West Yellowstone Foundation

Majn Charitable Foundation

Bozeman, MT

Tamarack Foundation Inc

Whitefish, MT

Montana History Foundation

Helena, MT

Provide development and advisory leadership for organizations dedicated to the preservation of Montana's history and culture.

The Pyle Foundation

Grand Rapids, MI

The Pyle Foundation’s grants supported a mix of policy, historical and cultural organizations, churches, colleges, and other charities, primarily in Michigan, with some funding in Pennsylvania. Its 2025 grants ranged from $100 to $6,000, with a median of $1,000. It gave only to preselected organizations, did not accept unsolicited requests, and has dissolved.

Rails to Trails Conservancy

Washington, DC

Rails to Trails Conservancy funds U.S. trail and trail-network projects, including planning, construction, improvement, and maintenance, with an emphasis on community engagement and equitable access. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,000 to $180,000, with a median of $10,290. Applications are submitted through a designated online grant cycle; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

One Valley Community Foundation

Bozeman, MT

One Valley Community Foundation funds nonprofits serving Gallatin County and the Gallatin Valley across a range of community needs. In 2024, its 52 grants ranged from $5,600 to $143,706, with a median of $12,822. It directs applicants to its Grants page for current opportunities; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

The High Stakes Foundation

Missoula, MT

The High Stakes Foundation supports systems-change work that advances a sustainable, equitable, and resilient Montana, including civic engagement, climate, conservation, economic development, leadership, local food, and social justice. Its typical grants are $10,000–$30,000, and it primarily funds organizations in Montana. It accepts unsolicited requests through an LOI followed by a full proposal if invited.

Montana Community Foundation Inc

Helena, MT

The Montana Community Foundation funds education, equity and culture, community and economic vitality, land and resiliency, and health and well-being, primarily benefiting Montana communities. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,163 to $441,900, with a median of $12,483; applicants should apply through an open funding opportunity, and the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Union Pacific Foundation

Omaha, NE

The Union Pacific Foundation funds 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Union Pacific communities, prioritizing safety, workforce development, community vitality, environmental sustainability, and local needs. Its annual local grants are typically $5,000–$30,000, though awards overall ranged from $5,000 to $600,000 in 2025; it prioritizes local operating communities, with the most 2025 funding going to Nebraska. It accepts online applications during designated periods and says it does not limit giving to preselected organizations.

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.

BNSF Railway Foundation

Fort Worth, TX

The BNSF Railway Foundation supports civic, cultural, educational, health and human services, environmental, and youth programs, as well as general operating costs, in communities served by BNSF across its 28-state network. Its 2025 median grant was $2,500; its current grants program lists awards of $1,000–$10,000.

First Interstate BancSystem Foundation

Billings, MT

The foundation funds poverty elimination, youth development, financial education, community development, and related community needs, including education, health, arts, and human services, in communities served by First Interstate Bank across 10 states. Its minimum grant is $2,500; the 2025 median award was $2,500, though amounts varied widely. Organizations may submit requests online, but grants are limited to organizations recommended by local First Interstate branches.