Yellowstone Club Community Foundation
The Yellowstone Club Community Foundation (YCCF) is a 501(c)(3) public charity and community foundation established in 2010. Based in Big Sky, Montana, with an office in Bozeman, the foundation provides grants and philanthropic support to qualified nonprofit organizations, schools, and libraries in the greater Big Sky and Gallatin Valley region. The foundation is fully funded by members, owners, and friends of the Yellowstone Club.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.6M
+14.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.3M
+16.9% YoY
Grant Count
42
+13.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$54K
+3.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The Yellowstone Club Community Foundation provides resources to qualified nonprofit organizations in the greater Big Sky and Gallatin Valley area that promote community service, education, and conservation.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Community service and quality of life
- Education
- Child welfare and family health
- Community health
- Environmental conservation
- Recreation and the arts
- Food security and hunger relief
- Housing stability
- Mental health care
- Veteran reintegration
Grantmaking
Review Cycle
combined), YCCF provided $2,214,805 in grants to local and regional partner organizations
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses exclusively on the greater Big Sky and Gallatin Valley area in southwest Montana, including Big Sky, Bozeman, and surrounding communities in Gallatin County.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $18,635,484
- Total revenues: $8,786,012
- Total expenses: $5,061,663
Historical Giving:
- Approximately $500,000 distributed annually (as of 2011)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,635,484 | $16,240,470 | $6,746,078 |
| Revenue | $8,786,012 | $18,659,358 | $5,334,998 |
| Expenses | $5,061,663 | $4,760,563 | $5,096,701 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $744,793 | $415,737 | $18,527 |
| 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
190 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from Yellowstone Club Community Foundation
Big Bald Dave Adventure Scholarship
YELLOWSTONE CLUB COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Community Grants - Capacity Building Grant
YELLOWSTONE CLUB COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
October 22, 2026
Community Grants - Capital Grant
YELLOWSTONE CLUB COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
October 22, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Big Sky Community Housing Tru ($500,000), Big Sky School District ($478,000), Wellnes in Action ($165,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS COUNCIL OF BIG SKY BIG SKY, MT | CLASSROOM SUPPLIES | $30,000 |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS GALL BOZEMAN, MT | BIG SKY MENTORING PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| BIG SKY COMMUNITY HOUSING TRU Big Sky, MT | HOUSING CONSERVATION | $500,000 |
| BIG SKY COMMUNITY ORG BIG SKY, MT | COMMUNITY CENTER | $121,150 |
| BIG SKY FUTBOL CLUB BIG SKY, MT | BASE | $13,000 |
| BIG SKY ROTARY FND BIG SKY, MT | BIG SKY BANDAGE | $15,000 |
| BIG SKY SCHOOL DISTRICT GALLATIN GATEWA, MT | HEALTH AND TINY HOUSE PROJECTS | $478,000 |
| BIG SKY SKI EDUCATION FOUNDAT Big Sky, MT | BSSEF OPERATIONS AT BIG SKY RESORT | $40,000 |
| BIG SKY SNO BIG SKY, MT | CONSERVATION PROGRAM AND SOLAR | $45,000 |
| BIG SKY YOUTH EMPOWERMENT BOZEMAN, MT | MENTORSHIP AND OUTDOOR ADVENTURE | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Ciara Wolfe – Vice President of Philanthropy
- Casey Schwartz – Executive Director (as of 2011)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ciara Wolfe | VPPPHILANTHROPY | 40 | $253,194 |
| KATHERINE SCHWARTZ | EX. DIRECTOR EMERITUS | 40 | $43,750 |
| Neale Attenborough | Director | 1 | — |
| Sam Byrne | President | 1 | — |
| Loren Bough | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Charlie Callander | Sec. - Treas. | 1 | — |
| Maud Welles | Director | 1 | — |
| Josh Cohen | Director | 1 | — |
| Matt Kidd | Director | 1 | — |
| Joanie Hall | Director | 1 | — |
| Wendy Johnson | Director | 1 | — |
| Joelle Kayden | Director | 1 | — |
| Leslie Kittlaus | Director | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has demonstrated significant growth and increased grantmaking activity in recent years. In 2024, YCCF announced major funding commitments across multiple grant cycles, with particular emphasis on addressing critical community needs including mental health care access for rural youth, affordable housing, and childcare services. The foundation has also engaged in fundraising initiatives, including member-led campaigns such as vertical ski challenges that have raised over $300,000 for the foundation's work.
Yellowstone Club, MT, Community Foundation Awards $1.668 ...The foundation maintains an active grant application process with multiple funding cycles throughout the year and prioritizes collaborative partnerships with local nonprofits to ensure effective resource utilization and measurable community impact.
Yellowstone Club, MT, Community Foundation Awards $1.668 ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Yellowstone Club Community Foundation fund?
**Mission:** The Yellowstone Club Community Foundation provides resources to qualified nonprofit organizations in the greater Big Sky and Gallatin Valley area that promote community service, education, and conservation. **Primary Focus Areas:** • Community service and quality of life • Education • Child welfare and family health • Community health • Environmental conservation • Recreation and the arts • Food security and hunger relief • Housing stability • Mental health care • Veteran reintegra…
How do I apply for a grant from Yellowstone Club Community Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • In fiscal year 2024 (fall 2023 and spring 2024 grant cycles combined), YCCF provided $2,214,805 in grants to local and regional partner organizations • In the 2024 spring grant cycle alone, the foundation awarded $1,668,500 to 33 nonprofit organizations and qualifying government entities • Made 65 grants to 53 charitable organizations in 2024 • Typical grant awards range from $6,000 to $1,445,377 **Recent Grant Recipients (2024):** • Big Sky Community Housing Trust: $500,0…
Where does Yellowstone Club Community Foundation make grants?
The foundation focuses exclusively on the greater Big Sky and Gallatin Valley area in southwest Montana, including Big Sky, Bozeman, and surrounding communities in Gallatin County.
What size grants does Yellowstone Club Community Foundation award?
In 2024, Yellowstone Club Community Foundation awarded 42 grants totaling $2.3M — an average of about $54K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Yellowstone Club Community Foundation's EIN?
Yellowstone Club Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1974255. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Browse active grant opportunities in Yellowstone Club Community Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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