Park County Community Foundation
Park County Community Foundation is a public charity and community foundation based in Livingston, Montana. Established in 2006, the organization originated from a Shields Valley rancher's desire to leave his multimillion-dollar estate to a local cause benefiting the whole community. With an initial gift of $35,000 and volunteer board members, the foundation has grown to become the largest foundation solely serving Park County. The organization operates as a philanthropic fundraising services nonprofit dedicated to enhancing community spirit and quality of life in Park County through grantmaking, endowed fund stewardship, community collaboration, and nonprofit capacity building.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.5M
+2.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.1M
+40.5% YoY
Grant Count
81
+19.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$38K
+18.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: For the love of Park County, the Park County Community Foundation inspires investment and leadership to cultivate resilient communities.
The organization operates through three core tenants:
- We Learn: Through research, networking, and community conversations, the foundation cultivates deeper knowledge about issues and opportunities shaping the community.
- We Engage: The foundation leads collaborative engagement by convening community groups and leaders to participate in discussion and innovative action around community challenges.
- We Give: The foundation awards grants to nonprofits and community groups and provides professional development to support their efforts in addressing community challenges and opportunities.
Primary funding focus areas include Education, Philanthropy and Voluntarism, Human Services, and Renewable Energy.
Grantmaking
The foundation distributed more than $3 million back into the community in 2023. Typical grant awards range from $5,005 to $184,535.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Montana and Wyoming, with a specific emphasis on Park County, Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $14,157,644–$14,482,151
- Total Revenue: $5,319,993
- Total Expenses: $2,869,450
- Total Giving: $3,146,500
Staffing: The organization employs 5 people.
Tax Status: The foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status since January 2007 (EIN: 20-5581763). It maintains a four-star rating with a 95% overall score based on accountability and finance metrics.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,482,151 | $14,157,644 | $11,289,302 |
| Revenue | $4,138,630 | $5,319,993 | $8,761,842 |
| Expenses | $3,968,521 | $2,869,450 | $2,732,094 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $982,774 | $156,239 | $50,022 |
| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Park County Community Foundation
Barbara Thronson Scholarship
PARK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
$2,000 per student (four awards in 2026)
Deadline
Closed
David Gibson Memorial Scholarship
PARK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
$1,000 per student (2 awards annually)
Deadline
Closed
PCCF Community Grants
PARK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
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
Gavin Clark serves as Executive Director.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAVIN CLARK | Executive Dir. | 40 | $104,925 |
| JEFF WELCH | President | 4 | — |
| MATT STRONG | VP & Treasurer | 4 | — |
| MEGAN WATTS | Secretary | 4 | — |
| JULIE ANDERSON | Director | 2 | — |
| SKY ANDERSON | Director | 2 | — |
| LARA BIRKES | Director | 2 | — |
| TIM CAYEN | Director | 2 | — |
| KEN COCHRANE | Director | 2 | — |
| BRUCE GATES | Director | 2 | — |
| DONALD B GIMBEL | Director | 2 | — |
| BARBARA GREEN | Director | 2 | — |
| VICTORIA SCHILLING | Director | 2 | — |
| TIM STEVENS | Director | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In February 2025, the Park County Community Foundation invited all Park County 501(c)(3) organizations to nominate individuals or couples for "The Westerly Award," recognizing exemplary commitment to Park County nonprofits.
Park County Community Foundation Announces 2025 \u201CWe Will\u201D Grant\In February 2025, the foundation's Legacy Giving Program hosted a free event on March 3, 2025, featuring a presentation by Professor and Extension Family Economics Specialist Marsha Goetting on estate planning and legacy considerations.
The foundation announced 2025 "We Will" grant recipients, representing recent grant distribution activity.
Park County Community Foundation Announces 2025 \u201CWe Will\u201D Grant\The foundation has expanded scholarship opportunities for Park County residents.
Park County Community Foundation Announces 2025 \u201CWe Will\u201D Grant\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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