Signal Peak Community Foundation
Signal Peak Community Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation established in 2011 and based in Helena, Montana. The foundation is funded exclusively by Signal Peak Energy, an underground coal mining operation located in Roundup, Montana. The foundation serves as the philanthropic arm of Signal Peak Energy's commitment to community development.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$236K
+3.6% YoY
Grant Count
21
+10.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-6.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission of Signal Peak Community Foundation is to provide funding for projects aimed at building a stronger community in Musselshell County. The foundation welcomes applications from charitable and non-profit organizations for both one-time and ongoing projects.
The foundation's grantmaking emphasizes:
- Infrastructure-related projects
- Projects where the sponsoring organization covers part of the project costs
- Locally-focused spending
- Avoidance of operating costs or personnel funding
Recent grant activity demonstrates support across diverse areas including scholarships, fire department equipment, sports field improvements, wildfire response, and meal programs for low-income children.
Grantmaking
The foundation operates two funding rounds annually with application deadlines of April 15 and September 15. Applicants are expected to attend board meetings to answer questions about their applications. Grant awards are announced following the application deadlines.
Review Cycle
of April 15 and September 15. Applicants are expected to attend board meetings to answer questions about their applications. Grant awards are announced following the application deadlines.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Signal Peak Community Foundation exclusively funds projects in Musselshell County, Montana. The foundation prioritizes grant funds to be spent locally when possible.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $1,746,170
- Total Revenue: $476,954
- Total Expenses: $237,590
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Total Giving: $236,168
The foundation maintains no employees and operates with volunteer leadership.
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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
88 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Charles Denowh serves in an administration role with the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAN OLSON | VICE CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| CHAD SEALEY | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| SUE OLSON | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| SANDRA JONES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOM HOUGEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PARKER PHIPPS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Phone: (406) 323-4500
Email: [email protected]
Website: signalpeakfoundation.org
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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