One Valley Community Foundation
One Valley Community Foundation is a community foundation serving Southwest Montana's Gallatin Valley region. Established in 1998 as a regional affiliate of the Montana Community Foundation, the organization operates from Bozeman, Montana. The foundation functions as a philanthropic intermediary, connecting donors with local causes and supporting the nonprofit sector through grantmaking, professional development, and community convening.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$22.3M
-18.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
-43.3% YoY
Grant Count
52
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
-71.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: We connect people who care to causes that matter to ensure that all can thrive in Gallatin County.
The foundation operates across multiple program areas:
- Grantmaking & Donor Services: Administers charitable assets through donor-advised funds, permanent endowments, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, and charitable lead trusts
- Nonprofit Capacity Building: Delivers professional development training to nonprofit leaders, board members, and volunteers through the Nonprofit Cafe program, offering free monthly sessions on various topics led by local experts
- Community Giving Initiatives: Operates Give Big Gallatin Valley, an annual 24-hour giving day that mobilizes community support for local nonprofits
- Youth Engagement: Hosts a youth giving project designed to teach leadership skills and community involvement
Grantmaking
The foundation facilitates grants to various nonprofits in Gallatin County through multiple mechanisms:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation serves Gallatin County and Southwest Montana, with Give Big Gallatin Valley extending from West Yellowstone to Three Forks. The foundation supports nonprofits across the region.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $27.2 million
- Total Revenue: $3.02 million
- Total Expenses: $3.43 million
- Total Liabilities: $1.85 million
As of 2024 (most recent filing):
- Total Assets: $22.3 million
- Total Giving: $1.47 million
The foundation maintains donor-advised funds and publishes audited financial statements annually, along with Form 990 tax filings.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $22,278,720 | $27,197,814 | $31,491,768 |
| Revenue | $-28,255,991 | $3,020,961 | $3,226,849 |
| Expenses | $2,599,800 | $3,432,706 | $3,498,861 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $-31,299,044 | $55,085 | $533,991 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
161 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from One Valley Community Foundation
100 Strong Gallatin Valley Grant
ONE VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Bridger Foothills Fire Relief Fund
ONE VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
$405,000+ (community-raised)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Gallatin County Nonprofit Vitality Grant
ONE VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
$500,000 total (distributed to 18 nonprofits in 2022)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Bridget Wilkinson – President & CEO
- Jennifer Owens – Chief Operating Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Wilkinson | CEO | 40 | $109,214 |
| JENNIFER OWENS | COO | 40 | $104,706 |
| ERIC VAN STEENBURG | Past Chair | 2 | — |
| CHARLIE AVIS | Chair | 2 | — |
| GINNY BRATTON | Director | 2 | — |
| LISA PRUNTY | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| AMY MCNAMARA | Director | 2 | — |
| HANNAH WATERBURY | Director | 2 | — |
| ROSIE BARNDT | Director | 2 | — |
| PETER MATHIESON | Director | 2 | — |
| MARY PETERSON | Director | 2 | — |
| CHARLIE CROMWELL | Secretary | 2 | — |
| RENAE MATTIMOE | Director | 2 | — |
| WHITNEY BERMES | vice chair | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL SPIAK | Director | 2 | — |
| JAKE STEDING | Director | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Give Big Gallatin Valley (May 2025):** The 11th annual giving day raised nearly $3 million from over 5,500 donors supporting 259 local nonprofits in a 24-hour period. Since its 2015 launch, the initiative has raised more than $20 million for nearly 500 nonprofits.
New Community Foundation Report Reveals $34 Million in Federal Funding at\**Nonprofit Capacity Building:** The foundation delivered over 750 hours of free professional development training to nonprofit leaders, board members, and volunteers through its Nonprofit Cafe program.
Nonprofit Registration Opens for One Valley Community Foundation\u2019s\**Community Foundation Report:** Released a report identifying $34 million in federal funding at risk for Gallatin County nonprofits.
New Community Foundation Report Reveals $34 Million in Federal Funding at\**Youth Giving Project:** Empowered local youth to distribute $15,000 to Gallatin County nonprofits.
Youth Giving Project Empowers Local Youth to Distribute $15,000 to Gallatin\Contact Information
Address: 865 Technology Blvd Ste B, Bozeman, MT 59718-1552
Phone: 406-587-6262
Website: www.onevalley.org
EIN: 81-0519514
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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