and families, including family leadership, advocacy, and rural health, belonging, and leadership programs. It focuses on the Flathead Reservation and Montana’s 15 westernmost counties; awards vary widely, with a 2024 median of $7,500, and GO! Grants provide $8,500 in general operating support. Applications are program-specific; GO! Grants are currently spent down, with applications expected to reopen in early 2027.