Moonlight Community Foundation Grants
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Required status
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- Submit an application that proposes a new project or program or expansion or continued support of an existing, proven project or program that will have a high impact and transformative effect on the organization and the community it serves.
- The program or project you the applicant is applying for must operate within the Big Sky Community geographic region.
- All grant monies must be used for the proposed project or program that provides services to people who live in this geographic area.
- In projects involving capital expenditures or improvements, own the property involved or lease the property with a minimum of five years remaining on the lease.
Overview
The Moonlight Community Foundation (MCF) is dedicated to enhancing youth education, conservation, and addressing under-served needs in the Big Sky Community. By funding impactful projects and programs, MCF aims to create transformative experiences for local organizations and residents. Grants are available to public charities with tax-exempt status, ensuring that all funds directly benefit the community. For more information, visit their FAQ page.
The Moonlight Community Foundation (MCF) funds a variety of programs and initiatives that foster and support opportunities for youth education, conservation, and under-served needs benefiting the Big Sky Community. MCF will consider requests for funding that meet the overall mission and goals of the Foundation. Each request for funding shall be considered in earnest by the Board of Directors.
Vision: Bridging the Moonlight Community to causes that matter.
Who We Are: We are the non-profit charitable arm of the Moonlight Community, consisting of property owners, club members and developers that comprise the Moonlight area of Big Sky, Montana.
Please read FAQ for additional informations.
Eligibility
To apply for a Moonlight Community Foundation grant, an organization must:Be classified as a “Public Charity” with tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.Submit an application that proposes a new project or program or expansion or continued support of an existing, proven project or program that will have a high impact and transformative effect on the organization and the community it serves.The program or project you the applicant is applying for must operate within the Big Sky Community geographic region. All grant monies must be used for the proposed project or program that provides services to people who live in this geographic area.In projects involving capital expenditures or improvements, own the property involved or lease the property with a minimum of five years remaining on the lease.Use the full amount of the grant within 12 months.
What Moonlight Community Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2026
- Grants in 2026
- 36
- Total given
- $945K
- Median grant
- $14K
- Range
- $1,000–$114K
- By dollars: Montana 100%. Top recipient cities: Bozeman, MT; Big Sky, MT; Gallatin Gateway, MT.
- 3% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 34% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Big Sky School Parent Teacher Organization · Gallatin Gateway, MT
Big sky pto cost of living allowance
$114K
Wellness in Action · Big Sky, MT
Affordable counseling program
$100K
Big Sky Community Organization · Big Sky, MT
Camp big sky capacity / community connection
$96K
Big Sky Community Housing Trust · Big Sky, MT
Rent local incentive program
$80K
Morningstar Learning Center · Big Sky, MT
Sustainable childcare operations
$70K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Youth programs
- Education
- Environmental conservation
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